Wherein I Argue For More Playing Time For Kareem Jackson

He just can’t have anymore games where he gets abused.

If arguing that he has not embarrassed himself in the last three games is valid, then I guess you can nominate him for All-Pro, for what it’s worth. But, in my eyes, has not outplayed Allen and I think Jackson’s upside can be whatever anyone wants to say it is, because upside is simply someone’s opinion based on nothing but opinion.

Tacos and beer

very interesting stuff though. is there any way to find out how many passes each guy has had thrown his way?

I randomly found a txt file with my password for this account, and will henceforth no longer be using JG25, JG35, JG88, or whatever other accounts I’ve created with this picture in it. Excited to get back to commenting… and to see Matt II tear up the Jags.

I think the numbers may be deceiving b/c Jackson is sharing snaps this year with Allen. That would automatically lower the number of yds and TDs he can give up.

Also, you mentioned Jackson has higher ceiling, what is this based on? Both he and Allen were drafted in the first round.

Seems that recently, certain writers have attempted to trumpet the rise of Kareem Jackson and they generally base this on the what I will call the “perception” that he hasn’t effed up in the last few games, although that is arguable in itself; because he has effed up. It’s just that the referees haven’t been calling his eff-ups, and I think that may be a general consensus of many fans who have watched the past few games. Anyways, that a long lead-in to my question….. What is the “ceiling” for Kareem Jackson? Is it to be a better than average starter in this league? Is it to be a superior starter in this league? Is it to be a shutdown corner in this league? The boosting of Kareem seems to be becoming a fad, but I never see anyone commit to saying just how good they think he will be. I suspect, that this boosting is just to be able to say at a later date, “I said he could be better!” But, those could just be lame words, if you are vague like just asking the question, “What is Kareem’s ceiling?”

Filed to ESPN: Denver Broncos waived quarterback Kyle Orton today.

The part of the post where I stopped taking it seriously

I think that KJ’s play over the past several (3) games HAVE warranted this discussion when compared to his past lack of presence on the field. I think, however, that talking about Ice Kareem in a positive sense is like people talking about greasy farts: rarely discussed and with great distaste.

www.nfl.com/probowl/ballot

Are all the things he was supposed to be able to do coming out of college right?

Todd McShay: Jackson is one of the most underrated prospects in the 2010 class, and has the size, agility and balance to hold up in bump-and-run coverage on the perimeter. Plus,

Jackson’s instincts and technique are outstanding

NFL.com: The Texans surprisingly take Kareem Jackson over Kyle Wilson as their franchise cornerback. The former Alabama standout has been flying up the charts in recent weeks, and his versatile skill set is a nice fit in the Texans’ scheme. While the argument will be made that Wilson is more talented than Jackson, it is hard to argue against taking a solid player well groomed in a pro-style defensive system.

More NFL.com: Jackson has an excellent combination of size and athleticism for the position. He is a very confident defender that will play tight to his opponent in both man and zone coverage schemes. Jackson shows great foot quickness burst and speed to stay with top receivers. He is an instinctive palyer that is quick to anticipate and jump routes as plays unfold. He is a competitive player but is inconsistent to as a run support defender. Jackson needs to rap up ball carriers better on the perimeter as well as corralling receivers in the open field.

So what happened between Alabama and now? I find him to be very capable in run support this year and last year, but suspect on deep passing routes and he seems to play to far off to really do any bump and run coverage whether by scheme design or his own comfort level . So could it be, Frank Bush is what happened to him and Wade has been able to mask the deficiencies that were prominently on display all last year!?

Mr. Mister

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWyeVfuolT4

one of my favorite artists. lol

Glover Quin and where he stands with starting SS and where Mario Blanco stands up as a DE….curious

BFD, you make a decent case for Jackson being better this year than last, but not that he should be starting over Allen. Why start him just to “see what he’s got” when we are trying to make the playoffs for the first time? I would go with the CB that gives me a better chance to win, and that would be Allen.

Of course, I trust Mr. Phillips knows more about this stuff than we do…

/Kubiak’d

I’d rather have Allen. He actually locates and catches the ball. Jackson seems to panic and flail wildly (see Bucs game).

seems to head towards K-Jax…says something

Is faint praise isn’t it? I mean he had no where to go but up from last year’s performance. I still have no trust in KJ, and plays like the Colt McCoy “just throw it in KJ’s direction” completion make it hard for me to acknowledge any real improvement. Given the fact that Allen and Jackson are pretty close in the “who’s better” argument, I personally would much rather have the guy who has shown he can make the big play. Give me Allen.

I don’t know that I’ve seen the full argument for QB rating against used for individual defensive players, but there seems to be some data that says it’s an effective way to measure the true strength of a defense, at least according to this guy:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2011/writers/kerry_byrne/11/09/texans.defense/index.html

How the Texans are using him now doesn’t need to change. It’s only his second year and working in a rotation improving his techniques is the way to go.

Look for next year to be something of a breakout year for him (like McCain this year, another guy who was hated but is now playing exceptional football.).