Jameis Winston backlash continues from blowout win against Atlanta

Jameis Winston’s blowout victory over Atlanta has continued to provoke criticism.

Since he passed the ball to running back Jamaal Williams late in Sunday’s 48-17 victory over the Atlanta Falcons, backup quarterback Jameis Winston of the New Orleans Saints has received mixed reviews.

Following the game, there was an extremely heated altercation between Falcons coach Arthur Smith and Saints coach Dennis Allen as a result of the play. Williams was only going to get one score this season, but Winston and the offensive line decided to give him a shot.

Allen later apologized for the touchdown, saying, “That’s not who we are. That’s not how we operate.” But the exchange after the game has many media analysts and fans at odds.

Many of Winston’s teammates have shown their support for him, even if some pundits and experts chastised him for not taking a knee rather than passing the ball in victory formation. Before the end of regulation, Jamaal Williams expressed his gratitude to the team for their assistance.

“I appreciate my teammates for just having my back, for wanting to get me a touchdown, for wanting to just show me love,” Williams said in response to a question.

Tight end Jimmy Graham, a seasoned member of the Saints, is supporting Jameis Winston and the group. Graham said that one of his greatest teammates to date was Winston. He added that it was an uncommon circumstance and the entire crew

Winston was told to kneel on the play by coach Dennis Allen, who wasn’t happy with the players’ decision to ignore his play call {Victory Formation} and try to get Williams his first touchdown of the season. There seems to be no remorse on the part of the Saints players, however, some sports analysts are upset and don’t agree with Winston’s actions.

ESPN’s Shannon Sharpe declared, “Today, I would cut Jameis Winston.” If he were a member of my team, no. That’s the mindset of a loser.

What do you think? Do you believe that everything is being exaggerated? Do you support Winston’s and the offense’s choice, or should they have heeded Allen’s request to kneel? Tell us in the comments section below.

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