Jameis Winston reacts bluntly to being Giants' QB3 behind Russell Wilson, Jaxson Dart

Jameis Winston gets honest on being the New York Giants' third-string option on the quarterback depth chart. During a locker room interview with the press, the veteran signal caller shared his thoughts behind QB1 Russell Wilson and backup rookie Jaxson Dart.

Jameis Winston expressed his confidence in himself to be a starting quarterback in the league. However, he also expressed his gratitude to be able to act as Wilson and Dart's support in the quarterback room.

"As a competitor, you kno, you want to be the starter," Winston said. "But like I said, I prepare to be a start. I know I'm a starter in this league. But my role, I think you have to be grateful for your role."

"My role right now is to assist Russ and Jaxson being the best that they could be while preparing to be the best that I can be. So no matter if I'm 3, 33 or whatever, this is my first year being No.19. So it always a first for everything. So I focus on what I would love. What I would love is for this team to have success."

Jameis Winston played for the Cleveland Browns. He registered 2,121 yards and 13 TDs passing while the team finished fourth in the AFC north with a 3-13 record.

The experienced quarterback is yet to make his debut with the Giants. In week 1, they played Russell Wilson throughout the entire match. He managed to complete 17 of the 37 passes he attempted for 168 yards as Brian Daboll's team suffered a 21-6 loss to the Commanders at Northwest Stadium.

Jameis Winston gives his take on Jaxson Dart

The Giants roped Dart in the first round of this year's NFL Draft. He impressed fans during his preseason performance but is still waiting for his debut as QB1 of the team.

Jameis Winston had appreciated the rookie. He also praised his work ethic while expressing his excitement to continue supporting him as a mentor.

"I think he (Jaxson Dart) is just an amazing young quarterback, and I'm so excited," Winston said as per the team's website. "I see a lot of myself when I watch him. Just his joy, his charisma with his teammates, his ability to make every throw on the field, and it's just exciting to watch and support him and be there for him."

"He's not waiting for his moment, he's preparing to be the very best, and I think that's just his making. He's been working hard his whole life, so why stop now?"

The Giants take on the Cowboys on September 14 at AT&T Stadium. The match will be broadcast on FOX at 1:00 pm ET.