"Hear the term national treasure and odds are you think of someone like Dolly Parton, Betty White, Simone Biles or Tom Hanks. They are comforting, widely admired and have uncontroversial histories. And then there's Jameis Winston. To celebrate Winston getting the call as the New York Giants starting quarterback last weekend, the NFL created a hype video, splicing a bunch of his goofiest quotes during his meandering journey through various NFL teams. It also, somewhat dubiously, accompanied the video with a comment calling him a national treasure."
"There was nothing in the video showcasing Winston's insane arm talent or his fondness for throwing interceptions. It didn't remind us of Winston's historic 2019 season, in which he became the first NFL player to throw 30 touchdowns and 30 picks in a season. And there was definitely no mention about the myriad issues in Winston's past that automatically disqualify him from national treasure status."
The NFL released a hype video calling Jameis Winston a national treasure after he was named the New York Giants starting quarterback. The video highlighted his goofy quotes and omitted his elite arm ability and history of interceptions, including a 2019 season with 30 touchdowns and 30 interceptions. Winston has faced multiple off-field controversies: an alleged sexual assault at Florida State settled out of court, a 2014 citation for shoplifting crab legs, an alleged groping of an Uber driver settled in 2018, and a controversial comment to elementary students for which he later apologized.
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