Bills Rookie Landon Jackson Taking 1-Percent Approach At Camp
One such player is edge rusher Landon Jackson, the Bills' third-round pick, who will come to the franchise looking to bolster Buffalo's quarterback-hunting group.
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With the first day of mini-camp done and dusted, which Jackson loved, when asked how he would feel with the proper professionals hitting the field with him soon, Landon was over the moon at the thought.
"The end of the day, it's football," Jackson said. "So just come out here, do what I know I can do, not here for no reason. Just come out here with the same mindset every day and that's to get one percent better, so once the vets come around just kind of try picking their brain, getting to know more from them and really do all I can to perfect my craft."
Arkansas Razorbacks defensive lineman Landon Jackson (40) celebrates after sacking Louisiana Tech Bulldogs quarterback Evan Bullock (7) during the fourth quarter at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium.© Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
Thought to be part of the rotation that will be tasked with getting the defense off the field on third down, something the unit struggled with last year, especially in the playoffs, Jackson will have quite the crew to learn from.
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Greg Rousseau, Joey Bosa, Michael Hoecht, Larry Ogunjobi, and A.J. Epenesa are quite the group Jackson should watch go about their business both on and off the field.
It will be a long, hard grind for Jackson and the other rookies as they get acclimated to the rigors of NFL football, but Landon's enthusiasm and willingness to work are contagious, and he will be looking to hit the ground running in his first offseason.
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