Why Landon Jackson is the next MONSTER in the NFL

[thronethinker]

This Guy Literally looks like he was born to play football, or polish kitchen floors... in prison..

 

Edited Friday at 11:18 PM by thronethinker

[strive_for_five_guy]

26 minutes ago, thronethinker said:

This Guy Literally looks like he was born to play football, or polish kitchen floors... in prison..

 

 

[Ralonzo]

1 hour ago, muppy said:

if he takes the number of a beloved ex player that makes bigger shoes to fill

 

I hope he has Miller's blessing.

 

Terry, that is.

[Augie]

I guess none of us have issues and I’m glad we are all so much more handsome. 

 

 

I’ve met many of you. 

[Captain Hindsight]

4 hours ago, Senth said:

Release the KRAKEN !!

I read this as “release the Karen”

[Ed_Formerly_of_Roch]

4 hours ago, Motorin' said:

 

I admit, he's the pick I'm most excited about in terms of upside. 

 

I think he's going to make Epenesa trade bait at some point this summer. 

 

Or fall when the 6 game suspension ends for the other two.

[BADOLBILZ]

On 5/2/2025 at 5:48 PM, MJS said:

 

 

He has the length and power of Rousseau, but much better athleticism and explosiveness.

 

 

 

No he doesn't have the elite arm length like Rousseau or the Wilt Chamberlin sized hands that allows Groot to tackle ball carriers/QB's that seem to have an escape angle.

 

And Jackson is not as quick off the line.   Big disparity in 10 yard split from Rousseau that shows up on tape.  People forget that everyone was gushing about Rousseau's incredible, WR-like 10 yard split when he was drafted.  Jackson's just not been quick enough early in the down to get the kind of massive sack production in college that Rousseau had.  

 

Jackson jumps better in shorts than Rousseau though.  A good vertical leap often indicates a player will be quick off the snap but that hasn't been the case with Jackson.  

 

Neither Jackson or Rousseau change direction very well because of their long legs.

 

I'm hoping Jackson can get quicker off the ball and continue to develop his hands but he's got limitations to overcome.

 

 

Edited 2 hours ago by BADOLBILZ

[Dan in Owego]

24 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

 

No he doesn't have the elite arm length like Rousseau or the Wilt Chamberlin sized hands that allows Groot to tackle ball carriers/QB's that seem to have an escape angle.

 

And Jackson is not as quick off the line.   Big disparity in 10 yard split from Rousseau that shows up on tape.  Jackson's just not been quick enough early in the down to get the kind of massive sack production in college that Rousseau had.  

 

Jackson jumps better in shorts than Rousseau.  That often coincides with a player being quick off the snap but that hasn't been the case with Jackson.  

 

Neither Jackson or Rousseau change direction well because of their long legs.

 

I'm hoping Jackson can get quicker off the ball and continue to develop his hands but he's got limitations to overcome.

I truly think Landon will benefit from some wide 9 looks and hey maybe AJ can help him with his get off, which he has shown to be elite making him my most frustrating Bill i can remember.

[BADOLBILZ]

31 minutes ago, Dan in Owego said:

I truly think Landon will benefit from some wide 9 looks and hey maybe AJ can help him with his get off, which he has shown to be elite making him my most frustrating Bill i can remember.

 

Perhaps more than any individual player they've added, it will be more interesting to see if Ryan Nielsen can impact their pass rush.   They still don't have anyone who is likely to put up 10 sacks.   They've routinely underachieved in that regard, relative to talent on hand, IMO.   Epenesa is a guy who has a chance to make a fortune if he can elevate his game in this walk year.   You'd hope he'd be their most improved DL this season but I think he is kind of an afterthought to most after he failed to step up in his last walk year and just didn't show much last year.

[Maynard]

Please please please be our next Chris Kelsey. Man, I miss those lunchbox days.

[BigDingus]

This video named Landon Jackson the Bills' most impact impactful pick of the draft. Not because of his ability to rush the QB, but because of how good he is at stopping the run. 

 

 

 

Edited Saturday at 05:39 PM by BigDingus

[BADOLBILZ]

Just now, Maynard said:

Please please please be our next Chris Kelsey. Man, I miss those lunchbox days.

 

Has anyone mentioned that getting Jackson is like having a second 1st round pick?    Or does the first pick have to be a RB with a busted knee?

[Shortchaz]

2 minutes ago, BADOLBILZ said:

 

Has anyone mentioned that getting Jackson is like having a second 1st round pick?    Or does the first pick have to be a RB with a busted knee?

We really got like 4, maybe even 5, first round picks. 
 

even though, before the draft, everyone said there were only 15 guys worth a first. After the draft (when it’s time to sell tickets) we somehow got 4 (maybe even 5) of them. 

[hondo in seattle]

6 hours ago, Logic said:

If he winds up being Chris Kelsay/Ryan Denney, I'll be happy. That is, an edge setting, run stopping defensive end who can pitch in some pass rush in spurts and add value to the defensive line rotation.

And before anyone waves away my invocation of those two names: One played 10 years in the NFL, the other played 9. That's a good career.

Jackson's a third round pick, and usually edge rushers that fall to the third round -- great DL draft or not -- don't turn into premium pass rushers. Obviously, it's not a guarantee, and I'll be rooting for him to exceed expectations and ball out for Buffalo. But if he can work into the rotation, add some juice, and set the edge, I'll consider him a worthwhile 3rd round pick.

 

 

Then again, about 8.8% of 3rd round draft picks become All Pros (according to a historical review once done by Forbes).  As a fan, I always hope.

 

www.forbes.com/sites/prishe/2015/05/22/tracking-nfl-draft-efficiency-how-contingent-is-success-to-draft-position/

[JerseyBills]

He has an array of moves . Impressive

[GETTOTHE50]

dudes got hands fo sho 

[Redblood]

My favorite pick in the draft

[ganesh]

14 hours ago, Mikie2times said:

Between Sanders and Jackson, if we can get one of them at a pro bowl level it changes the trajectory of our franchise. It's just so required in this scheme. 

Agreed..We currently have zero blue chip players (all-pro's) in our defense.  It needs 2-3 to be a SB champion.  I hope the defense turns around this time.

[CookieG]

16 hours ago, davefan66 said:

Feel good about this pick. Dude has only scratched the surface. Still growing into his body.

 

Once he learns how to control his frame, dude will be a beast.  Strong. Long arms. Good speed. Great attitude.  Love him!

I agree with the growing into his body and controlling his frame part.  

 

There are some reps in his Senior Bowl practices that show the need for him to do so:

 

00:54 

02:10 
04:34 

 

 

02:28 
03:00 
04:55 

 

On the good side, he gets to go against Dawkins in camp, where he gets a baptism by fire on controlling his balance.  Dawkins is great at taking advantage of a guy's imbalance.  

 

Or, he can use the Rocky Balboa string-around-the-ankles trick.  

[blacklabel]

18 hours ago, Nihilarian said:

I've read that some had him rated as a high first-round grade, and yet he fell to the third for Buffalo. Perhaps it was his love for his micro golden Doodle named Honey. 

 

I think it was Dane Brugler on the Athletic draft show who said the Bills could've picked Jackson at the end of the first round and nobody would've batted an eye. There were mocks out there that had him going late first/early second round so yeah, seems like pretty good value to get him in the third. Hope he balls out and gets somewhere between 5 and 900 sacks this season. I like to provide a wide margin.