Steven Jackson!

[JMC00]

really doubt Jackson has much of anything left in his legs at this point

And you base that on?

Not sure why bb is giving him a shot over bell.

Because Jackson is probably in great physical condition and has had success in the league. Whereas Ball is reportedly out of football shape.

 

[reflexblue]

I really doubt Jackson has much of anything left in his legs at this point. Not sure why bb is giving him a shot over bell.

I guess BB gave him a shot because he saw something in his work out that you didn't.

 

[DaBruinz]

I really doubt Jackson has much of anything left in his legs at this point. Not sure why bb is giving him a shot over bell.

Who is Bell? Do you mean Montee Ball?
As to why BB is giving SJax the nod over Ball, it's the resume..

 

[DaBronxPats14]

Low risk with a potential high reward. If anything his experience can be huge for Brady finding openings when plays break down, pickin up blitzes. Again depends on what kind of shape he's in.

 

[in 12 we trust]

he has to be ready to play this year no reason to sign him now for next year

 

[Todd Bradley]

he has to be ready to play this year no reason to sign him now for next year

Well yeah, that would be the point of signing him

 

[Brady_to_Moss]

wonder how much he has left

 

[RobertWeathers]

Who is Bell? Do you mean Montee Ball?
As to why BB is giving SJax the nod over Ball, it's the resume..

Yep and more familiar with the offense (JMD -STL OC in 2011) and from what I understand in better shape.

 

[letekro]

Expecting a 2006 Corey Dillon type performance (50 ypg, around 4 ypc), albeit with added versatility as a pass catcher.

Edit: Dillon was also 32 that year and had at the time approximately 2,450 career carries, while Jackson has approximately 2,750.

 

[NormZauchin]

Expecting a 2006 Corey Dillon type performance (50 ypg, around 4 ypc), albeit with added versatility as a pass catcher.

I hope he doesn't run out of bounds to avoid a hit as I remember Dillon doing in 2006.

 

[PatsFan2]

Expecting a 2006 Corey Dillon type performance (50 ypg, around 4 ypc), albeit with added versatility as a pass catcher.

Hope he still have that ability which really sets Jackson apart and put pressure of the Defense. They would have to honor Brady's playaction fakes.

 

[RobertWeathers]

Expecting a 2006 Corey Dillon type performance (50 ypg, around 4 ypc), albeit with added versatility as a pass catcher.

In a heartbeat.

 

[borg]

Move out of the way Stork.......Bullet Train S Jax coming through

 

[TommyD4207]

Expecting a 2006 Corey Dillon type performance (50 ypg, around 4 ypc), albeit with added versatility as a pass catcher.

Edit: Dillon was also 32 that year and had at the time approximately 2,450 career carries, while Jackson has approximately 2,750.

He's had almost a whole year off to recuperate, so I think that difference might be mitigated a bit.

 

[RobertWeathers]

He's had almost a whole year off to recuperate, so I think that difference might be mitigated a bit.

I may be way off here but in seeing some of the pics SJax looks lighter than he did last year. With that said maybe hes a bit quicker?

In 06 I thought Dillon was physically bigger than he was in 04.

 

[zipster9]

I'm back...

 

[letekro]

He's had almost a whole year off to recuperate, so I think that difference might be mitigated a bit.

Yes but, on the other hand, Jackson was never quite the runner that Dillon was.

 

[TommyD4207]

I may be way off here but in seeing some of the pics SJax looks lighter than he did last year. With that said maybe hes a bit quicker?

In 06 I thought Dillon was physically bigger than he was in 04.

A bit lighter, yeah (10 lbs or so, he always wore bigger shoulderpads than the norm). Is he quicker? I mean, who knows?

Probably not, but we're not looking for 2006 SJax (although it would be nice). I'd be happier than a pig in **** if we got Benny Ellis circa 2010.

 

[TommyD4207]

Yes but, on the other hand, Jackson was never quite the runner that Dillon was.

I'm not so sure about that.

SJax - 6'3" 229 (listed, looks about 220 in that pic if I had to guess), 11 seasons, 2743 car. 11388 yds, 4.2 avg.

Dillon - 6'1" 225, 10 seasons, 2618 car, 11241 yds, 4.3 avg.

They're essentially the same player, Dillon a bit more brute force, Jackson with a bit more quicks - but both demonstrated both skills. The main difference between the two:

SJax - 460 rec, 3663 yds, 8.0 ypc
Dillon - 244 rec, 1913 yds 7.8 ypc

Jackson, historically, was at least as good a runner out of the backfield, and a far superior pass-catcher.

If you look at the two's final two seasons, they're remarkably similar.

 

[SHOWTIME15]

Move out of the way Stork.......Bullet Train S Jax coming through

At least give him a chance to see what he can contribute