Tyson Jackson goes from underachiever to newfound force

[dirk digler]

A force? Probably not but I have noticed he has been playing better of late.

[HemiEd]

I wonder if this just might be a contract year for him?

[Rausch]

"Newfound Force" would be the cap space cleared up by cutting him so the the next GM could sign some legitimate players...

[Rain Man]

I like the PFF stuff, but I'll point out that if Jackson isn't playing in passing situations where he knows it's a rush situation, it seems to me that his rushing rating will be lower.

Put another way, who's going to have a better pass rush rating?

Player A - plays mostly on rushing downs and has to read a pass play on the fly.

Player B - plays mostly on passing downs and rushes the passer unless he reads a run on the fly.

My hope is that playing Jackson on passing downs will give him more opportunities to pin his ears back and actually rush, thereby improving his pass rush effectiveness (and PFF scores).

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

My hope is that playing Jackson on passing downs will give him more opportunities to pin his ears back and actually rush, thereby improving his pass rush effectiveness (and PFF scores).

Jackson has been playing on passing downs for a month now. He started doing it against Pittsburgh.

He has ONE quarterback pressure that entire time.

He's a terrible football player.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I like the PFF stuff, but I'll point out that if Jackson isn't playing in passing situations where he knows it's a rush situation, it seems to me that his rushing rating will be lower.

Put another way, who's going to have a better pass rush rating?

Player A - plays mostly on rushing downs and has to read a pass play on the fly.

Player B - plays mostly on passing downs and rushes the passer unless he reads a run on the fly.

My hope is that playing Jackson on passing downs will give him more opportunities to pin his ears back and actually rush, thereby improving his pass rush effectiveness (and PFF scores).

He's never been a good pass rusher, even at LSU. He doesn't have the speed for it. If he was in a 4-3 as a DE he'd be lucky to have 5 sacks a year.

[KCrockaholic]

I'd be ok with Ropati taking Dorsey's spot in 2013.

Meanwhile at least Poe is being doubled quite often.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I'd be ok with Ropati taking Dorsey's spot in 2013.

It didn't really seem like there was a dropoff when Ropati came in.

[KCrockaholic]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

It didn't really seem like there was a dropoff when Ropati came in.

Dorsey just didn't make much of an impact. He was just a guy. But was used in the wrong system. I still think if he went to a 4-3 team he would be a solid player. I hope he does.

[KCrockaholic]

I agree with Clay. I can't wait for the off-season. I've seriously never been so excited for a year to end.

[Rausch]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I agree with Clay. I can't wait for the off-season. I've seriously never been so excited for a year to end.

ONLY if PIOLI is gone...

[Fansy the Famous Bard]

Originally Posted by KCrockaholic

I agree with Clay. I can't wait for the off-season. I've seriously never been so excited for a year to end.

excited... or thankful?

[Hammock Parties]

Originally Posted by Zeke

excited... or thankful?

Both.

This offseason is gonna be FUN.

[BigMeatballDave]

Originally Posted by Cassel's Reckoning

This offseason is gonna be FUN.

Only if Pioli is gone.

[Hootie]

I was going to say...both of his "sacks" were coverage sacks where the QB ran right into him...

whooopdeedoo

Poe actually gets legit push and pressure. He's our only DL worth a shit and he still sucks asshole if you ask me.