Action Jackson
Darrell Jackson was on my busts list last season, but he made the sleeper list in this year's draft guide. It's all about value and draft slot; you are getting a lot of upside with Jackson for a WR5 pick in Denver. (Taken as a WR3 as a 49er, not so exciting).
Early developments support Jackson's case. He is playing ahead of Keary Colbert at Broncos camp. And if Brandon Marshall's suspension is long, as expected, Jackson will get even more targets during the first portion of the season. Once Marshall's suspension comes down, look for Jackson to get a small bump in the projections.
The system and quarterback are plusses in Denver. While Jackson will drop plenty of passes, he knows the system and can get open. Like in Seattle, Jackson could be a far better fantasy player than he is NFL player this season.
Comments
What does everyone think, how many games will Marshall be suspended for? Will his Sept trial come into play or will it come into effect at beginning of the season??? I say 4 right off the bat...
Posted by: TC | July 29, 2008 03:50 PM
A bigger issue than the number of games is the level of maturity with which he accepts his predicament. A 2-cent head combined with a month to 'relax' could be a disaster for his long-term outlook. Just ask Chris Henry.
Posted by: Juggs | July 29, 2008 04:07 PM
Hard to say... the trial is on DUI charges, right?
There seem to be so many things (domestic violence, multiple traffic citations, multiple arrests, stalking(?), DUI) swirling around Marshall right now that its hard to figure out what's true and what isn't.
If it was just the DUI he probably wouldn't be suspended unless he is already part of the NFL substance program, but they don't release that status. If he is enrolled,a conviction would yield a 4-game suspension right off the bat, wouldn't it? Stack whatever else he's gotten himself into on top of that and the league might tell him to stay home until after his trial and then tack more on depending on the outcome or future developments.
One way or another, we could be seeing a lot of D-Jax this year.
Posted by: Chad F. | July 29, 2008 04:35 PM
Two words to remember:
Eddie Royal
Posted by: josh | July 29, 2008 05:43 PM
Looks like everyone forgot D-Jax is a soft receiver with gator arms who doesn't block for squat and is among the league leaders in drops every year.
Posted by: The Dox | July 30, 2008 04:24 AM
I totally agree Dox but he was the exact same in Seattle and still produced. Just saying there will be some numbers there.
Posted by: gregg | July 30, 2008 11:20 AM
Chris Wesseling assembled a roster of Brandon Marshall's known off-field "events" over at his Sons of the Tundra blog. Worth a read for those with a stake in Denver's passing game.
This guy seems determined to give Chris Henry and Pacman some competition.
Posted by: Chad F. | July 31, 2008 11:13 AM