Kansas City Chiefs' Tyson Jackson Turned to MMA Training in Offseason

Interesting article from kcchiefs.com via Bloody Elbow about Tyson Jackson's off-season training regiment.

Original article: http://www.kcchiefs.com/news/article-2/Tyson-Jackson-Utilized-MMA-Training-To-Prepare-for-2011/643ece36-70b1-4e55-9aae-e1b9691eb0a2

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Nice

I really think this is the year Tyson silences his doubters, well, most of them anyway. I think he was all set to do it last year before his injury.

by bh13 on Aug 2, 2011 10:30 AM CDT reply actions

I agree...

I don’t T-Jax issue has been work ethic or talent. Defensive lineman take a year or two to develop. Suh is a freak of nature.

by Crown Chief on Aug 2, 2011 10:49 AM CDT up reply actions

Chiefs front office thought his problem was motivation

So it isn’t like the criticism wasn’t justified. Most of us realize it takes a few years. But when a top 5, $50MM pick has inside chiefs sources saying they had to motivate him to do everything and he only did enough to get by…..

"At one point in your life you either have the thing you want or the reasons why you don't "

by chief Stevie_k on Aug 2, 2011 11:42 AM CDT up reply actions

Bill Maas has consistently cited a work ethic issue with this guy

Personally, judging from the healthy scratch off the active roster when he came back from injury, I tend to agree. And most likely due to the fact that he’s not the biggest guy on the field anymore. Improving his work ethic is something he’s had to learn to do, which is also part of the development process.

Top 10 defense and another trip to the playoffs!
Tamba Hali, NFL Sack Leader, 2011

by ArrowSpread on Aug 2, 2011 11:51 AM CDT up reply actions