26CornerBlitz Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Hire him as a RB coach. The coaching staff is complete. With regard to his playing days, he's cooked just like one of his steaks at Sear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffalothruMyVeins Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 All things being equal between him and Tolbert and a few other guys on the bottom of the RB depth chart, Fred gets the benefit of the doubt. I want Fred at St.JF for TC, so I can get his autograph before he retires! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I would have no problem with this, with Fred instead of Reggie Bush last year we probably win a couple more games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoggyHog Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I don't see why this isn't a good idea. Fred's year in Seattle, he only played in 4 games before a high ankle sprain ended his season. He carried 26 for 100 yds (3.8avg) and caught 32/257 2TD's in essentially 3 games (only 2 catches yds and a TD week 2). That'll work. He's not getting the full load so for what he brings to the table, production, leadership, blitz pick-up, hands and work ethic, the minimum for him would be a steal IMO. It's a net positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I would really dig this. it would/will give him an opportunity to see the playoffs ( I believe they get a wildcard this season) then retire a bill? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7kh_tY2HeCY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billieve420 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) unfortunately the game is played on the field. A locker room presence means nothing if the guy can't play. Make him an assistant coach then but last I watched him play he looked slow and couldn't make tacklers miss I mean he still would have to compete this summer and if he doesn't make the 53 so be it. Then we can let him retire a Bill like he should be. However, I don't see the harm in letting him come in and compete for a spot. The only person with his spot set is McCoy otherwise every other rb role is open for competition. Edited June 7, 2017 by billieve420 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Nails Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Fred might think he has some "juice" left but we don't. We may consider a 1 day contract to retire as a Bill. Retiring his jersey is out of the question. This is False. Imo We? We? We? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffAlone Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 YES BYE BYE JONATHAN BUST WILLIAMSHeh?? Bust? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4_kidd_4 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 In order to move forward, one must stop looking backward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 YES BYE BYE JONATHAN BUST WILLIAMS How's that "Jump to Conclusions" mat coming along? Any investors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) I would love this...he may not even make the team but at least this would satisfy his need to know if he could make it. He can't be much worse than Reggie Bush.. No one has been as bad as Reggie Bush in what, 60 years? Net negative rushing is tough to top. But FJax and Tolbert have to be about equally washed up, IMO. Loved them both in their primes......both of their impacts far surpassed their yards per carry/touch which is not nearly as common to see as it once was.........but it wouldn't take much to unseat either of them at this point........and that would give them a good shot because after McCoy and Jon Wiliams......there is not much. Edited June 7, 2017 by #BADOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 The best thing that Fred can probably still do is pass block. Not a bad thing to improve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 The best thing that Fred can probably still do is pass block. Not a bad thing to improve. McCoy does that well enough. Onward! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Don't kick those tires too hard....they make not be able to take the punishment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramza86 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Odds are in huge favor for GSW....why wouldnt anyone with money to lose take that bet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teef Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Odds are in huge favor for GSW....why wouldnt anyone with money to lose take that bet swing and a miss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxy312 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Jackson's tank has been empty for the better part of 3 years. Holding on to some archaic idea that he can be the same Fred-ex when he was delivering in Buffalo 5 years ago is just that. Regardless, I don't care if they sign him or not. We know he's always been good for the locker room and the team. He's the prototypical "team first" player. His role, even in the event of a McCoy injury, would be limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlimShady'sSpaceForce Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 that would be cool Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manbeast Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) YES BYE BYE JONATHAN BUST WILLIAMS Bust? I have a 4.0 College GPA and I am becoming concerned that coming on this site will make me less intelligent. Is stupidity contagious. How do you even come to this conclusion. Edited June 7, 2017 by manbeast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Love Fred but at this point I don't know how much he'd actually contribute. Agreed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seasons1992 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 How's that "Jump to Conclusions" mat coming along? Any investors? Hey....the man made a million dollars on the pet rock. How could this possibly go wrong? There's no way this can be real, in today's Bills organization. Unless he goes all OJ Anderson and shreds in the Super Bowl and we win......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Bust? I have a 4.0 College GPA and I am becoming concerned that coming on this site will make me less intelligent. Is stupidity contagious. How do you even come to this conclusion. 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. Edited June 7, 2017 by jmc12290 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webster Guy Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 i like a lot of Whaley's moves, including the gamble on EJ. The Boobie Dixon over Freddy Jax was a complete bonehead move, and as it turned out, that was a year we needed Fred more than ever both on and off the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Looking backwards never helps you move forwards.....but he is my most beloved Bill since the SB era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 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. you seem to have an obsession with grammar/punctuation's and the like. does it hurt your eyes? maybe it puts a little damper in your day? how about this. you really think anyone really cares or needs your advice? I think not, so why don't you just take yourself back to your little classroom and teach your pupils somewhere where it matters, in your own head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyDays Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) Your source was wrong about Maclin and I'm guessing they're wrong about this too Edited June 7, 2017 by HappyDays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Looking backwards never helps you move forwards.....but he is my most beloved Bill since the SB era. without the past, there would be no future. the man knows more then some message board fans who believe they somehow do. he wants to play, they want to bring him, it will be their decision as to whether he can contribute or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Murica Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanForever19 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 He's 36 years old. He was shot when he left. Seattle signed him to make Marshawn happy during a turbulent time. He further proved he had nothing left in the tank there and they let his 1 year contract end without renewing. Let it go people. Only way he's signing here is a 1 day deal to retire. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickedface Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 i'd be okay with this. bring him into training camp and if the year off didn't help he can retire a bill. but if he's got some left in the tank i'd be ok with him getting a roster spot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackOrton Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 you seem to have an obsession with grammar/punctuation's and the like. does it hurt your eyes? maybe it puts a little damper in your day? how about this. you really think anyone really cares or needs your advice? I think not, so why don't you just take yourself back to your little classroom and teach your pupils somewhere where it matters, in your own head. One post counts as an obsession? I'd say it's more likely you have an obsession with the italics function. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Brown Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 Only in sports would 36 make you look like an old timer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 One post counts as an obsession? I'd say it's more likely you have an obsession with the italics function. I've seen more then one. *you tried to correct me, which I ignored. *just for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I don't think there's a shot he would make the roster (J Will would really suck if he did), but it would great PR and good leadership to bring him to camp. Only in sports would 36 make you look like an old timer. Especially as a RB. He would be one of the oldest rbs I can remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dgrochester55 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I don't see anything wrong with giving him the same shot as the other backup running backs on the roster. If he doesn't have it anymore, maybe Buffalo can give him some type of coaching role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C.Biscuit97 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 I don't see anything wrong with giving him the same shot as the other backup running backs on the roster. If he doesn't have it anymore, maybe Buffalo can give him some type of coaching role. The only downside is you have to cut a guy who may have a more realistic shot at making the team. But yeah, it seems pretty no risk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timekills17 Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 you seem to have an obsession with grammar/punctuation's and the like. does it hurt your eyes? maybe it puts a little damper in your day? how about this. you really think anyone really cares or needs your advice? I think not, so why don't you just take yourself back to your little classroom and teach your pupils somewhere where it matters, in your own head. Your ability to type in the English language is as suspect as your 4.0 GPA and F.Jax's playing again in Buffalo. Besides the punctuation mentioned earlier, we can add capitalization and general lack of sentence structure to the list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TPS Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 do you recall seeing Jackson a step or 2 slow in his last years? Wasyes, and he still made plays, especially when you needed him to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 The only downside is you have to cut a guy who may have a more realistic shot at making the team. But yeah, it seems pretty no risk. ....which is why I'm doubtful about the whole thing........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 (edited) If he can prove he's as good as Jonathan Williams, then I'd consider it. Right now one of Eric Wood or Tyrod Taylor is probably the leader of the offense. Having Fred Jackson's leadership - again only if he is as good as Williams - could be invaluable. Similarly, while Kyle Williams is still pretty good and not too much younger, his leadership on this defense will continue to be invaluable. It is known that McDermott values accountability. EDIT: But if we're going to sign an aging running back, then it should probably be DeAngelo Williams. Edited June 7, 2017 by JohnBonhamRocks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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