Chad Jackson in his second year as a Patriot - Page 2 - New England Patriots Forums

Brownfan80 · 02-01-2007, 08:47 AM

If CJ stays healthy and gets a full TC and full pre-season then I think it's fair to say that he will step in and become one of the many 600-800 yard guys that often populate our system.

Oswlek · 02-01-2007, 08:48 AM

So, either he will be the best on the team, one of the best in the league or "nothing special" at best?

Where is the option for a good WR who gets around 750 yards with significant improvement over the second half of the season?

MDPATSFAN · 02-01-2007, 09:02 AM

That's a load of denial...There's no way Addai's receiving, running and pass blocking duties are less complicated than what CJack is responsible for. Especially considering all the gyrating, flapping and audibling Manning does at the LOS.

Thus far CJack is no Randy Vataha. Certainly BB is contemplating "Plan B" over a bottle of Maalox right now. If CJack doesn't work out next season the receiver problem is still there.

BradyManny · 02-01-2007, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by MDPATSFAN

That's a load of denial...There's no way Addai's receiving, running and pass blocking duties are less complicated than what CJack is responsible for. Especially considering all the gyrating, flapping and audibling Manning does at the LOS.

More than half of Manning's audibiling is gibberish that doesn't mean jack anyway.

Yes, it is harder to be a rookie wide receiver than it is a running back. Period. Basically everyone will tell you that and numbers will indeed back it up, so in short, you're wrong.

Brownfan80 · 02-01-2007, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by BradyManny2344

More than half of Manning's audibiling is gibberish that doesn't mean jack anyway.

Yes, it is harder to be a rookie wide receiver than it is a running back. Period. Basically everyone will tell you that and numbers will indeed back it up, so in short, you're wrong.

The RBs job doesn't change much unless the entire play changes. From what I understand of the Colts offense Peyton doesn't change much besides the playcall (I think he has three plays to pick from at the line). All the rest of his chicken flapping is just for show. So Addai would know what his assignment is based on one of the three plays, it wouldn't change within the play.

So, in short, I think you're right.

JackBauer · 02-01-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by MDPATSFAN

Not expecting much....his involvement with the offense actually dwindled over the course of a 19 game season. Obviously there is a problem....

After watching Addai become an intregral part of the Colts offense, the "Rookie excuse" doesn't cut it.

This reasoning is flawed. The learning curve for RB and WR are in no way comparable.

BradyManny · 02-01-2007, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Brownfan80

The RBs job doesn't change much unless the entire play changes. From what I understand of the Colts offense Peyton doesn't change much besides the playcall (I think he has three plays to pick from at the line). All the rest of his chicken flapping is just for show. So Addai would know what his assignment is based on one of the three plays, it wouldn't change within the play.

So, in short, I think you're right.

Also, for those who are interested:

http://patriots.bostonherald.com/oth...ticleid=180405

The interview with Jackson's high school coach.

JoeSixPat · 02-01-2007, 11:26 AM

600 - 800 yards could be MUCH more than "nothing special" depending on how they come

30 catches at 20 yards per catch and 600 yards would be tremendous! It would be the missing element that this team lacked this year.

That's all we need from Jackson - nothing more - I think he can still be much more than that, but if that's what we get from him, having him as a 2nd round draft choice will be a steal.

Why everyone wants to go out and bring in a slot WR to average 10 yards per catch I just can't understand.

BradyManny · 02-01-2007, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by JoeSixPat

600 - 800 yards could be MUCH more than "nothing special" depending on how they come

30 catches at 20 yards per catch and 600 yards would be tremendous! It would be the missing element that this team lacked this year.

That's all we need from Jackson - nothing more - I think he can still be much more than that, but if that's what we get from him, having him as a 2nd round draft choice will be a steal.

Why everyone wants to go out and bring in a slot WR to average 10 yards per catch I just can't understand.

Jackson can do either - sophomore year I think he had 29 catches for about 650 then his senior year was 88 catches for 900.

Maybe his Pats career will mimick his Gator career and next year he'll be our big play guy before settling into a more every down role.

RayClay · 02-01-2007, 12:17 PM