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The meme, with Winston standing proud at the podium in his varsity jacket, was splashed all over ESPN and every other national sports show, and the audio was radio gold all over the country. It trended on X the following day. But Winston, who’s worked hard to overcome his reputation as a pick-prone gunslinger, didn’t find it as funny as most did. “It’s not fun,” he said Wednesday as he prepares for the rematch with the Steelers Sunday in Pittsburgh. “I take it very personally, but I do believe in prayer and I know prayer works. When those moments come up, (focus) on the fundamentals and technique more than the moment.” More Browns stadium coverage Browns say $1.2B public subsidy for Brook Park dome would boost region, but team’s analysis conflicts with Cleveland’s City leaders should warm to Haslams’ dome proposal: Ted Diadiun Wherefore art thy dome? A Burke lakefront rethink is needed: Jerry Bohinc Could land swap facilitate future Browns stadium location? Why should taxpayers subsidize the workplaces of profitable Cleveland sports teams? Week 14 NFL Preview: Find everything you need to know with our Week 14 NFL preview. The second-worst thing about the pair off pick-sixes in Denver, other than the fact the second, with 1:48 left, prevented the Browns from attempting the game-winning field goal, is that it came in a beautiful, gutsy, heroic, fun 497-yard, four-TD performance. The 497 yards were not only a career-high for Winston, but a Browns single-game record. Instead of Winston earning AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the wild ride and big upset, he’s answering questions about those pesky picks, of which he threw a total of three in the game. But Winston has been down this road before, and he’s determined to make sure that you see more than the I-N-T when you look at his last name. That you remember the snow angels and the high-fives and the pointing to the skies, and not some dude from the other team racing to the house with one of his passes. “I’m not going to let a narrative of turnovers define who I am,” he said. “I’m going to continue to step back up to the plate. That’s a baseball reference. I was a great baseball player too. Keep on stepping back up to the plate and swinging for the fences. But man, I’m swinging to hit line drives ... when you’ve got a good pitcher that’s staying low and away, man, you hit a line drive into right center and you live to have another at-bat.” Winston, who’s thrown 11 touchdowns against his seven INTs in his five starts this season (2-3 record), thought he shed this label after the 2019 season, his last in Tampa Bay, when he led the NFL with 33 touchdown passes — but also 30 interceptions. The 30 ties for seventh-most in the NFL. The Bucs let him walk, and signed Tom Brady to replace him. Winston signed with the Saints, and had one of his most formative years in the NFL, learning from Hall of Fame QB Drew Brees and coach Sean Payton in 2020. “2019 was one of the most up and down years probably in NFL history,” Winston said. “I thought about negatives too much and you can’t think positive and negative at the same time. There’s no way that your brain can do that. It’s one or the other. I believe that just weighed on me because I wanted to do so good.” After that 7-9 season, he had heart-to-heart talks with his all of his coaches, including head coach Bruce Arians and offensive coordinator Byron Leftwich. “I had to understand, we did great on offense,” he said. “I just had some unfortunate turnovers. And turnovers, they can change the outcome of a football game. So talking to them, ‘Jameis, keep focusing on your decisions. Keep on playing, Jameis. Don’t let that define you.’ And that’s what I’m doing right now in my career.” The next time Winston got his chance as a full-time starter, for the Saints in 2021, he threw 14 TDs and only three INTs en route to a 5-2 record. Unfortunately for him, he suffered a season-ending torn ACL and MCL in Week 7, truncating his season of glory. He reclaimed his starting job the next year, but suffered four fractures in his back and succumbed to it after three starts and a 1-2 record. When he got healthy, his job had been given by coach Dennis Allen to Andy Dalton. “We stayed ahead of the chains, we were efficient in the running game and things just went well (in that 2021 season),” Winston said. “I believe that my whole process of playing the quarterback position is to focus on those decisions.” Offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey will keep coaching him hard on the fundamentals, even though Winston is in his 10th season. “That’s just something we’ve just got to keep focusing on, keep correcting, keep working at and making sure that we keep our attention to detail where it needs to be in terms of the number one thing protecting the football,” he said. “And I think Jameis is the first one to admit that. At the end of the day, the quarterback has the ultimate responsibility for it.” Winston noted that he made the right decisions on the pick-sixes, one that resulted in a 71-yard TD by defensive end Nik Bonitto, and the one at the end that resulted in the 44-yard touchdown by cornerback Ja’Quan McMillian. On the first one, Bonitto read Winston’s eyes, vacated David Njoku and jumped the route to Jordan Akins, easily picking it off. On the second one, he threw the ball behind Elijah Moore, and McMillian made him pay. “The decisions were right,” he said. “The technique, an out-breaking route, you can’t leave the ball inside. I’ve seen that a lot. That’s not my only pick-six to the left that I seen that I had to go and chase down. When you leave the ball inside on throws to the left and the receiver’s outbreaking, that happens in the NFL. “When you’re in the red zone and the ball is low, you get picks. Honestly, the one that Nik (made) that was a great play. He hid behind Jordan, I threw it and he just snuck in there and he took it to the house. They make good plays too.” The good thing for Winston is that he has an aggressive play-caller in Dorsey, who will keep dialing up the deep shots and trusting him to make the play. It’s resulted in some eye-popping numbers for Winston, who leads the NFL with 336 passing yards per game since taking over as the starter in Week 8. Winston and Joe Burrow are the only QBs in the NFL averaging more than 300 yards a game in that span. “One of our mottos as a team is that we’re smart, not conservative,” Winston said. “And my approach to the game is to attack the defense. But the beautiful thing about the quarterback is we touch the ball every single play, and it’s more important to take care of the ball than sometimes make that huge play. “I’m going to make the play when it’s time to make the play.” Winston, who’s put the joy back into Browns Town this season, vows not dwell on the picks. He won’t manifest them by focusing on what he doesn’t want. Against the Steelers, he must also protect the ball against the league’s No. 3 team in forced fumbles with 15. So how is he working through it? “Literally prayer and I snap it clear, man,” he said. “You can’t go into a game thinking about turnovers. Only thing you can do is go into the game focusing on protecting the football. When it’s time for me to make the play for the team, as a great quarterback I have to make that play.” After the game, Winston stood at the podium, his voice quivering at times, and took ownership for the pick-sixes, while also vowing to pray for deliverance. He also admitted that he apologized to his teammates after the game. “Accountability, dependability, credibility are three things that those abilities are very important to me,” he said. “Because if you’re able to take the good, you should be able to address the not so good. If you’re able to want the best from one of your teammates, you should be able to take the criticism from media or from coaches, as well. And I think it’s a balance between both. Obviously I don’t want to get criticized and I don’t want to have to talk about bad football, but when it does arise, you be accountable for it and you get better.” His teammates to a man have supported him wholeheartedly after the three-pick game, his second in five starts. “It means that they know I got their back, so they got my back,” he said. “I have to continue to prove that to them and not just say it.” Browns left guard Joel Bitonio appreciated Winston owning the picks and vowing to improve. “Yeah, same old Jameis,” he said. “He took all the blame. It’s a team game. It’s not all one guy’s fault, but he’s focused on this week and he’s trying to be better for us. But we’re in this position because of him as well, so it’s give and take, but he’s focused, he’s ready. He’s always going to be Jameis, so we’re ready to roll.” Bitonio is riding with the gunslinger all the way. The game is not only fun for the fans again, but the players too “He trusts himself and he says, ‘I see it. I’m going to make it happen,’” Bitonio said. “He doesn’t second guess himself, and as a lineman you appreciate that ... We want to convert some more in the red zone in some of those situations, but we’re moving the ball well and we’re doing those things, so we will play with Jameis. He goes out there and he gives us a chance.” And he refuses to be known as Wrong Way Winston. Football Insider newsletter free trial: Take a minute and sign up for a free trial of our Football Insider newsletter, featuring exclusive content from cleveland.com's Browns reporters.
A pair of teams with minimal rest will face off in Nassau, Bahamas, on Sunday when No. 22 St. John takes on Georgia. St. John's (5-1), which will play its third game in four days, began the stretch in the Bahamas Championship on Thursday, dropping a heartbreaker to No. 13 Baylor. The Red Storm led by 18 in the first half before Baylor forced overtime. From there, St. John's rallied from five down with 1:47 left to send the game to a second overtime, where it saw Baylor knock down a pair of 3-pointers in the final seven seconds -- including Jeremy Roach's buzzer-beater -- to knock off the Red Storm 99-98. In the third-place game on Friday, St. John's breezed past Virginia 80-55. RJ Luis Jr. led the way with 18 points and four steals, followed by Kadary Richmond's 12 points, as the Red Storm took a one-point lead with 15:21 left in the first half and didn't trail again. "I'm really impressed with our guys, coming off a double-overtime, extremely emotional loss," St. John's head coach Rick Pitino said. "To respond that way was extremely impressive, both offensively and defensively." Pitino, in his second year with the Red Storm, was moved by something off the court on Friday, involving captain Zuby Ejiofor, who chipped in eight points, nine boards, two steals and two blocks. Ejiofor was serenaded by St. John's fans during the win, following his two missed free throws at the end of double overtime against Baylor. "When you've only been in a job for a year, you search for things you love about a place," Pitino said. "Tonight I found out what I love about St. John's. Our fans chanted Zuby's name the whole game, which doesn't happen anywhere else in America. I was really impressed with our fans and I thank them for making Zuby feel good, because he gives you all the energy." Luis leads the Red Storm with 17.3 points per game, followed by Ejiofor (10.7), Aaron Scott (10.5), Deivon Smith (10.3) and Richmond (10.2). Georgia enters Sunday's matchup looking to rebound from its first loss after falling to No. 15 Marquette 80-69 on Saturday. Georgia (5-1) battled back from a 15-point, second-half deficit, but was held to just three points over the final 4:57 in Saturday's loss. Blue Cain led the Bulldogs with a season-high 17 points, including five 3-pointers. "It's a process. It's a journey with this team," Bulldogs head coach Mike White said. "It's about continuing to make strides, continuing to protect our culture. ... At the end of the day, wins and losses are going to take care of themselves. We just have to embrace the process and enjoy it." Five-star freshman recruit Asa Newell was held to a season-low nine points but leads the team with 15.5 points per game. Silas Demary Jr. is second with 13.8. --Field Level Media
The unfortunate death of the Thai singer serves as a sobering reminder that even seemingly harmless activities like massages can carry risks. While massage therapy can offer numerous benefits for physical and mental well-being, it is crucial to approach it with caution and mindfulness. By prioritizing safety, communication, and informed decision-making, individuals can enjoy the benefits of massages without compromising their health or well-being.ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture, Attaullah Tarar, on Saturday stated categorically that no negotiations are being held at any level with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Addressing a news conference, Tarar said that Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, following Islamabad High Court (IHC) orders, contacted PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar to convey that protests or sit-ins in the federal capital were illegal. Tarar warned that those participating in violent protests would be arrested and held accountable for any damage, as the government would not tolerate actions jeopardizing public safety. The minister said protests are illegal and disrupting public life will have consequences, stressing the government’s commitment to law and order. He said that PTI aims to create divisions between friendly countries. It’s baffling that a protest is called on the same day a friendly country seeks to enhance cooperation with Pakistan, he maintained. He stated that PTI and the country’s enemies share the same goal of hindering economic progress. He mentioned that Belarus is Pakistan’s close ally, and preparations have been finalized to welcome the president of Belarus in Islamabad. He noted that similar protests and sit-ins occurred during the 2014 visit of the Chinese president and the SCO summit. He said Belarus and Pakistan are planning to jointly manufacture tractors. “While the administration prepares to welcome Belarusian guests, it is also ensuring citizen security. Can the system function effectively under such conditions?”, he questioned. He warned that officers involved in political activities will face strict action. He said the investment is flowing into Pakistan, the economy is growing, inflation has dropped from 32% last year to 6.9% this year, and foreign remittances totalled $8.8 billion in the first quarter. The economy is improving due to lower interest rates, and these figures cannot be disputed. He said Pakistan’s stock market is the second-best performing in the world, and its growth reflects improvements in economic indicators. “37 people were killed in Kurram Agency, but the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister did not visit to console the people. How could the Chief Minister forget Parachinar’s pain?”, the minister stated adding that said Pakistan Army soldiers are sacrificing to protect the people, while Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police need better training against terrorism. Responding to a question, he said PTI is divided into the Aleema, Nooreen, and Bushra Bibi groups. He called it a melodrama between “Nand” and “Bhabhi”. The country they once sought gifts from is now speaking against them, the minister said and condemned PTI members for the disgraceful protest at the Prophet’s (PBUH) Mosque, questioning if they remembered Sharia when raising slogans there. In response to another question, he said PTI has continually caused chaos and tried to harm relations with friendly countries. Bushra Bibi doesn’t even know how to spell “international relations”, the minister remarked. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Δ document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() );Despite the initial setback and the vendor's reluctance to provide immediate compensation, Jack remained determined to pursue his claim until justice was served. He recognized that the presence of a foreign object in his rice dumpling was not only a matter of physical discomfort but also a question of consumer rights and product safety.
Petco Health + Wellness Company, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2024 Earnings ResultsIn Beijing, China, a new subway artery is set to transform the urban landscape. The city sub-center "Rail + Land" demonstration line has been officially launched, marking a significant milestone in Beijing's urban development plans. This new subway line will not only provide crucial transportation infrastructure but also drive economic growth and urban revitalization in the city's expanding sub-center.