Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jameis Winston, former FSU and Bucs quarterback, brings back ‘Eating a W’

New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) hands off to running back Dwayne Washington (24) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston (2) hands off to running back Dwayne Washington (24) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, in Tampa, Fla. AP

Jameis Winston caused a stir three years ago with his infamous “Eat a W” speech while he was the Tampa Bay Buccaneers starting quarterback.

The pre-game pep talk he gave on video to his Bucs’ teammates later sparked trolling from a Dallas Cowboys player and fellow quarterback Joe Flacco, who was with the Baltimore Ravens at the time.

Winston, a former Heisman Trophy winner from Florida State, is now with the New Orleans Saints. Following their second victory over the Bucs this season, Winston brought back “Eating a W,” when he snuck into frame during an interview Drew Brees was having.

He then did it again in the locker room celebration with his Saints’ teammates after the 38-3 win.

Here’s the original:

And here’s Winston bringing it back as a Saint:

This story was originally published November 9, 2020 at 1:03 PM with the headline "Jameis Winston, former FSU and Bucs quarterback, brings back ‘Eating a W’."

Jason Dill
Bradenton Herald
Jason Dill is a sports reporter for the Bradenton Herald. He’s won Florida Press Club awards since joining in 2010. He currently covers restaurant, development and other business stories for the Herald. 
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