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PATRIOTSFANINPA · 10-25-2012, 06:44 PM

Picturing Steven Jackson with the Patriots - NFC West Blog - ESPN

Could the RB across the sidelines this weekend will be on our sidelines,next year?

I can't see the team looking at RB in the offseason,I think there is plenty of talent already there in Ridley,Vereen,Bolden and Woody,but Jackson seems like a Belichick guy and is nearing the other side of his career that Bill also looks for,also familiar with McDaniels .

I would look more on defense to spend money next year,Jackson is indeed worth salivating over but I would pass.

DocHoliday · 10-25-2012, 06:56 PM

We've no need. Get us a dominating run blocker at RG maybe, sure.

Right now we've got this purported run game. I don't really see it. Defenses are just so scared of Brady they give us running room.

We need to run the ball against a defense expecting the run.

thenepatsrule · 10-25-2012, 06:59 PM

Picture the SB trophy with the PATRIOTS

Efstratios · 10-25-2012, 07:04 PM

I'd rather picture
A: A dominant safety (unlikely).
B: A dominant CB (unlikely)
C: A good impact player to play opposite Jones on the pass rush.
D: A WR that could replace Wes (if he indeed leaves after the end of this season).

Elijah · 10-25-2012, 07:21 PM

With Ridley and Woodhead playing well, Bolden and Vereen showing potential, and Demps coming back next season, I don't see any room for Jackson. Hell, I'm not even sure if these 5 can all fit next year.

Triumph · 10-25-2012, 07:36 PM

Interesting, instead of stockpiling TEs like theres no tomorrow, its on to the RB position.

***AndyJohnson*** · 10-25-2012, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by DocHoliday

We've no need. Get us a dominating run blocker at RG maybe, sure.

Right now we've got this purported run game. I don't really see it. Defenses are just so scared of Brady they give us running room.

We lead the NFL in rushing attempts at over 35 per game. If that doesn't get a D to care about the run, none ever will.

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We need to run the ball against a defense expecting the run.

Why wouldn't we throw against a defense expecting the run?

***Deus Irae*** · 10-25-2012, 08:06 PM

Price aside, I'd imagine this move would only make sense to the Patriots if Vereen were to fail this year. Woodhead, Bolden and Ridley seem to have established themselves, and I can't imagine Demps not getting a real shot next season, assuming his leg heals properly and his speed returns. Because of Jackson's age, and the miles on his tires, I'd imagine the team would stick with the youth, all things being equal, even if Jackson was still the best RB of the group in their eyes.

***ausbacker*** · 10-25-2012, 08:07 PM

What's the point? I'd rather veteran players on D than the O.

***BradyFTW!*** · 10-25-2012, 08:24 PM

In a vacuum, sure, I'd like him, but for the money it would take to get him, I'd much rather that it was instead directed toward the secondary or the OL.