[20] He finished the 2014 season with 52 combined tackles (28 solo), eight pass deflections, a touchdown, and a career-high six interceptions in 11 games and 11 starts.[12]. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. Head coach Mike Pettine named Gipson and newly acquired free agent Donte Whitner the starting safeties to begin the 2014 regular season. “Dick Jauron was asked, ‘What did you see out of Gipson?’ He said, ‘(Gipson’s) going to be a Pro Bowl player one day,’ and this is before I ever played a snap,” Gipson said. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. High 64F. Chicago squeaked past the New York Giants 17-13 in week two. His only major offer was from Baylor, though it wasn’t the somewhat successful football factory it is today. And while he’s been right thus far, each effort has been a rollercoaster ride. The family visits relatives out west every year and usually takes the opportunity to go camping, an activity that has grown on Gipson. “I just remember I was on the sideline. [32] The Jaguars recorded a total of five interceptions by Roethlisberger during their victory. [40], On May 1, 2020, Gipson signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Bears. Gipson is going to keep gazing at that Interception Wall. Every year, it never fails.". [26][27][4], Head coach Gus Bradley named Gipson the starting free safety, alongside starting strong safety Johnathan Cyprien. [17] In Week 6, Gipson collected a season-high nine combined tackles as the Browns defeated the Pittsburgh Steelers 31–10. Gipson grew up as the fourth child in a big family in Dallas. It is a collection of the actual balls he’s intercepted from various NFL quarterbacks, 24 in total. Date of first Bears INT: 9/22/2014 at New York Jets He started the Cleveland Browns' season-opener against the Miami Dolphins and recorded three solo tackles, broke up a pass, and an interception during a 23–10 loss. [9] On November 25, 2012, Gipson earned his first career start in place of free safety Usama Young and recorded two solo tackles in a 20–14 win against the Pittsburgh Steelers. 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Previous teams before joining the Bears: New York Giants, Jacksonville Jaguars, Aaron Lynch "I think I like it more than my kids," said Gipson. Previous team before joining the Bears: San Francisco 49ers, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix He’ll gladly sign up for the thrill ride if it leads to victories. There’s something beautifully simple about waiting for 45-cent wing nights at Chili’s. [38] In week 14 against the Denver Broncos, Gipson recorded his third interception of the season off a pass thrown by rookie quarterback Drew Lock and returned it 26 yards during the 38–24 loss. On November 2, 2014, Gipson made five combined tackles, broke up a pass, and recorded an interception in the Browns' 22–17 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Man, this window is short. Use the 'Report' link on Threats of harming another Date of first Bears INT: 10/4/2015 vs. Oakland Raiders Gipson hasn’t looked back since earning his chance, having started 107 of a possible 115 career games. Tashaun won a starting job as a true freshman, so the Gipson brothers manned the Cowboys' secondary for three years together. Gipson transitioned from a project into an NFL player. (4) He went to Wyoming to play with his brother. He finished his first season with the Jaguars with 41 combined tackles (34 solo), two pass deflections, and an interception in 16 games and 16 starts.[12]. Gipson returned in 2008 and won a starting job at cornerback alongside younger brother Tashaun, who arrived for his freshman season. But as a cornerback coming out of college, it was hardly assured Gipson would get to where he is now. [37] In week 6 against the Kansas City Chiefs, Gipson intercepted a pass from Patrick Mahomes in the 31-24 win. Gipson was a three-sport star at Kimball High School in Dallas, playing football and basketball while also running track. "It was huge for the city," said Gipson. Previous teams before joining the Bears: Seattle Seahawks, Kansas City Chiefs, New York Jets, Tashaun Gipson Sr. The following week, Gipson recorded six combined tackles, two pass deflections, and intercepted two passes by quarterback Ben Roethlisberger as the Jaguars routed the Pittsburgh Steelers 30–9. “This is what I signed up for. Bouye in Jacksonville. Date of first Bears INT: 11/7/2010 at Buffalo Bills