October 20, 2008 Head coach Jon Gruden is not happy with his return game, and it may be time to bench rookie Dexter Jackson. "Our return game, the fumble to start the third quarter, that can't happen," Gruden tells the Pewter Report. "We aren't making enough yardage in the return game. I have to take a look at that. I know [special teams coordinator] Rich [Bisaccia] puts a lot of time in. We'll be supportive and remain confident but we need to get more done there." Jackson ranks 17th in kick return average (23.4) but has managed only 4.9 yards per punt return.
September 16, 2008 With the injury to receiver Joey Galloway, Buccaneers rookie wideout Dexter Jackson may see more time at receiver this week, according to the Tampa Tribune.
August 28, 2008 Dexter Jackson continues to struggle to bring anything to the offense but yet again on Thursday he returned a punt with spectacular results as he went 83-yards for a score.
August 26, 2008 Rookie Dexter Jackson did not impress the coaches enough to win a solid role in the receiving corps, but he is going to be given the job as the primary return man on special teams, according to the St. Petersburg Times.
August 24, 2008 The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted wide receiver Dexter Jackson in the second round of the draft, but the rookie is not even close to coming on the field, according to ESPN.com.
