‘Observations: Fred Jackson bounced back from a fumble on his first carry of the game to help the team in a few different ways. He really excelled a pair of times in pass protection to give Ryan Fitzpatrick more time to throw the ball. He also had some tough runs that got yardage that most running backs wouldn’t get. However, he hasn’t gotten back to being the complete Fred Jackson we’re accustomed to since the injury. He remains the best option on the goal line, and exhibited that against Arizona.’
Archives for October 18, 2012
Shawne Merriman: ”I knew I could still play”
‘Yeah, I was still being able to talk to the players a whole lot and just the people in general that you talk to around the building that not necessarily on the team or part of the coaching staff that you build a relationship with people in the building and keeping in contact with them was key.’
Fitzpatrick: ”I’ve not started the way I wanted to”
‘I think right now we are still trying to find ourselves in the passing game. A lot of that is me just playing more consistent. That is where we are at right now. We are 3-3, we have shown that we can run the ball, we can run the ball with more guys in the box than we have blockers just because of how talented we are in the backfield and I think as an offense we are still trying to figure ourselves out in terms of being able to balance the run and the pass.’
Chan Gailey: ”We are going to take some shots”
‘I think it is too early in the year to get bent out of shape about it. You cannot fall too far behind, as we all know. At the same time, when you are sitting there even it does help. You know that you are in charge of your own destiny. When you can be in charge of your own destiny that is all you can ask for in this business.’
Jairus Byrd named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
‘With his two interceptions, Byrd moved past Billy Atkins (15) into 17th place on the team’s all-time list. The Oregon product is currently tied for the AFC lead with three interceptions this season.’