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Jameis Winston's Cadence Blunder: Cut Him Now?
14 Nov
Summary
- Jameis Winston attempted to draw defense offside by singing 'Who Let the Dogs Out'.
- The unusual cadence resulted in a delay-of-game penalty.
- Analyst Donte Whitner suggested cutting Winston for the on-field antics.
During a critical fourth-down situation, Giants' backup quarterback Jameis Winston attempted an unconventional tactic to draw the Washington Commanders' defense offside. Winston incorporated lyrics from the popular song 'Who Let the Dogs Out' into his team's cadence, a move that ultimately failed.
The unusual play-calling resulted in a delay-of-game penalty against the Giants, leading to a punt. Shortly after, Washington scored the game-winning touchdown. Former NFL safety Donte Whitner expressed strong disapproval of Winston's actions, suggesting the quarterback should be released.
Whitner criticized the move as unrealistic and potentially detrimental to the team's focus on winning. He also commented on Winston's use of a "1950s football" cadence before the song. Other analysts, like Harry Douglas, found the situation humorous, while also noting the potential consequences if a defensive player had reacted to the decoy.
Despite the criticism, Winston has had some successful moments for the Giants this season. He secured wins in his starts and even led the team to a victory over the Eagles after another quarterback's injury, engineering a key touchdown drive.
