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— New Orleans Saints (@Saints) August 27, 2023
Backup quarterback Jameis Winston delivered a passionate pregame speech before the New Orleans Saints’ preseason finale, emphasizing the importance of the moment — for the players dressing out in this exhibition game, a couple of plays could decide their football future.
Too many mistakes could doom them. Enough good plays could win a roster spot. Either way, Winston urged his teammates to feel gratitude for the opportunity. It’s not something that comes by often in their line of work.
Winston is starting Sunday night’s game with the Houston Texans with Derek Carr and the rest of the starting offense sidelined; he’ll give way to rookie draft pick Jake Haener, who is expected to close out the night. Winston knows as well as anyone how just a few broken plays could start a narrative or turn it around. Let’s see how he does in a big spot.
