hondo in seattle Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 I think Fred is the best pass-play blocking back in the league. Also in the top tier for yards-after-contact. These traits along with being a top veteran presence in the locker room, and overall team embassador...for me is enough to warrant him a roster spot. Any team would kill for these attributes. UMC, I'm with you. I've owned a lot of Bills t-shirts and sweat shirts over the past 40 years but only one Bills jersey: #22.
Augie Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 So I'll leave it to the experts. Wait, I thought WE were the experts!?
3rdand12 Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 His number should go up on the wall someday, along with Kyle's. agreed I got away from the Bills from about 96 to 2004, but that's when my re-awakening began (helluva time, right?) But for somebody who's doubled down on his fandom from '04 until now, I think Jackson and Williams will forever be my two favorite Bills. also agreed. I bailed on the Bills for the longest time. ( thats a story for another day and btw i just quit he NFL really) In my span of true fandom its Fred and Kyle who embody the spirit of the Game. keep on keeping on no matter what the odds. UMC, I'm with you. I've owned a lot of Bills t-shirts and sweat shirts over the past 40 years but only one Bills jersey: #22. My Man Hondo keeping it real
Rhode Island Red Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 (edited) When Freddy was jawboning about Marshwn, all I could think of was a TD that Marshwn ran in from (I think) 10+ yards, with Freddy just pancaking the only defender with a chance to make the stop... After the play, Marshwn trotted behind Freddy, bowing to him repeatedly all the way to the sidelines... Obviously it was a while ago, and being of 'advancing age' I have no idea who the opponent was, etc. (I'm sure someone here will know off the top of his head). My favorite Freddy moment. edit: My favorite Freddy moment TO DATE... Edited June 25, 2015 by Rhode Island Red
Kelly the Dog Posted June 25, 2015 Author Posted June 25, 2015 When Freddy was jawboning about Marshwn, all I could think of was a TD that Marshwn ran in from (I think) 10+ yards, with Freddy just pancaking the only defender with a chance to make the stop... After the play, Marshwn trotted behind Freddy, bowing to him repeatedly all the way to the sidelines... Obviously it was a while ago, and being of 'advancing age' I have no idea who the opponent was, etc. (I'm sure someone here will know off the top of his head). My favorite Freddy moment. edit: My favorite Freddy moment TO DATE... Fred and Marshawn have remained very close friends since Marshawn left the Bills. They talk all the time to each other and Fred mentions it a lot. It's one of the reasons I personally don't think Marshawn is a dick. It seems to me that a guy like Fred wouldn't really be that close to him if he was.
BUFFALOKIE Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 I like how it's not 'A Fred Jackson Interview,' but rather 'The Fred Jackson Interview.' Fred is the man, and one of the best Bills of all time. FJ and Kyle Williams will go down as the two players that helped to carry Bills fans through what was otherwise a pretty dark era for the franchise. Both wall material. And Eric Wood. Name another reliable player on O beside Fredex over the last five-six years.
D521646 Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Just ask JJ Watt if he thinks Freddie is too old.. Tim-
eball Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 I love Freddie. I just hope he has managed to escape the quicksand he was running in last year.
johnwalter Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 And Eric Wood. Name another reliable player on O beside Fredex over the last five-six years. actually, i have cooled on eric wood ever since the roster voted for team captains last year, and then marrone decided he actually wanted wood to be a captain as well, so he just... made him a captain.
YoloinOhio Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 actually, i have cooled on eric wood ever since the roster voted for team captains last year, and then marrone decided he actually wanted wood to be a captain as well, so he just... made him a captain. i was not aware that happened!
johnwalter Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 i was not aware that happened! i am fairly certain it did, but am struggling to find that fact stated in any articles about the naming of last year's captains. i think i remember john murphy explaining it on his show last summer... in any case i will look further into it tonight, unless someone else can confirm?
3rdand12 Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Just ask JJ Watt if he thinks Freddie is too old.. Tim- BOOOOOOOOOOM great post! I love Freddie. I just hope he has managed to escape the quicksand he was running in last year. you meant the groin injury? i am fairly certain it did, but am struggling to find that fact stated in any articles about the naming of last year's captains. i think i remember john murphy explaining it on his show last summer... in any case i will look further into it tonight, unless someone else can confirm? Thats not why I have cooled one Eric Wood. I watched him last year.
beerme1 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 BOOOOOOOOOOM great post! you meant the groin injury? Thats not why I have cooled one Eric Wood. I watched him last year. Watch him this year!
Beef Jerky Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 As long as Fred isn't still forced to carry the load b.c of a bad RB that we had before McCoy... Well he will be just fine as the #2 while the new kid learns from his and 25.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 im ok with whatever happens though personally i very much want him on the team. But if bryce or Karlos are balling in TC and can effectively pass block, and clearly give us a better running game, it could be the difference between playoffs or not. So I'll leave it to the experts. Yeah, me too but I think the experts should consult JJ Watt's thighs about who can effectively pass block.
eball Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 you meant the groin injury? If it is true that Fred lost his legs last season solely because of the g-g-groin in-jur-y, then I'll be a happy fan.
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 If it is true that Fred lost his legs last season solely because of the g-g-groin in-jur-y, then I'll be a happy fan. And he still averaged more ypc than Bryce Brown.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 And he still averaged more ypc than Bryce Brown. Give him the same amount of carries fool. He would have broke more runs and more tds. T.D. freddy....2tds....bad. old and slooooowww is no place for a nfl rb.
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Give him the same amount of carries fool. He would have broke more runs and more tds. T.D. freddy....2tds....bad. old and slooooowww is no place for a nfl rb. Sure fool.
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