It's All About...The Chad

by MaPatsFan on May 21, 2008 6:41 PM EDT

There are many words being written about WR Chad Jackson. Hailed as the guy to replace the departed Donte Stallworth, there's at least 1 story PER DAY in the Globe and Herald on this third year Patriots receiver. If you're having a hard time recalling who he is, you get a hall pass. Injury plagued for the 2006 and 2007 season, Jackson has caught 13 balls for 152 yards and 3 TDs.

So far, he's looking super sharp at Passing Camp. During media day, many reporters said he was catching well, running sharp routes, and appeared to really know his playbook. All signs he's been working hard in the off season. That's good, because we're going to need him. Chad had this to say:

Everything is coming along for me easy now, and all I'm doing right now is just concentrating and getting the plays down to be on the same track with the quarterback and the coach.

At 6'1" and 215 lbs, I really hope he's the receiver that can steamroll over defensive backs like Stallworth did; we really need a guy who's like a running back after catching the ball, someone who can take some and dish it out down the middle if need be. I love Wes, but he's an F117 Stealth Fighter . We need Jackson to be an A10 Warthog . I'm sorry I knocked you down, Mr. Defensive Back. Just stay down and breath. You'll be ok in a few minutes.

I'm really rooting for this kid, partly because we really need that type of receiver and partly because I'd like to see him do good after 2 troubled, injury plagued seasons. It'd be lousy if he didn't get a shot just because of an injury. Stay healthy Chad.

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LOL

Dude that cracked me up for a while. When he got drafted, I was all excited to see another Florida boy make the cut, and started calling him “The Chad” to the wife and friends, specifically from that movie. I thought Urban had given him a glowing review for BB to trade up like he did and grab him. He had some pretty spectacular catches in 2006, but in the end didn’t get open enough, and didn’t get the ball.

I am really hoping he does well this year. All the pieces are in place for him to have a big role in the passing game, he just needs to step up and get it done. He is a big, physical receiver. He is fast, and has displayed flashes of great catching ability. He lines up opposite Moss, and has Welker in the slot… so you know he is going to get 1 on 1 coverage. I hope he does well this season!

If not… I am not worried. Jabar had overtaken Stallworth by the end of the year, and Washington has talent to play as well. Let’s not forget the TEs either. Dave Thomas was an awesome TE at Texas, and showed some great ability before he was injured both years.

by Ogor on May 21, 2008 7:53 PM EDT reply actions

Absolutely!

Everyone’s talking about who’s going to replace Stallworth, and I agree with you that Gaffney already has. I believe he’s one of the most underrated players on the Patriots, which is bizarre especially after that spectacular catch he made for a touchdown during the Steelers game:

On first-and-10 from the Patriots 44, Brady threw what looked like a screen pass to Moss behind the line of scrimmage. Moss then threw it back to Brady on the opposite side of the field, and Brady found Jabar Gaffney (seven receptions, 122 yard) behind the Steelers safeties for a 56-yard touchdown pass.

And the crowd went WILD!

A healthy and motivated Chad Jackson working with the coaches, working on his plays and itching to have 2008 be his break out year, will be another weapon worth the wait for the Patriots.

Keep the faith!

by Marima on May 21, 2008 8:17 PM EDT up reply actions

Week 13, Patriots @ Ravens

Brady to Gaffney – Jabbar made a toenail scraper of a catch with 44 seconds left to win the game, 27-24. Sweet.

by MaPatsFan on May 21, 2008 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions

One more comment..

I am really going to miss Stallworth by the way. Not just for his on field contributions, but for his interviews. The dude was FUNNY. I loved watching interviews with him, they were very entertaining.

by Ogor on May 21, 2008 11:04 PM EDT reply actions

stallworth

the only thing about stallworth is i feel like we never got to see enough of him, it seemed like the expectations of him could have been so much more. You get the feeling that there could of been so many more plays with him, especially throwing a 10-15 yard pass to him over the middle and seeing him run after the catch which was his strong point. But far be it for me to complain or criticize his use, because I’m NOT! With moss, welker, 18-0 record, i’m sure they used him just enough that the coaching staff felt they had to.
mela…....

by melagrano on May 23, 2008 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions