Bill51390 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Ex-Bills RB Fred Jackson 'not ready to hang 'em up' Six years ago, Tiki Barber was met with crickets in his attempt at an NFL comeback as a 36-year-old running back. Former Buffalo Bills star Fred Jackson hopes to avoid a similar fate in his quest to continue his career at the same age. Jackson has yet to file his retirement papers, per WGR 550's Sal Capaccio, because the free-agent tailback believes he can still play after going unsigned throughout the 2016 season. "I want to play, but it's one of those things where we'll see what happens," Jackson said. "Training camps are around the corner. Some teams lose a back or two and maybe they give me a call. We'll see what happens. I'm not ready to hang 'em up yet, but I do know that I'm 36 and a lot of teams are scared of that." complete article - http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000813311/article/exbills-rb-fred-jackson-not-ready-to-hang-em-up Edited June 6, 2017 by Just Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 always had a great deal of respect for fred. great team mate and a family man. just too bad he never saw a playoff game with the bills. freeeeedie!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringMetheHeadofLeonLett Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 The only back I've ever seen run an 80 yarder literally like Tecmo Bowl... I miss Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianmoorman4jesus Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 I mean, what would really be the harm in bringing him to camp? He's probably better then the last rv currently on the roster. As sad as it is, he might be better then our current #2 lol. Let him go to camp, you can always cut him if it's all gone. Give him a chance to retire as a Bill the right way and maybe even play a preseason game. Let him suit up as the guy in the 4th preseason game. It would give some fans a reason to watch it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 ...sorry but extending his playing days should amount to a one day Bills contract, retire as a Bill and end up on WOF....go out on top FredEx.................. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CommonCents Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 ...sorry but extending his playing days should amount to a one day Bills contract, retire as a Bill and end up on WOF....go out on top FredEx.................. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 +1 +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big C Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 +2 We should all be in accord here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Get it done.....Montreal Alouettes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Anyone else here love Freddie but hope his days here are done unless its a one day contract to retire? Let the young bucks tote the rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockpile233 Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 ...sorry but extending his playing days should amount to a one day Bills contract, retire as a Bill and end up on WOF....go out on top FredEx.................. Couldn't have said it better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 Sign him immediately Buffalo. To a 1 day retirement contract Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hurricane Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 ...sorry but extending his playing days should amount to a one day Bills contract, retire as a Bill and end up on WOF....go out on top FredEx.................. this.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunsgoodtime Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 ...sorry but extending his playing days should amount to a one day Bills contract, retire as a Bill and end up on WOF....go out on top FredEx.................. This all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 5, 2017 Share Posted June 5, 2017 (edited) Six years ago, Tiki Barber was met with crickets in his attempt at an NFL comeback as a 36-year-old running back. Former Buffalo Bills star Fred Jackson hopes to avoid a similar fate in his quest to continue his career at the same age. Jackson has yet to file his retirement papers, per WGR 550's Sal Capaccio, because the free-agent tailback believes he can still play after going unsigned throughout the 2016 season. "I want to play, but it's one of those things where we'll see what happens," Jackson said. "Training camps are around the corner. Some teams lose a back or two and maybe they give me a call. We'll see what happens. I'm not ready to hang 'em up yet, but I do know that I'm 36 and a lot of teams are scared of that." Teams have good reason to be "scared" off of Jackson at this stage of his career. As one of the slowest backs in the league during the 2015 season, Jackson was limited to pass protection and checkdowns in a third-down role with Seattle. Considering the history of 36-year-old backs, it's fair to be wonder if Jackson has lost another step or two he couldn't afford to lose in the intervening months. With the exception of Hall of Famers John Riggins and Marcus Allen, no running back in NFL history has rushed for more than 300 yards in a season at age 36 or older. Only six players have ever gained more than 100 yards on the ground at that age. After nine seasons of wear and tear at the game's most physical position, Jackson is lucky to reach a point where he can walk away relatively pain-free if no NFL team comes calling. "I do feel fortunate," Jackson said in April, via The Cedar Rapids Gazette. "I'm at one of those roads now where if I do get another opportunity, do I take it, knowing that I've come out relatively unscathed? Do I put myself back out there in harm's way? "We'll see if I even get that opportunity. My wife tells me all the time that me not playing last year, she didn't miss worrying about me. That's something to always take into consideration." Thought this was a nicely written, AP style post. Then I discovered it was a NFL.com article written by Chris Wesseling. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000813311/article/former-bills-rb-fred-jackson-not-ready-to-hang-em-up Last year's lack of interest in Fred should have - it seems to this outsider - convinced him that it's time to hang up the cleats. I do hope, though, he signs a one day contract with the Bills. Edited June 5, 2017 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 It's sad really... watching these old guys try to cling on for one more season. Time to move on Fjax. There are other dragons to slay... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Gun Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Love Freddie but he was slow 2 years ago. Time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Can't be worse than JWill. Sign him Doug! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Thought this was a nicely written, AP style post. Then I discovered it was a NFL.com article written by Chris Wesseling. http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000813311/article/former-bills-rb-fred-jackson-not-ready-to-hang-em-up Last year's lack of interest in Fred should have - it seems to this outsider - convinced him that it's time to hang up the cleats. I do hope, though, he signs a one day contract with the Bills. I do as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I couldn't be happier if we signed him and he beat out Tolbert. That being said, I'll be happy if he signed a 1 day to retire a Bill. My favorite Bill ever. Even named my dog after him. FRED!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Fan Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Never liked the way he got cut two years back when I think he still had a little in the tank. Always left a bad taste in my mouth. Whaley and Rex are gone now, so I think he'd be welcome to come back for a day. I might be wrong but I think that was their choice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarryDavid Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He was an average RB at best, but friendly with the fans and a high character teammate so people want to turn him into a hall of famer. Let it go guys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Figster Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 ...sorry but extending his playing days should amount to a one day Bills contract, retire as a Bill and end up on WOF....go out on top FredEx.................. +1 +2 Couldn't have said it better. this.... This all the way +6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CDogg20 Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I think he can do it. Fred was never about speed, he was always a finesse runner. He'd only be asked to take minimal carries anyways so idt his body taking a beating would be an issue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoloinOhio Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He may not be ready, but the league is. Love ya Freddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 ...sorry but extending his playing days should amount to a one day Bills contract, retire as a Bill and end up on WOF....go out on top FredEx.................. Yes. It's time. Emotionally I was bummed when the Bills cut him, but even then my brain knew it was the right thing to do. The past two seasons have pretty much proven that. I love ya, Freddie, but at this point a mid-round rookie is probably at least as productive and less injury-prone. Walk away - don't limp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 seriously freddie, it's time to sign a one day contract and retire a bill. And no, he doesn't belong on the WoF. Average skills but a heart of gold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Lots of narrow-minded ageism going on. I'd say invite him to camp and see if he can help the Bills at a position where they have next to nothing behind Shady. A player who had more career carries than Fred going into last season, for the record. Fred has been proving the doubters wrong his whole career. I wouldn't bet against him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KD in CA Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He was an average RB at best, but friendly with the fans and a high character teammate so people want to turn him into a hall of famer. Let it go guys.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roundybout Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He was an average RB at best, but friendly with the fans and a high character teammate so people want to turn him into a hall of famer. Let it go guys.... Booooo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr8billsfan Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I'd sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I'd sign him. With what role in mind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bookie Man Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I love Freddy, but he looked maybe as slow as MJD did his last season. And that was the slowest I've seen any RB ever move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 He could be the first NFL player to start his career in arena football and end it in arena football With what role in mind? Asst RB coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I agree with the one day contract to let him retire a Bill. No way for the WOF. He was an above avg RB on a bad team and a lovable guy, but the WOF is for the best Bills in it's 57 year history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 +1 +2 this.... +6 e=mc2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 I agree with the one day contract to let him retire a Bill. No way for the WOF. He was an above avg RB on a bad team and a lovable guy, but the WOF is for the best Bills in it's 57 year history. Yep. It's not the wall of pretty good. Great story, great guy, good player, but outside of Buffalo do any fans think he was "special?" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 Love me some Freddy. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bomb Posted June 6, 2017 Share Posted June 6, 2017 It's sad really... watching these old guys try to cling on for one more season. Time to move on Fjax. There are other dragons to slay... 36 is not old... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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