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Richard Seymour wasn't RICHARD SEYMOUR for about the first 2-3 years he was in the NFL. That's not an opinion...that's a fact.
You don't have to be great at any position, I suppose. However, you have to do quite a bit more than "occupying blockers" to be a great five tech. Your fives are the key defenders in defending the running game, as well as being the guy to attack the B gaps while the speed rushers come around the end.
The Chiefs see Jackson as a three down guy, who can play the five and also flip inside on certain passing downs. IF they are right, that's a very valuable commodity.
There are a lot of teams switching to the 3-4 now, but there haven't been many 3-4 teams in recent years. Seymour is the best, but there aren't that many out there to compare him too right now.
Jackson may not end up being another Seymour, or he could be better. You don't know how it's going to work out and neither do I. I never claimed he was that good, but I think he has a shot at being that good. You, on the other hand, don't allow for the possibility.
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