Steven Jackson signs with the Falcons

An often injured RB. I'm sure that is a big reason for the Rams "letting" him void the final year.

Often injured
Soon to be 30
Lot of wear and tear
Will want big money

Looks like he meets all of TT's criteria

He'll be 30. Has a lot more wear on the tires then Benson had IMO and comes with a slew of various injuries.

Plus Benson was a perfect storm of sorts. Sat untouched and by the time the Packers picked him up, he wast bent on showing the NFL he had plenty left. Which he's done so far.

And there's the little detail known as price. Benson cost GB not a cent in guaranteed coin.

Comparing the 2 RB's (they'd be the same age), I'd sooner re-sign Benson in 2013 then Jackson.

Sure its about time for a high priced aging superstar RB to the Packer's thread.

Every year there is at least one Jackson to GB rumor thread ya just ask Patty or Joe ya know.

Finally being able to play for a winning franchise would be a great deal for Jackson. The guy works extremely hard and plays at a high level on horrific teams in a town that barely notices they have a pro football franchise. However, I don't think he's a good fit for this team. I think the Packers will really surprise some people this year with Benson/Starks/Green once the OL gels and the weather turns cold. His price will be high, and it doesn't fit Ted's MO.

No, no, no...

TT will spend his cap space on guys like Rodgers, Matthews, Raji and possibly Jennings. Jackson doesn't fit the future plans.

Playing for a winning franchise is like an elixer. He would never be injured again.

Joe Johnson disagrees.

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Originally posted by GBFanForLife:
Playing for a winning franchise is like an elixer. He would never be injured again.

Why would he want to play for the Viqueens?

I think Jerry Jones or Dannyboy Snyderbrenner will be calling.

beef wrote:

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There's a veteran free agent [technically, soon to be free agent] whose name I recognize. Sign him, Ted Thompson, sign him!!!

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Looks like he meets all of TT's criteria

Just wanted too help you with that...

There are some good RB in the draft this year.

for all the reasons posted why tt wouldn't want him is the same reasons why he won't get a big payday and will have to settle for less.

this isn't like the larry johnson thread which i was so against. i'd never be in favor of spending big bucks on a rb. the ced benson experiment tells me getting aging value backs can be a good thing. sjax will strike out in free agency, opening the door for bargain shoppers.

The one thing that Cedric Benson is that Jackson isn't is durable. That probably headed the criteria list when TT had 3 other RBs hurt. Jackson won't qualify.

SJax is heads and shoulders above CedBen. That being said, no way you spend any money above minimum on a back over 30. TT had his chance for a stallion a couple of years ago.

I'm actually holding out hope for Starks.

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Originally posted by chickenboy:
I'm actually holding out hope for Starks.

Good luck with that. He hasn't had a healthy year since his sophmore year at Buffalo. It has always been something that has caused him to miss games.

While I like S-Jack, there is no way he'd play for the Packers (or any way TT would pay him much over league-minimum). IIRC, he chirped when he thought his buddy (and college alum), Nick Barnett, was being treated unfairly by TT.

I'm still holding out hope that alex green can be a steven jackson type back for us. just seems like every time he gets a chance there's nothing there for him and he ends up running into the backs of the line. like a combo of either bad calls or the line not doing its job, or green just doesn't have the vision to see the hole or quickness to get to it or make an adjustment before it closes. seems like he's still used to having a lot of space like he did at hawaii and needs to work on creating his own.

You really think Green could be our SJax? I thought Green was being groomed to be a 3rd down back with shake & bake moves who could catch a few passes. Jackson is a beast with a power game. I don't see the connection???

I don't see TT pursuing Jackson. He passed on Lynch.

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Originally posted by missingU92:
You really think Green could be our SJax? I thought Green was being groomed to be a 3rd down back with shake & bake moves who could catch a few passes. Jackson is a beast with a power game. I don't see the connection???

I don't see TT pursuing Jackson. He passed on Lynch.

hoping to be an sjax kind of back for us. more of a comparison on size and similar kills i believe green has. big guy that can run, catch, block and play all 3 downs rather than just 3rds. coming from a spread offense like hawaii's is a big change. i believe the coaches can develop green's skills into an every down role as he learns the transition.

jackson has voided his contract and will be a free agent. i'm guessing some team ponies up the coin and signs him for a decent amount. lots of miles but don't think he's done yet.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
No, no, no...

TT will spend his cap space on guys like Rodgers, Matthews, Raji and possibly Jennings. Jackson doesn't fit the future plans.

MD is not yet in line for a big payday.

He's stepping away from $7M, but there's nothing saying STL would have paid it for sure. He's probably not coming at a league minimum price tag.

In other news Daryl Richardson's & Isiah Pead's fantasy stock just went ballistic.

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Originally posted by Orlando Wolf:
Joe Johnson disagrees.

lol. Thanks, I almost forgot about that.

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Originally posted by Ghost of Lambeau:
The one thing that Cedric Benson is that Jackson isn't is durable.

Compare the "Games Played" stats.....

Cedric

Steven

Anything is possible I guess. There's been rumors through the years that TT is a fan of Steven Jackson but nobody really knows for sure. My guess is the only way he'd become a Packer is if were for a cap-friendly deal, which I don't see happening.

If he's available after the draft, maybe then.

@ProFootballTalk: Packers are the current leaders for RB Steven Jackson.

my sources tell me rottt's offer is more than atlanta's

I have 2 concerns...1st, his age. 2nd, will he be as effective behind an OL clearly built to pass protect?

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Originally posted by PackFoo:
I have 2 concerns...1st, his age. 2nd, will he be as effective behind an OL clearly built to pass protect?

stl oline sucks pretty bad. at worst i think we'd get what he's done the past couple of years for the next 2.

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Many of you want to know if the Green Bay Packers will be in play for free agent running back Steven Jackson, or if Jackson will sign with the Atlanta Falcons as conventional wisdom suggests.

ESPN's Adam Schefter reported Tuesday that the Packers have "reached out" to Jackson, an indication of interest but not the type that would lead to a quick agreement. ESPN business analyst Andrew Brandt, in fact, tweeted: " Usually, when Packers 'reach out' on first day of free agency, it's to let players know they'll check back after big $$ is spent."

At the very least, it would represent a significant departure for general manager Ted Thompson to jump out on the first day of free agency and sign a sought-after veteran. It's fair to say that Jackson would enhance the Packers' offense, but the team has historically sought less-visible ways to stock up on running backs.

For what it's worth, at least one Packers player doesn't consider the position an offseason need. Here's what linebacker Desmond Bishop tweeted about incumbents James Starks and DuJuan Harris:

If I had to guess, based on history, the Packers aren't likely to beat down Jackson's door to get him to sign. That's not to say it couldn't eventually happen. But they're more likely to let the free agency dust settle first.

I've always liked the way Jackson runs. Straight ahead,full steam with his hair on fire!

I like Jackson, but I'm trying not to get my hopes up. The Packers seem to like kick the tires on lots of things, but don't usually buy. He might be a good addition but as an older RB, it's much riskier and I can understand if the Pack spends their money on another position or someone else.

i like what i've seen from harris and still believe in green. this draft has some backs that could be nice day 3 sleepers too. if we stick with what we got and maybe bring in a rook i'd fine with that.

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Originally posted by ammo:
I think Jerry Jones or Dannyboy Snyderbrenner will be calling.

He wants to play for a Super Bowl calibre team so that leaves those two teams out in the cold.(I know what you are thinking but come on,are they really that calibre?)

leroy butler ‏@leap36 Jackson is on the radar, Harris can't carry the load, come on packer fans lets hope packers improve the RB no more one year deals