Comments on: Fred Jackson says he’s back at 100 percent http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Mon, 20 May 2013 17:45:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: hurrayforyogapants http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2329032 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 04:52:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2329032 He’s burned me too many times in ff for me to believe him.

]]> By: boyshole25 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328770 Sun, 10 Feb 2013 01:22:41 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328770 He’s gone great guy but glass like fragility

]]> By: rabidbillsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328580 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 23:15:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328580 Well, I think I made a bit more sense then Talking proud, not sure where the hate is coming from. Kgun, I think you mis-interrpreted what I meant by complaints about touches. Do I see Fred doing that, probably not, but the media will. Marrone doesn’t need that, what he needs, as I mentioned above, is options with a roster that he inherited, after a loss, the last thing Marrone needs to be worrying about is “Did my best offensive playmaker get enough touches?”. EJ, thats great, the whole 1-2 punch thing, how’s that work when Fred goes down again? And those plays with both of them in the backfield were few and far between this year, and only a handful were effective. If we can get something for him, get it. This has been a problem for years in Buffalo, hanging onto fan favorites. Don’t get me wrong, Fred could still be a capable member of this squad, but RB depth is much easier to come by then, say, OL depth, or LB depth. To be honest, I don’t care if it’s popular or not. The truth is, Flipping a player for a pick, and then picks for higher picks is the way Championship teams are built. Bufalo isn’t Fred Jackson away from the Playoffs, Buffalo is other more important pieces than a 32 year old running back who may see alot of plays, but have minimal touches away from a playoff berth. Fred Taylor and MJD are classic examples. Once MJD established himself as an everydown threat, Taylor was shown the door and MJD ended up lead the leauge in rushing just last season. Unlike the Jags, however, The Bills have more playmakers and can take advantage of CJ and CJ alone being on the field. I mentioned this about the whole Donald Jones thing. Where will he fit in on a post-FA/Draft roster? Well, CJ should be the highest priority as far as touches, then Stevie, Buddy does want another #2, so the kids going to need ample action to do his thing, David Nelson is coming back, TJ Graham needs to see the field alot more, Scott Chandler could be back in time. I rank all of those guys ahead of Fred Jackson in a list of who should see the field/touch the ball. Freddie is worth more to this team for what he can get them, and not what he can give them.

]]> By: kgun80 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328528 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:43:42 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328528 Why would we trade our best player? That’s how you go backwards CJ is a game beaker .. And you want to get a pick to move up for a DE? We need a QB and were most likely to end up with a young guy and the best way to help a young QB is to have a strong running game. What I’m saying us basically no chance we trade the kid!

]]> By: EJ http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328517 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 22:33:43 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328517 A 1, 2 punch. Spiller as the starter and Jackson as his relief. The team also had success when they both lined up in the backfield or Jackson at HB and Spiller out wide. With 2 #1 running backs, the possibilities are endless, especially when neither player complains about touches. Jackson knows he only has a little bit left in the tank, so he knows where he stands with Spiller. I expect Marrone to keep and run both of these guys to the bone.

]]> By: talkingproud http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328420 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:41:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328420 I know this may be an unpopular opinion but I believe the Bills need to trade CJ Spiller. He’s worthy of a 1st round draft pick to a team with a need for a starting RB and the Bills should do this now so they can get the most value from him after his best season as a pro.

With that extra 1st round pick (and more… 2014, 2015?) they can use that to trade up in the 2014 draft to pick Jadeveon Clowney out of South Carolina. That guy is a beast and a once in a generation talent on defense. The Bills made a big trade in the past that got them over the hump and into their Super Bowl runs. Cornelius Bennett, anyone?

Time to think ahead, Bills!

]]> By: schmitty2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328393 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 21:24:55 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328393 packerbackernj- you’re calling a millionaire football player who happens to be a great guy a bum? yet you are on a football blog whining about your fantasy team. Gotcha!

]]> By: prmpft http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328279 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:35:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328279 probably too little too late – I LOVE FJ as a person – but – just stay down man!

]]> By: packerbackernj http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328240 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:23:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328240 I’m 100% too. 100% sure im dropping you from fantasy this year, ya bum. Thank god I had spiller too.

]]> By: kgun80 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328199 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 20:08:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328199 I get your point but the value may not be there. I think keeping him is the better option. I don’t think there will be any questions about amount of touches each guy gets. Fred’s a good teammate I don’t see him complaining

]]> By: rg3andthensome http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328152 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:54:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328152 Just in time…..For the beach??

]]> By: rabidbillsfan http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328093 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:38:54 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328093 @kgun

I agree, CJ deserves the lions share of the carries. I disagree, however, that Jackson has no trade value. Yes, two significant injuries in back to back seasons, but he is still a better option then what some teams have. The Lions are an instant team that comes to mind. Am I saying the Bills get a 2nd-4th? No, but you can easily get a package of late round picks, or even a single team willing to bite and give up that 3rd or 4th. He’s making $2.5 mil/ season over the next 2, thats peanuts for a guy who can add stability in the running and passing game. This team needs options, extra picks increase those options. Alot of backs could have had success behind our O-line this season, I’m sure we can find somebody to pick up the slack. Keeping him around in this capacity will just raise more questions as to if so-and-so is getting enough touches per game like it was all this past season.

]]> By: kgun80 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328020 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 19:09:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328020 I hope he is healthy. CJ is the obvious starter.. Fred can be a good change of pace back. And no way any team is going to trade anything for a 32 year old RB with 2 major injuries in 2 seasons. So lets hope he is healthy and also hope the new coaching staff realizes he’s the number 2.

]]> By: billsfaninmiami http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2328010 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:52:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2328010 Trade Bait!

Upgrade the O Line in FA or up draft position and let’s make a playoff run!!

]]> By: lionsplayoffs http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/02/09/fred-jackson-says-hes-back-at-100-percent/#comment-2327995 Sat, 09 Feb 2013 18:34:21 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1724259#comment-2327995 Back at 100% until he sees someone trying to tackle him in Week 1.

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