Uber driver glad NFL suspended Winston: His apology 'needs some work'

The Uber driver involved in the incident that resulted in Jameis Winston's three-game suspension has issued a statement through Talal Ansari of Buzz Feed following the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback's apology Thursday.

She insists she's happy with the results of the NFL's investigation and hopes there are lessons to be learned.

I am glad to see the NFL discipline Jameis Winston. I do appreciate his apology, even if it needs some work.

I would like to publicly acknowledge the NFL Investigators, particularly Lisa Friel and John Iannarelli, for their kind, professional and thorough investigation.

My experience should highlight the importance of believing women when they have the courage to come forward about sexual assault. Perhaps that night could have been prevented if others had been believed before me.

Mr. Winston once said, "Girls should be silent, polite and gentile." I disagree.

#MeToo

Winston was suspended for violating the league's personal conduct policy after the Uber driver said he groped her in the vehicle. The 24-year-old denied any wrongdoing throughout the process before issuing an apology after the league handed down its discipline.

While the former Florida State standout apologized for the position he put the female driver in, he stopped short of saying what exactly happened or admitting to any guilt.

Winston will miss the opening three games of the Buccaneers' season due to the incident.