Jameis Winston has spent only one season with the Cleveland Browns, But the city and its fans seemed to have left a lasting brand on the NFL veteran.
In an open letter to fans, Winston wrote a sincere farewell to the organization on Thursday after signing with the New York Giants On a contract of $ 8 million over two years last month.
The Browns Jameis Winston quarterrier takes a selfie after defeating the Baltimore Ravens at the Huntington Bank Field. (Scott Galvin)
“I am so happy and grateful for everything we experienced together last year. From the first day, you welcomed my family and I with open arms-and for that, I am forever grateful,” he wrote in an article on Instagram.
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“In Dawg’s book: you were electric. Snow or shine, high or low, your energy never hesitated.
Winston joined the Browns to serve as a backup to Deshaun Watson After spending the previous four seasons with the Saints of New Orleans. He took over as a starter after the injury at the end of Watson’s season, appearing in 12 games and starting in seven.
Winston recorded 2,121 yards by the pass, 13 affected and 12 interceptions and established a deductible record when it launched 497 yards with four affected during the defeat of 41-32 of the Browns against the Denver broncos during week 13.
Cleveland Browns Jameis Winston’s quarterrier, # 5, goes against Los Angeles in charge of the first half of an NFL football match on Sunday, November 3, 2024 in Cleveland. (AP photo / Sue Ogrocki)
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“To incredible men and women who make this city special: thank you. You have had a lasting impact on our lives, helping us to reach a greater vocation – rooted in unity, service and love,” continued her article. “I wish you continuous blessings, prosperity and nothing but the best.”
The Giants’ move to sign Winston was the first stage of the organization in the repair of a quarter-back room in difficulty. Shortly after, New York took a step Russell Wilson, The signing over an agreement of one year of a value of up to $ 21 million.
“I expect to be the starter and to be able to come here and drive every day,” said Wilson after the agreement was official. “I think this team really seeks someone to direct them in any way – in terms of processes, during the offseason, during the season, our habits and our thought process and how we create a great winning culture.”
That said, New York is not yet closing the door on quarter-back problems.
Cleveland Browns Jameis Winston’s quarterrier, # 5, launches from the field after the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Cleveland Browns in an NFL football match in Pittsburgh on Sunday, December 8, 2024. (AP photo / Gene J. Puskar)
With choice n ° 3 in the project later this month, the Giants should always explore the possibility of writing another quarter-arre which would solve their long-term problems.
“The face of a franchise is a quarter-Arrière,” Giants’ head coach Brian Daboll said on Tuesday during the NFL’s annual spring meetings. “It is not an easy position to assess. It is not an easy to coach position. It is not an easy position to play. You do the best job possible to try to find the right one for your team.”
