It looks like Jameis Winston has taken a major step in his recovery from a knee injury. The Saints quarterback posted a video on Instagram that showed him practicing without a brace.
When Winston was participating in Saints minicamp, he was often seen wearing a brace on his surgically repaired knee, and reports indicated he was walking with a notable limp. Now, about eight months after tearing his ACL and damaging his MCL, the QB appeared to be practicing without any restrictions. Winston previously stated a desire to continue wearing a brace even once he’s fully cleared to practice, but it remains to be seen whether he’ll stick with that plan.
Winston and the Saints have continually expressed optimism that the QB will be ready to go come Week 1 of the 2020 campaign. However, Winston also cautioned that he’ll still prioritize his long-term health as he looks to make his return.
“We’re taking this process slowly,” Winston said earlier this offseason (via Jeremy Bergman of NFL.com). “It’s about getting better every day. I’m embracing it, and I’m excited to be able to talk football and just keep progressing.”
The former first-overall pick was having a bounceback season while replacing Drew Brees in New Orleans. He went 5-2 as a starter, completing 59 percent of his passes for 1,170 yards, 14 touchdowns, and three interceptions. A Week 8 knee injury ended his season prematurely, but the Saints were still willing to commit to the QB this offseason. New Orleans ended up re-signing the injured free agent to a two-year, $28MM deal, and while he sits atop the depth chart, he’ll see some competition for the starting gig from veteran Andy Dalton.
2020?
He bought a delorean with a mod kit and some plutonium. Plans to drive 88mph and go back and relive Covid again.
is he able to eat seafood again?
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Still think as long as they play to his strengths (play-action, game manager) and don’t ask him to be a one man show, the Saints will be okay, and Winston will be successful
I think a lot of this will also depend on Winston’s WRs. Kamara will miss several games, so whomever “loses” a QB competition at first may end up in a better spot in the end, should they come back after Kamara is allowed to play once more. I’m a little hesitant to believe in the WR group in New Orleans at the moment, especially without Sean Payton overseeing the operation, but we’ll see how Carmichael can keep the wheels turning.
Depend on how that knee holds up. A gimpy leg would cripple Winston’s game. His game is dependent on his physical attributes, not sly short passes like Brees.