Prisco names Chad Jackson in his 2008 "Breakout" 30 - New England Patriots Forums

JoeSixPat · 07-06-2008, 07:02 AM

Seems like Prisco's high on Jackson's potential - though I'm sure he's going to generate the ire of certain Patsfans by suggesting that the Patriots need a third receiver to step up.

http://www.sportsline.com/nfl/story/10882613

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29. Chad Jackson, WR, New England Patriots: He has had two injury-plagued seasons that have limited him to 13 catches. That should change now that he's healthy. With Donte' Stallworth gone to the Cleveland Browns, the Patriots need a third receiver to step up. Jackson has the size and speed. Now that he's a year-and-half removed from a torn ACL, this is his time.

***PatsWickedPissah*** · 07-06-2008, 07:16 AM

Et tu, Prisco?

OhExaulted1 · 07-06-2008, 07:26 AM

I'd like to see the Wendy's guy step up along with CJ. They're both overdue to produce.

RayClay · 07-06-2008, 07:37 AM

That clinches it. Start sculpting the bust.

????? · 07-06-2008, 07:40 AM

Prisco is a moron. Really he's clueless.

***fgssand*** · 07-06-2008, 08:14 AM

While it would be great to see Chad Jack "step up" and claim a position that seems tailor made for him, he has not yet proved he is capable. But he does not really have too as Gaffney is very capable 3. Priscoe seems to forget that about Gaffney and a couple of pass catching TE's and a RB that could easily make up for any kind of deficiency at the # 3 WR, especially when #1 & #2 are as good as you can find.

Also, does he really think David Harris is going to increase his tackle numbers in 2008 - significantly?? In 2007 there were only a handful that had higher than 127 (not 125 as Priscoe says) tackles - other than Willis at 170 and maybe Beason and DJ WIlliams and at 140 - he already had a high number - I don;t see him surpassing that in 2008 and if he does, the Jet "D" will really suck as he will be on the field forever. Personally, I think the Jets will miss Hobson more than they realize.

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10. David Harris, LB, New York Jets: He started nine times last season and was a tackling machine in those games. He is an active linebacker who knows how to get to the football. He had 125 tackles in 2007. That number will jump significantly in 2008.

***pats1*** · 07-06-2008, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ?????

Prisco is a moron. Really he's clueless.

How so? Many people have noticed the Pats are giving Jackson every opportunity to win the job outside, and that Gaffney is the backup plan. I don't know if you've read the minicamp reports, but Jackson has begun to turn things around and most people are expecting him to win the job and breakout this year. Hell, I've been saying that since March 2007. Same with Dave Thomas.

***pats1*** · 07-06-2008, 08:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fgssand

While it would be great to see Chad Jack "step up" and claim a position that seems tailor made for him, he has not yet proved he is capable. But he does not really have too as Gaffney is very capable 3. Priscoe seems to forget that about Gaffney and a couple of pass catching TE's and a RB that could easily make up for any kind of deficiency at the # 3 WR, especially when #1 & #2 are as good as you can find.

Also, does he really think David Harris is going to increase his tackle numbers in 2008 - significantly?? In 2007 there were only a handful that had higher than 127 (not 125 as Priscoe says) tackles - other than Willis at 170 and maybe Beason and DJ WIlliams and at 140 - he already had a high number - I don;t see him surpassing that in 2008 and if he does, the Jet "D" will really suck as he will be on the field forever. Personally, I think the Jets will miss Hobson more than they realize.

Gaffney isn't the prototypical #2 outside receiver. Jackson is. While Gaffney did perform well last season at #2 (that is, if you call Welker a "#3," only because he's in the slot), he'd make a great opposite slot, #4 wide receiver. Jackson has the physical abilities that Gaffney doesn't, and his attitude (he was one of the youngest players on the team last season, and the youngest his rookie year) seems to have adjusted. Like I said, every indication from minicamp has Jackson starting camp atop the depth chart opposite Moss.

JoeSixPat · 07-06-2008, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by fgssand

While it would be great to see Chad Jack "step up" and claim a position that seems tailor made for him, he has not yet proved he is capable. But he does not really have too as Gaffney is very capable 3. Priscoe seems to forget that about Gaffney and a couple of pass catching TE's and a RB that could easily make up for any kind of deficiency at the # 3 WR, especially when #1 & #2 are as good as you can find.

Yes - "need" is certainly a relative term when you're talking about a team that was offensively dominant as the Patriots were. But of course there's potential for the offense to be even more effective (even if that means Moss and Welker's numbers dropping.)

It may be that Prisco thinks the team would benefit from the additional deep threat that Jackson could provide on the opposite side from Moss and views Gaffney as more of a 10 - 12 ypc possession receiver - and looks at RBs and TE's in a similar manner.

***JSn*** · 07-06-2008, 08:40 AM

Speed and good hands up the left are really going to do a number on D's this year, especially with a healthy running game. I'm rooting for Chad. I agree that if covering the Patriots means sneaking a few extra guys on the field, so be it. haha

Really, though, Stallworth wasn't uber-productive last year (correct me if I'm wrong) for a guy with #1 potential, but he still gave D's cause for concern. We need that back and we need to keep the idea of destroying records out of mind (but how cool would it be to break a few more?).

I'll admit I don't know much about Dave Thomas, but he make a mean double-bacon cheese.