Original Byrd Man Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) I brought this up several years ago, with John Murphy and Steve Tasker having differing opinions on it yesterday, and Fred signing to retire a Bill today I thought it merited renewing. What do you think? Edited April 18, 2018 by Original Byrd Man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDIGGZ Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) he will have to wait a while but yes. Fred and Kyle only 2 worthy of being up there from the 2000's until now so I think we have room for them up there Edited April 18, 2018 by kdiggz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yeah the wall of fame is more than just statisitcs. Freddie was true Blue and was a ray of sunshine for Bills fans when we needed it the most... SO I vote yes 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah John Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yes, certainly. Only the fourth best Bills RB (after OJ, Cookie, Thurman -- can't rate Shady yet) but still the most heart and drive of any Bill during that era. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yes. The Wall of Fame isn't the Hall of Fame. You don't have to have the best career in the history of the franchise to get on the Wall. You have to have been a transcendent Buffalo Bill, a person who occupies a special place in the fan psyche. That's why Bob Kalsu is there. That's why Daryl Talley is there. And that's why Fred will be there. 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bufrock j Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 he was the only reason i didn't shoot my tv's 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 minute ago, Utah John said: Yes, certainly. Only the fourth best Bills RB (after OJ, Cookie, Thurman -- can't rate Shady yet) but still the most heart and drive of any Bill during that era. Not only the best heart and drive of the era. The best of any era - equal to Talley, for example. Both maxed out on that scale. Jackson had the kind of will, guts and determination that every coach would like to see in his players, not just in Buffalo but anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Easily yes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judman Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 No brainer. He belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elroy16 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Most definitely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JP's Voice Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) Freddy for sure deserves to be there for the amount of heart he showed each play. Kyle also deserves to be on there for same reason. Only other player from drought that might deserve WOF honor is Brian Moorman (2x all-pro and the best player on the team for several years). Definitely not Eric Wood who couldn't stay on the field and was overrated. Edited April 18, 2018 by JP's Voice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobills1212 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Umm... sure! Now, back to the rumor thread!! Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lagoon Blues Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Yes. The Wall of Fame isn't the Hall of Fame. You don't have to have the best career in the history of the franchise to get on the Wall. You have to have been a transcendent Buffalo Bill, a person who occupies a special place in the fan psyche. That's why Bob Kalsu is there. That's why Daryl Talley is there. And that's why Fred will be there. You sold me. I was trying to decide between the two concepts and how to weight each one. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swnybillsfan Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Emphatically...YES! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Original Byrd Man Posted April 18, 2018 Author Share Posted April 18, 2018 I found it interesting that while Murph was emphatic about him being honored Tasker was not. I always appreciated the heart and dedication he brought to the field and off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicharito Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Yes! Fred Kyle and moorman belong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunnerBill Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Put Fred on the wall NOW! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 No. WOHM (Honorable Mention)? Sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I'm Spartacus Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 For Fred's stiff-arm ALONE on Conte in that Bears game - - - YES!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USABuffaloFan Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) 36 minutes ago, ddaryl said: Yeah the wall of fame is more than just statisitcs. Freddie was true Blue and was a ray of sunshine for Bills fans when we needed it the most... SO I vote yes Fred had the stats one year too. Lead the League in total yards, running, receiving and returns. Edited April 18, 2018 by USABuffaloFan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaw66 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 1 minute ago, I'm Spartacus said: For Fred's stiff-arm ALONE on Conte in that Bears game - - - YES!!! I was there! Didn't have a good view. All I could see was that Fred was supposed to go down and he just kept running. I couldn't understand it. Then they showed the replay. Oh, my, you are correct, my man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baskingridgebillsfan Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 yes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pasaluki Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 He definitely deserves the WOF. Hell of a player for us who came out of obscurity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Over 29 years of fanhood Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 (edited) As a Buffalo Bill Freddy gets mad love- for that reason I guess so. As a player he was good, not great. Edited April 18, 2018 by Over 29 years of fanhood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 46 minutes ago, Original Byrd Man said: I brought this up several years ago, with John Murphy and Steve Tasker having differing opinions on it yesterday, and Fred signing to retire a Bill today I thought it merited renewing. What do you think? Absolutely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USABuffaloFan Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 "Jackson became the first player in NFL history to register at least 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 kickoff return yards in a single season. That same year, the led the National Football League in all-purpose yards. " https://247sports.com/nfl/buffalo-bills/Bolt/Fred-Jackson-plans-to-sign-one-day-contract-to-retire-with-Buffalo-Bills-117253505 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasovon Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 No debate, get him up there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bills Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Fred symbolizes everything Buffalo is!!! Never say quite Never say Die! Put on the Wall tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Putin Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 41 minutes ago, Utah John said: Yes, certainly. Only the fourth best Bills RB (after OJ, Cookie, Thurman -- can't rate Shady yet) but still the most heart and drive of any Bill during that era. I thought he was 3rd behind only Thurman and OJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dhg Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 41 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Yes. The Wall of Fame isn't the Hall of Fame. You don't have to have the best career in the history of the franchise to get on the Wall. You have to have been a transcendent Buffalo Bill, a person who occupies a special place in the fan psyche. That's why Bob Kalsu is there. That's why Daryl Talley is there. And that's why Fred will be there. Well said! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthNYfan Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Meh. Loved the guy, but not Wall of Fame. 21 minutes ago, Doc said: No. WOHM (Honorable Mention)? Sure. Agreed. Not sure what everybody thinks he's a no brainier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Best Player Available Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 40 minutes ago, Shaw66 said: Yes. The Wall of Fame isn't the Hall of Fame. You don't have to have the best career in the history of the franchise to get on the Wall. You have to have been a transcendent Buffalo Bill, a person who occupies a special place in the fan psyche. That's why Bob Kalsu is there. That's why Daryl Talley is there. And that's why Fred will be there. Great points and why Fred will make it someday. For the most part he played on some crap Bills teams. But his effort every game was like he was playing in the SB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USABuffaloFan Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Just now, Go-Bills said: Fred symbolizes everything Buffalo is!!! Never say quite Never say Die! Put on the Wall tomorrow. Never say quit 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bills Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 2 minutes ago, USABuffaloFan said: Never say quit Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthNYfan Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 3 minutes ago, Putin said: I thought he was 3rd behind only Thurman and OJ You are correct. It's not a hard list to get on though. 5400 yards in 7 years. We haven't had many great RBs. Shady will pass him unless he has a big injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo716 Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 From 2007- 2014 Fred Jackson ranks 14th in the NFL in rushing yards 11th in Yards per attempt 6th in receptions for RB 5th for Receiving Yards Heck of a career buddy! Blessed to have watched you as a Buffalo Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Freddie was the quintessential Buffalo Bill. He was an underdog, but he didn't get the memo. He didn't have the natural ability of Shady, Marshawn, or other elite RBs, but he gave 100%, every play, every game, even on some really lousy teams with bad coaches. When you work with a guy like that, his work ethic compels you to work harder. He should go on the wall to serve as a role model for every guy who puts on a Bills uniform. (And when Kyle retires, I'll say the same about him.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blacklabel Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 100%. He's third all-time in rushing for the Bills behind only Thurman and that other guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogblitz Posted April 18, 2018 Share Posted April 18, 2018 Not yes. OH HELL YEAH!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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