TAMPA Jameis Winston still is looking for a job in the NFL and he and his long-time trainer, former NFL player Otis Leverette, are fond of posting videos of his somewhat unorthodox workouts.
At different times, they have included: running with a rope tethered to a vehicle, running with the football through crashing waves, and balancing on his injured knee while catching tennis balls thrown off a basketball backboard.
The latest post of Winston dodging and ducking under a large, weighted swing ball while in a throwing position drew the ridicule of former Texans quarterback David Carr, an analyst for the NFL Network.
Stop paying your friends to train you, Carr tweeted. Stop. Get some help. Ive been in a lot of collapsing pockets and never once did I have defenders flying past my head."
Carr is right. He is the king of collapsing pockets. Like Winston, Carr was a No. 1 overall pick who played 11 seasons, the first five as a punching bag for the Texans, where he was sacked 76 times as a rookie.
Winston and former Florida State quarterback Danny Kanell fired back at Carr. Leverette has been Winstons trainer since he was 14 years old. In a reply to the criticism, Winston posted a video of him seemingly avoiding a Saints pass rusher by lowering his head and nearly losing his balance.
Hey bro I have nothing but love for you! Winston tweeted. Reach out to help or mind your business though. Ive been working with my personal trainer since I was 14! We built this from the bottom and were still building. Treat others how you want to be treated bro! #Lahater. #Socialdistancing.
Kanell claimed half the exercises at the combine are useless. I think this drill could add value. Its not like its giving anyone bad habits!
But Carr was steadfast in his blunt criticism. The exercise is still completely useless.
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Jameis Winston defends trainer in Twitter spat with David Carr - Tampa Bay Times
