Tanard Jackson has been reinstated by the NFL
by Sander on Oct 11, 2011 2:58 PM EDT
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PrintTanard Jackson has been reinstated by the NFL, per Adam Schefter. Jackson was suspended indefinitely for violating the substance abuse for a third time last season. He was eligible for reinstatement following week 2 of this season, but his status remained up in the air until today.
When on the field, Jackson is one of the better safeties in the NFL. He has hitting power, instincts and range in pass defense and should provide a boost to the Bucs defense once he gets on the field. It is unclear whether he is ready to take the field, however, as he has not played football in over a year. He was reported to be in shape during an offseason workout with fellow Buccaneer players, but this doesn't mean that he is ready to play and start in an NFL game.
The Bucs will likely be granted a roster exemption for a few weeks while they figure out what to do with Tanard Jackson, as the NFL has granted such exemptions in previous cases. Once that exemption expires the Bucs will be forced to either cut Jackson, or cut another player to keep Jackson on the roster.
With Cody Grimm and backup Devin Holland on injured reserve, the Bucs have just three real safeties on the roster: Corey Lynch, Sean Jones and Larry Asante. Ronde Barber and Anthony Gaitor could both play safety in a pinch, but neither is an ideal player for the position.
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So realistically, probably looking at after the bye?
Assuming the Bucs even still want him…
Follow me @worldwidemaldo.
I think they have to get him on the field
He’s easily the most talented safety on the team, and Corey Lynch isn’t doing much right now. But I have no idea how long it will take for him to get back up to speed and get in a shape where he can play a full game.
Talent alone is an upgrade
He may be rusty coming back but can’t he be any worse than Lynch… I do hope he’s still got it, he had a couple pro bowl yrs ahead of him if he would have kept his head on straight, it’s 1 less thing we have to worry about in the offseason if he can recaptue his pre-suspension form
i can see him not getting any big hits the first game he plays in
and everyone here saying " tanards lost it "… i can so see that happening, but its not going to be right away but he will be as good as he was before and even better, this guy is a freak athlete and you just dont forget how to play the game, im almost positive hell play up to the level he was at before in 2-3 games
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 7:00 PM EDT up reply actions
Tanard wasn't flying around with big hits much in '09/early '10 either
And most of those big hits he did deliver are now illegal anyway.
Anyway, his biggest strengths are in the run game and his range/instincts in pass coverage, not necessarily his hitting ability.
i have to disagree with you there
he hits hard, real hard
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
im sure you know what your talking about and i may be confusing his earlier years with how he played his last year
but i know hes definately an upgrade at the safety position
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 7:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Absolutely
And I’m not saying he can’t deliver those anymore. Maybe he just wasn’t in position for them.
The general tone from One Buc Place seems to suggest that Tanard will play sooner rather than later. That’s pretty interesting.
im sure it has to do with the fact that lynch and asante are in there as much as they are
if grimm was still here im sure he’d be delayed a little more
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 8:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Ahmad Black is still on the practice squad
This certainly doesn’t help his chances of making the roster, no
Tanard and Sabby- This picture cannot be more ironic.
"Well, if you guessin' it's me, you guessed correctly
I just stay with a stallion, you would swear I was an equestrian
I hit her with that pipe, call that Nancy Kerrigan
Stay on the greenest greens, call us vegetarians
You be on that minor league, but we smoke professionally"
Hopefully he can stay clean this time...
No matter how much they are hyped, my teams always find a way to disappoint.
Next man up!!
Okay, next man up…….let’s see if he is inshape and hasn’t forgotten how to play football. I think we need to at least give him a fair shot……and if he can’t then….
Does it feel.
Kinda like a savior is back to save our team? I think this will have a positive effect not only for the defense but for the team. I’ll also bet he plays this week. you may disagree but watch.
I TOLD YA!
After reading the articles today it looks like I was right, and yes I would like to pat myself on the back. Damn, I just love being correct.
Go Bucs!
T-Jack, please be your old self and stay healthy cause we need ya!
YESSSS!!!
I was not impressed by the Lynch. Even if he doesn’t play this week or next, this is a great day for our defense. We’ll see receivers having alligator arms just because he possibly could be coming. Over the long haul of the season, I think we’ll see a pretty big improvement in both the run and pass defense versus when he wasn’t playing.
Lynch is a solid special teams player
But not a starter
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 4:42 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Sweet!
With Cody out we really needed him back. I’m going to burn a few Js to celebrate.
I'm gonna add him on Twitter...
and tell him to stay on the field and off drugs! HAHA! jk. WOOOOHOOOO!!! TJACK!!! This made my week!! I had given up hope on this. Not gonna lie.
Till London to decide whether or not T-Jack is worthy enough to be on the roster.
"Well, if you guessin' it's me, you guessed correctly
I just stay with a stallion, you would swear I was an equestrian
I hit her with that pipe, call that Nancy Kerrigan
Stay on the greenest greens, call us vegetarians
You be on that minor league, but we smoke professionally"
T JACKSON
Just what the BUCS and the NFL need another substance abuser, great example for all of us
actually your right, just what the bucs needed
a hard hitting safety with pretty good pass coverage skills. that my friend is a great example for us all !
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 6:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Really? That's your first comment?
why don’t you cut him some slack, maybe he’s reformed.
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Oct 11, 2011 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions
i really dont have a problem with Tanard
he smoked some pot, oh well so have most of our GOOD presidents and i dont really care if he starts smoking like snoop dogg after he retires but hopefully he can be dependable for us while hes on our roster and not burn.
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 7:02 PM EDT up reply actions
Of course not.
That’s just an urban legend.
by GradSchoolNole on Oct 11, 2011 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Also
this isn’t the 1950’s, times have changed, if you’re looking for a role model in the NFL, you should probably look elsewhere.
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Oct 11, 2011 7:05 PM EDT up reply actions
i just dont get why other people need other people to set the example for you
set the example for yourself! if you dont do drugs well then that shouldnt change because someone famous does it
by Carlitin1988 on Oct 11, 2011 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
when you're young and single,anything goes
but once you’re married with a bunch of kids you should probably let foolish things go. (speaking from my own perspective)
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Oct 11, 2011 7:17 PM EDT up reply actions
Uh that didn't come out right
Tanard if you read that please disregard
BIUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUN!!!!!!
by bucfanlostiniowa on Oct 11, 2011 7:24 PM EDT up reply actions
In the 50s
When most plays didnt have all their teeth, and were running around trying to kill each other. hahaha
Whether he is or is not a pit head doesnt matter
probably more than half of the posters here are or were. As long as he stops during the rest of his football career, thats what he needs. When he is done playing, he could smoke as much weed, crack, meth or any other drug cause by then I could care less about him.
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Oct 11, 2011 10:21 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Pot head...who hits hard. intuitively intercepts and is a run stopper.
In Vietnam over half of my platoon were ‘Heads’. It was an outstanding platoon especially when the shit hit the fan. Now with Urine Analysis testing you just have to stay ‘Clean’ until the career is over. How many doctors and lawyers and even politicians smoke pot? They don’t have to get tested. Probably T-Jack’s friends will be his greatest challenge. They have to stop passing those joints around when T-Jack is with them. Maybe he’ll get a new set of friends who’ll support his keeping clean.
I'll be his friend.
He can give all his weed to me. I won’t smoke it around him or anything…
Am I going MAD, or did the word "think" escape your lips?
I think he already gave it all to Jerramy Stevens
"Few things are harder to put up with than the annoyance of a good example." ~ Mark Twain
Please pass the BONG when your done, I have sine serious Krypie for you tenard.... Lol
East Coast Fan
by Bucfan on Oct 12, 2011 3:04 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
As long as he can put down the pot
he will help us. It will be nice to have some talent back in the safety position. Maybe the effort he put forth in getting suspended multiple times, can translate to effort on the field? Man, I really hope he still has it. When he is on, there are few safeties better than him.
"We've got to find a way to win. I'm willing to start cheating."
--Marv Cook
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