Jameis Winston Reflects on 2019 Season and Personal Life

Jameis Winston had quite a year in 2019, though luck was not exactly on his side.

He opened up on the “New Heights” podcast hosted by the Kelce brothers about how he was not only playing for a new contract while with the Buccaneers, but he was also navigating personal milestones. During this time, he got engaged to his current wife, Breyon Allen, but opted for abstinence.

“That year was a signing year for me, but it was one of the most turbulent years of my life off the field,” Winston shared. “I had just proposed to my wife, yet I was living this oddly single life, completely abstaining from sex.”

Interestingly, Winston noted he had purchased a new property but chose not to live there yet, primarily due to his parents’ disapproval of him cohabitating with Allen before their marriage—or as they put it, “shacking.” He laughed alongside Travis and Jason Kelsey, saying, “We had to eliminate that. I was literally buying a property and moving away from home. There was so much going on.”

Travis, the Chiefs’ star tight end, chimed in, highlighting how stressful such a situation can be, saying, “You’re backed into a corner.”

On the field, Winston had a standout season, leading the NFL with 5,109 passing yards, racking up 33 touchdowns, although he also led the league in interceptions with 30. Following that season, he signed a one-year contract with the Saints and spent the next four seasons in New Orleans.

Now, as he reflects on being part of the Giants’ quarterback room, Winston expressed admiration for rookie Jackson Dart, who impressively proved himself as a “dog” eager to win. “He’s crazy about football,” he said, adding that Dart’s passion is clear. “Whoever our head coach is going to be should know we have a player who wants to win. He’s going to win because he’s obsessed.”

Winston mentioned that he hopes to see Dart refine his risk-taking, particularly when it comes to using his feet outside the pocket.

The Giants are currently in search of a new head coach, awaiting John Harbaugh’s decision. Winston emphasized the need for consistency in the locker room, stating, “We need people who are going to be themselves every day.”