“I don’t think no one can guard me”, Jackson said, according to ESPN.com, when asked about competing with cornerback Chris Culliver in practice. “It is how I really feel about myself”. I don’t feel no one could stop me. The elite deep threat was criticized earlier in the off season for skipping out on voluntary OTAs and taking time to film a BET reality television show.
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Jackson also provided his own perspective on the talent of some of his teammates.
He led the NFL with 13 catches for 40 yards or extra – 5 greater than some other wideout. His average of 20.9 yards was three more than the next receiver on the list.
So it is no marvel Jackson feels assured. It’s also no surprise that a receiver would like more passes after catching 56 a year ago, his first season in Washington.
Jay Gruden didn’t always have the most positive things to say about Robert Griffin III last season, but the Redskins coach said last week that the quarterback is “starting to realize” the work he has to do in order to be successful in the NFL. When those opportunities come up to make plays out of the pocket I will do it and not think twice about it. But if they are asking me to do the ordinary, that’s what I am going to have to do. To attain touchdowns, to have power, to mild my staff up, to get everybody riled up, to proceed to go on the sector and play at a excessive degree.
The Redskins need that high level of play in 2015. They were told to throw to him even if he was covered, knowing one of Jackson’s strengths was separating from defensive backs downfield. In fact, he sounds a lot more like a guy sucking it up than one eagerly anticipating what’s to come for him in the Redskins’ offense. It is what it is, and I’m going to keep doing what I did every year.
In the upcoming season, the Redskins will implement more offensive action and will “run the ball more”, as shared by Jackson. That’s what Jackson likes to hear.
“You have got linebackers and safeties that once they see that pretend, they’re operating up so quick”, Jackson stated. “That split second allows me to get over the top”.
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It might make Jackson even harder to protect. Without the initial skill at one’s disposal, there’s nothing for a player to build on. No doubt, Revis will look to stop Jackson.
