Hey Winston, why bother with football? Just run for Congress where your 'talents' will really be useful !!!
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FL has no stat of limitation for sexual assault. The civil stat of limitations in this case is 7 yrs. The victim will certainly be silent until the potential income peeks in the near future. Winston has not been tried and found guilty so let's see what happens with his civil suit, if it doesn't settle and some significant evidence comes out he still could be charged like Rice and Peterson and Lewis and Stallworth and Hardy, et. al. and get off anyway.
With rape allegations and shoplifting allegations in his past, this kid's NFL material for sure.
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One boss will trust him. Thirty one (others) will be glad they didn't.
One thing for sure, Jameis will be chosen as an NFL quarterback for some team. Can he keep himself out of trouble afterwards? If I were an owner, I'd think about his maturity after what he said regarding competition with Mariota. He dismisses Mariota, implying that he's on a higher level, a level of Tom Brady and Peyton Manning and similar stars and predicts that he'll be a successful quarterback for nearly a generation. His statement sounds like neither Brady or Manning.
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I think Mr. Winston and the NFL deserve each other.
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Red flags, signals, warnings, accusations, past transgressions will count very little on draft day. Let's be realistic. If he becomes a top draft pick it will be because of TALENT. If he falls in the draft it will be the LACK OF TALENT. Simple.
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Why the obsession with Mr. Jameis Winston?
Football is a business and franchise caliber quarterbacks are a rare and valuable commodity in professional football. The teams that find the best quarterback win and make tons of money.
Ever here of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Eli Manning, Ben Rothlesberger, Drew Brees, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Brett Farve? They are all Franchise quarterback's that won many games including the super bowl. Their teams are all very successful businesses, in large part, because of those franchise quarterbacks.
That's why everyone is obsessed with Mr. Jameis Winston. If he's successful on the field and can be a good NFL citizen, he will make hundreds of millions of dollars on team contracts and endorsement deals.
Ever here of Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, Russell Wilson, Aaron Rodgers, Eli Manning, Ben Rothlesberger, Drew Brees, Joe Montana, Troy Aikman, Brett Farve? They are all Franchise quarterback's that won many games including the super bowl. Their teams are all very successful businesses, in large part, because of those franchise quarterbacks.
That's why everyone is obsessed with Mr. Jameis Winston. If he's successful on the field and can be a good NFL citizen, he will make hundreds of millions of dollars on team contracts and endorsement deals.
A very unfortunate situation for the young man--a mere unfounded accusation will forever haunt him.
What about the situation where he walked out of supermarket without paying because he "forgot"?
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10 to 1 odds if he gets into the NFL that within three years he will do something big and stupid and maybe criminal. We are who we are. This guy is who he is and who he is, with his record, would not get a job offer now in any other business
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When I was young, my father told me that if I ever wanted to screw over somebody really badly (this was just advice, not a plan of action) and let them know beforehand that said screwing was going to happen..."put a hand on each shoulder, look him straight in the eye, and say 'trust me'."
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This guy needs to come with a warning: STAY AWAY FROM ME!
What a object failure as a person. But of course he will be drafted because $$$$ drive it all in the NFL!
What a object failure as a person. But of course he will be drafted because $$$$ drive it all in the NFL!
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Our prisons are overloaded with young black men and we blame it on law enforcement prejudice. Many of these comments dismiss Winston as one more young black offender. These comments pretend to be high minded statements criticizing our society, the sports world, football, and Mr. Winston. Double standard?
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He is a proven thug at the collegiate level; thief, misogynist, etc., don't bother with this guy. He is not a TEAM player. He thinks he is entitled to special treatment...don't let him fool you coaches...especially Lovie.
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Character=Destiny
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Lance Armstrong, Alex Rodriguez, and now, Rudy Guiliani and Jameis Winston.
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If Winston is as good a quarterback as Rudy was mayor, he will win 8 Super Bowls and be in the Hall of Fame.
In the next coming months he will become a very rich young man and his past, unfortunately, will become irrelevant.
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Winston doesn't want to hear about himself versus Marcus Mariota but it's inevitable they will always be compared and he's more likely to compete versus Marcus many more times than versus Brady or Manning who are in the twilight of their careers.
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"I made mistakes"?
Lying and sexual assault are not "mistakes"! If this clown wasn't a star athlete, he'd be in jail now, where he belongs.
Lying and sexual assault are not "mistakes"! If this clown wasn't a star athlete, he'd be in jail now, where he belongs.
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He was not convicted - let alone charged - with sexual assault. He's probably no boy scout but good lord please stop saying he sexually assaulted or raped anyone.
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So true,what happens in Florida,stays buried in Florida.
However a major civil suit is on the horizon
However a major civil suit is on the horizon
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The only reason he wasn't charged is that the local cops are on the lookout for FSU players and 'guide' them back to their housing. They refused to investigate until more than a year later.
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if you took a poll and asked if James Winston was convicted of rape I think at least 50 percent of responders would say yes. Why? Because the New York Times and other media outlets continue to write Winston as though he was guilty of rape and should have gone to prison if it were not for the Tallahassee police department and inadequate FSU investigation/hearing. This man was accused of rape and no charges were brought. FSU conducted a thorough investigation/hearing which was overseen by a respected former state supplement court justice and was cleared. Imagine if he was found guilty and the New York Times continued to write subsequent articles calling into question the veracity of the accuser and the fact that charges were brought. There would be widespread outrage. All kinds of organizations would call for a boycott of the NYT and that the reporter be fired.
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People guilty of criminal behavior often avoid being convicted of any crime. Innocent people are often convicted of crimes they do not commit. Are you saying the press should just shut up and accept whatever our criminal justice system serves up?
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The police didn't investigate for more than a year. His two roommates refused to testify at his student conduct hearing. The videos and text messages on their phones were long gone. That was not a thorough investigation by any means.
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Winston deserves a chance. Maybe he's very fortunate to be at the NFL Combine, where he might smooth talk his way through the interviews and tough questions, but playing in the NFL is another story. He will either play or ride the bench depending upon how professional he is, which means that he will have to grow up very quickly if he wants to have any chance at all to succeed in one of the most intense SSN sporting fish tanks of all time--the NFL. Talk is cheap, and we'll know soon enough if Mr. Winston means what he is saying and is walking the talk.
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Buyer beware.
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No responsible corporation would make Winston an offer, let alone make him "the face of the franchise". The risk is far too high. He is, after all, a convicted criminal.
Even if he becomes the best QB in the history of football (most unlikely) he is a poor choice for an executive and the capability of such an executive would be very much in doubt.
The question is whether there are any responsible corporations in the NFL. It seems unlikely.
Even if he becomes the best QB in the history of football (most unlikely) he is a poor choice for an executive and the capability of such an executive would be very much in doubt.
The question is whether there are any responsible corporations in the NFL. It seems unlikely.
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The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior.
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Concerning Jameis Winston @Kevin Somerville says, "The best predictor of future behavior is past behavior." Although this is a well-known adage I would bring it up to date and relevance by adding the footnote of Johnny Manziel "Johnny Football" and the Cleveland Browns.
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If this kid can make a wholesale change and no more mistakes. I would forgive his past transgressions - but one more screw up and he is toast to everybody except his mother.
Why one more? Because rape and theft weren't enough...?
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The Tallahassee police department didn't find enough to even arrest him or file charges. The FSU investigation -- led by a former state supreme court justice -- cleared him. Why is everyone calling the man a rapist? If the roles were reversed would you be calling the accuser a liar?
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This would be true if the police did a proper investigation from the beginning. Unfortunately, the police and university are in the pocket of the football program. They allowed evidence to be lost which could have shed light on what really happened. Please note that this happened in every single case of accusations against team members. The pattern of this behavior is what leads people to doubt Winston's account. When the police, prosecutor and largest employer in the area all have a big money stake in crushing a criminal complaint, you can guess what happens. Guess it doesn't work that way in Spain though.
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"...watch me grow to being the face of your franchise.” Looks like a dicey proposition compared to Marcus Mariota
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No kidding. It's like Leaf/Manning all over again. Although Leaf wasn't an addict and thief at the time and Winston's transgressions are known.
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Take the talented and classy Mariotta--easy decision!
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Drugging and raping a woman are not mistakes. They are felonies. This guy belongs in jail but had his crimes covered up by the university and Tallahassee police...because he's an excellent quarterback.
Being a great football player should not be a "get out jail free" card or a reason to ignore Winston's crimes.
Being a great football player should not be a "get out jail free" card or a reason to ignore Winston's crimes.
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Then there were "not mistakes" as there is no proof of rape and the young woman's blood was shown NOT to have any drugs in her system.
This young man made some stupid adolescent mistakes born of thinking (and being) and being coddled as a special athlete. He certainly had the adoration of his teammates and coaches.
Time will tell whether he's grown up, but he certainly should have a chance to prove himself, that he's now a responsible adult. To convict him in the court of public opinion is wrong, as he's certainly not been convicted of the crimes he's been charged with.
This young man made some stupid adolescent mistakes born of thinking (and being) and being coddled as a special athlete. He certainly had the adoration of his teammates and coaches.
Time will tell whether he's grown up, but he certainly should have a chance to prove himself, that he's now a responsible adult. To convict him in the court of public opinion is wrong, as he's certainly not been convicted of the crimes he's been charged with.
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