Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston has hired agent Joel Segal of Lagardère Sports to represent him, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL.com (on Twitter). He’ll be co-represented by Segal’s longtime colleague Greg Barnett, NFL.com’s Mike Garafolo (on Twitter) adds. 
Winston dumped agents Greg Genske and Kenny Felder shortly after reaching a compromise with the league on his suspension. His three-game ban is now up, but his job may now belong to Ryan Fitzpatrick, who is off to a scorching hot start through two games. If Fitzpatrick keeps the magic going on Monday night when the Bucs take on the Steelers, it could be a while before Winston sees the field again.
The Buccaneers control Winston’s rights through 2019 thanks to his $20.9MM fifth-year option, which is guaranteed for injury only. In theory, the Bucs could keep Winston on the shelf to avoid triggering the guarantee, but the club plans to reinsert him into the lineup whenever they feel it is in the team’s best interest to do so.
Winston understands that the Bucs can bail on him after the season, which made his agency decision all the more important. With an agent that has a wealth of NFL experience (as opposed to MLB experience), he’s arguably in better hands than before.
I say start Fitz for the whole season, release Winston and get one of the top QBs in the draft. I don’t see Winston being a Franchise qb.
You think they would get a high enough pick to draft a top QB? that’s cute
Amen…He is fat and out of shape, he has sticky fingers, and treats people like crap…Has there been a moment in time since junior high when this dude hasn’t been in trouble?! He has never been that good…I just don’t understand the hype!
It’s still early, but I would go with Fitz too. I think you should get what you can for Winston, maybe a 3rd or 2nd round pick. Then use it to pick up another QB. If this offer would come to San Francisco I could see them taking a serious look at it.
It’s easy to say “Go with Fitz” now, but when he comes back to earth, fans will be crying for Winston.
Consistency has been the big bugaboo for both these guys. They have a short stretch where they are awesome and then look like total disasters. It’s very frustrating for coaches not knowing whether they will see Jekyl or Hyde show up.
Giants make the most sense.