Christopher_Price

Wide receiver Chad Jackson spoke with the media shortly after the end of today’s passing camp workouts at Gillette Stadium. Here’s the transcript of his Q&A with the media:Excited to be a part of things from the start this year?It feels good to be out here with the guys — finally. Last year, I was [...]

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ScottieC

Nice. Thanks for posting.

I think Chad will be a nice complement to the receiving corps this year.

He has the ability, lets see him deliver.

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tombonneau

Interesting to hear him going on and on about "learning the playbook." How much does the playbook change from year-to-year? Is it a 100% overhaul? 90%? 50%? 20%?

Unless its a 90-100% overhaul, not too encouraging hearing about how he is still working on it. But again, I don't know how much the playbook changes in the offseason ...

(And I'm a Chad Jackson Moderate, so no agenda here.)

scott99

As far as I was concerned, this interview didn't have me feeling all warm and fuzzy. How many times did he mention learning the playbook (5 or 6 times) ? This is his 3rd season, and he STILL doesn't know the playbook ? I swear, it sounds like he did this interview during rookie camp, not as a 3rd year veteran.

Metaphors

I understand what you are saying but your take is that absolute most pessimistic way of looking at what he said. I don't know how much the playbook changes year-to-year, but I would assume it would be significant enough that there are still aspects to learn for everyone (Brady included) during the first passing camp.

Also, bear in mind that CJack had very few responsibilities in the offense his first year (IIRC WR screen, downfield blocking and post routes). His 2nd year he had no responsibilities in the offense due to injury and depth chart. The fact that he is studying hard says to me that he is being asked to take on more responsibilities in the offense. Doesn't mean he can grasp everything and apply it to the field, but his interview tells me he recognizes the opportunity and isn't going to be mentally unprepared when his time comes...starting this week.

If he said that he had the playbook down and just needed to show it on the field, then I would be worried.

KontradictioN

The Pats playbooks are supposed to be some of the most complicated in the league. I'm sure there is still a couple of things that Jackson needs to learn. However, it sounds like he's been working his tail off in the offseason and should be ready to come in and play. Looking forward to seeing what Jackson can do this year if he remains injury free.

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BelizePats

I think his mention of the learning the playbook is very telling. By no means am I a CJ basher but this did not leave me feeling all that good about him. This is year 3 and regardless of what his resposibilities were in year 1 and 2, the learning of the playbook should not be an issue.
While on PUP last year, he should have had that playbook memorized front and back.
Yikes!

Armen Da Pats Fan

Chad Jackson is still on the team?

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KontradictioN

Pessimists - Chad Jackson is a bust.

Optimists - Chad Jackson is still developing.

Rinse and repeat. Looks like that is what this thread is about to turn into.

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From Reiss:

Nothing to write home about, but nice to see something positive from the practice field.