Talk about spilling the beans. 

When the Buccaneers signed future Hall of Famer Tom Brady, the Jameis Winston era in Tampa Bay officially ended.

But Saints coach Sean Payton believes there only was a Winston era because the Bucs tanked to get him.

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It was the final game of the 2014 season and the Buccaneers, who would lock up the No. 1 spot in the draft with a loss, led the Saints 20-7 at halftime. But in the fourth quarter, Smith took out several key starters, and the Saints reeled off the game’s final 16 points to win, 23-20.

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