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New Orleans Saints quarterback Jameis Winston decided to stay in the NFC South after leaving the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in free agency following five seasons.
The Bucs decided to go in a different direction after Winston's contract expired and signed six-time Super Bowl champion Tom Brady to a two-year deal in March instead.
When asked about facing the Bucs twice a year, Winston said the following to NFL Network's Colleen Wolfe for NFL Total Access.
"It was a time for me to learn from one of the best," Winston said regarding a chance to play with New Orleans under decorated starting quarterback Drew Brees.