{
  "id": 19996428,
  "title": "'He's clearly just trying to go viral': Donte Whitner criticizes Jameis Winston",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/14/hes-clearly-just-trying-to-go-viral-donte-whitner-criticizes-jameis",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-14T15:00:23.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/hes-clearly-just-trying-viral-150023755.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Jameis Winston, the backup quarterback for the New York Giants, has sparked criticism from former NFL defensive back Donte Whitner. During a critical fourth-down situation against the Washington Commanders, Winston attempted to draw the opposing team offside with a series of exaggerated chants, including \"Get ready! Get set! Hut 1, hut 2, hut 3!\" and a performance of the Baha Men hit \"Who Let The Dogs Out.\" Whitner dismissed Winston's antics as \"unrealistic\" and deemed him a mere \"viral content creator\" seeking attention rather than a serious approach to the game. Washington head coach Dan Quinn would likely bench Winston if he were in his position. Despite Winston's humorous performance, Giants head coach John Harbaugh acknowledged that it was mainly an attempt to entertain. Winston's brief stint as starting quarterback lasted only until Week 7 when J.J. McCarthy took over.",
  "summary": "Jameis Winston is a professional content creator despite his title of New York Giants backup quarterback. Some people can’t get enough of his cartoonish persona, while others see right through it. Former NFL defensive back Donte Whitner has announced himself as a member of the latter group. On Thursday night, the Giants lost a 24-21…",
  "key_points": [
    "Former NFL defender Donte Whitner criticizes Jameis Winston's antics.",
    "Winston's performance aimed to draw opposing team offside.",
    "Giants' coach John Harbaugh notes Winston's attempt was for entertainment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}