I don't know about all of that. He may have already proven himself more than Jackson, but certainly not '4-5' times over. Actually their numbers are not that much different from each other, especially when you consider the fact that Tate started TEN (10) games last yr, while Jackson started ONE (1) here. Both played only one year of real play, as they were hurt for the entire other season, and had no numbers. Tate's season ending injury came in his FIRST yr, while he racked up 24 catches in his 2nd yr. Jackson, on the other hand had 13 catches as a natural rookie, and then got his season ending injury in his SECOND yr. The point is that both only played one 'real' yr here.
Tate--10 games started 24 Catches 3 TD's (had some knowledge of system)
Jackson--1 game started 13 Catches 3 TD's (as a natural 1st yr rookie)
The differences are that Tate had more yardage in those 11 extra catches, and had a much higher average than Jackson (18 ypc vs 12)---BUT he also had many, many more opportunities as he started 10 games vs Jackson's 1, and had a whole, entire yr of team meetings, playbook and system knowledge etc.
I am not really debating your comment as to whether or not he's 'better' than Chad Jackson, as you are probably correct, and I certainly agree--although we only have a small sample size. I am arguing that there's no way in the world that he is '4 to 5 times' proven himself way better than Jackson. They both had some things in which they were alike...but Tate has also had many more starting opportunities, and has proven at least early in the season before fading into return oblivion, that he can take it to the house.
As for the 'much lower pick comment,' :
Chad Jackson was a 2nd, while Tate was a 3rd---I don't know if that qualifies as a 'much lower pick,' but I do agree with pretty much of everything that you said, so I guess there's no reason to nit-pick too badly.
I am sure that Tate is better at the same point, but I don't agree with how much better. Only time will tell anyway, whether or not he can take a step forward or take a step backwards. I personally am pulling for him, and hope that he proves to be a great 3rd rd pick. There's no way I am even close to giving up on him, but if he doesn't improve this yr....there will be the CJ comparisons for sure.