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]

that should throw the pats off :ill:

[ddaryl]

as it should be....

Looking forward to seeing Jackson take advantage of the opportunity

[Philagape]

:bf1: He's earned it

[justasportsfan]

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

[DMBcrew36]

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]

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]

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]

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]

Who else is astonished?

[jamze132]

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

[psubills62]

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]

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]

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]

I thought Omon was gonna be the starter.

[THATHURMANATOR]

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 am sure he will be around for the remainder of the season after Lynch comes back. Why would we cut him?

[jamze132]

Would you carry 3 RBs of that caliber in Madden?

[Night Train]

Rhodes should still get lots of playing time.

It's a 2 headed monster until Lynch returns.

[Mad Bomber]

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/

No surprise there. I like this kid.

[jamze132]

Jackson and Rhodes will be just fine until Lynch comes back. By then, the O-line should be better and everyone else will be hitting their stride. It could be a big boost if we can somehow win at least one game Lynch is out.

[elltrain22]

I'm gonna go on record and predict that Jackson has 100 yd rushing games in 2 outta 3 games. He isn't just a good backup, he is a great rb, and I can't wait to see him get this opp. BTW, he's on MY fantasy team.