When J.C. Jackson spoke for the first time this offseason about his free agent status, it did not appear like the New England Patriots were off to a good start if their hope was to ink their All-Pro cornerback to a long-term contract extension in the upcoming weeks.
“I guess they feel like they don’t need me,” Jackson told NBC Sports Boston’s last week. “I guess I can’t be that important to them. I know I am, but they’re not showing me. ... I’m taking it day by day. But it’s time for me to get paid.