Bills, RB Fred Jackson agree to contract extension
by Brian Galliford on May 13, 2009 11:23 AM EDT
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The Buffalo Bills on Wednesday morning announced that the team has agreed to a contract extension with RB Fred Jackson. Contract details have yet to be disclosed, but ESPN.com's Tim Graham reports that the deal is believed to be for four years..
Jackson, 28, is coming off of two consecutive productive seasons in which he amassed 871 rushing yards, 59 receptions and 3 touchdowns in a reserve role. He will begin the 2009 season as the team's starting running back while starter Marshawn Lynch serves a three-game suspension.
The three-year pro out of Division III Coe College made some waves earlier this off-season when he missed the early portions of the Bills' off-season training program while seeking a new contract. Jackson would later report for duties and has not made any public complaints since. It appears that those actions, on top of his on-field production, have been rewarded.
Jackson's agent, Jerry Douglas, also called the Bills out earlier this off-season when the team, in response to several legal issues surrounding some of its players, talked about the importance of character.
Buffalo also signed RB Dominic Rhodes to further fortify their depth at the position.
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Woo-hoo.
Let’s hope it’s three years, $4-5M or something like that. Keeps him here for a while.
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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2009 11:30 AM EDT reply actions
Four years, 8M then...
now that we think it’s four years. 2M a year is a good round figure for him. Just ahead of Rhodes’ deal.
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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2009 11:59 AM EDT up reply actions
I think you’re underselling him a hair… I mean, Robert Royal got 4 years and $10 million three years ago.
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by Brian Galliford on May 13, 2009 12:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Robert Royal got 4 years and $10 million
Wow. That makes me a little sad inside. What’s that…a million per fumble?
If the glove don’t fit, it couldn’t be Whit...
And Dominic Rhodes just got 2 years, $2.5M
So even if you double that, it’s only $2.5 a year.
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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
Plus...
He had less than 600 rushing yards last year and have played in less than two seasons worth of games. I think his contract should have some nice incentives built in to get the number up but if they gave him more than $2.5M a year they are crazy. More than $2M and it’s still questionable.
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by MattRichWarren on May 14, 2009 9:25 AM EDT up reply actions
yeah but we had a different GM and also overpaid several other players during that time period.. i think we are beyond that now..overpaying for average talent, not that jackson is just average talent
althoughi do agree he is probbaly worth a little more than 2 mill a year, and definately worth more than royal…
solid
I think i see how this works. Buffalo does one player at a time. Jackson just had to wait his turn till after the draft. Glad the guy got paid. He deserves it
MARVelous - "I went from America's team to North America's Team" Terrell Owens
Well Brandon pretty much siad that he does things one player at a time when he talked about trying to sign Peters to an extention. He told Peters to wait until after Evans was extended, then he put all of his concentration on Peters.
by CanadianBillsFan on May 14, 2009 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm…so if you show up to work, you get paid?
What a novel concept?
If the glove don’t fit, it couldn’t be Whit...
Finally
Someone makes it known he would like to be paid with class and he was rewarded. I’m happy for the guy he deserved to be paid and showed his commitment to the team by showing up after holding out for a small time. I think Buffalo rewards players for their commitment and this provesit I think.
by ballinbills1315 on May 13, 2009 11:36 AM EDT reply actions
great news
Jackson deserved it, good to see him get the extension. Interested in seeing the terms of the deal…
John I.
Fred = Class act
I am truly glad this guy is a Bill. I hope and would be glad if it were a long-term deal (4 or 5 years). With Fred only getting backup reps, he has plenty of years left in his legs.
I couldn't agree any more!
I’m SO happy this FINALLY happened for Freddie. I wished they let us know the terms, but I see Fred as a BILL for life now. Awesome…..
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Finally. Ever since Freddy stepped up, I’ve been having visions of a backfield tandem in the mold of Thurman Thomas and Kenny Davis.
and now Rhodes?!
I love our backs.
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by NeverendingOptimism on May 13, 2009 11:43 AM EDT reply actions
I don't think it's over
More than likely I think its a two year extension. Jackson would then be 30 and have another opportunity for a large payday. Especially if he proves he can be a starting calibar running back. Well at least that is what I’d do if I were his agent.
Just added a blurb from Tim Graham – it’s believed to be a four-year deal.
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by Brian Galliford on May 13, 2009 11:46 AM EDT up reply actions
4 year deal
makes him a BILL for life IMO……. I hope it’s true (the four years that is)….
Our backfield is SET now for sure w/ THREE quality RB’s. Now if Trent can complete the backfield, the BILLS are set in that area as well.
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What’s the guess on four years? At first instinct, I’m going with 11.5, and 5-6 guaranteed. Anyone think that’s close?
I think that's way too high.
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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2009 11:53 AM EDT up reply actions
Maybe it's not too far off...
that average would make him the 24th-highest paid RB in the league.
But I don’t see how an exclusive rights free agent has any negotiating power. That’s $2.875M a year. In contrast, Dominic Rhodes entire contract was less than $2.5M.
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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2009 11:58 AM EDT up reply actions
But Rhodes
was also only signed for 2 years – right?
Ya don’t think that Fred would get around 2.5M?
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Right Rhodes was signed for 2 years.
he’s making 1.25M a year on average.
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by MattRichWarren on May 13, 2009 1:27 PM EDT up reply actions
the years
and the average mean nothing…..all Jackson wants from this deal is guaranteed money, cuz he’s 28 and not many years left. The guy just wants his guaranteed $…that’s all this is about
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Totally disagree
He wasn’t being paid for his worth at all. I mean $460K and NO negotiating power? Como’n………
He doesn’t have many miles on him for a 28 y/o at all. He’s the equivalent of a 24, 25 y/o MAX – IMO…
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disagree with what? He’s 28, needs to earn his money now. If he were to get injured this year on a restricted deal he would be screwed. This is about financial security. Getting $3-6 million guaranteed is money in the bank to secure his family. If the deal is worth $2.5 a year for 4 years, it means nothing cuz they can just cut him after any season. He needs and deserves the guaranteed dollars cuz he’s been producing for the last 2 years at reduced market value. It was a “show me” deal, and he showed, and now the Bills pony up
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Yes, I'm think'n 2.5M / year maybe?
Dunno about how much guarenteed though?/?/?
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We quietly have one of the best
backfield tandems in the NFL for the next few years now.
and the 'potential' of the same in the WR corp as well
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I think the Cardinals might have something to say about that.
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by TheAfghanTwilight on May 14, 2009 7:07 AM EDT up reply actions
I was at the park with my daughter when I got the text. My first thought was: “There are going to be some happy Rumblers.”
No night spent pantsless is a wasted night.
I know! It weird how you become the centre of attention when your a dad alone with his kid at the park, isn’t it? It’s like all the soccer moms just come too you ;)
by CanadianBillsFan on May 14, 2009 1:58 PM EDT up reply actions
Hopefully you remembered your pants…
And if he didn’t, I hope he had an eye for the squirels; those suckers can be very dangerous if you don’t have any pants on…
Sireric – come on. We’re past the “soccer mom” phase now. Currently, it’s all about the “hockey mom.”
No ice
There are Soccer moms where I am so that is what I have to go with. And let me just say that my cute little girl is a wonderful chick magnet, and a great conversation starter too. I suggest to all bachelors out there, get yourself a cute little girl, trust me, it will work.
No night spent pantsless is a wasted night.
oh man....
You are such a creep….
I suggest to all bachelors out there, get yourself a cute little girl
Sometimes I’m not sure who is a larger threat to society at large, sireric or Joe P.
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Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
also
whatever happened to just getting a puppy? Does that not work for bachelors anymore? ha!
Guards Brad Butler and Brandon Rodd are decent. - Pete Prisco
Brandon Rodd!! Our best player.
I already married my soccer mom :-)
The only threat I pose is to my keyboard from drooling :-)
How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
You married your mom?!?!
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Yuck K ......now that is disturbing :-)
How is it that we put man on the moon before we figured out it would be a good idea to put wheels on luggage?
Dude it’s insane how much attention a cute kid will get you when your at the park. my year and a half old son does the same thing for me.
by CanadianBillsFan on May 14, 2009 1:59 PM EDT up reply actions
Great move !!!
How many years can we go without making the playoffs...eventually the odds go in your favor.........right?!?!?
Smart move by both the Bills and Jackson.
Funny how leverage can change. The Lynch suspension gave it to Jackson, and then the Rhodes signing gave it back to the Bills. Now the pressure is squarely on Lynch not to screw up again.
It was once said that a black man would be president when pigs fly - Sure enough 100 days in Obama's presidency - swine flu :-)
Thank God!
Give him the money and the rock!
Glad he got paid, and we keep our solid backfield together for quite some time
Now if Lynch can keep the knucklehead routine down in the offseason, things are looking up for our RBs.
Looks like Jackson did the smart thing for his wallet by holding out and then coming in soon after to show his committment to the team, though his agents diatribe was a bit unwise.
I think the deal is for about 10 million over 4 years with about 3-4 guranteed
If the Bills were a drug, I could only hope they were like speed so I could lose some weight as well.
GOOD!!! Long over due.
Happy to see that Fred got the extention that he deserves. I think he’s HUGELY underated and a much bigger part of this offence then a lot of ppl think.
And with Marshawn out for the first 3 games, I would not be surprised to see the Bills having two 1000 yards rushers this season. Marshawn will be good for a thousand (even with the suspension) and Fred was close last year.
By pure curiosity, has Buffalo ever had two 1000 yards rushers in one season?
by CanadianBillsFan on May 13, 2009 5:30 PM EDT reply actions
2 for 1000?
I don’t think the Bills have ever had 2 go for 1000. The closest I can recall is in 1975, Jim Braxton ran for about 800 and OJ had about 1800.
by Gino Parilli on May 13, 2009 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
Fred had 571 yards.
He was barely halfway to a thousand.
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by MattRichWarren on May 14, 2009 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
Sh*t I misread. I read that he had 871 not 571. My bad.
by CanadianBillsFan on May 14, 2009 2:01 PM EDT up reply actions
no problem.
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by MattRichWarren on May 14, 2009 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions
The Beauty of our Backfield
All 3 Buffalo RBs have similar skill sets. They all are exceptionally quick runners with great hands who aren’t afraid to pick up the blitz.
the fun part is that each RB package is different. they range Large, Medium and Small in style.
Lynch – Powerful with great lateral movement to evade. Will not go down unless there’s 3 would-be tacklers clinging to him.
Action Jackson – Taller than Lynch, better match up against LBs when catching but evades differently. That fifty yard wheel route bomb last season was so pretty.
Rhodes – quick, smallish with amazing hands. super elusive.
I want to see so many split back formations with different RB combos. Lynch-Rhodes, Jackson-Rhodes, Lynch-Jackson; it’s all so exciting!
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by NeverendingOptimism on May 13, 2009 5:57 PM EDT reply actions
lynch isn’t as fast as people make him out to be. he gets caught from behind a LOT. not that i mind – i’d rather have him being caught from behind than being hit once and he’s down.
He ran a 4.46
at the combine…Adrian Peterson and Chris Henry both ran 4.40 and both are considered very fast, I would say that 4.46 is fast enough. I am not sure how fast people make him out to be.
by NorCal BillsFan on May 13, 2009 6:52 PM EDT up reply actions
combine ain’t real-world speed. he rarely runs in perfect form, preferring to stay a little lower to the ground so he can maul someone on the way down. watch some highlights on his medium-length runs (10-20 yards). he doesn’t really get rolling until the very end of each run.
i’m not the only one saying it, either. didn’t a staff member mention this in a post a few months back?
Quick, not fast. His agility is quite astounding for a guy of his size and grit.
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by NeverendingOptimism on May 13, 2009 10:40 PM EDT up reply actions
Outstanding move Buffalo…..finally a GM that I think really wants to win!!!!
by Sabresfan4ever1981 on May 13, 2009 6:12 PM EDT reply actions
Every GM wants to win.
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by MattRichWarren on May 14, 2009 9:27 AM EDT up reply actions
one final thought
on this move is that it is nice to see an organization that preaches that it wants players of character, work ethic, and high integrity, and to say that is one thing. But then to reward players of high character, and great inspirational stories like Fred Jackson is an action that speaks much louder than words. Guys like Evans, Schobel, Kyle Williams, Brad Buter, and Langston Walker, exemplify what the Bills strive for in not only football players but individuals. It’s a point that isn’t talked about much cuz all fans care about mostly is wins and losses, but having class is something I can be proud of
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I watched Jackson’s interview on bb.com and he struck me as a guy who thinks he got a fair deal, which isn’t to say the deal he was hoping for.
well
i’m sure he wanted more, but let’s be honest…..he had very little negotiating power. he’s virtually a 2 year product in the NFL, an exclusive rights FA………..he got a few million guaranteed most likely and that’s all he could really expect in the long run
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Good for Fred, hard worker that deserves whatever he gets.
I don’t agree with the whole “finally, this was long overdue” crowd. Freddie has one full season under his belt, so it’s not like he’s got an extensive track record and NFL experience. Many of you criticized Peters saying he got his first extension without earning it. Well, I think it’s unfair and a little hypocritical to be saying this was long overdue and well earned.
No matter what, I’m happy Freddie is secured for the foreseeable future. He’s a big part of our offense and a guy that’s easy to root for. Good work getting to where you are now Freddie.
I just hope he isn’t getting more than $2.5M per season. I’m guessing it’s a 4 year deal in the neighborhood of $9-10M just like many of you are thinking. I wouldn’t be surprised to see a good chunk of it guaranteed and maybe some performance bonuses included as well.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
…does it always take “an extensive track record and NFL experience” to see real value?
No, I argue. I would be fine if the deal is more than $2.5M per season. Give me a back that wants to win for Buffalo like I believe Fred does.
Character and Intelligence
No, but that wasn’t the point. The point was all the criticism thrown Peters way because he never “earned his original deal”….and how Jackson is in a similar boat here.
~K
"As the governor of Louisiana once said, the only way Chris Kelsay can lose his job is if he got caught in bed with a dead girl or a live boy."
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