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The Pittsburgh Steelers search for a new quarterback won’t be an easy one, but doing their due diligence by seeking for a replacement via free agency could be their answer for the near and distant future.
The best possible option for Pittsburgh could be former first overall pick Jameis Winston as he possesses the most potential amongst all other free agent options.
Despite the struggles early on in his NFL career, Winston has spent time on the sidelines for the New Orleans Saints learning behind future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees and getting a better feel for the game at the highest level. Winston got the starting job in NOLA when Brees retired and looked like a completely different quarterback compared to the seasons he spent in Tampa Bay with the Bucs.
Winston was on pace for the best season of his career throwing 14 touchdowns and only three interceptions along with 1,170 yards across seven games prior to a season-ending knee injury. It was clear why Winston won the starting job last season with the Saints and their was an utter lack of pass-catching weapons around him which would be a nice change of scenery if he were to come to Pittsburgh.
Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, and Pat Freiermuth are solid, young options for Winston to have around him along with rookie sensation Najee Harris in the backfield. If the Steelers make signing Winston a priority this offseason, they can focus their attention on bolstering the offensive line which definitely is in need of a drastic turnaround. Winston might not just be the Steelers immediate answer, but if he continues to develop like everyone thought he would, he could be the face of the franchise for years to come.
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The best possible option for Pittsburgh could be former first overall pick Jameis Winston as he possesses the most potential amongst all other free agent options.
Despite the struggles early on in his NFL career, Winston has spent time on the sidelines for the New Orleans Saints learning behind future Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees and getting a better feel for the game at the highest level. Winston got the starting job in NOLA when Brees retired and looked like a completely different quarterback compared to the seasons he spent in Tampa Bay with the Bucs.
Winston was on pace for the best season of his career throwing 14 touchdowns and only three interceptions along with 1,170 yards across seven games prior to a season-ending knee injury. It was clear why Winston won the starting job last season with the Saints and their was an utter lack of pass-catching weapons around him which would be a nice change of scenery if he were to come to Pittsburgh.
Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, and Pat Freiermuth are solid, young options for Winston to have around him along with rookie sensation Najee Harris in the backfield. If the Steelers make signing Winston a priority this offseason, they can focus their attention on bolstering the offensive line which definitely is in need of a drastic turnaround. Winston might not just be the Steelers immediate answer, but if he continues to develop like everyone thought he would, he could be the face of the franchise for years to come.
Would you like to see Jameis Winston as the Steelers quarterback of the future? Comment below!
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