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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 839429">The zone vs. man question has crossed my mind.  There's a lot less flip, run, track-the-ball in dowfield routes in zone.  It takes more smarts than one-on-one coverage.  You have to read and then react (accurately) before the ball is thrown, otherwise you are just a tackler and not a pass defender.  That's true of safeties in general, another purported fit for Jackson coming from some quarters.Frankly, I wouldn't know if those would be better fits without seeing him trying it over a couple of games.  Zone is not Pettine's bread and butter and we're not going to see Jackson at safety this year.  Who knows, his light could go on in this defense before the year is out.  So, these alternative roles or positions are questions for a later date.</blockquote>

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