Meark Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 Bring him back for a day so he can retire a Bill. Otherwise probably not.
boater Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 (edited) The Q's are: is he a running threat (no) does he have something to contribute in special play situations (maybe) is his football production worth the Vet minimum 900K-ish (no) is his leadership worth the Vet minimum 900K-ish (no.. that's one expensive luxury) will the Vet minimum hurt the cap situation (vice a newbie with $500K-ish contract) would he accept the Vet minimum (probably) is giving one of the precious 55 roster slots to someone with no future upside wise (no) ** did you answer these question without the beer goggles of nostalgia (me.. yes) ** this is an under-rated concern, many people don't realize the long term damage done when you hang on to declining talent at the expense of denying new talent an opportunity to grow. Different angle, Fred as coach: I don't know if he is entry level coach material. Does he have a mind for X's and O's? Does he know how to teach? Edited July 22, 2016 by boater
Gugny Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 If it wasn't for the off-field concerns, I'd give it some serious thought. I just don't think it's worth the risk and would rather see Reggie Bush here.
K-9 Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 When I first read the title, I thought it said Anson Williams. I was like, "Christ, first Chachi comes out of nowhere, now Potsie, too?!!?" Gold, Jerry. I'm tellin' ya, gold.
Malazan Posted July 22, 2016 Posted July 22, 2016 If he wants to coach, sure. If he wants to play....no. His ability to contribute on the field is just shy of non-existent.
jletha Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Nope, onward and upward. I appreciate everything Freddie did for us and the team but we gotta move on.
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Bring him back as a running backs coach and let him teach Shady, Karlos and Jonathon Williams how to stay out of trouble.
Hapless Bills Fan Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) The Q's are: is he a running threat (no) does he have something to contribute in special play situations (maybe) is his football production worth the Vet minimum 900K-ish (no) is his leadership worth the Vet minimum 900K-ish (no.. that's one expensive luxury) will the Vet minimum hurt the cap situation (vice a newbie with $500K-ish contract) would he accept the Vet minimum (probably) is giving one of the precious 55 roster slots to someone with no future upside wise (no) ** did you answer these question without the beer goggles of nostalgia (me.. yes) ** this is an under-rated concern, many people don't realize the long term damage done when you hang on to declining talent at the expense of denying new talent an opportunity to grow. Different angle, Fred as coach: I don't know if he is entry level coach material. Does he have a mind for X's and O's? Does he know how to teach? This is a really thoughtful and thorough analysis. Thanks. My only quibble is the roster is 53 man, not 55. You are spot on: people don't understand the importance of filling those 53 spots with players who have potential to grow, or who can contribute in several phases of the game. Edited July 23, 2016 by Hopeful
bacarri and coke Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 (edited) I'm not sure why everyone is panicking about or running back stuation..am I missing something?Shady,Jonathan Williams,Gillislee is a good start with Karlos coming back after he gets his crap together.J Williams won't be suspended for more than two games and that won't be till 2017 and Gilleslee looked really good the games he played at the end of the season.Why do people seem to be in panic mode here what am I missing? Edited July 23, 2016 by bacarri and coke
Hapless Bills Fan Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Bring him back as a running backs coach and let him teach Shady, Karlos and Jonathon Williams how to stay out of trouble. BWA. Nice thought, but wasn't Freddie caught drag-racing with Marshawn Lynch?
bacarri and coke Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 BWA. Nice thought, but wasn't Freddie caught drag-racing with Marshawn Lynch? that was Darius
Hapless Bills Fan Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 I'm not sure why everyone is panicking about or running back stuation..am I missing something?Shady,Jonathan Williams,Gillislee is a good start with Karlos coming back after he gets his crap together.J Williams won't be suspended for more than two games and that won't be till 2017 and Gilleslee looked really good the games he played at the end of the season.Why do people seem to be in panic mode here what am I missing? Unsure. I think folks might be worried about Roman's run-first plans combined with Shady's durability during preseason and those 1st 4 games when Karlos is suspended? Shady-Gilleslee should make a nice 1-2 punch, but if Shady goes down then we're into the "undiscovered country" at our key offensive position. I'm completely unexcited about Boom Herron. Jonathan Williams may have something. James Wilder Jr may have something, but he hasn't shown it yet in the NFL. If J Williams and J. Wilder look good in training camp people will relax, I think. that was Darius Negative, you're correct that Darius was caught drag racing in B'lo, but I'm talking about Jackson and Lynch in Seattle: http://thebiglead.com/2015/10/20/report-fred-jackson-crashes-car-while-drag-racing-marshawn-lynch-near-practice-facility/ Or maybe not: http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/10/fred_jackson_i_wasnt_drag_racing_marshawn_lynch_when_i_crashed_my_car.html Being Seattle and everyone in Blue wanting the Seasnakes to whump the '49ers as much as the next guys, the incident quickly went away.
3rdand12 Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 Nope, onward and upward. I appreciate everything Freddie did for us and the team but we gotta move on. simply and honestly put. Well said.
RobRyanFan Posted July 23, 2016 Posted July 23, 2016 As an assistant coach yes. As a player? Heck no.
bacarri and coke Posted July 24, 2016 Posted July 24, 2016 (edited) Negative, you're correct that Darius was caught drag racing in B'lo, but I'm talking about Jackson and Lynch in Seattle: http://thebiglead.com/2015/10/20/report-fred-jackson-crashes-car-while-drag-racing-marshawn-lynch-near-practice-facility/ Or maybe not: http://www.syracuse.com/buffalo-bills/index.ssf/2015/10/fred_jackson_i_wasnt_drag_racing_marshawn_lynch_when_i_crashed_my_car.htmlThat's right I remember now I stand corrected you are correct sirs Being Seattle and everyone in Blue wanting the Seasnakes to whump the '49ers as much as the next guys, the incident quickly went away. Edited July 24, 2016 by bacarri and coke
ganesh Posted July 24, 2016 Posted July 24, 2016 @ajwilliams23 #BillsMafia RT if you think we should be signing @Fred22Jackson back. Fav. if it's ridiculous that it hasn't happened yet #MakeItHappen No. Freddie is done!
BarleyNY Posted July 24, 2016 Posted July 24, 2016 Bring him back for a day so he can retire a Bill. Otherwise probably not. Agreed. As a player there's much more downside than upside to bringing him back in. Imagine the Bills signing him only to cut him when Karlos comes back. That'd be ugly.
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