billieve420 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Looked like he still had something in the tank that preseason in 2015 when we cut him. He battled injuries in Seattle so maybe the time off has helped. https://youtu.be/zWYv3pwO6Q0 Again this rumor may not even be true but if he can stil go and he proves his worth to the team. I see no downside in giving him a shot because give me a guy like Fred Jackson he has what it takes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I could see him signing some sort of minimum contract to give it a shot... if he makes the team, awesome, if he doesn't, retires as a Bill. This. and I would 100% support the move. I also think Fred is probably done... but people have been writing Freddie Jackson off his whole career. He has always proved them wrong. My favourite Bill of my time as a fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWings Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) This. and I would 100% support the move. I also think Fred is probably done... but people have been writing Freddie Jackson off his whole career. He has always proved them wrong. My favourite Bill of my time as a fan. The common theme among his critics is that he's 36 years old. While I can't argue that age catches up with everyone, it's not like Fred was playing non-stop or was a feature back since he was in his early 20s. He might still have something left in the tank. Bring him in for his work ethic, if nothing else. That alone should rub off on the rest of the team and the younger players. Yes, I'm biased (I have his jersey and he's been my favorite Bill over the past 5-6 years), but unless he's significantly worse than everyone else, I think it's worth giving him a shot. Edited June 8, 2017 by BuffaloWings Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodneykm Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 If its close between him and another RB coming out of camp, you go with Fred for experience and leadership. That will be his edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnBonhamRocks Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Any evidence to show this is more than a rumor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpberr Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Should have never been cut in the first place. Come regular season, the team was devoid of leadership that year and it showed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avangi01 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I say bring him in and activate him for the Dec 15th game against the Dolphins to put some bodies in the stands and have him retire as a Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty McFly Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 even if he signs a one shot deal to retire as a Bill. it would be a W. Dont forget all the ****ty years we had where FJax was the only thing worth watching in a Buffalo uni. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Any evidence to show this is more than a rumor? No, just a bunch of man crush stuff. Never seen anything like it. Hmnnn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 No, just a bunch of man crush stuff. Never seen anything like it. Hmnnn. I don't mind saying I have tingles for Fred Jackson. Few people played for this team with such heart and determination and desire to win for the fanbase. Fred got every ounce of production out of his talent. I'll always have huge love and respect for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanadianFan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I really thought we were going to draft a RB or sign an UDFA. Neither of those happened. I am puzzled by Beane's desire to add yet another veteran RB to this group when we should be looking for a reliable backup to Shady knowing Shady's injury history. There's a good chance we will pick up one in the pre-season so I wait for that move. But Fred is NOT that answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I don't mind saying I have tingles for Fred Jackson. Few people played for this team with such heart and determination and desire to win for the fanbase. Fred got every ounce of production out of his talent. I'll always have huge love and respect for him. Kyle Williams also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleeding Bills Blue Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I kind of agree with the "he's done" people... but also i feel like it'd be a reverse-jinx on how things ended between him and the front office. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Moulds on my A** Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I really thought we were going to draft a RB or sign an UDFA. Neither of those happened. I am puzzled by Beane's desire to add yet another veteran RB to this group when we should be looking for a reliable backup to Shady knowing Shady's injury history. There's a good chance we will pick up one in the pre-season so I wait for that move. But Fred is NOT that answer. That RB from Buffalo was a UDFA, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KGun12TD Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Geez!!! Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malazan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 I could see him coming in as a coach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vincec Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Not sure he has anything left, but if he does it would be nice to see him finish up in Buffalo. I agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#34fan Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 and what would he be doing in the locker room? Demostrating preparation as only a skilled veteran can... Fred's a quality leader and morale booster... He BELONGS in our locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steptide Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Pay the man league minimum. If for nothing else than to be a leader in the locker room Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullim4 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 100% fine bringing him in on the veteran minimum. I don't think he will make the team, but if it means he can transition to a coaching role and mend fences with the team, I am fine with it. I'd be quite surprised if he has something left in the tank... but he's proven people wrong before. The worst case scenario is that he brings a little veteran leadership to the locker room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 No, just a bunch of man crush stuff. Never seen anything like it. Hmnnn. Wow. Your hate still burns inside. It's weird dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Wow. Your hate still burns inside. It's weird dude. Weird.ha. I`m not the one who thinks he is a quality rb in the nfl. CLueless. And no ,I don`t hate or dis-like Freddy. I just think he stayed around too long. His legs were dead the last few years. He`s DONE . Everybody gets old. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Weird.ha. I`m not the one who thinks he is a quality rb in the nfl. CLueless. And no ,I don`t hate or dis-like Freddy. I just think he stayed around too long. His legs were dead the last few years. He`s DONE . Everybody gets old. See it was the 5,479,362,419 posts spewing negativity about Freddy that fooled me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Demostrating preparation as only a skilled veteran can... Fred's a quality leader and morale booster... He BELONGS in our locker room. Fred is one of my favorite all time Bills, and not that it's his fault, but his locker room leadership didn't get us in the playoffs. It takes more than locker room talk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Fred is one of my favorite all time Bills, and not that it's his fault, but his locker room leadership didn't get us in the playoffs. It takes more than locker room talk. Ding,Ding.A winner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 This. and I would 100% support the move. I also think Fred is probably done... but people have been writing Freddie Jackson off his whole career. He has always proved them wrong. My favourite Bill of my time as a fan. That's not entirely true. At the beginning of his career he was a longshot, but he was an established top end RB for most of his career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffaloed in Pa Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 See it was the 5,479,362,419 posts spewing negativity about Freddy that fooled me. You just like to run your mouth. Not buying it little buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Take a look back at 2011- Fred played 9 full games, got hurt in the Giants game and also got hurt in week 10. Missed the rest of the season. If he stayed healthy, probably looking at 1500 yards rushing, 700 receiving... He was the MVP when he got hurt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Let's pass on him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 You just like to run your mouth. Not buying it little buddy. Huh? You mean you didn't make a million derogatory posts about Jackson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikemac2001 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Fred Jackson vs Mike Tolbert One roster spot (if Tolbert even makes the team) I could see Fred beating him out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hondo in seattle Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 (edited) Take a look back at 2011- Fred played 9 full games, got hurt in the Giants game and also got hurt in week 10. Missed the rest of the season. If he stayed healthy, probably looking at 1500 yards rushing, 700 receiving... He was the MVP when he got hurt. And so many of his yards were yards after contact. The line wasn't very good back then. Fred was a beast in his prime. But, sadly, that prime is long past. Edited June 9, 2017 by hondo in seattle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Take a look back at 2011- Fred played 9 full games, got hurt in the Giants game and also got hurt in week 10. Missed the rest of the season. If he stayed healthy, probably looking at 1500 yards rushing, 700 receiving... He was the MVP when he got hurt. Take a look back at 1990. Jim Kelly was unstoppable. Why haven't they looked at re-signing him at QB? I mean, let's see what he's got in camp? You guys are unbelievable. FredEx is DONE and using a roster spot for him is a complete waste of time. As Bills fans we really need to stop with the sentimental hall-of-fame recollections of decent players who played on bad football teams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Take a look back at 1990. Jim Kelly was unstoppable. Why haven't they looked at re-signing him at QB? I mean, let's see what he's got in camp? You guys are unbelievable. FredEx is DONE and using a roster spot for him is a complete waste of time. As Bills fans we really need to stop with the sentimental hall-of-fame recollections of decent players who played on bad football teams. I don't think this post says that. it was a response to another poster Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JM2009 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Great guy but he's probably done. But he could sign and retire a Bill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyst Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H2o Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Eh, give him the vet min. with no guarantees and see what he looks like in TC. If he doesn't have it then cut him loose. I always liked Fred and hoped he would retire a member of the Bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Eh, give him the vet min. with no guarantees and see what he looks like in TC. If he doesn't have it then cut him loose. I always liked Fred and hoped he would retire a member of the Bills. Vet minimum for Fred is over million, isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 Take a look back at 1990. Jim Kelly was unstoppable. Why haven't they looked at re-signing him at QB? I mean, let's see what he's got in camp? You guys are unbelievable. FredEx is DONE and using a roster spot for him is a complete waste of time. As Bills fans we really need to stop with the sentimental hall-of-fame recollections of decent players who played on bad football teams. My post was to reflect on a great season by Fred, no where did I state that we should sign him. Chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted June 9, 2017 Share Posted June 9, 2017 My post was to reflect on a great season by Fred, no where did I state that we should sign him. Chill. I quoted your post but my response was not necessarily directed at you. Note I said "you guys"...anyway, the point still stands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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