Tyson Jackson = Marcus Spears

by Pantherhare on Apr 26, 2009 1:59 AM CDT

This 6'4" 298 lbs. player was a force on the defensive line of the LSU Tigers defensive line. He's very versatile, but isn't a freak pass rusher off the edge, lacks top end speed, and didn't put up big numbers in college. Reminds people of Richard Seymour.

Sound familiar?

The description above, or some variation of it, was written back in 2005, describing Marcus Spears. Back then, I actually thought the Chiefs should draft him as a nice complement to Jared Allen (Eric Hicks was done) if they couldn't get Derrick Johnson. Spears has gone on to have a solid career as a role player for the Dallas Cowboys.

That's right, role player.

And that's what I suspect Tyson Griffin will end up being. LSU linemen have a history of underperforming in the NFL (Pioli even drafted one such underperformer in the second round in 2004, Marquise Hill, who met a tragic end in 2007). As the third overall pick in the draft, I think there's already an overly high bar set for Jackson.

I hope that Jackson proves me wrong, but I think the Chiefs made a mistake picking him up so early.

This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.

Tweet Comment 4 comments | 0 recs |

Do you like this story?

Comments

During the presser Pioli was already tamping down expectations...

… by referencing the play of another lineman who had a steady but unspectacular career that, “made it possible for the rest of the defense to be succesful.”

In other words, Pioli was letting us know not to expect game changing play or gaudy numbers out of Jackson, but rather, an important foundation for future defensive team success.

Is this a bad thing?

Nope. But is it worth $40+ million?

Time will tell.

by BigRedOne on Apr 26, 2009 2:36 AM CDT reply actions

I think it's definitely worth it

So long as it leads to the Chiefs winning.

by SupremeChief on Apr 26, 2009 11:07 AM CDT up reply actions

Too much money

If he would have been picked 10 slots later this would be a good pick, at 3 for the money we will have tied up with him it is a bad pick.

by tevans96 on Apr 26, 2009 5:55 PM CDT up reply actions

He wasnt even at the draft....and please cut the dreads

Bringing in more defense and letting go offense. I do believe that have a plan, and iam sure its a positive one, but something went terrible wrong on Saturday. I believe we were boycotted out of trade talks. Now with nothing but table scraps left, i hope they just ride it out and dont get foolish…I know there is some good talent, but grab one a round and be done….dont start trading next years picks, blah blah blah.

by Sea of RED on Apr 26, 2009 7:58 AM CDT reply actions