Winston, Bucs poised for prime-time test against Pats
TAMPA, Fla. — Jameis Winston is excited about the next challenge in the maturation of the young Tampa Bay Buccaneers, a prime-time test against Tom Brady and the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots.
“Really just a blessing for me personally,” the 23-yearold quarterback said, looking ahead to Thursday night’s matchup at Raymond James Stadium, where the up-and-coming Bucs (2-1) have won six straight going back to last season.
New England (2-2) enters the match searching for answers on defense, trying to avoid falling below .500 beyond the second week of a season for the first time since 2012.
“I don’t like talking about me, but to get a chance to witness greatness in front of us with Tom Brady coming
5:25 p.m. tonight, CBS
into town, it gets you pumped up,” Winston added. “It definitely makes you think about how hard you worked to get to this point. I’m thinking about what I’m going to say to him when I see him and meet him.”
The third-year pro often speaks of having aspirations to someday be recognized as the best to ever play his position. Brady has won more games than any QB in NFL history, including five Super Bowl championships, and Winston has spent a considerable amount of time studying him, Peyton Manning and others he admired growing up.