The Facts: The Buccaneers intend to bring back Winston as their starter for the 2019 season, league sources told ESPN. Despite his suspension this season and some inconsistent play, the Buccaneers believe that Winston is the right man for the job and the right quarterback to get behind, according to sources.
Diehards Line:Winston is only 24 years old, he's due to make $20 million next season, and the Bucs don't think they could get anyone who is better than the former No. 1 overall pick. Winston next will try to make history in Tampa, becoming the first quarterback the team has drafted to procure a second contract with the Bucs. No other former Buccaneers quarterback -- including Doug Williams, Steve Young, Vinny Testaverde and Trent Dilfer -- ever landed a second contract from Tampa Bay. Winston will be heading into his fifth-year option with the Buccaneers, and they will have the chance to re-sign him, franchise-tag him or let him go. We now know what the plan is.