quinnearlysghost88 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I love Fred!! But still the oldest RB in the league and starting to get injured more frequently. Without the emotional attachment we have to him, any other team would've dropped him a long time ago. But obviously a force in the locker room and just an all round great dude!
NoSaint Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Can you put your rational thoughts away and let me irrationally vent?!? Jk, I actually don't like the move because I think that he brings more to the team than Brown or Dixon. His leadership, pass blocking, and running ability made him the perfect backup IMO (with Karlos in short yardage). I also don't like the move because of the obvious reason. He is the ultimate teammate, a warrior and a guy that deserves to see this through. If it is a coin-flip situation (which it is IMO) you cut Brown or Boobie (in that order) before Fred. haha - i hear you. and i wouldnt have been upset if they kept him either. but at this point they know the plans, they know the pieces they think they need to achieve those goals, they know all the guys health.... for me its a put the faith in the guys to execute what they are setting out to do situation. i dont LIKE the move, but i can stomach it and can see a vision where they end up proven right (even if fred contributes elsewhere for a year or two)
dave mcbride Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 If he ends up on the Pats, how will people react? Will they root for him? (Side note: I doubt he ends up on the Pats even though he's had so many great games against them over the years.)
YoloinOhio Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Trying to convince myself this will lead to one of the upcoming FAs being signed
Hapless Bills Fan Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 He was that kind of owner back in March when he stopped it, then. Oh, come on. Those are recycled rumors, no one knows what happened. But it also didn't really matter then. The cut to 53 is where the team will live or die by the roster choices.
John Cocktosten Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Cutting Jackson is comparable to losing a SuperBowl? Some of these comments are amazing. The sinking feeling in my stomach says so yes. He's a better RB than anyone on this roster not named McCoy. Boobie proved he can't handle the load and Please remember this post, hoping Karlos Willimas will let a lot of fans down. He was an average tweener at FSU who lost his job to a true freshman. He's not a RB, he's a athlete without a true position and also has had fumbling problems. He will bomb mark my words. There is no replacement on this team for Freddy, not in a backup role or a leadership role. Terrible move.
CNY315 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Lol @ "bad mojo". What kind of mojo have we had the last 15 years?
Nihilarian Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I don't like the move but that team won't have Shady McCoy getting 300 carries. I love Fred and don't like this move but I didn't know where they were going to play him. McCoy is a three down back. Fred has never been a great short yardage back even though he sees to get every yard he can. He doesn't play ST. For a team that is supposedly going to run the ball more then any other team in the history of the game ( Rex's words) Then I just don't get the move, as so many have been already been injured in pre season. And sorry I don't trust Bryce Brown not to fumble when he is in the game. Not to mention when Shady gets injured or just can't find a hole. Just remember that Fred was so superb at finding a crease when Lynch / Spiller couldn't.
NoSaint Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 I don't think you can underestimate this point. Whaley's made some curious moves since he became GM and Jackson isn't a Whaley guy. At the same time, I think Rex has final say and he's not a FJ guy either. Still stinks. Bad whaley gave fred the extension that had him in camp in the first place this year.
Wayne Cubed Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Man, you can really see who the front office are in this thread. The Bills cut the most beloved player in years, and here they are defending the move. The guy was my favorite Buffalo Bill over the years. You can bet some team will pick him up and make the front office look stupid for releasing him. Defending the move? How about just understand that the NFL is a business. That doesn't mean any of us who understand that think less of Fred Jackson. I love Fred as a player but this doesn't compare at all to when Thurman was released or when they cut Bruce Smith for cap relief.
Just in Atlanta Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 😢 Doesn't make sense. Plus I literally bought his jersey yesterday.
FireChan Posted August 31, 2015 Author Posted August 31, 2015 Lol @ "bad mojo". What kind of mojo have we had the last 15 years? Bad for cutting Thurman and co.?
Never NEVER Give-up Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Cleveland needs a RB. But I'd look for a contender to pick him up. Belechek loves him. The Colts? Seahawks? Cowboys? My guess is Cowboys or Pats.
BILLS_ROC Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 We all liked the guy, BUT I actually like that the team understands the importance of letting the nice guy go in favor of a more damaging weapon. It's a business and hard decisions have to be made. It's good to see they are able to make decisions independent of emotions. I doubt this move made anyone feel good. However, keeping all the old favorites around won't get Buffalo to the Supoerbowl.
dave mcbride Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Exactly. Roman, Ryan, and both Pegulas would be pissed if they thought that had anything to do with it. I would bet anything this was something they all spoke about, load out the reasons and possible scenarios and decided this together. Not knowing anything, I have to think that the injury he suffered played a part in this. His legs have been pretty banged up the past couple of years - that stuff takes its toll, especially with regard to speed. He's not going to get any faster, but he may well get slower.
Canadian Bills Fan Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Wonder what Schopp and Bulldog will have to say about this... CBF
DirtDart Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 (edited) Wow, I thought this may happen. Never thought I would feel this way when it actually did. Class act for sure. Edited August 31, 2015 by DirtDart
A Dog Named Kelso Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Can you put your rational thoughts away and let me irrationally vent?!? Jk, I actually don't like the move because I think that he brings more to the team than Brown or Dixon. His leadership, pass blocking, and running ability made him the perfect backup IMO (with Karlos in short yardage). I also don't like the move because of the obvious reason. He is the ultimate teammate, a warrior and a guy that deserves to see this through. If it is a coin-flip situation (which it is IMO) you cut Brown or Boobie (in that order) before Fred. Agreed! It pretty obvious he wasn't wanted by this coaching staff or the rumors would have have come out in the spring.
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