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Running Back Rank: #20 Overall: #37
Jackson was well on his way to his best game as a pro before breaking his leg Week 11. Jackson had nearly topped 1,000-rushing yards before the injury. He finished the season with 1,376 total yards in 10 games. Jackson had six 100-yard games. He was producing big every week before the injury. Jackson has topped 1,000 total yards three straight seasons. The problem is backup C.J. Spiller played very well in his place and likely earned a lot of playing time for 2012. A timeshare seems likely going forward for the two backs. Jackson isn't a huge back, but has top speed and great moves in the open field. He has improved as an inside runner and continues to make plays in the passing game. Jackson is 31 years old, though, which is a bit of a concern but his career high in carries is 237 so Jackson seems to have plenty left in his legs.
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Jackson picked a bad time to get hurt. His injury opened the door for Spiller, who took advantage. Jackson will still get his work and could top 1,000 total yards but his numbers could be even better with Spiller gone. So consider Jackson a top No. 3 back or flex option. We aren't sure you can depend on him to be much more than that at this point. His production could be up and down throughout the season. |
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| Updating previous reports, Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson's two-year extension could be worth as much as $9 million. |
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| The Buffalo Bills have signed RB Fred Jackson to a multi-year contract extension. Financial terms were not disclosed. |
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| The Buffalo Bills could be close to a contract extension with RB Fred Jackson because Jackson's agent said to check back in a few days when asked if there was any progress in talks between the two sides. |
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| Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson said 'it's just not the time' to be worried about a new contract as the team takes part in voluntary offseason workouts. He is entering the final year of his contract. |
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| Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson said he is completely healthy from the broken leg he suffered last season. He said he has been working out this offseason and has been medically cleared to practice. |
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| The Buffalo Bills would like to hammer out a contract extension with RB Fred Jackson at some point, but do not expect any progress this week. Jackson, however, was present for the start of the team's voluntary offseason conditioning program Monday, April 23, and harbors no plans of a holdout. 'It's just not the time,' Jackson said. 'This week they have the draft coming up. That's what they're focusing on. I'll just continue to be patient and see what happens. It's like I've said all along, I think something will get done. (General manager) Buddy (Nix) said that they want to get something done, so I'll just continue to put faith in that.' |
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| Ron Raccuia, agent for Buffalo Bills RB Fred Jackson, said he expects to begin talks with the Bills about a contract extension for Jackson in the next few months. |
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| The Buffalo Bills hope to come to terms on a contract extension with RB Fred Jackson by the start of training camp, according to general manager Buddy Nix. 'Fred has been vocal about wanting a new deal,' Nix said. 'I told him we'll at least do it before training camp. That way there's no chance of him getting hurt (beforehand).' |
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| Buffalo Bills head coach Chan Gailey said RB Fred Jackson (leg) has been medically cleared for all football activities. Jackson will be able to participate in offseason workouts. |
| Fantasy Impact: He should be just fine going forward. His leg shouldn't be an issue. |
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| Buffalo Bills general manager Buddy Nix has assured RB Fred Jackson personally that he'll be taken care of with a new agreement before the start of the 2012 season. Jackson has one year remaining on his current deal. 'Fred and I have talked,' Nix said. 'We want to extend Fred. I'd like for Fred to finish his career as a Bill. He's meant a lot to us. I've got great respect for him. We do want Fred back and we do intend to try to work out a deal with him. I've told him that. What we said is what we're going to do.' |
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