K-Gun10 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Jackson in line for multi-year deal? By Chris Brown - Posted January 21st, 2009 Buffalobills.com reported earlier this month that Fred Jackson would be open to a contract extension despite being just an exclusive rights free agent. According to the Cedar Rapids Gazette, who spoke with Jackson more recently, the Bills are apparently on the same page with the versatile back. Jackson told the Iowa paper that covered his college career the following. “It’s just the business of the game,” Jackson said. “I’ve got to negotiate a contract coming up, so we’ll see what happens with that. I’m pretty sure I’ll be back in Buffalo. We’ve talked to them already. They want to do some things to kind of keep me there, and I want to be there.” Jackson was one of the bright spots for Buffalo’s offense in 2008 and indicated to Buffalobills.com that his role may increase further in 2009, which would make a long term deal the logical next step. Jackson is very popular among Bills fans so hopefully such an agreement can be reached this offseason. Tags: Fred Jackson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marauderswr80 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 He wants to be in Buffalo. Thats a good thing. Not sure if we can afford to let him go. Good news. For once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 He wants to be in Buffalo. Thats a good thing. Not sure if we can afford to let him go. Good news. For once. he has to accept any offer we give him or he can't play in the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 he has to accept any offer we give him or he can't play in the NFL. or the Bills could do the smart thing and sign him for 3 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsObserver Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Fred freakin' Jackson. He's going to be worth millions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It will probably be 4years 7 million, something like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerball Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It will probably be 4years 7 million, something like that. He's already 27 which is why I said 3 years, but we'll see. Here's PFWs take link Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RayFinkle Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 It will probably be 4years 7 million, something like that. The Bills wish.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BUFFALOTONE Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 try 4 yrs 14 mill, 8 guaranteed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooderson Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 He's already 27 which is why I said 3 years, but we'll see. Here's PFWs take link What do you mean 27 already? Isn't Trent 25? So does that mean he's already getting old? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 he has to accept any offer we give him or he can't play in the NFL. What? That's not what RFA means. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 What? That's not what RFA means. I believe Jackson is an EFRA. http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/A.../wwhi011609.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 He wants to be in Buffalo. Thats a good thing. Not sure if we can afford to let him go. Good news. For once. Or, given the current hot philosophy on this board, we could trade him for a two play wonder <DB/WR> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Fred is just entering his prime as a RB. We definitely need to keep the guy, for insurance if anything else. Could he start elsewhere? There's a few that I think he would start for possibly, but it's not like he would take over anywhere he went. Lynch has proved that he's our STARTING RB by his play on the field. Jackson has proved that he's a RELIABLE BACKUP, but that doesn't mean he's not a key contributor. I think he'll get a 4 year $13 million dollar contract with 6 gauranteed. I also think that there will be performance escalators in the contract that will make it worth possibly $16-$18 million. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 I believe Jackson is an EFRA. http://www.profootballweekly.com/PFW/NFL/A.../wwhi011609.htm Well, that makes a big difference, then. Apologies to Fignon. Thanks, Cincy. Glad to hear the Bills are talking to him about a multi-year deal, instead of just slapping the minimum on him. But, that leaves a question: If the Bills wanted him to sign an underpriced multi-year deal, could Jackson opt for the minimum for one year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 What do you mean 27 already? Isn't Trent 25? So does that mean he's already getting old? In this game, running backs age just a wee bit faster than QBs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 In this game, running backs age just a wee bit faster than QBs. When they play, and take punishment, that is true. I'd say that Fred's body is pretty fresh, for his age. (So, to speak, of course. ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 The Bills wish.... I read somewhere we can tender him this year for 1.x million. In 2010 Because of the uncapped year, he becomes an Exclusive rights free agent of some sort, so we still hold the bargaining power over him for the next two years. He'll be 29 after that process, an old workhorse by most standards and may be banged up. We can sell him the take the money now approach. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuckincincy Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Well, that makes a big difference, then. Apologies to Fignon. Thanks, Cincy. Glad to hear the Bills are talking to him about a multi-year deal, instead of just slapping the minimum on him. But, that leaves a question: If the Bills wanted him to sign an underpriced multi-year deal, could Jackson opt for the minimum for one year? My guess is that they will sweeten a new contract beyond the union-mandated tender. They would be nuts beyond belief not to reward the man's performance. That's the ethical thing to do. The selfish aspect is to put good money his way now in the hope that when he can bolt, he has warm feelings about being compensated adequately this coming season. Union contract or not, it behooves a business to find ways to recognize employees that go above and beyond. I had a 1st shift young union fellow that was troubled by a possible critical process system failure in the paint shop. He came back at 2 AM and implored the Maintenance dept. bosses to take action. He was right in his suspicion. He saved the day - his avoiding of down time, what with fixed costs, taxation, royalty payments on tooling, minimum 4 hours' pay for the workforce, saved us beau coup bucks. Auto assembly plant downtime runs about 10K per minute. My proposal to the Plant Manager went down without hesitation - we gave the kid the free use of a top luxury company car for a year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 My guess is that they will sweeten a new contract beyond the union-mandated tender. They would be nuts beyond belief not to reward the man's performance. That's the ethical thing to do. The selfish aspect is to put good money his way now in the hope that when he can bolt, he has warm feelings about being compensated adequately this coming season. Union contract or not, it behooves a business to find ways to recognize employees that go above and beyond. I had a 1st shift young union fellow that was troubled by a possible critical process system failure in the paint shop. He came back at 2 AM and implored the Maintenance dept. bosses to take action. He was right in his suspicion. He saved the day - his avoiding of down time, what with fixed costs, taxation, royalty payments on tooling, minimum 4 hours' pay for the workforce, saved us beau coup bucks. Auto assembly plant downtime runs about 10K per minute. My proposal to the Plant Manager went down without hesitation - we gave the kid the free use of a top luxury company car for a year. Ralph Wilson's 2007 Ford Taurus souped up with power windows/locks, and cruise control? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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