managed to add veteran NFL quarterback Jameis Winston to the roster back in March. After inking a one-year deal with the Browns, Cleveland fans have been enjoying his fun personality now being part of the roster.
Winston is not just a funny character, but he is also a quality backup QB for Deshaun Watson this coming season. One shocking statistic validates the reasoning behind the Browns acquiring Winston. FanDuel posted a graphic on social media that detailed which quarterbacks have thrown for four or more touchdowns in a single game the most times in the last five seasons. Not only was Winston a surprising member of this list, but he found himself among some of the most elite quarterbacks to ever play the game., Rodgers had 12 games with four or more passing touchdowns. Behind his impressive mark of 12, Tom Brady's 10 games with four or more passing touchdowns is also something of note.
The rest of the list with five or more games hitting this mark happen to all be current AFC North quarterbacks. NewMost of these performances likely come from 2019, when Winston threw for 33 touchdowns in his final season with theWhen Winston gets things going and has a big game, he often puts up massive numbers. For Winston, he has not been afraid to take risks as a passer. In the past, he has been willing to put the ball in harms way to try and make big plays.
If Winston gets called upon at any point during this upcoming season for the Browns, the hope will be that as a 30-year-old quarterback now, he will understand how to protect the football a little more. The strong arm and big play ability is absolutely still there for the new Cleveland QB.Cole McDaniel is a contributor to both Browns Digest and Cavs Insider.