Again.... 23; still waiting on his first chance to have an offseason, training camp and regular season all together for the same team; coming off ACL surgery; possessing all the needed physical tools (unless he lacks first step 'explosion').
Look, I've never been enamored with him, although I've loved his potential (for some reasons why, read my posts regarding Gholston and the physically 'maxed out'). I've actually always called him "Chazzzz" when talking about him with my friends, because he always seemed to me to be out of place in New England (Ok, also because I'm not a Gator fan). However, I simply believe that 1st & 2nd round picks should be given every possible chance before being cut loose. There are some great bridges in the desert I'd be happy to sell to those people who think Jackson got 'every possible chance'.
I also know, from playing, coaching, and watching, and from speaking with those who do all the above, that there are players who simply don't 'get it' until they get the opportunity to apply everything in real games.
All picks are risks, including firsts. The Patriots drafting is at the top of the pile, along with the Colts and Chargers, which is why they hit on a higher percentage of players. They all still make mistakes. That's an issue that should never have to be mentioned, since it's universal.
No, it's message board opining. When it comes to press conferences, I barely believe BB when he tells us his team played a game, never mind anything else. He does his very best to say absolutely nothing. He considers that to be part of his job. Right now, I'm more likely to believe a post by FLY ON THE WALL than I am to believe commentary coming out of Foxborough
That being said, physical access has little or nothing to do with it in this age of computers and the internet. I'm 1000 miles a way (closer to 1500, actually), but I thought Cassel was more likely to make the team than Gut, whereas many of the multitudes who live far closer got that wrong. You were on board with that. Were we both displaying hubris then?