The Facts: Winston took a moment away from playfully goofing off with middle schoolers during Friday's Play 60 event at the Rookie Symposium to speak to the media. After answering a bevy of social media and character-related questions, the quarterback said his goal -- other than studying the playbook -- during the weeks leading up to next month's training camp is to shed pounds and get in better shape. "Trying to lose some weight, try to get back skinny," he said of his plans. "Right now I'm 238 (pounds), I'm trying to be my redshirt freshman year (weight), about 230. I mean, learn that playbook too, man, you can never go wrong with that."
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As NFL.com reminded readers, Winston's weight became a buzz topic for fans and critics earlier this year, but didn't noticeably hinder him during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers' offseason workouts. Questions about off-field incidences that plagued him during his time at Florida State will persist, but the No. 1 overall pick isn't feeling the pressure. "I have nothing to prove," Winston said. "I believe that people make mistakes, but I also believe that you bounce back from those and I'm just moving forward." Winston will eventually take over a Tampa offense that was one of the poorest in the league last year. But there are some talented weapons at Winston's disposal in Mike Evans, Vincent Jackson and Austin Seferian-Jenkins and a new OC, Dirk Koetter, which offers some hope for an offensive turnaround. But nothing is guaranteed.