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Jameis Winston named NFL Rookie of the Year

Jameis Winston doubters were in full effect at this time last year when pundits were debating who the Tampa Bay Buccaneers should select number one overall. The two consensus choices seemed to be between Winston or former Oregon Ducks quarterback Marcus Mariota.

The Buccaneers chose Winston, and the rest they say is history.

“It feels great to receive this honor from the fans,” Winston, 22, said. “My goal coming into my rookie season was to come in and do whatever it took to help us win games and compete. As great as this individual accomplishment is, it is really a reflection of how well our entire offense did this season.