NFL star Jameis Winston consider he is nonetheless ‘championship caliber’ QB, reveals why he is staying with Saints

Jameis Winston wrote in a social media submit on Wednesday that he believes he’s nonetheless a “championship caliber beginning quarterback,” however is selecting to stick with the New Orleans Saints to see the crew win a Super Bowl.

Winston defined his choice to return to the Saints and certain be the backup to Derek Carr, who signed a four-year take care of the crew earlier this month.

Jameis Winston of the Saints on the sphere in the course of the Las Vegas Raiders recreation at Caesars Superdome on Oct. 30, 2022, in New Orleans. (Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

“First, I really like this metropolis. In all of my skilled profession, I’ve by no means felt so culturally in tune with a fan base,” Winston defined on Instagram. “The Saints followers that I’ve met have been unbelievable. Y’all have made me and my household really feel at house. That is why final season was so disappointing to me. I wish to see this crew and metropolis succeed. I do know nice issues are forward for this crew, and this metropolis! I used to be led right here by the spirit that’s why I might by no means run away from this new problem. 

Jameis Winston of the New Orleans Saints rolls out in opposition to the Panthers at Bank of America Stadium on Sept. 25, 2022, in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Grant Halverson/Getty Images)

“The issues that led me listed here are nonetheless right here. A secure group, a championship caliber crew, and an incredible fan base. This 12 months’s crew like final 12 months’s crew is constructed to win a Super Bowl. Let there be little question, I’m nonetheless a championship caliber beginning quarterback on this league. However, getting wholesome and staying wholesome is my primary precedence and I’ve suffered three devastating accidents during the last two years. I would like to remain wholesome to help this crew in attending to the place we wish to go.

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“Most importantly, I would like to remain wholesome to get me the place I wish to go in my profession! With that being stated, I’ll serve and lead nonetheless I have to see this group and metropolis win! I’m proud to say for another 12 months, at the very least Who Dat!”

The one-time Pro Bowl quarterback has solely performed in 14 video games for the Saints since he joined them in 2020. Devastating accidents have saved him off the sphere.

Jameis Winston of the New Orleans Saints warms up for the Buccaneers recreation at Raymond James Stadium on Dec. 5, 2022, in Tampa, Florida. (Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)

He has 2,103 passing yards and 18 touchdowns in these appearances.