Dexter Jackson has HUGE game

[Skjellyfetti]

http://ap.google.com/media/ALeqM5ipXrEQ08H9jiJ0KdHSbQg9jds8Kw?size=m


ackson leads Tampa Bay over Houston

By KRISTIE RIEKEN – 2 hours ago

HOUSTON (AP) — With three catches this preseason, Dexter Jackson probably isn't the receiver Tampa Bay has been looking for to play opposite Joey Galloway.

That's OK. The speedy rookie is finding other ways to contribute.

Jackson returned a punt 83 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter and the Buccaneers' backups beat Houston's 16-6 on Thursday night in the preseason finale for both teams.

Jackson, a second-round draft pick from Appalachian State, is a dynamic former track star whom the Buccaneers hope to use in a variety of ways. Along with his touchdown, he added 13 yards on a reverse in the first quarter.

Jackson's return, where he simply outran the Texans, was the highlight of this game where only one starter from either team played. Houston right guard Mike Brisiel played one series with backup quarterback Sage Rosenfels before being replaced. Rosenfels was 3-of-5 for 39 yards.

http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5hPZZ8TIi4w_uXjPk1W4tQzctkNmQD92RMHV00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjBlLyiOFJ0

xbowx xbowx

[DLS]

that'll shut up some doubters about tampa's choice to take him early.

[appfan2008]

great video except the play by play man said he came from appalaychian :(

otherwise very proud of him... keep up the good work dexter!

[Franks Tanks]

I picked him in the final round of my fantasy draft last night.

[Skjellyfetti]

Here's his reverse run:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVHu9_GE7Ak&feature=related

Looks straight out of the Appalachian playbook. xlolx

[BeauFoster]

Nice run by Dex! He'll get his plays when Tampa Bay thinks they can get them. As the season progresses, they will figure out more and more ways to use him. It took the Panthers a long time to figure out how to utilize Steve Smith's abilities, but once they did, everyone took notice real quick! I'm not saying that DJ will have the same impact as Smith, but the Bucs will find a way to use his talents.

[AppStateSVX]

good to hear, better to see : )

[lizrdgizrd]

I hope he has a great season - except when they play the Panthers. ;)

[Hood]

I'm not saying that DJ will have the same impact as Smith, .

He will.


He's just too talented.

[APPALACHIANstate]

Picked him up on my fantasy league just for kicks :)

[AppAlum2003]

Picked him up on my fantasy league just for kicks :)

Nice play-on-words, considering his job on the team.

[Mountaineer]

I hope he has a great season - except when they play the Panthers. ;)

It's mind-boggling that the Panthers have never had an ASU player on their roster. Especially after the last few drafts they've had....

Hunter is doing well in GB.
Murrell the same in NY.
Dexter's gonna be a good one..eventually. :D
Corey starts by mid-season I bet. The Bengals are loving him. xthumbsupx

[813Jag]

The opportunities for him to make plays for the Bucs are there, the receivers aren't very good. But right now he gives the Bucs the most explosive returner they've had in a long time. They scored their first kick off return touchdown ever last season.

[Hood]

The opportunities for him to make plays for the Bucs are there, the receivers aren't very good. But right now he gives the Bucs the most explosive returner they've had in a long time. They scored their first kick off return touchdown ever last season.


yeah wasn't against the saints? xmadx


Or did that not happen in the butt kicking at the start of the season and the 'face in palm' moment in the 2nd game?

[813Jag]

yeah wasn't against the saints? xmadx


Or did that not happen in the butt kicking at the start of the season and the 'face in palm' moment in the 2nd game?
The historic (xlolx ) event took place against the Falcons in Week 15.

[Hood]

Oh thank the Lord for small miracles haha. I just remember seeing the play.