Quote:First off, Malik Jackson came from Denver, where he won a Super Bowl and went to another.


He probably has perspectives from players from other teams. I would say his opinion has some credibility here, more so than those of us on a message board bent on maligning and vilifying players.


Furthermore, history has shown a hardline approach does not necessarily translate into success on the field.


I remember the Vikings once hired a former marine drill instructor, Les Steckel, to replace Bud Grant. He put the players through a marine style boot camp, complete with obstacle courses. His tenure was a Bradley-esque 3-13 disaster. He lasted one year and Grant returned from retirement to restore respectability to the franchise.


A more contemporary example is found with Coughlin. Coughlin was as hardline as they come, but his approach didn't prevent both the Jaguars and Giants from firing him, despite earlier success. A hardcore, disciplinarian approach is not a panacea either.


I know a fanbase like ours that has endured years of breathtaking failure is inclined to lash out at players who were largely responsible for those results. But Malik Jackson had success before he got here, and his play was not the reason for this team's failures.


The Jaguars may benefit from a more hard line approach from a new coach. But that's no guarantee.


The team's failures do not negate the truth behind his statements.