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Defining 'franchise quarterback': Is Jameis Winston one?

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TAMPA — After winning the Heisman Trophy and national title at Florida State, Jameis Winston received what he considers one of the greatest privileges —- an invitation to work the Manning Passing Academy in Louisiana.

"Archie, Peyton and Eli. You think about what his family has meant to the quarterback position in the NFL," Winston said. "I just have tremendous respect for Eli.

"The guy is amazing. Winning Super Bowls. He leads his team. He's a Manning. He's born to do it."

The development of such passers may have as much to do with nature as nurture.