Welcome Justin Jackson, RB, Northwestern

[Charged4Life]

Loved the guy that announced the selection, vamos Chargers!

San Diego Chargers! :thumbsup:

[Bolt-O]

I wonder if the LSC conspiracy will be deleting that announcement LOL.

[Bearded14YourPleasure]

[blueman]

FA coming to town?

[WindsorUK]

Surely there were backs more suited for our needs?
Anyway, 7th rounders have an uphill battle. Maybe he can return kicks?

[WindsorUK]

Shame Evans signed with Philly.

[Fleet]

His patience stands out.

[blueman]

Yes it does. He knows how to read his blocks very well.

[Charged4Life]

His patience stands out.

as long as he has good instincts like Ekeler then okay.

[Steve]

Ekeler is a pure zone runner. He has zero patience. He hits the gaps hard and just goes.

Gordon is a better power runner. Likes to sort of glide, then wait for the blocking to develop, and since that doesn't happen for us, it often ends badly.

Jackson is actually more scheme diverse. He has a lot of highlights as a runner when he can just make a cut and get upfield on zone plays. But there are plenty of runs where he is patient and lets the blocking develop. There are really not very many guys who have the ability to run both the quick hitting zone plays and be patient. Situational awareness is fighting basic instincts.

[blueman]

Impressive that when he decides to go, he just zips past the tacklers. At least in the highlights..

[Charged4Life]

Steve with the Sharon Stone plug. LOL Just Kidding Steve. That's what I like about Ekeler. He seems to understand we won't have big holes to run through so he attacks the line whereas Gordon prances around waiting for something that never comes. at least a hole big enough for him.

Looking forward to seeing both Johnson and the UDA back Detrez something. They can make this team. Right?

[Steve]

RB is the most interesting position group going into TC, IMHO. Everyone should be feeling some heat. Gordon has not more excuses. We have a good OL for him (finally). Ekeler showed a lot of good stuff, but got exposed in ball security and got us killed in pass protection vs KC and Jax. Johnson and Detrez both have some ability. I could see either of them as a NFL RB. IT would really help our O if one or more of the Detrez, Johnson, Ekeler could step up and earn the 3rd down RB spot.

[Formula 21]

2018 Prospect Preview: Justin Jackson exceeded expectations behind an underwhelming O-line in 2016

• Northwestern senior RB Justin Jackson only gained 0.9 adjusted yards before contact last season (tied for third-lowest in the 2018 class), a sign that his offensive line struggled to pave the way. However, Jackson still managed to have a successful year because he could make people miss, ranking No. 2 among returning Power 5 running backs in forced missed tackles (62).
• Proving he has the speed to go the distance, Jackson totaled 24 runs of 15 yards or more last season, which ranked No. 2 among that same group of running backs.
• Jackson thrived through contact, as he averaged 3.59 yards after contact per attempt last season to finish ranked No. 2 among returning Power 5 running backs with at least 200 carries.
• Unable to bail out his underperforming offensive line, Jackson has struggled in pass protection. He ranked No. 78 in the 2018 class in pass blocking efficiency, allowing 11 total pressures on 122 pass block snaps.

[SDFan]

Weaknesses

• Sets up in knock-kneed stance pre-snap

"Doesn't have lower body power to resist arm tackles"

Needs more sand in his pants

[Formula 21]

Weaknesses

• Sets up in knock-kneed stance pre-snap

So?

[oneinchpunch]

What if?

[Heatmiser]

[Sgt Schultz]

Wow, Very good runner with a bad line. Nice videos with good explanation.