Jameis Winston's support system includes Doug Williams, Charlie Ward Jim Corbett, USA TODAY Sports 
TAMPA — Jameis Winston got busy during the two-day rookie minicamp immersing himself in turning the Tampa Bay Buccaneers around.But the No. 1 pick in the draft knows he doesn't have to do it all by himself and when he struggles — as all rookie quarterbacks do — he already has a support team in place to help him with his transformational challenge.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.—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."This kid has a ton of talent,'' Jackson told USA TODAY Sports. "He's a proven winner in multiple situations. He's going to be a big piece to helping us take that next step."We're not going to be an offense that relies on a quarterback to throw for 350 yards a game. We're going to be very balanced, spread the ball around, have a strong run game."We're not going to put the weight on his shoulders and say, 'Hey, it's all on you buddy. You've got to carry us.'"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.''Smith knew exactly the cohesive program in place when he made Winston his guy."This is a strong locker room and between the Gerald McCoys, the Logan Mankins, the Lavonte Davids, the Vincent Jacksons, whatever he needs, I think he can find right within this building,'' Smith told USA TODAY Sports. "We all have each other's backs. It's great so many people want to see him do well.''Winston appreciates he has a team to call his own beyond the Bucs."I'm so lucky to have Doug Williams, who has helped me tremendously,'' Winston said. "I have so many mentors, Derrick Brooks, Charlie Ward, veteran guys in this locker room like Vincent and Mike Evans and the offensive linemen."All the help I can get I'm going to listen to and follow."I want to be successful like Doug Williams and Derrick Brooks one day.''Williams, the 17th overall pick of the 1978 draft, led the Bucs to the playoffs three times in four years, playing in the 1979 NFC Championship game. Now a Washington Redskins personnel executive Williams was heart and soul of that team.His and Winston's paths crossed on the offseason awards circuit, and he said he was struck by the former Heisman Trophy winner's infectious presence."Jameis has got charisma galore,'' Williams said. "His confidence level is so high he feels there's nothing he can't do.""If Tampa can protect him, the sky's the limit. He can win multiple Super Bowls.''Winston can't afford to make mistakes.Questions about his maturity and off-field decision making will persist until he answers his doubters by proving himself as much in the community as on the field."He is the CEO of the Bucs football team,'' Williams said. "He has to understand that and know there are certain things he can't do. I think he's learned from his mistakes.''Ward concurs."He's a take-charge guy, a leader by example who will thrive,'' Ward said. "He's a big kid at heart who loves football. He loves kids. He came down to my Mentor/Leadership camp last summer in Pensacola to sign autographs, throw water balloons with the kids."Right now, a lot of people don't like him because of the predicament he put himself in with the young lady (Erica Kinsman, who accused Winston of sexual assault. Winston was never charged). When all is said and done, people will see his true character.''For now, it's about earning trust."Jameis can have all the support he needs, ultimately, the onus is on Jameis,'' Hall of Fame general manager Bill Polian said.
