Jameis Winston has spent most of his NFL life as a backup, but apparently, New York Giants head coach John Harbaugh thinks he’s got the DNA of legends. Yeah, you heard that right. Harbaugh went out there and compared Winston to none other than Abraham Lincoln and Michael Jordan. No, seriously, the quote is out there for everyone to see.
The Kind of Leadership You Can’t Coach
Harbaugh didn’t mince words when talking about Winston’s leadership, calling it “the best thing to be around” and emphasizing its genuineness. He went on to highlight Winston’s strong Christian faith and good character. But the real kicker was how he connected Winston’s mental toughness to those historical figures. Harbaugh said Winston “doesn’t let adversity get him down. It’s like Michael Jordan or Abraham Lincoln. It’s not how many times you get knocked down; it’s how many times you get back up. You need to be plus-one in the ‘get up’ category.” Talk about high praise for a guy who’s been riding the pine.
From Backup QB to Accidental Starter
Winston’s career has definitely seen its “knock downs.” We’re talking about losing his starting gig with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and bouncing around the league. But through all that, the dude has reportedly stayed positive, and that attitude is probably why he’s been a successful backup QB for so long. Now, with starting quarterback Jaxson Dart sidelined for the rest of the season, Winston is getting his shot under center. And he’s already flashing some of that legendary “get up” mentality. Just this past Sunday against the Washington Commanders, he had his best game of the season, slinging it for 326 yards and three touchdowns in a tie. Not too shabby for a guy who just got compared to two of history’s ultimate winners.
So, what’s next for the Giants and their new “Michael Jordan-Lincoln” hybrid at QB? Winston will try to keep that momentum rolling when he faces off against his former team, the New Orleans Saints, next week. All eyes will be on him to see if he can truly live up to those wild comparisons.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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