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Deberg_1990 12-07-2012 11:22 AM

Tyson Jackson goes from underachiever to newfound force
 
http://www.kansascity.com/2012/12/06...rachiever.html


Maybe, just maybe, in his fourth season, Chiefs defensive end Tyson Jackson is turning into the impact player the club envisioned when he was the third overall pick of the 2009 NFL Draft.

No longer does Jackson head for the sidelines when the Chiefs go in to their nickel defense. In the last two games, against Denver and Carolina, he teamed with rookie tackle Dontari Poe as the two interior linemen on passing downs.

And Jackson responded with two of the most productive games of what has otherwise been considered an underachieving career.

In Sunday's 27-21 win over Carolina, Jackson matched his season's best with five tackles, recorded his second sack of the season and batted down a third-down pass by Cam Newton on the most crucial fourth-quarter defensive series of the game.

A week earlier, Jackson had three tackles and took down Broncos quarterback Peyton Manning, who was attempting a pass - but because Manning was credited with a 1-yard rush, statistically it was not ruled a sack.

"Tyson has been good all year," Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel said. "A lot of times people are watching the ball, and they don't always watch what goes on in the trenches. Tyson has always been a consistent player for us, and every time he goes out there, he does what we ask him to do, and he competes very well.

"We're just asking him to do a little bit more, and he's doing more."
Crennel said he decided to utilize Jackson instead of Allen Bailey on passing downs because teams started running the ball successfully against the nickel defense.

Consequently, Jackson participated in a season-most 55 snaps - or 86 percent of the Chiefs' defensive plays against Denver. In fact, Jackson has seen his most action of the season in the last two weeks. He was in on 73 percent of the team's plays against Carolina. Twice this year, he had been on the field for less than 50 percent of the plays.
"It's awesome, getting sacks and getting quarterback pressures," said Jackson, whose two sacks this season matched the total for his first three seasons. "It's definitely a different feeling than just holding those offensive linemen up so our linebackers can make plays.
"But to be quite honest, I'm a team player. Whatever I can to help our team out, I'm all for it."

In the base 3-4 front, Jackson's primary responsibility is to do the dirty work and occupy blockers so inside linebackers are free to make tackles. But as a down lineman in the nickel, Jackson is free to go after the passer, even if he doesn't get the sack.

Jackson's pressure up the middle against the Broncos, when he mauled Denver center Dan Koppen, kept Manning from stepping up in the pocket and allowed Justin Houston to pick up a sack.

"I understood my role in the defense," Jackson said. "They had guys on the team who could affect the quarterback better than I could at particular times on third down. I know for sure I was a first- and second-down type of guy who could go out there and stop the run. I'm trying to embrace whatever the coaches throw my way right now to help our defense get some three-and-outs and some stops to get our offense the ball.
"The sacks are nice, but I'd trade those to get a win."

The win over Carolina came in the aftermath of last Saturday's murder-suicide by linebacker Jovan Belcher, and now the Chiefs have the difficult task of coping with their grief while preparing for this Sunday's trip to Cleveland.

"I think the win means a lot more than just a win for us," Jackson said after the Carolina game. "Emotionally, it is helping us a little more. . . . It was enough to help us ease our minds. Everybody relied on the man next to him, and that's how we were able to get the job done."

It's uncertain if the Chiefs will be relying on Jackson, 26, much longer. They restructured his contract in the offseason, and his base salary for 2013 would be $14.72 million, with $3.22 guaranteed. So unless the two sides work out another new deal, Jackson may not be in Kansas City next year.

"I'll leave that up to the front office and my agent and let them take care of the business part of the deal," said Jackson. "I would love to be back. I really love the Chiefs, I love the organization, I love the fans.

"This year has been a rough year, but we still have a few games to go to get some wins under our belt and finish our season on a bright note."

Hammock Parties 12-07-2012 11:23 AM

Kansas City Star, please shut the **** up.

Randy Covitz is an old, ignorant buffoon who doesn't understand football.

BigCatDaddy 12-07-2012 11:23 AM

Nice try Pioli.

Chief Roundup 12-07-2012 11:25 AM

He needs a new deal or get cut. He will not see his huge cap number this season. Glad to see he is finally showing up though.

mcaj22 12-07-2012 11:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chief Roundup (Post 9187628)
He needs a new deal or get cut. He will not see his huge cap number this season. Glad to see he is finally showing up though.

yes he will. This team isnt going to spend that much money in FA, so Jacksons 14 million eats cap for them without them doing anything, and gets them closer to the 90 whatever percent they have to be at with the cap next season

they dont have to do anything, just the way they like it. they did it for a reason.

Kaylore 12-07-2012 11:33 AM

See Pioli just needs more time. Each player he drafts takes three years at least. I encourage you to give him a lengthy extension and more total control over the francise. That way Mr. Hunt can focus on Soccer like he wants.

With love,
A Bronco fan.

Brock 12-07-2012 11:35 AM

Ha ha, what?

siberian khatru 12-07-2012 11:36 AM

HE'S HAD TWO GOOD GAMES! WOO-HOO!

BWillie 12-07-2012 11:40 AM

If he's so good why are we 2-10?

Chief Roundup 12-07-2012 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BWillie (Post 9187659)
If he's so good why are we 2-10?

He is not a QB.

Hammock Parties 12-07-2012 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by siberian khatru (Post 9187653)
HE'S HAD TWO GOOD GAMES! WOO-HOO!

They weren't even good games.

Against Denver, it was his worst game since the 2009 seasons.

Last week he was thoroughly mediocre and got another garbage sack because the pressure forced the QB his way.

Otter 12-07-2012 11:44 AM

Rufus is back!

Hootie 12-07-2012 11:45 AM

this team needs a new head coach (offensive minded) with a defensive coordinator allowed to coach the defense and a new GM

and then MAYBE, JUST MAYBE some of our talent can shine

talent wise, we have a pretty good offensive line, some good skill players on offense, two good to great rush backers, a very solid MLB, one good corner and one safety with a lot of potential

give us Geno, a good, young offensive minded HC and a feisty defensive coordinator and we could be a lot worse off

the Talking Can 12-07-2012 11:45 AM

this is a joke, right?

Hammock Parties 12-07-2012 11:46 AM

NEWFOUND FORCE

http://i.imgur.com/3QpRw.jpg


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