Packers Want Jackson "AT THEIR PRICE"

[woodbuck27]

http://nflsoup.com/2013-nfl-free-agency-rumors-steven-jackson-to-packers-a-reality/

2013 NFL Free Agency Rumors: Steven Jackson to Packers a Reality?

Posted: 10:55 am, March 14, 2013 by Kevin Roberts

" Green Bay has not had a running back threat since Ryan Grant busted out years ago. Adding a guy like Jackson in the backfield would only complement the pass heavy attack and make opposing defenses have to respect the run more. An extra step to guys like Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson and James Jones is like a half-mile head start in any race.

The only question surrounding Jackson has been his health. He’s taken quite a beating while in St. Louis and he’s been labeled somewhat of a risk at this point in his career. However, Jackson has been very durable for the most part and it’s hard to imagine that he’d take similar punishment in Green Bay. The reward is truly greater than the risk for Green bay. And Jackson gets a chance to play for a true contender.

The two are a perfect match and I think a deal is done very shortly." Fr. LINK

GO PACKERS !

[run pMc]

Adam Schefter ✔ @AdamSchefter
Another free-agent jolt: Rams free-agent RB Steven Jackson has reached agreement with the Atlanta Falcons.

ALso, Sean Smith to the Chiefs.

Sorry...I should put this in the FA thread.

[red]

shit

i want to see the numbers

[denverYooper]

Welp.

[denverYooper]

i want to see the numbers

This

[woodbuck27]

This

We're interested in seeing the contract numbers.

I never get here but just this one time.

F U C K !!!!!!!!!!!

[Teamcheez1]

Disappointed, yes, but there are a lot of risks in signing Jackson even though he has been healthy his whole career.

I can live with this either way.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000150844/article/steven-jackson-atlanta-falcons-agree-to-contract

Steven Jackson, Atlanta Falcons agree to contract

By Dan Hanzus ... Around the League Writer

Published: March 14, 2013 at 04:21 p.m. Updated: March 14, 2013 at 04:48 p.m

" ESPN's Adam Schefter had the first report, and the Falcons later announced that Jackson has agreed to a three-year contract.

Jackson, 29, spent the first nine seasons of his career with the St. Louis Rams, racking up 10,135 yards and 56 rushing touchdowns as one of the NFL's premier rushers. Jackson asked for and was given the ability to void his contract with the Rams with the goal of catching on with a contender in a featured role.

Jackson consistently was linked to the Green Bay Packers this week, but the Packers suspected all along that Jackson's reps only were using Green Bay to drive up his price with the Falcons.

Now, Jackson joins a veritable All-Star team in Atlanta. The Falcons' offense was dangerous last season with quarterback Matt Ryan, wide receivers Julio Jones and Roddy White and tight end Tony Gonzalez. If Jackson plays to his reputation, there is no ceiling." Fr. LINK

[Badgerinmaine]

Astonishing how all the news on this totally turned around in the last 12 hours. Very depressing. The running back pieces they have now are too unreliable or too one-dimensional to be counted on.

[Smeefers]

Shit, I was really starting to get excited that we really might get him. That would of been nice. All my hedging about him coming doesn't mean a damn. I'm still really disappointed.

[Badgerinmaine]

shit

i want to see the numbers

Don't have numbers yet, but CBS reports it is a three-year deal. http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/blog/ey...steven-jackson

[Badgerinmaine]

Falcons say "terms were not disclosed" http://www.atlantafalcons.com/news/a...2-0b3ebb9229a7

[pittstang5]

A little disappointed, but, say we sign no one, at least no one big. They (Packers) better be working on resigning Rodgers and Mathews.

[Badgerinmaine]

I have no doubt they are, and they need a lot of dough for both.

[Badgerinmaine]

Blog post on other possible alternatives. How about Ahmad Bradshaw? http://www.acmepackingcompany.com/2013/3/14/4105244/2013-nfl-free-agency-packers-rb-strategy-after-the-steven-jackson