Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

[JoeMama]

The Seattle Seahawks have agreed to terms with free-agent running back Fred Jackson on 1-year deal, a source tells ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.

Jackson, 34, was released by the Bills after averaging a career low 3.7 yards per carry last season, but his 66 catches were a career high.

Pete Carroll was asked earlier this week what he liked about Jackson.

"He's been a very good pass-catcher and [an] adept pass protector," Carroll said. "He's always been a good runner. He's got great feel and sense. Had a big run in the game last week. Had a 40-yard run in the game last week and scored a touchdown. But he's been a very adept pass-receiver, and I think that's something that maybe he could fit in."

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13585250/seattle-seahawks-fred-jackson-agree-one-year-deal

[JoeMama]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

Good for Freddie. Hope he gets a ring.

[Thurmal]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

Good for Fred, indeed. Will go to a winner, get reunited with Lynch, still get to be cheered by a rocking stadium, and will play with a QB that will utilize him big time in the passing game. And YOU KNOW that every team in the AFC East came calling, but he didn't want to have to come back to Buffalo wearing another team's jersey. Shades of Thurman faking that hamstring injury as a Dolphin in order to miss the Bills game at the Ralph back in 2000.

[casdhf]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

Sounds like Marshawn said to bring him in.

[Mr. Cynical]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

Wish he'd landed at Denver so I could get a two for one SB winner scenario. Really would be great to see Manning and FredEx win one, since both are exceptional leaders and deserve it. Still, I'll route for the hawks when I see them and hope FredEx gets a taste of winning a playoff game or two. This is very definitely his last year so hope it's a winner for him so he can come back and retire as a Bill.

[Buffalogic]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

^Manning won a superbowl already....vs the bears.

[WagonCircler]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

^Manning won a superbowl already....vs the bears.

Maybe he meant Archie.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

I'll wish him luck but we'll have the ring this year.

[YardRat]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

I'll wish him luck but we'll have the ring this year.

The stain left at the bottom of the toilet bowl after flushing the most valuable leader on the roster isn't exactly the ring we're looking for.

[sudzy]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

Great news for Fred. I'm glad he's not in NE and I hope he wins a ring, if the Bills don't.

[Jimkelly12203]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

Good for Fred, indeed. Will go to a winner, get reunited with Lynch, still get to be cheered by a rocking stadium, and will play with a QB that will utilize him big time in the passing game. And YOU KNOW that every team in the AFC East came calling, but he didn't want to have to come back to Buffalo wearing another team's jersey. Shades of Thurman faking that hamstring injury as a Dolphin in order to miss the Bills game at the Ralph back in 2000.

Agreed. I don't think he would ever wear New England's jersey. He hates them as much as we do.

That said, if you can make a couple million and that's your only choice... tough to say no. Lucky for us, he didn't have a lack of choices.

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

The stain left at the bottom of the toilet bowl after flushing the most valuable leader on the roster isn't exactly the ring we're looking for.

A 2.5 million, constantly hurt, has been.

Love Fred but the Bills finally got it right. No more Aaron Schobel head scratching loyalty.

Guarantee Fred doesn't make it through the year in Seattle.

[justasportsfan]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

A 2.5 million, constantly hurt, has been.

Love Fred but the Bills finally got it right. No more Aaron Schobel head scratching loyalty.

Guarantee Fred doesn't make it through the year in Seattle.

Yet you want to keep a 4 million never been qb ?

[HHURRICANE]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

Yet you want to keep a 4 million never been qb ?

I never made that comparison so nice job trying to hijack my post.

The real rumor out there is that the coaching staff was pissed because Fred's hammy may not really been a problem. He was hoping to sit off the field, with fan support, guaranteeing a roster spot by not having to prove his place on the team. That's why he was so stoked about his 41 yard scamper. Guess he played poker and lost.

[cookie G]

Re: Source: Seattle Seahawks sign Fred Jackson to 1 year deal

I never made that comparison so nice job trying to hijack my post.

The real rumor out there is that the coaching staff was pissed because Fred's hammy may not really been a problem. He was hoping to sit off the field, with fan support, guaranteeing a roster spot by not having to prove his place on the team. That's why he was so stoked about his 41 yard scamper. Guess he played poker and lost.

What's the source of this real rumor
?