Remix 6

since many are down on CJ's playing time or involvment

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/200...deep-zone/4554

tells about Rice's rooke year..26 catches through 11 games but he dropped 10. yes that more catches than Jackson but he turned out great..can we give him a chance to play first? I've seen CJ more on field last game..even though it was run plays..he was out there at least

Fanfrom1960

That's right. Also, in Rice's second year, he dropped a throw from Montana on the first drive on which he was open by ten yards, and Joe threw it perfectly. 49ers went on to lose 49 - 3. Sure, a blowout, but who knows if the 49ers had gone up 7 - 0 what might have happened. Terrell Owens has also always dropped a lot of easy catches. I think what people are saying here though is that CJ may not be learning the plays like he should yet.

TomBrady'sGoat

Until we hear his teammate's discussing Chad's work ethic in reverential tones I don't think any Jerry Rice comparison is fair

You can apply the "if he picks up Jerry Rice's legendary work ethic" argument to make anyone a good player.

Remix 6

my point of bringing this up isnt because of anything Chad has done or has not. just showing people a great WR doesnt need to be great and very involved in his first year. give him time..BB knows what hes got in Chad

patsox23

MAybe not quite reverential, but Chad Jackson's work ethic has been brought up CONTINUALLY by the vets and by BB. Also, please post the articles from Rice's ROOKIE SEASON where his veteran teammates spoke reverentially about his work ethic. Give me a break.

ATippett56

However at the end of the 1985 season, Jerry Rice finished with 49 receptions for 927 yards for a nifty 18.9 yards per catch.

http://www.profootballreference.com/teams/sfo1985.htm

I would hardly consider Jerry Rice's rookie season a bust. Sounds like revisionist history to me.

Remix 6

stats dont tell everything. he dropped way too many balls as a rookie

ATippett56

A better example of rookie bust would have been Reggie Wayne not Jerry Rice.

http://www.profootballreference.com/...s/WaynRe00.htm

Remix 6

i found the link @ another board..they had same title. i didnt make it up

SVN

are there any highly touted receivers who were rookie busts as well as actual busts ? or are we just comparing jackson to rice and wayne in their rookie yrs