Why the Jacksons activations are dependent upon one another - New England Patriots Forums

BradyManny · 10-20-2007, 10:48 PM

Stay with me for a minute...this from Reiss...

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With Mitchell out for the second week in a row, the Patriots lose another one of their core special teams performers. Last week, receiver Kelley Washington assumed many of Mitchell's responsibilities in that area of the game.

OK, so to me, what this means is, that in order for Chad Jackson to come back, they would need to find a suitable ST replacement for Kelley Washington, who may be the likely cut if CJ is to be activated. Eddie Jackson could be that guy.

Likewise, in order for Eddie Jackson to be activated, there would need to be a wide receiver capable enough of taking Kelley Washington's place on the depth chart. That's Chad Jackson.

In some weird symbiotic and reciprocal way, I think that the Jacksons are going to help lead to each other's activation, and in turn, displace Washington and Mitchell (depending upon severity of his injury). Previously, I stated I didn't see the need for Washington to be cut to make way for Chad, but if Eddie Jackson is the ST stud we signed him to be, then maybe that's what happens.

***ALP*** · 10-20-2007, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by BradyManny2344

Stay with me for a minute...this from Reiss...

OK, so to me, what this means is, that in order for Chad Jackson to come back, they would need to find a suitable ST replacement for Kelley Washington, who may be the likely cut if CJ is to be activated. Eddie Jackson could be that guy.

Likewise, in order for Eddie Jackson to be activated, there would need to be a wide receiver capable enough of taking Kelley Washington's place on the depth chart. That's Chad Jackson.

In some weird symbiotic and reciprocal way, I think that the Jacksons are going to help lead to each other's activation, and in turn, displace Washington and Mitchell (depending upon severity of his injury). Previously, I stated I didn't see the need for Washington to be cut to make way for Chad, but if Eddie Jackson is the ST stud we signed him to be, then maybe that's what happens.

thiking about that, its a pretty good point...kelly is waved, mel goes on IR, and the jacksons are in, one for WR, the other as a ST

BradyManny · 10-20-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by ALP

thiking about that, its a pretty good point...kelly is waved, mel goes on IR, and the jacksons are in, one for WR, the other as a ST

Yup, I think this is probably the best route for the team. I was excited when they got Washington, but if he has to go to make way for Jackson, so be it. A nice clean swap of the aforementioned players (Jacksons for Washington & Mitchell) seems reasonable.

dolphinx · 10-20-2007, 11:13 PM

but what about micheal tito and jermaine??

wpdougie2180 · 10-20-2007, 11:19 PM

Why get 2 players to perform 1 players job why not cut someone like Andrews? And how many games did Mitchell play only one I remember is the game Washington didn't play

***DaBruinz*** · 10-20-2007, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by wpdougie2180

Why get 2 players to perform 1 players job why not cut someone like Andrews? And how many games did Mitchell play only one I remember is the game Washington didn't play

Gee, maybe because ANDREWS is a regular gunner on special teams where Mitchell and Washington are lining up on the line...

wpdougie2180 · 10-20-2007, 11:50 PM

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Originally Posted by DaBruinz

Gee, maybe because ANDREWS is a regular gunner on special teams where Mitchell and Washington are lining up on the line...

Ok I hadn't been paying to much attention but I knew Washington was one of the gunners all preseason. Was just simply stating why use 2 roster spots to replace one guy as the thread opener said your activating them just to replace Washington. I believe at least CJ would be more utilized than that but that's for another topic.

***Joker*** · 10-20-2007, 11:51 PM

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pats63 · 10-21-2007, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by wpdougie2180

Why get 2 players to perform 1 players job why not cut someone like Andrews? And how many games did Mitchell play only one I remember is the game Washington didn't play

Andrews

Dude he is going to be special....might be a future FS or even a corner...I think Bill like Willie...

***DaBruinz*** · 10-21-2007, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by wpdougie2180

Ok I hadn't been paying to much attention but I knew Washington was one of the gunners all preseason. Was just simply stating why use 2 roster spots to replace one guy as the thread opener said your activating them just to replace Washington. I believe at least CJ would be more utilized than that but that's for another topic.

In all honesty, the thread starter over-looked one player that the Pats had be regularly making inactive. Rashad Baker. He can step in and take Mitchell's spot if they need.

I don't see either Jackson getting activated this week, in all honesty.