The improbable improvement of Kareem Jackson

[HuttoKarl]

Does anyone remember when Duane Brown was out there his first couple years and all the crap slung on message boards about him?


I do.


I don't care how "NFL ready" a guy is....there's some adjustment time and being surrounded by vets like he was last season can only help KJ improve.

[76Texan]

Originally Posted by badboy

When you are trying to have a winning season, the first round pick needs to contribute immediately. Now we have a deeper team and can allow high picks like Posey to sit and learn. Two different scenarios. I truly believe Wade Phillips would not have selected KJ if he had been the DC. Guess we never will know.

Remember Mike Jenkins, Wade's #25th pick in 2008.
He started 3 games as the nickel back in his rookie year.

Here's what a Cowboy fan think of him in 2010:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1VBcrpCAaI

LOL!

[2slik4u]

Originally Posted by b0ng

http://blog.chron.com/ultimatetexans...f-improvement/



http://www.houstontexans.com/news/ar...2-da47776ae8ab



http://houston.cbslocal.com/2012/08/...son-improving/



Soooooooooo, it's being talked about but why do I smell smoke and have the feeling something is being blown up my butt? Is Jackson really improving? Have dogs and cats started living together in harmony? What's really going on denizens of texanstalk?

Also, what do we make of him now judged against his contemporaries who went near where he did in the draft of that year (Kyle Wilson, Devin McCourty)?

KJ has improved ten fold from his rookie year. Its a wonder what a good pash rush can do for your CB's.

Kyle Wilson still cannot over take the #2 CB spot from Cromartie, who is extremely over rated at his position.

McCourty is good.

[drs23]

Originally Posted by 76Texan

Remember Mike Jenkins, Wade's #25th pick in 2008.
He started 3 games as the nickel back in his rookie year.

Here's what a Cowboy fan think of him in 2010:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1VBcrpCAaI

LOL!

That was some funny stuff. That 'Boys fan was pissed!

MSR

[steelbtexan]

Originally Posted by Perki-Perk

I can't wait to witness the crow feast this year. I, like many others, have constantly said to have patience. Kareem's last 3 or so games last year, he looked very serviceable to almost above average. Seeing the first preseason game, I'd say he's still on track for continued improvement. I know many of you are man enough to own up to your Crow stew you've been brewing, and by the end of the season, you will be feasting on crow like the 2 weeks of turkey following Thanksgiving!

I hope you're right.

If you are, I would like my crow smothered in gravy please. LOL

[thunderkyss]

Originally Posted by 2slik4u

McCourty is good.

But he looked like crap in 2011. He is the only rookie corner I can think of that contributed as much to his team's success as a rookie in at least 10 years.

Guys like Patrick Peterson, & Joe Haden... both top 10 picks have struggled since joining the league.

There's no doubt in my mind if the 2010 defense looked like the 2011 defense (or even the 2009 defense) the perception of Kj would be much different around here.

We lost our DL pass rushing rotation before the first half of the first game, Bullman was done for the season in training camp, Barwin went down early game one. Cushing got pregnant, Demeco tore his Achilles when Cushing got back.

Kj is going to be fine, I have no doubt in that.

Hey, didn't Wade draft Ball??

[Allstar]

Brandon Jacobs posted this on Twitter:

Brandon Jacobs ‏@gatorboy45

Big ups to Kareem Jackson from the Texans he is a classy guy, he came to the the X-ray room to wish me a speedy recovery.

[blitz90]

Being afraid to lay a lick on a big back has never been a weakness of Jackson's.

Glad to see he went and checked on the big guy, stay classy Kareem.

Kareem Jackson suffered from poor coaching and poor scheme his first year. He's a very good CB now. Not great, but very good.

[EllisUnit]

Originally Posted by Allstar

Brandon Jacobs posted this on Twitter:

Brandon Jacobs ‏@gatorboy45

Big ups to Kareem Jackson from the Texans he is a classy guy, he came to the the X-ray room to wish me a speedy recovery.

yeah he looked concerned on the sideline

[hookinreds]

He's never been bad when the play is in front of him except for too much cushion. I think that was a result of being beat on the deeper routes and his inability to turn and find the ball. So far he appears to have improved a little on that bot he hasn't had a good QB pick on him yet.

[gary]

Very nice of Jackson I hope his good play continues.

[badboy]

Originally Posted by Allstar

Brandon Jacobs posted this on Twitter:

Brandon Jacobs ‏@gatorboy45

Big ups to Kareem Jackson from the Texans he is a classy guy, he came to the the X-ray room to wish me a speedy recovery.

I like that KJ did that. thanks for posting.

[417Texan]

I thought KJ was a very good cb last year and I expect he will be even better this year. In fact do not be shocked if he makes pro bowl.

[DBCooper]

Originally Posted by 417Texan

I thought KJ was a very good cb last year and I expect he will be even better this year. In fact do not be shocked if he makes pro bowl.

No, that would be shocking!

Lol

[badboy]

Originally Posted by 417Texan

I thought KJ was a very good cb last year and I expect he will be even better this year. In fact do not be shocked if he makes pro bowl.

I am shocked that you mentioned it.

[Quick II Draw]

Originally Posted by 417Texan

I thought KJ was a very good cb last year and I expect he will be even better this year. In fact do not be shocked if he makes pro bowl.

[IBleedTexans]

Originally Posted by 417Texan

I thought KJ was a very good cb last year and I expect he will be even better this year. In fact do not be shocked if he makes pro bowl.

Now I like me some KJ but , "Come on Mann"!

[Cutblock]

If KJ makes the Pro Bowl, even HE will be shocked.

I'm reserving judgement on him until I see whether he has learned to turn his head around on long routes.

[EllisUnit]

KJ has done better reseriving further judgment for reg season