Vincent Jackson News: Pro Sports Daily

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March 3

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Chargers Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson entered a plea of not guilty Tuesday to misdemeanor charges of driving with a suspended license and expired registration. A trial date is set for April. The charges stem from his traffic stop less than four hours before he played in a Jan. 17 playoff loss at home against the New York Jets. He was pulled over for "loud music" coming from his car, according to San Diego police. Jackson's attorney, Cole Case, said last week that "there's a genuine issue in that case as to whether Vince knew his license was suspended versus whether it was restricted.""

Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd expected to get highest tenders from Chargers,

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February 28

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Wide receivers Vincent Jackson and Malcom Floyd are both expected to get the first-and-third tender from the Chargers, based on conversations I've talked had with people familiar with the Chargers' intentions. I have also heard all sides have had at least preliminary talks about long-term contracts for both of the restricted free agents. The tender will give Jackson $3.268 million since he has five years of experience. Floyd will get $3.168 million."

WR Jackson gets work release in DUI; NFL suspension likely

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February 24

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Chargers Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson will receive four days in a work-release program, possibly roadside trash pickup, plus a likely NFL suspension this fall, after pleading guilty to his second drunken-driving offense since 2006. Jackson, 27, also was sentenced to five years' probation, a $2,408 fine and 15 days of community service stemming from his DUI arrest in January 2009. Because it's his second DUI offense, Jackson likely will be suspended by the NFL, according to the league's substance-abuse policy. The suspension could be about two games, but his overall punishment could have been much worse. The San Diego City Attorney's Office asked a Superior Court judge to punish him ..."

Vincent Jackson's 2nd DUI draws work-release time

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February 23

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Chargers Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson will receive four days in a work-release program, possibly roadside trash pickup, plus a likely NFL suspension this fall, after pleading guilty to his second drunken driving offense since 2006. Jackson, 27, also was sentenced to five years' probation, a $2,408 fine and 15 days of community service stemming from his DUI arrest in January 2009. Because this is his second DUI offense, Jackson likely will be suspended by the NFL, according to the league's substance-abuse policy. The suspension could be about two games, but his overall punishment could have been much worse. The San Diego City Attorney's office asked a Superior Court judge to punish him ..."

Vincent Jackson probably not heading to Miami

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February 15

Miami Herald

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"An official who spoke to the Dolphins said they love San Diego restricted free agent receiver Vincent Jackson. But acquiring him is unlikely because the Chargers can match any offer or get draft-pick compensation (likely first- and third-rounders)."

Chargers WR Jackson shines in first Pro Bowl

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February 1

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Vincent Jackson so throughly relished his first Pro Bowl experience, he even enjoyed playing special teams. "Oh my gosh, that was so much fun," the Chargers receiver gushed. "That was the first tackle I've had since 2006." Jackson's work on kick coverage teams was certainly overshadowed by his game-high 122 yards on seven receptions in the AFC's 41-34 victory over the NFC last night at Sun Life Stadium in the first Pro Bowl played the week before the Super Bowl and first outside Hawaii in 30 years. Jackson was likely a dropped touchdown pass in the second quarter away from winning the game's MVP award, which instead went to Houston's Matt Schaub. The Texans quarterback started and then ..."

For Bolts and Jackson, a trust gap

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January 29

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Even as he has ascended to near the top of his profession, his inclusion in this week's Pro Bowl festivities here cementing his status as one of the NFL's best wide receivers, Vincent Jackson knows there is a perception problem and a gap in trust. To a certain extent, especially as it pertains to how his team feels about him, Jackson understands. "Is it fair? Yes," Jackson said as he stood in the players' hotel after a Pro Bowl practice this week. "It's part of the business." Jackson spoke specifically of the Chargers' decision to take a wait-and-see approach in regards to his long-term future with the team. Jackson is coming off consecutive career years, yet due to the specter of 2010 ..."

Jackson traffic stop results in 3 charges

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January 27

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Chargers Pro Bowl receiver Vincent Jackson was charged yesterday with two misdemeanors stemming from his traffic stop near team headquarters 3½ hours before the Chargers' playoff game against the New York Jets on Jan. 17. Jackson, 27, faces up to six months in jail and/or a fine of $1,000 in connection with two counts involving driving with a suspended license. The San Diego City Attorney's Office also charged Jackson with driving with an expired registration, an infraction punishable by a fine. San Diego Police said an officer monitoring radar for speed violations heard loud music coming from Jackson's car on Murphy Canyon Road. It is against the law in California to "operate any sound ..."

Chargers' Jackson was cited by police before Sunday's game

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January 19

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Eluding questions of all sorts for the second straight day, Vincent Jackson ducked into a car waiting for him by the players' gate at Chargers Park. He got in on the passenger side. Yesterday was far less eventful than Sunday for Jackson, the Chargers receiver who was stopped by police near the team's Murphy Canyon headquarters for "loud music" en route to the playoff game against the New York Jets, whereupon he got a ride to Qualcomm Stadium with quarterbacks Philip Rivers and Billy Volek. "Billy and I always ride over to the game together," said Rivers. "Vincent joined the car pool, I guess." Rivers said he'd "rather not" discuss the circumstances that led to Jackson needing a lift to ..."

Receiver's attorney deserves a game ball

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January 16

San Diego Union-Tribune

"For Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson, a Pro Bowl-caliber season has many essential components. A good quarterback is key. So is staying healthy. It also helps to have a good attorney. Jackson likely was headed for an NFL suspension this season after being arrested on suspicion of drunken driving last January, his second DUI arrest since 2006. But he avoided league discipline all year in large part by having his case delayed with legal procedures, including two continuances since November. The latest continuance came Tuesday in San Diego Superior Court. "I don't want him concentrating on anything else except catching footballs right now, and it's pretty obvious that's what he's ..."

6-foot-5 Vincent Jackson a tall order for New York Jets and Darrelle Revis

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January 13

New York Daily News

"Vincent Jackson isn't going Ochocinco and saying he is going to embarrass and "bless" Darrelle Revis. But the latest star wide receiver to face the Jets' lockdown cornerback is eager to prove that he's no Chad Ochocinco. Or Andre Johnson, Steve Smith, Marques Colston or any of the other premier wideouts Revis has shut down this season. "I've been facing all kinds of corners," Jackson said on Monday. "There are a lot of good football players in this league. Obviously he's getting more of the attention right now, but I think press coverage is something I can split." The 6-5 Jackson is looking forward to facing Revis' physical style of coverage. The matchup between Jackson and Revis will be a ..."

Undersized Revis ready to take on gigantic Charger

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January 11

New York Post

"Six times during the regular season, Vincent Jackson posted a 100-yard game for the Chargers. Six times during the regular season, Darrelle Revis intercepted a pass for the Jets. There's no question that San Diego's star wideout and the Jets' star cornerback have had superb campaigns. And now, on Sunday afternoon, Jackson will become the next elite receiver that Revis needs to shut down. It won't be easy. Jackson not only hooked up with Philip Rivers for 68 catches, 1,167 yards and nine touchdowns this year, but he did all of that in 15 games, having sat out the Chargers' final contest. And the biggest thing about Jackson is his mammoth size. He goes 6-foot-5, 230 pounds -- he'll tower ..."

Chargers win their own NY marathon

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November 9

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Anybody who waited five-plus years for the first showdown between Philip Rivers and Eli Manning might've wondered what all the fuss had been about. A classic passing duel, it decidedly was not. "It was like a heavyweight fight," said Chargers defensive lineman Jacques Cesaire, "and they're not always pretty." But wait some more. Not terribly sharp until the last two minutes of play, Rivers turned masterful, completing six passes in driving the Chargers 80 yards to the game-tying score, an 18-yard touchdown pass to Vincent Jackson with 21 seconds remaining. Nate Kaeding's point-after kick produced the necessary point for a 21-20 victory over the New York Giants, who can't believe they've ..."

Rivers-to-Jackson a sweet comeback victory

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November 9

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Philip Rivers came to the place he was never meant to be and did what he is becoming known for. Rivers led his second fourth-quarter, come-from-behind victory of the season and the 11th of his career Sunday, finding Vincent Jackson in the end zone with 21 seconds remaining as the Chargers beat the New York Giants 21-20 at Giants Stadium. "I thank you, Eli, for coming to New York," Chargers defensive end Jacques Cesaire said. "I think people here saw what Philip Rivers can do." Rivers came to San Diego in a draft-day trade in 2004, ostensibly because Eli Manning, whom the Chargers drafted, had declared he would not play for them. Manning is now 0-2 against the Chargers. Moreover, the ..."

It's a tall task slowing Jackson

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November 9

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Vincent Jackson is listed at 6 feet, 5 inches, but admits to being an inch shorter. That gave the Chargers receiver four inches of vertical advantage before he took a step, left his feet or made a cut to confound Corey Webster. Standing still, Jackson is a mismatch for most NFL cornerbacks. In motion, he can be a nightmare. "A lot of big guys have a hard time against press and jam coverage," Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers said yesterday at Giants Stadium. "They're slower-moving, (and cornerbacks) can get up in their chest. But Vincent is as strong and quick and powerful as they come." There might have been a dozen or more contributing causes to the Chargers' 21-20 comeback victory ..."

Jackson's DUI case on hold for now

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November 4

San Diego Union-Tribune

"In June, Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson tried to have a judge throw out blood-alcohol evidence against him stemming from his arrest on a drunken-driving charge Jan. 6. San Diego Superior Court Judge Cynthia Bashant rejected that request, leading Jackson to appeal her ruling in July. Jackson's appeal attempt delayed the case until recently, when the appeal attempt was dismissed as being "premature." Now Jackson is back to square one in court. He can choose to plead guilty to a charge or head toward trial. Either way, his attorney, Cole Casey, said Jackson won't have to deal with it until after the Chargers season. "I'm just going to continue it until after the season is over," Casey ..."

Jackson sprains finger, Hochuli revisits Chargers

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August 20

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Vincent Jackson sprained the middle finger on his left hand when he and Antonio Cromartie tangled on a deep incompletion during Wednesday's practice. Jackson, who led the Chargers with 1,098 receiving yards in his breakout 2008 season, said afterward he should be fine in a few days. He will miss Saturday's exhibition at Arizona. After the pass, beautifully thrown and expertly defended, with Cromartie reaching in at the last second, both players went to the ground. Jackson stayed down for several seconds before getting up and immediately walking to the training room."

Jackson arrested on DUI charge

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January 7

San Diego Union-Tribune

"Despite his arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence early Tuesday, Chargers receiver Vincent Jackson will play in Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game at Pittsburgh. Jackson, 25, was driving east on state Route 52 near Interstate 805 just after 2:30 a.m. when he was pulled over for an observed traffic violation, California Highway Patrol Officer Brad Baehr said. Jackson faces the misdemeanor DUI allegation as well as charges that he was driving on probation for a prior DUI in June 2006, Baehr said. The results of a blood test are pending. Jackson proffered his innocence in a statement released Tuesday afternoon. "This morning I was stopped by an officer," Jackson said in the ..."

Jackson, Chambers struggle as Falcons squelch passing game

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December 1

San Diego Union-Tribune

"The only words out of Vincent Jackson's mouth, though few in number, proved succinct enough. Without ever hearing the question, he pretty much summed up his day as a Chargers wide receiver. "Not today," said Jackson, declining to be interviewed, then dressing and departing. "Got nothing for you, buddy. Nada." True enough. Truer words, never spoken. Indeed, nothing caught, nothing gained. Ostensibly, Jackson is the deep threat of the Chargers offense, or the closest thing to it. He has a considerable size advantage on defensive backs, particularly those as small as the Atlanta Falcons have, but Jackson didn't catch a ball in bounds Sunday. The Chargers had all sorts of problems on ..."