Winston’s Likeness to Roethlisberger Will Sway Tampa Bay

Jan 1, 2015; Pasadena, CA, USA; Florida State Seminoles quarterback Jameis Winston (5) passes the ball during the first half of the 2015 Rose Bowl college football game against the Oregon Ducks at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Pro Ready

We already talked about Winston’s ability to throw into tight, NFL-type windows but it’s another thing to do it. This is something Winston consistently does because that’s what he is asked to do out of his pro-style offense. And beyond that, he anticipates where his receiver is going to be and throws to a spot.

More times than not, Winston throws the ball a long time before his receiver has even made his break. And the result is usually the ball and the receiver get to the spot at the same time for a completion. Roethlisberger also ran a pro-style offense in college and the same thing, preparing him to go 13-0 as an NFL rookie quarterback.