Rob Jackson's Worth

[haildc]

I believe Jackson is a UFA this offseason. What do you think he's worth now that he's gotten a chance to showcase his ability?

[nwoganja]

I hope we resign him. I know he is a backup to Osackpo but he showed us exactly how valuable he is to our depth. Keep Jackson in DC!

[DC9]

He is a starting OLB.

He is not a back up.

Orakpo is a pass rusher. Jackson is a Linebacker. He needs to be paid. I say we give him a 3 year $6 to $7 mil range. Let Golston walk and give him that money. We can make it work.


EDIT: If last night didn't prove to the Orakpo homers that Rob Jackson is a better football player, I'm moving on from the conversation. The kid is a baller and he makes big plays on the big stage where Orakpo dissappears. End of discussion for me.

[SkinsFanMania]

Yeah, we need to find the dough to keep him in DC. He has been a big part of why we are in the Playoffs. That interception was the play of the game.

[Louskins9193]

Osackpo is one dimensional, Jackson can rush the passer, he can cover out of the backfield and is awesome against the run, what more do you want, pay the man!!!

[skinsfan07]

He is a starting OLB.

He is not a back up.

Orakpo is a pass rusher. Jackson is a Linebacker. He needs to be paid. I say we give him a 3 year $6 to $7 mil range. Let Golston walk and give him that money. We can make it work.


EDIT: If last night didn't prove to the Orakpo homers that Rob Jackson is a better football player, I'm moving on from the conversation. The kid is a baller and he makes big plays on the big stage where Orakpo dissappears. End of discussion for me.

I feel you. I wonder if there is a way we can have both start next year. Would love to see Rak, Jackson, Kerrigan and Fletch play. Rotate in Riley/Zo.

[haildc]

I love Jackson's versatility. He's not the pass rusher Orakpo is but he's better in coverage.

[Hiro]

We have to keep Rob Jackson. We don't have enough talent on the defensive side of the ball to let players like Rob walk out.

I'm confident we'll hold onto him though, he's proven to be a huge asset to this team. We need him, Kerrigan AND Orakpo next season.

[Skinz4Life12]

we need to resign this guy. love me some R Jax

[TheLongshot]

And the overvaluing of Jackson has begun.

Hey, I like the guy and I think he's done a good job filling in for Orakpo. But Orakpo is what makes our pass rush go. Right now, we HAVE to blitz to have a conistent pass rush, and good teams will find a way to beat that, particularly with the relatively weak secondary we have.

As for the "Well, he can cover", do you think Cowboys fans worry if Ware can cover? To be honest, you want your pass rushers to rush the passer most of the time.

I'd love to bring back Jackson. At the same time, have a realistic view as to how he fits into this team and what is value is to this team. We've gotten in trouble in the past for overvaluing some players (and yes, undervaluing some others.)

[skinsfanindallas88]

There should be no reason we can't keep him...he isn't worth nearly what many will now think he is worth

[Hitman21ST]

http://www.extremeskins.com/showthre...endable/page64

[DC9]

And the overvaluing of Jackson has begun.

Hey, I like the guy and I think he's done a good job filling in for Orakpo. But Orakpo is what makes our pass rush go. Right now, we HAVE to blitz to have a conistent pass rush, and good teams will find a way to beat that, particularly with the relatively weak secondary we have.

As for the "Well, he can cover", do you think Cowboys fans worry if Ware can cover? To be honest, you want your pass rushers to rush the passer most of the time.

I'd love to bring back Jackson. At the same time, have a realistic view as to how he fits into this team and what is value is to this team. We've gotten in trouble in the past for overvaluing some players (and yes, undervaluing some others.)

He sets the edge, he can tackle in the open field, he can cover, and when he's ALLOWED to rush the passer, he can get home.

People fail to realize how few opportunities Rob gets to rush the passer. It's almost always Kerrigan and Zo. But Jax has 4.5 sacks this year?

Come on man. Get over yourself. He's been balling all season long and is only getting better.

BTW... LL tweeted last week that he is the #1 rated OLB in the NFL in coverage. Over value that.

[RedCapital]

He is a starting OLB.

He is not a back up.

Orakpo is a pass rusher. Jackson is a Linebacker. He needs to be paid. I say we give him a 3 year $6 to $7 mil range. Let Golston walk and give him that money. We can make it work.


EDIT: If last night didn't prove to the Orakpo homers that Rob Jackson is a better football player, I'm moving on from the conversation. The kid is a baller and he makes big plays on the big stage where Orakpo dissappears. End of discussion for me.

When exactly has Orakpo had a chance to play on a big stage?

[gibbsfan2018]

As for the "Well, he can cover", do you think Cowboys fans worry if Ware can cover? To be honest, you want your pass rushers to rush the passer most of the time.

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Go ahead to the cowboys website. I could care less what their fans think!