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Buccaneers: Jameis Winston preferred over Andrew Luck by experts

Time changes everything in the NFL. Look back a few years, and everyone was talking about Andrew Luck. He was the second coming of Troy Aikman. He was the perfect player to take over for Peyton Manning in Indianapolis. Conversely, the questions surrounded Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston. He did have his off the field concerns in college. Many wondered if he could handle life in the NFL.

Things certainly have changed. Winston is known as a leader. He is considered a pillar of the Tampa Bay community. His decision-making skills have improved over his two years in the league, and he is expected to take a big step in year three.