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I was a bit surprised to see some of the quotes in this article - particularly Daniel Graham, who should be the last one to be pointing fingers at a guy who might not have contributed as much as some had hoped in part due to injury...
“We’re counting on Chad to come in and do his part on this team, whatever that consists of - making blocks, catching the ball,” tight end Daniel Graham [stats] said. “We expect him to be out there giving it his all this week. It would mean a lot,” Graham said. “He’s got good size, good speed. He could do a lot for our offense.”
Just seems to me that nearly ALL rookie WRs tend not to have big first years - but in part due to the off season moves (or lack thereof) of the front office, injuries, and other disappointing players (Gabriel) all of a suddent there's a TON of pressure on this kid.
Personally, my only expectations for Jackson this season was to turn into a 2-3 catch per game receiver over the final games - showing that he can come in next year looking to build on what he's learned, taking his position as the #2 WR, catching 45-60 passes next year.
While it does seem there's some disappointment being expressed about his lack of consistent progress, the kid is a rookie, and was injured, and this pressure of having just about NO other WRs can't be helping him any.
This seems out of character for the Patriots... and BB - the only thing that makes sense to me is that their expectations aren't truly as high as they are expressing - but that there's a psychological game going on here to see if having him called out will have a positive impact on him.
Let's hope that's the case - as everyone will likely agree that we could really use any help in our passing game right now.
I'm getting the feeling he's going to be seeing a lot of passes coming his way against the Texans - whether he catches them is a different matter.
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This seems out of character for the Patriots... and BB - the only thing that makes sense to me is that their expectations aren't truly as high as they are expressing - but that there's a psychological game going on here to see if having him called out will have a positive impact on him....
I'm getting the feeling he's going to be seeing a lot of passes coming his way against the Texans - whether he catches them is a different matter.
An unfortunate byproduct of the Branch debacle was the spotlight focused on Jackson, unfairly IMO. 2nd rd picks should not be expected to make an impact until year 2, BY RULE. The foolish baseball obsessed media, and others unfamiliar with the draft process, are conveniently ignoring/unaware of this and therefore targeting #17 as though he were a free agent instead of a wide eyed 21 year old college senior, still adjusting to the big time. They are wilfully destroying this kid's confidence as a game, a smug reprisal against BB for the Branch trade. Receivers of Jackson's talent and potential need time, and should not be torn apart relentlessly, as the Boston media and fans have done. As for Graham, he should stay silent considering his own checkered injury history. Applying pressure on a rookie in the press is folly.
I see it at a vote of confidence from graham that he believes in CJ
Exactly....Graham is a captain now and there is nothing wrong with stating fact and telling the truth of what this team needs right now,while at the same time telling ChadJack that he has faith and confidence in him.
Man oh man, for N.E. to have a legitimate shot at a Championship run, we need several good things to happen for this club right now. Major, or just solid contributions from Chad Jackson would be one such positive thing that would really help right now.
I was a bit surprised to see some of the quotes in this article - particularly Daniel Graham, who should be the last one to be pointing fingers at a guy who might not have contributed as much as some had hoped in part due to injury...
Just seems to me that nearly ALL rookie WRs tend not to have big first years - but in part due to the off season moves (or lack thereof) of the front office, injuries, and other disappointing players (Gabriel) all of a suddent there's a TON of pressure on this kid.
Personally, my only expectations for Jackson this season was to turn into a 2-3 catch per game receiver over the final games - showing that he can come in next year looking to build on what he's learned, taking his position as the #2 WR, catching 45-60 passes next year.
While it does seem there's some disappointment being expressed about his lack of consistent progress, the kid is a rookie, and was injured, and this pressure of having just about NO other WRs can't be helping him any.
This seems out of character for the Patriots... and BB - the only thing that makes sense to me is that their expectations aren't truly as high as they are expressing - but that there's a psychological game going on here to see if having him called out will have a positive impact on him.
Let's hope that's the case - as everyone will likely agree that we could really use any help in our passing game right now.
I'm getting the feeling he's going to be seeing a lot of passes coming his way against the Texans - whether he catches them is a different matter.
Give the man a Cigar. You notice the quote is from our new Captain.
Similar calling out from Brady this week.
Gabriel gone, Pass gone. This team hasn't really found it's personality yet and it's time to stand up and be counted.
You notice he said blocking, receiving, whatever.
All Jackson needs to do is make 1 or 2 big plays to influence a game, with his physical gifts.
BB is calling on the team leaders to corral the strays.
What Frank and Biggie said, you're getting too sensitive Joe.
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Unfair pressure being placed on Chad Jackson?
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