swnybillsfan Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 fred jackson is one of my all time favorites. the man has a serious fire. i know he is nearing the end, but... what if freddy signs on for just one more year? what if he has enough left to give a few great effort runs, catches, and key blocks this year? what if the return of fred ex inspires some of our vets to give one last, great push? what if the passion for the game ignites a fire in the youngsters? what if his presence gives some of the emotionally unbalanced and dellusionally optimistic fans a little something extra to cheer for? what if...we win the whole...effing...thing?
#34fan Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Fredex in that Locker room full of nobodies is a GREAT idea... GO FREDEX!
Overseas Bills Fan Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Give him a look. If anything. he brings veteran presence to the locker room. Besides, he bleeds Buffalo colors, loves the city, loves the fan base, has been completely loyal to this team, and is one of the genuine good guys in the league. Love the Bills for doing this. I hope Fred Ex has one more go at the field and proves all these "he's done" people wrong. I hope he rushes for 300-500 and catches for 200-400 as a backup. Dude could run, catch, and block. Let's see what he's got left. Remember, he was an after-thought a long time ago and look what he did with the opportunity.
yall Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 If we are gonna miss the playoffs anyway, which most people seem to agree is likely, I'd at least like to do it with my #22 Jersey, cheering on Freddy.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Is this a joke?? If not,something is a lot worse in the front office than before. Really,even the Browns would not do this.
ChicagoRic Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Not a joke. At a vet minimum 1 year contract where's the harm in bringing him into camp? If he is washed up, it will be clear pretty quickly and they can transition him into a "retirement" contract. If he still has it, then we got a veteran backup with huge ties to the community. Low risk, potentially high reward.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Not a joke. At a vet minimum 1 year contract where's the harm in bringing him into camp? If he is washed up, it will be clear pretty quickly and they can transition him into a "retirement" contract. If he still has it, then we got a veteran backup with huge ties to the community. Low risk, potentially high reward. Where have you seen this ??? Same poster who said Maclin was signed. You people are easy.
r00tabaga Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Its just a rumor. R-E-L-A-X He can still be a good 3rd down option for blocking duties or screens, which he excels at. However, he offers nothing on special teams. Thats not good. We need ST'ers.
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Its just a rumor. R-E-L-A-X He can still be a good 3rd down option for blocking duties or screens, which he excels at. However, he offers nothing on special teams. Thats not good. We need ST'ers. Another one. Maybe he should bulk up and play guard.This place is unbileveable
folz Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) My heart says yes, but my mind says it's probably too late. But I agree with others, bring him in at vet minimum, see what he has left---if nothing, he retires as a Bill. Just spitballin' here. Yes, Fred is 36 and most RBs are long done before that age. But is it because of the age or more because of the pounding that running backs take? If you are a speed runner, then by 36, that speed has probably diminished enough to make you pedestrian. But Freddie was never a speed guy. And if the pounding is the bigger problem for RBs, well because of Freddie's late start, he has actually taken less pounding than some other guys, so maybe his body isn't as beaten down. Plus he just had a whole year to recuperate. Just for instance: Fred has 1,305 carries in his career Shady has 1,898 Demarco Murray has 1,420 Jonathan Stewart has 1,501 LeGarette Blount 1,168 Matt Forte has 2,253 and Frank Gore (who does look beat down) has 2,965 career carries, well more than twice what Fred has Maybe age does trump all, but who knows. As others have said, he is a beast at blitz pickup. We did give up a lot of sacks last year. And he's great catching passes out of the backfield. And his running style is not built on speed, but rather smarts, vision, and angles. It is probably just a pipe dream, but could you imagine if he did come back and still had enough left to solidly contribute for one more season. Maybe make the playoffs and then retire as a Bill? I would love to see Freddie go out like that. But that's my heart talking again. Edited June 8, 2017 by folz
Rocky Landing Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 For what it's worth (which is, of course, damned little), Fred Jackson my all-time, favorite player. That, probably, says everything this board needs to know about me. All that being said. I have very mixed feelings about this.
JohnBonhamRocks Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 ^He also had 157 rushing attempts in NFL Europe in 2006. Gave up on finding his carry numbers from 2004-2005 for indoor football. Maybe could have been a man among boys and not have sustained too much wear and tear, especially for the indoor league.
Saxum Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I think the Bills should at least give him a fair shot at camp after a through medical check. If he does not have enough to be a game replacement for Shady when needed then let him know it will not work out.
boyst Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 If the "college" that gave you a 4.0 didn't teach you how to use question marks, I'm not sure you have anything to worry about. No reason to put a coat on if you're already wet. <grammar, and collage is rated is! overrated & and a just time to fraternity party at @bars?
Pbomb Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 YES BYE BYE JONATHAN BUST WILLIAMSi hope this isnt a serious post
Best Player Available Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Maybe they could convert Fred too Fullback. Too round out the roster.
eball Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 The issue with Fred isn't the number of carries he has logged, it's that he now looks like he's running through three feet of molasses with a 200-lb sled tied to his waist.
nucci Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 Fredex in that Locker room full of nobodies is a GREAT idea... GO FREDEX! and what would he be doing in the locker room?
Niagara Bill Posted June 8, 2017 Posted June 8, 2017 I suggest we save the cap money and cut Shady and sign Fredex and Tiki Barber as a combo back field. now that is progressive thinking. We can spend the money on a 38 yr old QB and not have to worry about coach-ability.
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