Jauron names Jackson starter for 1st three games

[Syderick]

Fred Jackson is named the starter for the first 3 games:

http://blogs.buffalobills.com/2009/08/03/jauron-names-jackson-starter-for-1st-three-games/

[justasportsfan]

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that should throw the pats off

[ddaryl]

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as it should be....

Looking forward to seeing Jackson take advantage of the opportunity

[Philagape]

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He's earned it

[justasportsfan]

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I'm almost sure you'll see Rhodes and Jackson in the backfield at the same time several times vs. the pats.

[DMBcrew36]

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I'm almost sure you'll see Rhodes and Jackson in the backfield at the same time several times vs. the pats.

It's great having a veteran like Rhodes on the team who knows wtf is going on for blocking and what not.

[madness]

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It's great having a veteran like Rhodes on the team who knows wtf is going on for blocking and what not.

I agree. He's a huge pickup at this point. The option of putting Jackson split out wide the first three games is still there since Rhodes can be trusted in the backfield.

[The Jokeman]

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I agree. He's a huge pickup at this point. The option of putting Jackson split out wide the first three games is still there since Rhodes can be trusted in the backfield.

I think we're over rating Mr. Rhodes. Looking closely at his career he's had about 8 one hundred yard rushing games of which 5 came in his rookie season. While I contend he's a solid back up and a pretty good receiver out of the backfield I'm not sure how long he'll be around after Lynch's suspension is over.

[madness]

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I think we're over rating Mr. Rhodes. Looking closely at his career he's had about 8 one hundred yard rushing games of which 5 came in his rookie season. While I contend he's a solid back up and a pretty good receiver out of the backfield I'm not sure how long he'll be around after Lynch's suspension is over.

I don't think anybody is expecting him to do much more after Lynch's suspension is over other than come in to give Lynch and Jackson a breather. Even in that situation, it's a huge advantage to have a vet that knows what he is doing over a raw RB whose going to miss assignments, cutback lanes, etc. One bad play is all that's needed to end a drive.

[ServoBillieves]

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Who else is astonished?

[jamze132]

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I'm surprised that Dick didn't call a timeout before thinking about who should be the starter while Lynch is out...

[psubills62]

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I think we're over rating Mr. Rhodes. Looking closely at his career he's had about 8 one hundred yard rushing games of which 5 came in his rookie season. While I contend he's a solid back up and a pretty good receiver out of the backfield I'm not sure how long he'll be around after Lynch's suspension is over.

I don't think anyone's overrating him. It's more a statement of the quality we see in our 3rd string RB. Is he a star? No. But how many third-string RB's have even had 100-yard games in their careers?

[yordad]

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I don't think anyone's overrating him. It's more a statement of the quality we see in our 3rd string RB. Is he a star? No. But how many third-string RB's have even had 100-yard games in their careers?

Or 1000 yard seasons. It isn't like the guy is old and wore down either.

[psubills62]

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Or 1000 yard seasons. It isn't like the guy is old and wore down either.

Exactly. He's been in a committee essentially his entire career. He still has plenty of miles left.

[Mr. Pink]

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I thought Omon was gonna be the starter.