Ex-Card Jackson says Green rules with fear

[CardsGuy]

Ex-Card Jackson says Green rules with fear

By Darren Urban, Tribune

Former Cardinals safety Dexter Jackson said Wednesday that "bad blood broke out" in Arizona after he hurt his back in minicamp, leading to his eventual release by the team.

Jackson, cut by the Cards Oct. 13, signed a one-year deal Tuesday with the Buccaneers, the team he left after winning a Super Bowl MVP award to sign as a free agent with the Cardinals in 2003.

"Coming from an organization where everybody loves each other to an organization where it’s turmoil and nobody cares about each other, it’s a big difference," Jackson told reporters in Tampa, Fla., comparing the Cards and Bucs.

Jackson, who had career highs in tackles (106) and interceptions (six) in his one season in Arizona, confirmed that he fell into disfavor with new coach Dennis Green.

"He tries to rule with fear, instead of being a coach," Jackson said. "And when you rule like that, you’re just waiting for something bad to happen."

Asked to be more specific, Jackson said, "just watch the games. You’ll see. I wouldn’t want to put him out like that. I have to wait to get better first.

"When he walks by, he wants guys to turn their heads and shy away from him."

The Buccaneers called Jackson because they have only two healthy safeties right now. Coach Jon Gruden hopes Jackson, who had a bulging disc, can play this weekend against San Francisco. Jackson still didn’t sound happy with how things ended in Arizona but was satisfied he had returned to his home state and his original team.

"I was playing great ball, and the injury happened," Jackson said. "It just shows the loyalty that they have over here."


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[Card Trader]

Cry me a river Dexter....I had a lot of respect for you and the way you played. HAD.

 

[slanidrac16]

There is a fine line between fear and respect. I guess Jackson chose the wrong one.

 

[justAndy]

punk!

we'll see him at the final home game, if he's even able to play.
Dex - thanks for your service, but your injury got you cut - it's the NFL (not for long) - deal with it.
What are you trying to accomplish with this whining?

 

[black]

Dexter....you are truely pathetic.

 

[Pariah]

Whatever. Let him take his shots. I think he probably did get shafted, so he has a right to be bitter.

 

[Scott MS]

Ex-Card Jackson says Green rules with fear
"Coming from an organization where everybody loves each other to an organization where it’s turmoil and nobody cares about each other, it’s a big difference," Jackson told reporters in Tampa, Fla., comparing the Cards and Bucs.

Is he saying McGinnis' team was "loving" and Green's "nobody cares about each other", or is he referring to Tampa Bay vs. Arizona.

Doesn't matter, he should obviously be bitter because Green obviously didn't gel with him and now Dexter's gone. I thought he was the best defensive player last year, but playing tough is more important than gettin' love.

 

[daytripper]

Jackson does have a point RE: game days. As Ive noted before Green stands virtually alone on the side lines and as he moves up and down the field there is a clear zone around him. I would think that there would be a great importance to game time communication with at least the leaders on O and D to make adjustments and share info.
But results are what we're all after, and as we move toward and through the .500 zone its hard to argue with Coach Greens methods.

Hasta Luego

GBR 40

 

[clif]

you make MILLIONS OF DOLLARS !!!! what is there to fear?? football is a game!!! not a warzone in Iraq !!

 

[MadBird]

Hallelujah!! It's about time players had some "fear" in this organization ...
Players have done nothing but take advantage of the Cards forever ...
I think the Cards have been viewed as a team where you can "get paid" and
not really have to produce. They've used us as a negotiating toy to bump up offers elsewhere for years - maybe they will think twice with Green in charge. Lots of players have complained about Parcells over the years - and the way he "ruled" and motivated with fear --- Ditka too ----

GOOD! this team does not need whinners, complainers, and users ....

I hope Green has gets to run this team for the next decade ....

 

[Billy Flynt]

Is he saying McGinnis' team was "loving" and Green's "nobody cares about each other", or is he referring to Tampa Bay vs. Arizona.

I had the same question.

I guess he can sit around and whine with Simeon and Pittman. Perhaps they can sign Mark Smith too.

 

[Southpaw]

Jackson does have a point RE: game days. As Ive noted before Green stands virtually alone on the side lines and as he moves up and down the field there is a clear zone around him. I would think that there would be a great importance to game time communication with at least the leaders on O and D to make adjustments and share info.
But results are what we're all after, and as we move toward and through the .500 zone its hard to argue with Coach Greens methods.

Hasta Luego

GBR 40

I asked the same question a few weeks ago after I went to the Dolphin game and didn't see any response until now. Green was standing down at the 20 yard line with a buffer of at least 25 yards between himself and any Card coach, player, or aide. The whole game. That is too weird.

Loyalty is a 2 way street and I can't see this helping attract free agents or resignings. What he did with Kendall and Jackson is questionable in the least.

 

[Mulli]

Welcome to the real world, Dexter. Millions of everyday people world-wide live everyday in "fear" that the boss will be mad at them if they do not do what the boss wants them to do. It is called being an employee. Revolutionary idea? I don't think so.

 

[azdad1978]

boo hoo DJ. Do I care if Green rules by fear? No. I care about results. We haved a coach that didn't hold his players accountable before now its different atmosphere and we have a winning attitude. buh bye DJ

 

[Russ Smith]

Whatever. Let him take his shots. I think he probably did get shafted, so he has a right to be bitter.

I agree, he's not healthy yet apparently so Green didn't run off a healthy player, but he played his ass off for us last year and Green didn't show him any respect or loyalty in return so I think he has a right to be angry with Green.

he's gone, can't go back now and change anything.

 

[CardinalChris]

I asked the same question a few weeks ago after I went to the Dolphin game and didn't see any response until now. Green was standing down at the 20 yard line with a buffer of at least 25 yards between himself and any Card coach, player, or aide. The whole game. That is too weird.

Loyalty is a 2 way street and I can't see this helping attract free agents or resignings. What he did with Kendall and Jackson is questionable in the least.

Wilson, Hambrick, Zellner, etc etc obviously weren't scared off......

what he did with Kendall and Jackson sucked, but got rid of players who weren't going with his plan. Ask Quincy Carter how that works. In the beginning, with a young team without talent, discipline is more important than liking the coach.

 

[Cheesebeef]

I guess Dexter really ejoyed the days when Mac was running this ship and NO ONE HAD TO FEAR FOR ANYTHING!

Get over it Dexter - you whining bitch. Do you're talking on the field - DG cleaned house - probably some of your friends because they and you as a team sucked ass last year. He has completely revamped the team and made us an instant "non-joke" at least.

As far as FA go - I would Macklin and Berry (who is leading the NFC in sacks) and Adrian Wilson (who will be resigned) will have plenty of good things to say about the program after we go 8-8 shocking most of the world.

 

[Pariah]

Haha, "made us a non-joke." High praise in the desert!

 

[Cheesebeef]

Haha, "made us a non-joke." High praise in the desert!

I know - I even felt stupid writing that - but sadly at this point - it's true - I'm not ready to proclaim this team a playoff contender yet.

 

[D-Dogg]

Dex, I loved you when you were here but GOOD FOR DENNY GREEN!!!

You remove the cancers, and this attitude from Dex was cancerous.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

I asked the same question a few weeks ago after I went to the Dolphin game and didn't see any response until now. Green was standing down at the 20 yard line with a buffer of at least 25 yards between himself and any Card coach, player, or aide. The whole game. That is too weird.

Loyalty is a 2 way street and I can't see this helping attract free agents or resignings. What he did with Kendall and Jackson is questionable in the least.

true, but green's guys seem to love him. just a matter of finding green's guys. i'll bet dockett loves him as does mccown (don't know if the latter is a good thing or not). i'll also bet that moss would jump at a chance to be reunited w/ green ('cuz it feels so good). dex just wasn't one of those guys.

that said, all you calling dex out as a whiner are ridiculous. are you closer to the situation than he was? no. he's probably correct. we can probably take his comments w/ a grain of salt as it's sour grapes, but that don't mean it ain't true. two sides to every story. any more cliche's i can throw out there?

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Wilson, Hambrick, Zellner, etc etc obviously weren't scared off......

what he did with Kendall and Jackson sucked, but got rid of players who weren't going with his plan. Ask Quincy Carter how that works. In the beginning, with a young team without talent, discipline is more important than liking the coach.

uh, wilson was under contract and we TRADED for peppi and troy, they had no choice.

 

[Mulli]

Okay, fine. Dexter is telling the truth. But what he calls ruling by fear, others might view as Dennis Green setting the standards he wants to set and holding the players to those standards.

 

[joeshmo]

Loyalty is a 2 way street and I can't see this helping attract free agents or resignings.

Winning games and money cures all.

The way the D is playing, the scheme we are using, being seen as on the rise, the DC getting some major pub around the league, I can see a lot of D FA's wanting to play for us next year.

 

[Scott MS]

Keep in mind that Dexter WAS hurt and wasn't playing. There were guys in Green's doghouse who practiced through training camp and then were cut. I have to believe that Dexter was hurt and couldn't play -- and Green wasn't interested in waiting around for him.

Dexter also liked to talk a lot so maybe he felt he didn't get the respect as the "best player on defense" which he was last year. He would not be the best guy this year, even if he was healthy.