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Meet Jameis Winston's support system
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Meet Jameis Winston's support system

Published May. 13, 2015 12:33 a.m. ET

Jameis Winston's NFL career is off and running with Tampa's rookie minicamp. Fortunately for Winston, his move from college to the NFL won't be one that he has to do alone, as he has one impressive support system, according to Jim Corbett of USA TODAY Sports.

"Some of the names on Winston's support team are iconic:

—Winston texts regularly with former Bucs quarterback and Super Bowl XXII MVP Doug Williams.

—He can reach out to Hall of Fame former Bucs linebacker Derrick Brooks.

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—Former Florida State Heisman Trophy winning quarterback and NBA point guard Charlie Ward is on speed dial.

—And veteran receiver Vincent Jackson is ready, willing and hopeful of helping speed Winston's transition when the veterans begin working with Winston on Monday."

Jackson took some time to talk with USA TODAY Sports about Winston and his support system, stating that, "We're going to give him all the support he needs. I know (coach Lovie Smith) and (general manager Jason Licht) have a plan to support him and put the right people around him, help him make good decisions.''

That's one heck of a lineup of names above. Winston has had his fair share of off-field issues, but he'll have more than a few options to turn to if he needs support both on and off the football field.

(h/t USA TODAY Sports)

Photo Credit: AP Photo/Butch Dill

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