QB Film Room Publication Preview, Jameis Winston.

Winston’s initial impact on the NFL was felt by everyone associated with him. His ability to instantly become the vocal leader of the Bucs entire team is something rarely if ever seen in a rookie signal caller. From Day 1, he was in charge. It is one thing to talk a big game but he was able to produce at a high level week in and week out consistently making big plays for the Tampa  offense and was the main catalyst in many of the their wins during 2015. There are many traits that jump out to you on tape in regards to his game. For one, he is a pure play maker at the position and has an innate ability to throw the football down the field with pin-point precision and excellent anticipation.

He just has a natural ability to make big throws down the field. Winston is unfazed by pressure in the pocket. where many QB’s seem to panic under pressure, Winston does the opposite as he gets more into a zone and actually is better under duress. HC Dirk Koetter clearly aided his transition to the NFL by putting him in manageable situations and catering the offense to what Winston does well but it was Winston who was pulling the metaphorical trigger and making things happen for Tampa. Arm Strength is a tool utilized frequently by Jameis as there were multiple instances where he had to re-set his feet or throw of a less than ideal platform yet still made wow type throws down the field. The sky is the limit for him and it is evident the Bucs have their QB of the present and future in Winston.

Jameis Winston

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CFL QB Evaluation Dan Lefevour (Tampa Bay Bucs QB in 2016)

Veteran Pro QB Dan Lefevour will be competing for a roster spot in Tampa and we go to the archive to take a look at him in action during the 2013 CFL season.

Positives – It is evident on tape that Lefevour possesses NFL level size and athleticism for the position. He is able to evade defenders while running the football and possesses a decent burst as well. He truly is an instinctual runner of the football. He also has a “decent” arm as he is able to spray the ball down the field. Lefevour is also comfortable throwing on the move.

Negatives– Game experience post college. Lefevour is 29 years of age and has had multiple CFL and NFL opportunities in the past yet has not been able to sustain any pro-longed starter status during his career. Throwing motion wise he has the classic over the top delivery but has an overly mechanical feel to it at times.  Ball placement/accuracy is good in spades but he will have to have the training camp of his life in order to make the roster.

Below is our QB Film Room tape piece on Lefevour.

CFL QB Dan Lefevour signs with Tampa Bay.

Quarterback Dan Lefevour, 29 has signed a tender with the Tampa Bay Bucs in somewhat unexpected fashion. Lefevour shined as a four year starter at Central Michigan from 2006-2009 and subsequently was drafted as a late round pick by the Chicago Bears in the 2010 Draft. His stint with Chicago (and the NFL at large) was brief however and included stops as an off-season QB Insurance Policy in Jacksonville and Cincinnati.

 

Hamilton Tiger-Cats' Dan LeFevour throws the ball against the B.C Lions during the first half of their CFL football game in Vancouver.

Hamilton Tiger-Cats’ Dan LeFevour (13) throws the ball against the B.C Lions during the first half of their CFL football game in Vancouver, British Columbia, August 8, 2014

Most recently, Lefevour had served as a sparingly used backup in the CFL while playing for Montreal and Hamilton. It looks as if Tampa is electing to kick the tires on a guy who has minimal playing experience post Central Michigan yet someone who’s game was compared to Tim Tebow coming out of college.