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[WMH]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Based upon what I've seen so far, I really doubt that rookie Jackson will start in the season opener and that's before missing time this week for family business and hamstring issues.
I don't think he'll be as ready to go as other CBs on our roster for the NFL spotlite. So if this is the case, who would start across from Quin among McCain, Molden, and Reeves ?

Your kidding....right? He walked in as a "1", and will be a "1" come 9/12. If you name isn't Revis or Ashi........whatever, AJ makes all DB's look sick. It happens.

They drafted this kid for a reason, and I don't think a little hammy issue coupled with family needs will send this guy to the pine.

[Arky]

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[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by WMH

Your kidding....right? He walked in as a "1", and will be a "1" come 9/12. If you name isn't Revis or Ashi........whatever, AJ makes all DB's look sick. It happens.

Based upon what I've seen at practices I've been attending, AJ isn't the only receiver who's been getting the best of Jackson.

[painekiller]

Originally Posted by nunusguy

Based upon what I've seen at practices I've been attending, AJ isn't the only receiver who's been getting the best of Jackson.

WMH, 7th round pick, Dorin Dickerson is one of those guys who has been schooling Jackson. So has undrafted FA Bobby Williams. It has not been just AJ schooling the kid.

That said, I did see Jackson start to show recognition and flashes. He is a rookie with a ton being thrown at him. I am not sure if his gradmother was ill and he knew she was going to pass, if so this also could have been a factor in his slow start.

I think Jackson will be a solid player, and making him work the the ones in camp will accelerate his development. Will he start day 1? I don't know. If he doesn't start, does that mean he is a wasted pick? Not at all. Most CB have an adjustment period in the NFL. The coaches are handling him the best way they should.

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by painekiller

I think Jackson will be a solid player, and making him work the the ones in camp will accelerate his development. Will he start day 1? I don't know. If he doesn't start, does that mean he is a wasted pick? Not at all. Most CB have an adjustment period in the NFL. The coaches are handling him the best way they should.

I have serious doubts about him starting in the season opener, but I will be disappointed in him if he's not starting by midseason. Afterall Quin, a rookie himself and a mere 4th round pick last year, was starting by the 3rd or 4th game of the season and held down that starting-position the rest of the season IIRC ?