Do we still hate dontae Jackson or nah?

[Waldo]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

This. I still don't know what to make of him ultimately. I'm not so sure that his skill set wouldn't be best served as a roaming deep FS where his best traits (speed, range, and ball skills) would be best served while limiting his biggest weakness (aversion to contact).

I like that idea. Maybe next year when we dump our starting safeties for anyone else and pick up a CB that can play along with Douglas being extended. At worst, he would be just as bad as the two we have but a lot faster. 

[GoPanthers123]

His issue was shitty coaching of Ron’s era.   Rhule can improve him.

[JawnyBlaze]

Never did. I don’t expect him to be Sherman or Norman, but he’s still young and plays better than 80% of young corners. He makes boneheaded plays, but corner is one of the most difficult positions transitioning to the pros. He’s easily worth the 2nd rd investment we made in him.  If he never gets any better, then he should just be demoted to nickel corner and is still worth the 2nd.  He has high upside though and could end up a steal. 

[Billy Love]

I hate no man

[Basbear]

Hes one of the best CBs on this roster, take that how you will.

Hes also a member of the infamous hair gang, breaking my heart seeing Roy pledging.... Theres still time Roy, you can turn back!!

[SOJA]

He's a boom or bust player. Bradberry was a better overall player. 

I don't hate him but I wouldn't pay him top CB level money

[Ricky Spanish]

I don't hate him but I don't think he's all that great nor is he built to play in the NFL.

He's gotten hurt and taken time off each game this year.

He also gives up a ton of receptions because he's so small. His two picks were him playing zone, not Man to man. The play against the Chargers was a great play, no knock against it, the one against Tampa was right place at the right time with a horrible throw from Brady.

Also not that it means much but this:

 

 

TL;DR:

Ehhhhh?

[GoobyPls]

He’s a solid corner, not everyone could be a pro bowl caliber player.

[Icege]

At the moment, given the choice of retaining Douglas or Jackson, I'd take Douglas.

[Jeremy Igo]

He is a below average player. 

[Mr. Scot]

13 hours ago, Ricky Spanish said:

I don't hate him but I don't think he's all that great nor is he built to play in the NFL.

He's gotten hurt and taken time off each game this year.

He also gives up a ton of receptions because he's so small. His two picks were him playing zone, not Man to man. The play against the Chargers was a great play, no knock against it, the one against Tampa was right place at the right time with a horrible throw from Brady.

I always think it's silly when people talk about "hating" a player just because you think they're not very good.

Jackson reminds me of Charles Godfrey. He'll occasionally come up with a highlight, and if that's all you see of him you think he's good. If you watch a complete game though, you'll see he gives up as many plays as he makes.

[thefuzz]

Below average corner with above average ball skills and speed.

At best you would hope he is your 3rd or 4th corner.

[shaqattaq]

23 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

This. I still don't know what to make of him ultimately. I'm not so sure that his skill set wouldn't be best served as a roaming deep FS where his best traits (speed, range, and ball skills) would be best served while limiting his biggest weakness (aversion to contact).

Well hell, He'd be better than Boston if we stuck him back there Sunday. Why not?!?

[CRA]

I'd much rather see Bradberry out there covering Nuk Hopkins on Sunday.  Think someone is going to have a long day. 

Jackson can make some big plays.  Might make a big one Sunday.  But a consistent and good DB he is not.