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Join Telegram ChannelJameis Winston, the first overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft, has one of the most outgoing and infectious personalities in the league. The Cleveland Browns quarterback's speeches to his teammates before kickoff have often created viral moments.
Winston was inserted into the starting role for the Browns' Week 8 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens after Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending injury on October 20.
The Browns entered last Sunday's game on a five-game losing streak. But perhaps Winston's speech — and most certainly his 334 passing yards and three touchdowns — helped Cleveland pull off a 29-24 upset victory over Baltimore.
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October 27, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, United States; Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) takes a selfie after defeating the Baltimore Ravens at Huntington Bank Field. Mandatory Credit: Scott Galvin-Imagn Images
The over-the-top pre-match speeches are unique in themselves. On Wednesday, he defended the authenticity of his motivational messages and opposed any suggestion that he would repeat his speeches.
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“Brother, listen, this is who I am.” Winston told reporters. “Like a lot of people, if you spend time trying to figure out, 'Who is this guy?' You're wasting your time, okay? It's just who I am. I don't rehearse our plays, call a play, I'll do this in the mirror. asks my wife to announce plays and stuff like that So if you want to see some rehearsal stuff, find me going through the playbook.”
Jameis Winston #5 of the Cleveland Browns warms up before a game against the Dallas Cowboys at Cleveland Browns Stadium on September 8, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Jason Miller/Getty Images)
A few years ago, videos were circulating on social media showing Winston asking his teammates if they were interested in eating “a W.”
“It's a W… Let's eat one… How many people want to eat a W tonight?” Winston said before a game. Earlier this year, Winston sat down with “Pardon My Take” and explained that the saying derived from a motivational speech he enjoys.
Cleveland Browns quarterback Jameis Winston (5) throws against the Baltimore Ravens during the first half of an NFL football game in Cleveland, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
“I’ve been eating Ws since the beginning,” Winston said. “It started a long, long time ago, and it's because my last name is W and the first four letters of my last name mean 'wins'. Go check me out, it's probably right on Wikipedia.”
“This all stems from one of my favorite motivational speeches and it's all about a bowl of, y'all remember soup? Alphabet soup,” Winston asked.
Browns wide receiver Cedric Tillman shared his thoughts on Winston's final pregame speech, saying, “I'm not going to lie…I was laughing a little bit.”
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The win against the Ravens was only the second time this year the Browns found themselves in the win column. But Winston and the Browns will look to keep the momentum going this Sunday when they host the Los Angeles Chargers in Cleveland.
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