Vincent Jackson Details His Injury, Fingers Hawk & NFL Rules
October 31st, 2015
Last night, Vincent Jackson spoke out and detailed his status, and shared his distaste for NFL rules that likely left him with an injured knee.
“You know what, I’m doing all right. It’s unfortunate, you know what I mean, one of those injuries that’s just kind of a bad shot, an unfortunate angle the way I was tackled,” Jackson told the Buccaneers Radio Network. “But that’s football. Those things happen, but I felt good this week. I started to feel like I’m recovering already. Obviously working with our training staff, you know, working to get back and get my strength and everything back up. I think I’m doing pretty good.”
Jackson explained that he tried to return a few plays after his first-half injury in Washington but felt like he couldn’t help the team.
Ironically the injury came from a guy who once never would have considered hitting him low. Redskins leading tackler and former Bucs captain Dashon “Hawk” Goldson was the guy who drilled Jackson.
“[Dashon Goldson], aims a little bit lower target than most guys,” Jackson said.”But there’s been such a big rules and fines and things going on in the NFL about targeting and hitting at the shoulder and head area, you’re starting to see more and more defensive backs go lower, kind of aiming at the belt buckle or lower, which is unfortunate. I think you’re starting to see a lot more injuries coming from that.
“It’s tough. I look at the play, and it’s like, ‘Man, could he have aimed higher?’ Of course. But I have nothing against Dashon. I respect him as a player.Would I rather take one in the chops? Absolutely. I’d rather take one in the chops every day instead of getting one like that low where you can’t see it coming at protect yourself.”
Joe is left shaking his head. Hollywood couldn’t write a script like this, with Goldson taking out Jackson with a low shot, forcing the Bucs to scrap half their plays with Louis Murphy also lost to a knee injury early in the game.
Regardless, listening to Jackson last night, it sure seemed like he will not play Sunday.
October 31st, 2015 at 8:36 am
bucs offence is coming alive and is very exciting to watch but this tampa 2 is hard to watch . the final drive last week is proof that its n working and lovie is to stubborn to change it or that’s all he knows how to coach . bucs simply have to play up in the receivers face and just deal with it and all these panic penalties on defense are caused by out of position players with no clue and my hope is that the coach will finally get it . nobody should want a coaching change and to start over with another staff will put the bucs back yet again
October 31st, 2015 at 9:00 am
Makes me wonder… The way things go in life and in sports… It just really dawned on me… For as disappointed as I was and still am that they blew that game… Had we not lost two of our receivers prior to half time we likely would of been able to control the ball better and longer the second half and our D would not of been hung out to dry… Granted they put themselves in bad situations and allowed the Skins back in it… Had the offence not been literally derailed prior to half we could of put up more points…Some credit (or luck) to them for knocking out two key players in the game… Can’t blame coaching for that really… Not an excuse just one of those things that you have to consider and wonder about…
Got a really good feeling about this tweetie bird game against ATL… ONLY IF ALL THE GLOOM AND DOOMER fans do what they keep treating to do… Stop watching and keep all that stupid negative energy away… I would like to see the BUCS start to establish the “bounce back game” mentality. Would be to easy to lay down in this one but I don’t think our QB is gonna let that happen…
October 31st, 2015 at 9:28 am
Kudos to VJax for keeping himself out of the game after he got hurt. Have seen too many players over the years refuse to come out after getting hurt and then end up hurting the team in the end. Also agree with him about the new NFL rules on hitting. Eventually I think it’ll reach a happy medium, but right now it’s gone too far in the other direction.
October 31st, 2015 at 9:33 am
I got an idea for fans who expect the worst from every game… Let’s call you fans of depression instead of trolls… This way going forward, we can ha e 3 categories…
1) Trolls: people who have nothing better to do then to instagate divide and cause frivolous arguments that take up message board space and should be ignored for that reason. Alone!!,
2) Fans of Depression: people who no matter what will see the negative and will continuously drag themselves and others deeper into depression. Who always blame other issues for the depression they are expressing vs addressing the real problems and being honest with themselves and cause strif amongst others.
3)Fans of Inspiration: people who understand the issue and look for ways to overcome them when it seems like to much to bare. Who don’t make excuses but try to find building blocks to achieve the desired hope that will help bring the results needed to fix the problems that cause Fans of Depression to exist…
I know you Fans of Depression don’t want to hear this but let’s try it just for the sake of it… I want so bad for us to have a winning football team in Tampa again… More so than most of you I’m sure… More importantly I want you Fans of Depression to enjoy life and your entertainment/football team… I see first hand how much you love your team and it really does depres a lot of you… That’s not healthy and you should seriously consider your health… However try this and see if it don’t work for you… Just. Consider what your seeing as a game… The results win or lose REALLY means nothing… Its just a game… Now that you understand that… Hope for the best… The worst you don’t have to prepare for BECAUSE ITS JUST A GAME!!!!
Results will very but the less Fans of Depression the better the vibe we can generate and the team will benifit in a more positive direction I promise…
October 31st, 2015 at 9:40 am
JAB83 Says:
October 31st, 2015 at 9:00 am
Makes me wonder… The way things go in life and in sports… It just really dawned on me… For as disappointed as I was and still am that they blew that game… Had we not lost two of our receivers prior to half time we likely would of been able to control the ball better and longer the second half and our D would not of been hung out to dry… Granted they put themselves in bad situations and allowed the Skins back in it… Had the offence not been literally derailed prior to half we could of put up more points…Some credit (or luck) to them for knocking out two key players in the game… Can’t blame coaching for that really… Not an excuse just one of those things that you have to consider and wonder about…
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This site has so many losers in the tank for Lovie it makes you seriously wonder if they aren’t trolls from other teams hoping we get stuck with Lovie forever. Basically blaming the offense and injuries for losing and not the most predictable, easy, soft defense in the league. Bucs had more TOP in the 2nd half so suggesting they were “hung out to dry” is a desperate attempt to not blame the Lovie defense.
October 31st, 2015 at 9:43 am
It is Halloween and as first season ticket holders I got to say this is my first road game to ATL we are nervous AF but I’ll be wearing my Jaboo 3 Jersey and my brother Gots his M.E 13 !!! We going to feast on these Falcons all weekend
October 31st, 2015 at 9:53 am
@chickster,
This is for you and everyone else who keeps saying we run the Tampa 2 : We rarely run Tampa 2!!!!! Just watch the freaking game!!! When you see only one safety – it’s not the Tampa 2!!! When you don’t see the middle linebacker running to the deep middle – it’s not the Tampa 2!!! Criticism of the defense is more than fair, but be intelligent with your criticism. We aren’t successful not because of our scheme, but because of our lack of talent and execution.
October 31st, 2015 at 10:26 am
Jab a fork in it…Dear Miss Manners… How about just letting fans say what they want to say good or bad. If you are irked by those comments, just skip past them, that won’t leave you many opinions to read. Sincerely, an anonymous reader.
October 31st, 2015 at 11:00 am
I called it. I sad 2 weeks ago Goldson would not leave the game without injuring one of his ex teammates. I was right.
October 31st, 2015 at 11:55 am
After seeing the Tampa 2 dominate in the first half, I don’t see how anyone can realistically claim it no longer works.
We just need younger, more durable players at some positions…players who can make it thru 60 minutes of football and still play at a high level. Our issue last week was that the defense spent too much time on the field.
Seeing the offense score fast is nice and all, but it causes exhaustion on defense. Just 2 long drives would have yielded better results.
October 31st, 2015 at 11:57 am
Buccfan37 Says
“Jab a fork in it…Dear Miss Manners… How about just letting fans say what they want to say good or bad.”
Ironically…you are saying he shouldn’t express what he “wants” to express when you say this.
October 31st, 2015 at 12:01 pm
Bottom line is Tampa 2 or not everyone watching the game new a slant to Reed was coming and was wide open pressure or not it should of been covered . The silver lining for me is the offence and the numbers they are putting up its very impressive and I do believe the future is very bright on that side of the ball and I for one was wrong about Winston and I am glad he is a buc .
October 31st, 2015 at 12:15 pm
hawaiin your wrong about that look at all the defensive players new England lost and it was supposed to be a weakness< its all about coaching and doing your job and being accountable
October 31st, 2015 at 1:20 pm
@Chickster,
I don’t think you understand what I was saying. I’m not giving any excuses for Lovie. I did that last year and for the first couple games this year. No more. I firmly believe we have better talent on defense than we are showing, and that falls on coaching. My point to you (and others) was that we don’t run the Tampa 2 very often. Literally only a few times a game, normally on third and long. Ironically, it’s been pretty successful for us the few times we have run it. If you don’t believe me, just listen to any analyst. They will all say the same thing. I may not be a football coach, but I can sure as hell recognize man to man coverage with a single high safety as not being a Tampa 2. I also can recognize that our MLB isn’t running to the deep middle. People who keep crying that the Tampa 2 defense is what’s holding us back are 1000% wrong. It’s our coaching and possibly our players that is holding us back. It doesn’t matter the scheme if we can’t do our job. Blame the coaches, blame the players, don’t blame the Tampa 2.
October 31st, 2015 at 1:23 pm
We aren’t a top defense based off of talent, but we shouldn’t be amongst the worst defense in the league either. I’m not expecting us to be the 2002 Bucs, but we shouldn’t be this bad. As is usually the case, our problems are more than just one thing. It’s not just coaching, nor is it just a lack of talent or execution. It’s a combination of all three. However, the coaching should be able to maximize the talent we do have, because we do have some good parts (McCoy, David, Banks). However, that’s just not happening, and we all know who that falls upon.
October 31st, 2015 at 2:16 pm
We could not ask for more from the offense. I mean Winston has gotten better every game and watching Mariota decline as the season goes really shows we got that right for sure. Doug Martin has been fun to watch and is definitely back to rookie form. He has the whole package burst, spin move, change of direction, and yac. The problem is definitely the Tampa 2. It only works if we can get to the qb and put pressure on him. The middle of the field is ALWAYS open. We have Great talent on offense and defense but the Tampa 2 doesn’t work. Try some more blitzing, anything to mix it up a bit. Also Lovie Smith has no emotion at all! Just that same look on his face. He should let Frazier start calling the plays again. It couldn’t hurt. Plus the players aren’t responding to Lovie. No discipline what do ever! Bad penalties all game long. I know they can’t for Lovie right now because they’re still paying Schiano but he needs to change the defense around somehow.
October 31st, 2015 at 3:16 pm
So now we’ve got another player, that would prefer that you hit him the head. Instead of going for his knees. When will the NFL listen. These men know the risk – let them play.
October 31st, 2015 at 3:19 pm
“Would I rather take one in the chops? Absolutely. I’d rather take one in the chops every day instead of getting one like that low where you can’t see it coming at protect yourself.”
October 31st, 2015 at 3:21 pm
Hawaiin I agree with that and I do not know how Chicago won any games with him at the helm
October 31st, 2015 at 3:25 pm
@Jim Walker,
Did you read any of what I wrote? Do you pay attention to the games, or maybe listen to any of the experts?
October 31st, 2015 at 3:26 pm
How did Lovie win in Chicago?
I’ll give you two names:
Ron Rivera
Rod Marinelli
Go back in Review the Bears -when Ron Rivera was the Defensive Coordinator.
Then watch how the production, dropped off considerable when he was released.
After a couple of seasons of lack luster productivity. Watch what happens the moment Rod Marinelli becomes the DC.
October 31st, 2015 at 3:27 pm
*considerably
October 31st, 2015 at 3:31 pm
Repost
LUVMYBUCS Says:
December 17th, 2014 at 10:35 am
Lovie Smith Has Coached 5 * Top 10 Defenses
2001 (43) NFL St. Louis Rams Defensive Coordinator
• Total Yards –Ranked (3rd)
• Points Allowed –Ranked (7th)
• Takeaways –Ranked (9th)
2005 (47) NFL Chicago Bears Head Coach
• Total Yards –Ranked (2nd)
• Points Allowed –Ranked (1st)
• Takeaways –Ranked (6th)
2006 (48) NFL Chicago Bears Head Coach
• Total Yards –Ranked (5th)
• Points Allowed –Ranked (3rd)
• Takeaways –Ranked (1st)
2010 (52) NFL Chicago Bears Head Coach
• Total Yards –Ranked (9th)
• Points Allowed –Ranked (4th)
• Takeaways –Ranked (3rd)
2012 (54) NFL Chicago Bears Head Coach
• Total Yards –Ranked (5th)
• Points Allowed –Ranked (3rd)
• Takeaways –Ranked (1st)
*4 out 5 – Key Defensive Coordinators
• (2004)- Defensive Coordinator –Ron Rivera
• (2005)- Defensive Coordinator –Ron Rivera
• (2010)- Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator-Rod Marinelli
• (2012)- Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator-Rod Marinelli
Average Age of Key Contributors on those Defenses (Tkls/ Sks /FF/Ints/) 28.9*←
• Lovie Smith’s success on defense is based on production from veterans.
• A Highly disproportionate number of those veterans were NOT drafted by Lovie!!!
October 31st, 2015 at 5:00 pm
@luvmybucs,
Thanks for the perspective. Your tirade against Lovie is fairly common among fair weather fans. I’m sure the owners have noted your displeasure and will act accordingly. But, I’m fairly certain they realize that their team is in rebuilding mode.
As a lifelong Bears fan I realized early on that it took a TEAM effort to win consistently. I always thought the truly great coaches, like Mike Ditka, really needed Buddy Ryan to install the his innovative “46” defense. Ditka’s rant and rave style of “motivation”, the exact opposite of Lovie, didn’t last very long.
I also recall a slew of FA vets on the 84-85 Bears on offense and defense that put them over the top. And, the 84-85 Bears were injury-free until Leslie Frazier tore up his knee in the 4th Qtr of the Super Bowl. So, there’s that.
A lot of talent and luck went into the Bears Championship year. That is pretty much the blueprint for ALL championship teams, regardless of sport.
I’m going to enjoy the building process and take the long view on the Bucs progress. A lot of good things are happening on the Bucs that should lead to long term success.
October 31st, 2015 at 5:03 pm
Well the one thing I hope is that if e he is fired which I think he will be that we keep the oc .