Comments on: Even Fred Jackson’s wife was hesitant to draft Fred Jackson

By: frustratedcollegefan

frustratedcollegefan — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 19:35:13 +0000

Funny how every thinks Fred suddenly became good this season. He has been one of the best backs in the league for the past 3 (including this year) seasons. In 2009 he was splitting time with lynch but still put out great numbers for all purpose yards. In 2010 for some reason Gailey was against giving Fred the ball (and time was split with Spiller almost 50/50) until the end of the season. In both the last two years Fred has been very efficient when he has been in, splitting time and coaching decisions last year are the only thing that has kept him under the radar until now. He is and always has been a great runner/receiver/returner and blocker, being that he is so complete in every aspect of the RB position, in my opinion he is the best RB in the league right now- I know those of you who only look at yardage will disagree.

It’s to bad it took Buffalo until Fred is 30 to realize his value. 30 is getting to the older side for RB’s, however, I have been around him a few times and know how good he takes care of himself- his body is probably still in as good of condition as other RB’s in the NFL that are 25-26 yrs old, so I’m thinking his age won’t hurt him to much on his next contract. I am a Jackson fan which has turned me into a Bills fan, so I’m crossing my fingers he gets the contract he deserves, finally! Go Freddie, Go Bills!!!

By: robertdunn22

robertdunn22 — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 05:04:02 +0000

I will preface this with I am a huge Bills fan. With that being said, and most experts agreeing, Fred Jackson is the real deal. He is the best pass blocking, blitz pick up back in the game right now. On top of that he runs with the purpose of AP, and has great hands. This isn’t some one hit wonder. He has 1,074 yards total in 7 games. On pace for 2,200 rushing/receiving. Lets not act like Arian Foster and Chris Johnson are in that elite caliber level with AP. They have only had one great year….Much like Freddy. I expect 3 more solid years from Freddy after this one.

By: tatatoothy

tatatoothy — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 12:24:49 +0000

Pay that man!!!

By: jamezz23

jamezz23 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 03:27:57 +0000

People talking MVP for Fred Jackson are crazy. At least for me, running backs are a dime a dozen, there are a ton of players just like Jackson in the CFL and NCAA just waiting for a oppurtunity to produce. Now there are NFL running backs that are a tier above the adverage and they are the AP’s and the Adrian Fosters of the league just to name a few. That’s my viewpoint of NFL running backs.

Midway point MVP is of course Aaron Rogers but Megatron is a close number two.

By: superross

superross — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:53:05 +0000

I’m just curious, is she taking the Jets defense this weekend?

By: cameran0804

cameran0804 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:38:55 +0000

Every year some RB will come out of nowhere chris johnson 2years ago, jamal charles, & arian foster last year & fred jackson this year, who i love by the way, since i went to coe college, but there has been 1 back over the last 5 years who consistently makes the pro bowl and consistentley is 1st team all pro! All Day Adrian Peterson!! So quit this BS talk of who is the best RB in the game. If you people watch football you should all know Peterson is hands down the BEST RB in the game!! He has been seeing 8 & 9 man fronts since his 2nd game as a pro & still NO ONE can slow this man down!!

By: rajbais

rajbais — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 01:16:49 +0000

Why?????

CJ Spiller is only the most blatant bust ever!!!!!!

Thus, Fred “Action” Jackson will be better!!!!!

By: kandh2004

kandh2004 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:22:08 +0000

I took Forte early but man did I get lucky when I drafted him in the 8th round. He was on my bench the first week and that’s it. I probably have as many wins as I do cause of Jackson

By: romoscollarbone

romoscollarbone — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:52:47 +0000

I thought this story was gonna be about how hard he had to woo her. But it’s about fantasy. I’m cracking up. Good for Freddy. But why didn’t he just draft himself?

By: gobills716

gobills716 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:20:19 +0000

kd75 says:
Nov 1, 2011 5:17 PM
And which records did Chris Johnson break in his “record breaking 2009 season” ???

Most gold teeth? Longest dreads?

Last I checked Dickerson still holds the single season rushing record.
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yards from scrimmage Einstein.

By: bigfranky75

bigfranky75 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:15:56 +0000

@hendeeze

No offense bro, but you clearly have no idea who Fred Jackson is… not only has he been splitting carries prior to this year…

In 2009, Jackson ran for 1062 yards (with 2 TDs), caught 46 passes for 371 yards (and 2 more TDs), and also completed a 27-yard touchdown pass.

Jackson also had 1014 kickoff return yards making him the first player in NFL history to compile 1000 rushing AND 1000 kickoff return yards. His 2,516 combined yards in 2009 are the fourth highest total in NFL history. The jersey he wore in the last game of the season in 2009 is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

I’m not saying he should be “annointed” anything… but don’t act as if he’s just shown up to the dance.

By: brasho

brasho — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 23:01:48 +0000

Chris Johnson didn’t set any records in 2009 or any other year… unless claiming he’ll rush for 2500 yards is a record setting boast.

By: bearsrulepackdrool

bearsrulepackdrool — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:40:43 +0000

Drafting him all but makes up from drafting CJ2K 1st overall.

By: sowcrates

sowcrates — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:27:20 +0000

And which records did Chris Johnson break in his “record breaking 2009 season” ???

Most gold teeth? Longest dreads?

Last I checked Dickerson still holds the single season rushing record.

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Chris Johnson, 1st player to ever have over 2500 yards from scrimmage in a single season in 2009. That’s the record they’re talking about

By: norton20

norton20 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:22:14 +0000

Fantasy values notwithstanding, Fred Jackson has been a pros pro for several years now. You need a yard, he gets it. Need a blitz pickup, he does it. Catch a pass? Consistently. He leans forward, doesn’t avoid contact and he has a ton of big play long runs/passes too. He is the best Bills running back since Thurman.

Now just pay the man and keep him!

By: tilllman40

tilllman40 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:20:23 +0000

Freddy Jackson is a class act . When that broncos corner took apart our wideout Nelson I believe on a diving hit , Freddy was first one over there barking andstickn up for teammate, next two plays he ripped off a 12 yes and 20 yard run , the announcer remarked that u don’t want an angry Fred Jackson . MVP….?

By: asublimeday

asublimeday — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:16:55 +0000

@asublimeday

If 10 Tds is better then 3 Tds then McCoy is producing more then Forte. Hope that helps you out.
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Garbage TDs that don’t lead to wins don’t help me out at all.

By: grandpoopah

grandpoopah — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:15:31 +0000

@kd75, Chris Johnson set the all time record for yards from scrimmage in 2009, a feat which is arguably a bigger deal than the rushing yards record still held by Dickerson.

By: dcipher80

dcipher80 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:01:40 +0000

McCoy is the best back in the NFL right now… Some of that is due to the weapons on the team… But the kid is a beast.

By: andrewfbrowne

andrewfbrowne — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 22:00:09 +0000

What this article fails to mention is that his wife made is clear to everyone in her league is that no one was allowed to draft Fred Jackson except for her. So nowing she had Fred in her back pocket (typical wife) she waited until the fifth round to take him. Michael Turner and Fred Jackson in her league as the starting RB’s not bad.

Incredibly shrewd move by her.

By: thridandlong

thridandlong — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:59:35 +0000

Fluff story !

Story worth knowing….
12 years ago today the greatest player ever to play the game passed away.

R.I.P Walter Payton

By: flavordave

flavordave — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:47:19 +0000

@asublimeday

If 10 Tds is better then 3 Tds then McCoy is producing more then Forte. Hope that helps you out.

By: mfclock

mfclock — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:42:44 +0000

mccoy isn’t close to being as valuable as forte..doesn’t forte account for approximately 48% of the bears offense?

anyway, glad to see jackson getting some press, i’ve been a fan since that mnf game last season (or was it 2 seasons ago) against the patriots.

By: jpmelon

jpmelon — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:34:53 +0000

@ hendeeze

He’s been a solid starter for the past 2 years…he’s been splitting carries up until this year.

By: tuckyous

tuckyous — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:34:37 +0000

This guy makes me forget that I drafted both Jamaal Charles and Peyton Hillis.

By: warrenmoon

warrenmoon — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:31:59 +0000

If Darren McFadden didn’t get hurt they’d still be chasing him

By: jacohans11

jacohans11 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:22:45 +0000

He was a beast even when I was watching him play for the Sioux City Bandits only thing that made our indoor team relevant. Glad to see he is finally getting his dues.

By: kd75

kd75 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:17:44 +0000

And which records did Chris Johnson break in his “record breaking 2009 season” ???

Most gold teeth? Longest dreads?

Last I checked Dickerson still holds the single season rushing record.

By: gb4ever0811

gb4ever0811 — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:16:41 +0000

Matt Forte has 17 yards from scrimmage, huh? Wow, glad he’s on my fantasy teams!!!!

By: goawayeverybody

goawayeverybody — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:14:15 +0000

Fred Jackson has been a godsend for my fantasy football team. He’s ultra consistent.