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How did Austin Jackson compare to other rookie OTs in pass protection?

The rumors I heard during the draft were that Miami had Wirfs and Becton at the top of their T wishlist and tried unsuccessfully to trade up. AJ was less of a sure thing. He was a guy with great tools who hadn't put it all together on the field and there were some very reasonable circumstances to explain that. He could potentially end up the best of the bunch or end up being a bust. I also think fans don't realize how good Hunt was at RT last season. And his composite numbers don't reflect how much he improved during the season. Hunt was our best offensive lineman by the end of the season.
 
I like the kids potential. Obviously has all the physical tools. Knowing his back story I highly doubt he won’t pan out asa quality player.

Plus his age is just such a big bonus. Dude could play out a 5 year extension and still be 2 years from 30.
 
This is exactly why 'liars figure and figures lie'.
The article put TB Wirfs on top with 98 rating. However it did not take into account of Brady. Historically, he is difficult to sack. He always get rid of the ball in time.
I would put AJ on par with Wirfs.
 
carjackistan said:
Has anyone seen a breakdown of his per game performances? I remember thinking he played pretty well before the injury and struggled after coming back, but wonder if stats/scouts would agree.
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He was really good before the injury. Afterwards he was inconsistent.

At least he wasn't Andrew Thomas..Yikes!
 
Jackson was the youngest of the lot, and had the least amount of help next to him... plus a foot injury that lingered the rest of the year... and even with all of that, he only yielded a few sacks. Not bad for a rookie. Many rookie just get killed... see: Andrew Thomas.

He should be fine... and great is not out of the question... he was barely 21.
 
SCOTTY said:
I expect he takes steps forward in development. Really from all 3 rooks. Just a full off season program alone. Add in a year of maturity.
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One negative here... and it isn't a big one, but we do have to consider it.

Robert Hunt will already be 25, and Kindley 24 by the time the season begins... both of them are a bit overaged for 2nd year players. They may not have as much room to grow as Jackson should have. It isn't a huge immediate concern, but it does bear watching... these two might be closer to finished products than Jackson likely is.
 
Feverdream said:
One negative here... and it isn't a big one, but we do have to consider it.

Robert Hunt will already be 25, and Kindley 24 by the time the season begins... both of them are a bit overaged for 2nd year players. They may not have as much room to grow as Jackson should have. It isn't a huge immediate concern, but it does bear watching... these two might be closer to finished products than Jackson likely is.
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I don't see it that way at all. Especially with Hunt. He comes from a small school and very little early development. I believe his ceiling is underestimated. He will continue to develop for years.
 
Feverdream said:
One negative here... and it isn't a big one, but we do have to consider it.

Robert Hunt will already be 25, and Kindley 24 by the time the season begins... both of them are a bit overaged for 2nd year players. They may not have as much room to grow as Jackson should have. It isn't a huge immediate concern, but it does bear watching... these two might be closer to finished products than Jackson likely is.
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I could be not reading correctly. Are you referring to physical development?
 
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