Winston looking to improve shape, footwork ahead of sophomore season

One of the biggest lessons Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Jameis Winston took away from his rookie season was the importance of getting in shape.

In a Q-and-A with Peter King of The MMQB, Winston said he realized at the Pro Bowl that he still has some work to do in terms of conditioning.

"The most important thing I learned is I have to get my body in shape, because those men look good. Not just the other quarterbacks - everyone," Winston said. "Their bodies look good. But also, Russell Wilson's preparation at the Pro Bowl. You know, it's a relaxing event, and he is still doing everything the right way. He is the first one to the huddle, leading guys in stretches, running everywhere you go."

There were some concerns about Winston's weight leading up to last year's draft, but that didn't sway the Buccaneers from selecting him No. 1 overall.

In addition to his conditioning, Winston said he's also focused on improving his foot quickness as he prepares for his sophomore season.

"I believe I have good pocket presence, but you never can be too good with your feet, so I have to make sure my feet are quicker," he said. "Sometimes I get too wide in the pocket, and I need to keep my feet up under me and be a little smoother in the pocket. I need to improve everything, really, but I just have to get quicker."