In a recent episode of ESPN's "First Take," Shannon Sharpe expressed his disapproval of Jameis Winston's decision to audibly change a play during the Saints' victory formation against the Falcons. Sharpe criticized Winston's actions, deeming them a "loser's mentality" and suggesting that the quarterback should be cut from the team.

During the game, with the Saints comfortably ahead, Winston called an audible to allow running back Jamaal Williams to score his first touchdown of the season. He later explained that the team collectively made the decision to override head coach Dennis Allen's call.

Sharpe, however, did not mince words when sharing his thoughts on the situation. He voiced concerns that Allen may have lost control of the locker room and questioned the level of respect the players have for their coach. Sharpe even went as far as saying that if he had the power, he would cut Winston immediately.

Drawing a parallel to iconic quarterback moments like Dan Marino's fake spike or Peyton Manning's audibles, Sharpe emphasized that those situations were different as they occurred before the victory formation. He argued that Winston's decision to change the play during the victory formation was tantamount to "going rogue."

Sharpe's criticism extended beyond Winston, suggesting that the incident reflected a broader "loser's mentality" within the team. He pointed out that this mentality may have been a contributing factor to why the Buccaneers struggled to win during Winston's time with them, while Tom Brady was able to lead the same team to the Super Bowl.

In response to the controversy, Dennis Allen, the head coach of the Saints, stated that his expectation is to return for a third year as head coach. He did not directly address the audible incident but emphasized the importance of having the right mentality to succeed in football.

Winston, in his explanation to reporters, expressed remorse to Allen for changing the play during the victory formation. He acknowledged that it was a team decision but also recognized Allen's viewpoint and the lack of condonation from the head coach.

The quarterback controversy surrounding Jameis Winston's audible in the victory formation has created division among football pundits. While Sharpe adamantly calls for Winston's removal from the team, the Saints' coaching staff has yet to publicly address the issue. As the dust settles, Winston's actions are sure to provoke further discussion on the importance of maintaining team discipline and respect for coaching decisions.