Where does J.C Jackson rank and what is he worth?

FreeTedWilliams · Nov 21, 2021

I wonder if the Pats can sign him now. He is playing on a FA tender, so I'm not sure if that is like the franchise tag and can't be extended. But if they can, the Pats have 4.7 mil left in cap space, maybe give him a boost of pay for this year and lock him up for a while.

pazrul72 · Nov 21, 2021

Ive changed my mind after the year JC has been having. Before I said 15 mil for 4 years and no higher. I tend to underestimate what teams are willing to spend and what players are worth. Looking at the numbers instead of the eye test JC is elite a top 5 CB and deserves to be paid like one. Now an avg of 18 mil for 4 years would be ok with me and he is my #1 priority signing. Do what it takes BB

1960Pats · Nov 21, 2021

RobertWeathers said:
I'm willing to bet they tried last offseason and he said no.

I'm assuming even if they tried again now he'd say no.

Too bad, but probably true.

I really don't want to see Jackson leave but I trust that BB knows what he's doing. In the past Bill has been able to put together pretty good defenses even with injuries and unknown players. Hell, he's used WRs at DB and been successful with it. Defense is his strength.

farn · Nov 21, 2021

Tag @ less than 18M$ would seem to be a good idea. I know it’s serious cash, but you can make it work by moving a player or two, changing a contract or two.

Having said that : I just think JC is moving out….

DaBruinz · Nov 21, 2021

farn said:
Tag @ less than 18M$ would seem to be a good idea. I know it’s serious cash, but you can make it work by moving a player or two, changing a contract or two.

Having said that : I just think JC is moving out….

The tag is going to be 18.566M..

JC isn't going anywhere unless it's via a trade because the Pats will franchise him..

farn · Nov 21, 2021

DaBruinz said:
The tag is going to be 18.566M..

JC isn't going anywhere unless it's via a trade because the Pats will franchise him..

That is expensive - but not in today’s nfl’s cb market. I just don’t know. BB is a weird dude and I could still see them passing on JC.

TinhWoodhead · Nov 21, 2021

DaBruinz said:
The tag is going to be 18.566M.

And not a Penny more

TheRainMaker · Nov 21, 2021

DaBruinz said:
The tag is going to be 18.566M..

It’s projected to $17.4M

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TheRainMaker · Nov 21, 2021

farn said:
Having said that : I just think JC is moving out….

If he doesn't get Franchised, he's gone. There will be a team that would gladly pay a playmaking CB close to $20M per year.

RobertWeathers · Nov 21, 2021

farn said:
That is expensive - but not in today’s nfl’s cb market. I just don’t know. BB is a weird dude and I could still see them passing on JC.

If a GM is going to shell out big money for a player it has to be when he is young at during his prime. It's important as if things go sideways teams still have time to redo deals and spread out the up front investment over future years.

JC is 26. If they are going to do it, now is the time.

Brotherblues · Nov 21, 2021

JarOfMayo51 said:
I certainly dont care about Kraft's money, just the salary cap because it can be restrictive to work within its rules if you overpay players

I can't believe this needed to be spelled out

DaBruinz · Nov 21, 2021

DaBruinz said:
The tag is going to be 18.566M..

JC isn't going anywhere unless it's via a trade because the Pats will franchise him..

It would make Jackson the 4th highest paid CB.

It's also why I changed my tune from saying 4/64 to 4/72-5/92. The deal Miguel mentioned would also make Jackson the #4 paid CB, but with a higher percentage of guaranteed money than the other guys making up the top 5 salaries.

DaBruinz · Nov 21, 2021

TinhWoodhead said:
And not a Penny more

If you look at Jackson's stats, they are ridiculously good. I've included the stats of the top 7 paid CBs for comparison.. Bold means the person has the best stat of that category among the 8. RED means it's the worst. Jackson has one RED. The number of attempts QBs have taken against him. Despite having the most attempts against, Jackson leads in interceptions, passes defensed and opposing QB Rating. He's 2nd in completion % allowed and TDs allowed.

I'm just not sure how people can look at Jackson and say he's not worth it.

Opposing QBs are 36/72 for a 50% completion rate and 467 yards. This included 6 Interceptions and 15 passes defensed. He's allowed 1 TD. Opposing QB Rating is 40.7

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