On Wednesday, the Chargers traded J.C. Jackson to the Patriots, the team he started his career with.
After the news broke, here is how social media reacted:
The entire J.C. Jackson situation is a mess. It will go down as one of the worst free agent signings in Chargers history.
It was the right move to move on from him with the relationship totally deteriorating, but for things to get to this point is disappointing.
— Daniel Wade (@dantalkssports) October 4, 2023
J.C. Jackson: out of the picture
ASJ: in need of a contract extension soon
Michael Davis: free agent after the seasonChargers are in for a thorough secondary revamp in the near future.
— Alex Insdorf (@alexinsdorf99) October 4, 2023
Someone I trusted immensely with Patriots analysis told me immediately following the J.C. Jackson that it was an egregious misevaluation of talent and scheme fit.
Now here we are. Aged like wine.
— Michael Peterson (@ZoneTracks) October 4, 2023
Unfortunate J.C. Jackson’s time in L.A. wasn’t all it was thought it would be. Best of luck to him in his career going forward. Smart move for both sides.
— Molly McIntyre (@mackattack_40) October 4, 2023
The Patriots turn UDFA CB into a productive starter
But let him walk in free agency…
Another team overpays…
And "shockingly" they struggle in a different scheme
Back on Patriots a season or two later
Tale as old as time.
Welcome back, J.C. Jackson! pic.twitter.com/c7KwPPQw2q
— Andrew Erickson™ (@AndrewErickson_) October 4, 2023
If J. C. Jackson is successful with the Patriots. What does that say about Staley's defensive scheme?
— Elecbro 🌩 (@uswcounselor) October 4, 2023
J.C. Jackson stealing 40 million dollars from the Los Angeles Chargers over the last 2 season 💀 pic.twitter.com/fx9FjSnir3
— Woodward Sports Network (@woodwardsports) October 4, 2023
Bill Belichick to JC Jackson: https://t.co/FtMPaQ9km0 pic.twitter.com/TtHPwBdlXi
— Football (@BostonConnr) October 4, 2023
Damn, the Chargers paid J.C. Jackson all that money just to send him back…
— Keaton (@kjonesy1587) October 4, 2023
"It's a revenge game for me. I'm excited to go back and pick Mac Jones off and show them why they should've never let me go." – J.C. Jackson on May 11, 2023
If you thought he was excited for Patriots-Chargers in Week 13 back then….
— Keagan Stiefel (@KeaganStiefel) October 4, 2023
The JC Jackson trade shows the decisiveness and sense of urgency within the #Chargers front office & HC Brandon Staley.
The fit never materialized, & Staley & Co made a decision they felt was best for the team in both the short & long term, cut their losses, and now move on.
— Dan W. (@DanWSports) October 4, 2023
JC Jackson was just traded, Michael Davis is a free agent after the season, Asante Samuel Jr will be in the last year of his rookie deal in 2024. It’s VERY early but cornerback is absolutely at the top of the Chargers draft needs at this point.
— Steven Haglund (@StevenIHaglund) October 4, 2023
Looks like things finally became problematic inside the building. I understand frustration from both sides here.
Cut Jerry Tillery last year. Traded JC Jackson this year. Tough two years for previous big investments. https://t.co/ykPy79mUOw pic.twitter.com/lU49fHX29x
— Tyler Schoon (@tylerjschoon) October 4, 2023