http://www.superbowl.com/news/story/9905496
PS:Ariticle has some moderately -ve comments on chad jackson so take it for what its worth.
PS:Ariticle has some moderately -ve comments on chad jackson so take it for what its worth.
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PS:Ariticle has some moderately -ve comments on chad jackson so take it for what its worth.
I've read a few articles like this on our passing game. Doesn't say anything that 99% of the fans don't know. I'd like to see someone break down the reasons for some of the struggles we've had this year. Whether that be familiarity with the system, talent or lack thereof, Brady's mechanics etc. This just seems to scratch the surface.
On Chad Jackson's perfomance the one thing that has really encouraged me in recent weeks is David Thomas' performance against the Jags ironically enough. We had heard/seen virtually nothing of Thomas for the season and yet when he was needed he was in a position to step up an contribute. Given that Jackson missed training camp and has had injuries to deal with this season I'd be very hopeful for next season. Some of the contributions he has made this year have been excellent - TDs against Buffalo and the Jets.
I would agree with a lot of people on this site that the expectations placed on him have been over the top. Unfortunately that's the nature of a lot of sports these days.
When he's been thrown too, Jackson's been more productive than any other Patriot's wide receiver. The unanswered question is why Brady isn't throwing to him: is Jackson running the wrong routes, is he not getting open, does Brady not trust him?
The whole Chad Jackson is a function of bored media.. this team does not overuse rookies, if they can contribute fine, but for the most part are complimentary. Recently Chad Jackson seems to have gotten more playing time, like him returning kicks. Seem to be trying him in the short passing game, not very successful. And he blocks well. The whole sexy wr thing is blown way out of proportion, looks pretty on TV(look at Peyton & Crew), but does not translate into winning games. I suspect he will do ok in the tournament, but next year more is expected.
That's onervery noticeable thing about Jackson - when he gets the ball in hand he can be very hard to take down. His catch last week against the Titans was an example of this. Think he had a similiar TD catch against the Vikes earlier in the year when he was almost on all fours getting into the endzone.
When he's been thrown too, Jackson's been more productive than any other Patriot's wide receiver. The unanswered question is why Brady isn't throwing to him: is Jackson running the wrong routes, is he not getting open, does Brady not trust him?