As I've said several times in the draft forum, I'm not an FSU fan at all. Canes fan. Normally hate FSU, and I'm rooting against them tomorrow, for Canes, and Jets related reasons. Almost every time I have seen this kid play, and I've watched him 16 times, I came away impressed.
The off field stuff, not as concerned about it as most people. Think the media has really over blow the thing.
Under heavy federal and media observation, (feds had mediators and observers at the hearing. Really don't understand why) Winston was pretty much absolved of guilt in the sexual assault non case. If any one looked into it more then what the media was throwing out, the accuser came off as a bit flaky. Didn't show up for scheduled police interviews, changed stories, and stories in conflict with eye witness' in the time before they went to bed together.
Not sure why this case got so much attention. Sanchez was accused of the same thing as a freshman, actually arrested, and suspended. It was never an issue during his junior year, and seldom mentioned when he was drafted. Weird.
The shop lifting $16 worth of crab legs he was guilty of. According to local media (and I know local media in a college town is usually biased to star football players) the Publix he was arrested at, had a policy of letting the football team help themselves to things. Again not unusual in college towns. A security guy didn't get the word. What ever, who knows? Still not a major deal.
The yelling out FHITP in the cafeteria was certainly immature, but he is only 20 YO. Just not a big deal, and nothing a lot of college jocks haven't done. Not really concerned as much as the media is about his becoming Aaron Hernandez in two weeks. Still he's been in more conflict then you want to see a 6th pick in the draft be in.
Got to disagree with him being stupid. Most of the interviews I have seen him in he comes off as very bright, and self confident. He also made the ACC academic/ athletic all star team. Not to shabby for a dope.
On field
Negative- Sometimes sloppy footwork, sometimes throws off his back foot, which has led to pics. As strong as his arm is tries to put the ball in places it doesn't fit to often.
Positive
Guy has won, what is it now, 29 straight games? Has a tremendous arm , seems to see the whole field. Deadly against the blitz. Stands in the pocket, and shakes off would be sacks like Big Ben, then delivers strikes upfield.
Reads D's very well, and will go down to the safty valve very quickly when needed. Not very fast, but is so powerful often runs over people for 1st downs. He actually does look a lot like Big Ben when playing.
Gets over mistakes very quickly, and reacts to pressure very well. Has played under tremendous personnel pressure this season, and handled it great. Well respected by team mates, and is a team leader. Looks like an NFL QB in the pocket.
The interceptions this season are a concern. He has played with a high ankle sprain since the second game. IMO it has affected his follow thru, and over all power causing most of the interceptions.
Last but not least, he has played in a pro style set, and played very well. This is a major issue with today's college QB's big adjustment to the NFL.
The Noles are a 9 pt under dog tomorrow, and they should be. FSU just isn't a dominating team this year. They are still undefeated IMO because of Jameis Winston. They should get killed tomorrow against running Mariota, and the Ducks. As we saw against Georgia Tech, the Noles are horrible against the run.
Tomorrows a major game. If FSU should somehow find a way to win, Winston could easily be selected
#1 . if they lose and Winston has a rare off game (see the Gator's game) he could slide to
#6 .
I'd run up to the podium with the selection. Just my opinion
