JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/23/fred-jackson-says-contract-not-a-concern-at-bills-workouts/ “It’s not a concern at all for me,” Jackson said, via Paul Hamilton of WGR 550 Radio. “I’m going to continue to show up and be with my teammates and that’s what I’m doing, showing up and trying to get ready for the 2012 season. I want something done, but I’m under contract so I’ll continue to work. It’s what I do, I come to work and it’s part of what’s being voted as a captain last year, you have to show up and do things like this, you want everybody to follow the lead that you do so that’s what I’m here doing now.” I love that guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 THAT is a professional. Jason Peters, take notes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog69 Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 You gotta love FJ. Buddy will take care of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 That quote is great and if he shows and does it. He definitely deserves a 3 year/9-10 million extension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
apuszczalowski Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 But the fans say that it is a concern and priortity, therefore one of them doesn't know what they are talking about, I would assume it Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Didn't he say similar things when he was searching his previous contract when he was fighting for time with Lynch? Also didn't he have the exact oppositte tune either last year or the year before when CJ was named the starter? I recall Fred being extremely offended and not so polite. I love the guy. Probably one of my favorite Bills of all time but seriously, I don't know if this is any more believable than Any GM talkig about who they think they are going to draft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Didn't he say similar things when he was searching his previous contract when he was fighting for time with Lynch? Also didn't he have the exact oppositte tune either last year or the year before when CJ was named the starter? I recall Fred being extremely offended and not so polite. I love the guy. Probably one of my favorite Bills of all time but seriously, I don't know if this is any more believable than Any GM talkig about who they think they are going to draft. The MEDIA sang that tune. Freddy barely mentioned it. Did he hold out? Did he fake injury? Did he come in out of shape? Did he not practice/play hard? Not sure what exactly he did that you are referencing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 The MEDIA sang that tune. Freddy barely mentioned it. Did he hold out? Did he fake injury? Did he come in out of shape? Did he not practice/play hard? Not sure what exactly he did that you are referencing... I can't prove it, find a link, ask a player, ask a reporter or anything else to show that this happened. But you already stated the MEDIA sang that tune. Where on earth would you rhino they got it from? Fred was an UDFA, Lynch and Spiller were both 1st round picks. It's extremely easy for anyone in the Bills FO to justify Either Lynch or Spuller being the starting RB and yet there was an issue when CJ got the start when he was drafted. When you take somebody in the top 10 in the draft you expect them to start immediately, no questions asked. The media got it's info from somewhere. This isn't exactly ESPN, it's wgr and local reporters that have/had ties I side the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 I can't prove it, find a link, ask a player, ask a reporter or anything else to show that this happened. But you already stated the MEDIA sang that tune. Where on earth would you rhino they got it from? Fred was an UDFA, Lynch and Spiller were both 1st round picks. It's extremely easy for anyone in the Bills FO to justify Either Lynch or Spuller being the starting RB and yet there was an issue when CJ got the start when he was drafted. When you take somebody in the top 10 in the draft you expect them to start immediately, no questions asked. The media got it's info from somewhere. This isn't exactly ESPN, it's wgr and local reporters that have/had ties I side the locker room. I believe this was the same week that they "benched" Levitre and had a backup start. I'm sure all they were doing was giving some promising young players a day or two with the "ones" but it got blown up to be that these guys were out of favor or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 I can't prove it, find a link, ask a player, ask a reporter or anything else to show that this happened. But you already stated the MEDIA sang that tune. Where on earth would you rhino they got it from? Fred was an UDFA, Lynch and Spiller were both 1st round picks. It's extremely easy for anyone in the Bills FO to justify Either Lynch or Spuller being the starting RB and yet there was an issue when CJ got the start when he was drafted. When you take somebody in the top 10 in the draft you expect them to start immediately, no questions asked. The media got it's info from somewhere. This isn't exactly ESPN, it's wgr and local reporters that have/had ties I side the locker room. Here, I did your research for you. Here is the ONE quote, ONE, that the media ran with: “I feel like a No. 1 back, and I should be treated like one,” Jackson said via the Buffalo News. “As far as what’s going on, you would have to ask them. I’m going to come out here and compete. I feel like I have been competing. I feel like I have done everything I can. It’s been like that for two or three years, and nothing has changed.” Of course he would be frustrated about not starting (which he did end up doing), but he NEVER said anything impolite and certainly never held out or threatened the team. You said he sang a different tune last year, but it looks like the same tune to me. 2011 I’m going to come out here and compete. I feel like I have been competing. I feel like I have done everything I can. 2012 I’m going to continue to show up and be with my teammates and that’s what I’m doing, showing up and trying to get ready for the 2012 season. I want something done, but I’m under contract so I’ll continue to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 PFT? The same people that said Mario Williams left Buffalo are saying Freddie's not concerned with his contract? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Sign our draft picks then get FJ his deal. I want Fred to get a HUGE deal but with an out for the Bills if he starts declining. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JÂy RÛßeÒ Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 PFT? The same people that said Mario Williams left Buffalo are saying Freddie's not concerned with his contract? They're simply broadcasting something he said to Paul Hamilton to a wider audience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 PFT? The same people that said Mario Williams left Buffalo are saying Freddie's not concerned with his contract? They could very well be posting the story from last year's training camp regarding the starting RB... Wouldnt put it past them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrags Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Here, I did your research for you. Here is the ONE quote, ONE, that the media ran with: Of course he would be frustrated about not starting (which he did end up doing), but he NEVER said anything impolite and certainly never held out or threatened the team. You said he sang a different tune last year, but it looks like the same tune to me. 2011 2012 Um, in my initial post I stated how much I loved Freddy. I've been on record since most people here thought I was crazy for wanting Fred as the starter over ML. I've been a very big supporter of "one of my favorite Bills of all time". All I said was that I would trust these reports about as much as I believe NFL GMs telling us who they plan on drafting. I then pointed to factual evidence (thank you for providing), regardless of how serious you think or not, it is evidence that he was not pleased about the move. He clearly believed he was worthy of the number 1 and felt he should have been given the chance. I never said he would hold out btw. Or take a Jason Peters type approach to the situation. I believe FJ is a true professional and holds himself that way. I wouldn't expect anything less of him. He is a team captain for a reason. He is where he is because he holds himself this way. But don't think for one minute he didn't get offended or upset when CJ was drafted let alone given the starter position after just a few pre-season games. He's human. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Not for nothing, but why are Chad Rinehart and Kraig Urbik not signed yet? I know the RFA period is up. So, when do they sign? The other Buffalo UFAs that remained unsigned are Reggie Corner, Andra Davis, Reggie Torbor. I won't mention the kicker Dave Rayner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDawkinstein Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 Not for nothing, but why are Chad Rinehart and Kraig Urbik not signed yet? I know the RFA period is up. So, when do they sign? The other Buffalo UFAs that remained unsigned are Reggie Corner, Andra Davis, Reggie Torbor. I won't mention the kicker Dave Rayner. Literally, 1 hour ago. Theyre both done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dorkington Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 And this is exactly how it should be. You're under contract, go play. If you work your tail off, you'll be rewarded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 THAT is a professional. Jason Peters, take notes. Thank you! Peters take notes, and McGahee too! Gotta love the guy. Wears his heart on his sleeve and bleeds his passion on the field. Go Freddy J! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pepsicat Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 And this is exactly how it should be. You're under contract, go play. If you work your tail off, you'll be rewarded. Exactly correct - Freddy has already played his tail off so it's time for the reward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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