‘Coming off a very successful NFL Europe season last spring Jackson, who began the year at 213 pounds, lost five pounds through the grind of the 10 week campaign. He was down to 208, but his body needed rest. “I came back and was lighter than I wanted to be,” said Jackson of his return to the United States prior to Bills training camp. “I didn’t have time to put on weight like I wanted to.” But with the benefit of a full offseason following the 2006 year, Jackson weighed in Monday at 216 pounds.’
Archives for March 20, 2007
Bills’ losses make them better by subtraction
‘It would have been madness to keep any free agent at the price Clements commanded, much less a player like, well, Clements. The Bills need to look at the Patriots model, where players are replaceable while scheme, adaptability, and effort are not. Frankly, for a team that last won a playoff game in Bill Clinton’s first term, the Bills may as well avoid dropping ridiculous amounts of cash on players who oscillate from shutdown to shaky depending on the game if they hope to win one before the end of George W. Bush’s second term.’
Crowell Ready To Fill Void On Defense
‘”When big name free agents leave it’s a prime opportunity,” said Crowell. “This is the time to start proving yourself to show them that you are ready to step up and that the coaches don’t have to look elsewhere. It’s almost a motivational move for most guys knowing that someone else is leaving. It gives guys a chance to step up.”‘