Donovan Jackson is a measured character off the field.
His answers in press conferences are almost presidential. That’s a compliment both to how articulate he is and his knowledge of the game of football, but also an insight into a calm, kinder nature when not in shoulder pads.
That demeanor faded a bit when a reporter asked Jackson if the criticism the offensive line, himself included, has faced all offseason is a motivator for this year’s campaign. His light smile faded. His eyes squeezed into a tight squint, almost confused at how obvious his answer was.
“I mean – yeah,” Jackson said, the media contingent laughing at the long, emphatic pauses between his words.