Brandon Jackson....Will he get his chance in GB? (1 Viewer)

[MooseCats]

Due to Ronnie Brown's knee and Travis Henry's drug habit I'm becoming desperate. WW is low on RB's and I am low on the list, so I can forget Chatman. I'm looking for a possible diamond in the rough. Is Brandon Jackson possibly that guy? Nobody is lighting it up in GB and they know that they need a running attack to win it all. Does anyone think Jackson will get his chance, they did use a second round pick to get him. What say you FBG nation??

 

[Jon_Moore]

He'll have to catch fire. So long as the pass is flowing, even if he starts, he won't be worth starting in fantasy. I think at a point, they'd like to see what they got with him, but they're darn sure not going to risk a win to push the kid.

He's young, came out after Junior season, may not be all the way NFL ready until next year. I think he's definitely worth stashing, just don't expect anything this season, hope for the best.

 

[packersfan]

He's currently fourth on the depth chart. Wynn is the starter and will get the first and second down carries plus the goal-line looks. Morency is the change-of-pace third-down RB. Ryan Grant is next because he contributes on special teams. Since Jackson does not contribute on special teams I would expect him to remain inactive barring an injury. Jackson had his chance and blew it badly. He'll need an injury to Wynn and/or Morency to have a chance to move back up the depth chart.

 

[MCguidance]

Due to Ronnie Brown's knee and Travis Henry's drug habit I'm becoming desperate. WW is low on RB's and I am low on the list, so I can forget Chatman. I'm looking for a possible diamond in the rough. Is Brandon Jackson possibly that guy? Nobody is lighting it up in GB and they know that they need a running attack to win it all. Does anyone think Jackson will get his chance, they did use a second round pick to get him. What say you FBG nation??

im with you, bud....picked him up, dropped my backup te...might as well

 

[moderated]

it's safe to drop B.Jackson in redrafts. He was a reach on draft day and has flopped every chance he got.

 

[BLOX]

It looks like Wynn is the guy to have. Morency owners may make a desperate play in the hopes of a TD, but Wynn is also the GL back it seems as well.

Although, I've read that the Packers (McCarthy) wants Jackson to still become the guy.

Here's an intersting read:

"McCarthy's reference to "going with one back" is essentially an admission that the team's running-back-by-committee approach isn't working. Thus, between now and the team's next game, Oct. 29 at Denver on "Monday Night Football," the Packers will have to decide whether rookie seventh-round pick DeShawn Wynn or rookie second-round pick Brandon Jackson is their go-to guy, with Vernand Morency serving as the third-down back. "

http://www.madison.com/toolbox/index.php?a...3Fntid%3D251257

*sorry, don't know how to do the smaller links*

 

[MCguidance]

Ryan Grant-RB- Packers Oct. 23 - 4:00 pm et

With DeShawn Wynn missing practice, RB Ryan Grant is getting more work than normal and Brandon Jackson is "back in the fold" according to Packers head coach Mike McCarthy.

McCarthy added that Vernand Morency remains limited. The Packers are running the ball infrequently, making it doubtful any of the backups would get a lot of carries if Wynn were out this week, though they face a soft Broncos run defense. Jackson has the most upside and could get another shot to start down the line.

 

[switz]

Due to Ronnie Brown's knee and Travis Henry's drug habit I'm becoming desperate. WW is low on RB's and I am low on the list, so I can forget Chatman. I'm looking for a possible diamond in the rough. Is Brandon Jackson possibly that guy? Nobody is lighting it up in GB and they know that they need a running attack to win it all. Does anyone think Jackson will get his chance, they did use a second round pick to get him. What say you FBG nation??

Garbage as I predicted in the offseason. Jackson is at least 3rd string in GB now.

 

[Dinsy Ejotuz]

Garbage as I predicted in the offseason. Jackson is at least 3rd string in GB now.

Guess you needed another young back to spew on now that MJD is making you look foolish Switz?If Wynn is hurt (neck) this week, Jackson could put up pretty decent numbers v the Broncos. And in my PPR league he's still #24 in PPG even with the rocky start. Still, in redraft he probably isn't worth keeping around unless it's a deep league, but dynasty you'd be silly to drop him yet.

 

[HoTnickZ]

I recently read a quote from coach which basically said BJ > Wynn. I will try to find it.

I bet Brandon gets another shot at it.

 

[HoTnickZ]

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?sectio...&id=3065653

Packers work to cure ailing run game during bye week

AP Sports

Posted: 2007-10-16 06:04:41

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -The Green Bay Packers enter their bye week with one goal above all others: fix what ails the running game.

While their surprising 5-1 record has them tied with Dallas for the best record in the NFC, the fact that the Packers' ground game has gone next to nowhere is a source of major consternation for coach Mike McCarthy, who planned to spend Tuesday and Wednesday focusing on the problem.

"We'll look at every part of our offense, defense and special teams over this period," McCarthy said Monday.

So far this season, the Green Bay rushing offense ranks dead last in the 32-team league in yards per game (65.7), 29th in yards per attempt (3.3) and 31st in attempts per game (20.2).

"It's safe to say we've got a lot of work to do," offensive coordinator Joe Philbin said a day after the Packers managed just 56 yards on 20 attempts (2.8 yards per carry) in a 17-14 victory over Washington at Lambeau Field.

"There's a couple teams in the league that are averaging less yards per carry - believe it or not - than us, but not many," he said. "So we've got to get the run game going. No doubt about it."

The question is how?

McCarthy said the failure is shared by the offensive line, which hasn't blocked effectively; the backs, who haven't gotten the most of what running room there has been; and his own play-calling, which hasn't been committed to the run. Instead, he has chosen to throw on 68 percent of the team's offensive plays.

"We talked about it this morning with the offensive staff," McCarthy said. "It's just more fundamentals, technique, pad level. I think going with one back in certain situations will help us get some rhythm there. And the play-caller needs to have more confidence at times. I'm being critical of myself."

McCarthy's reference to "going with one back" is essentially an admission that the team's running-back-by-committee approach isn't working.

Thus, between now and the team's next game, Oct. 29 at Denver, the Packers will have to decide whether rookie seventh-round pick DeShawn Wynn or rookie second-round pick Brandon Jackson is their go-to guy, with Vernand Morency serving as the third-down back.

Jackson took over the starting job when Morency suffered a knee injury on the first day of training camp and started the first three games, rushing 38 times for 97 yards (2.6-yard average) and one touchdown before suffering a shin injury.

While Jackson has been inactive the last three weeks, Wynn has started and been the most productive of the three, rushing for 202 yards and four touchdowns on 49 attempts (4.1-yard average).

But Wynn also has had durability issues. He left the Sept. 23 game against San Diego with an ankle injury, came out of the Oct. 7 game against Chicago with dehydration-related cramps after one series and had to leave Sunday's game with a hand injury.

Although McCarthy said "auditions are over" at this point in the season, Wynn's inability to stay healthy could give Jackson another shot at starting.

McCarthy indicated he'll use the extra days of practice next week to evaluate which back should be the primary ball carrier on first and second downs. Morency figures to remain in the third-down role.

"You could make the case that (Jackson) has been the most consistent back as far as doing everything that's asked at that position," McCarthy said. "DeShawn has done some really good things running the football (but) he gets nicked a couple times during the course of the game, comes in and out. I'd like to see him fight through that. And I think Vernand has been solid for us in his situational play. That's tough to find the right formula there with those guys."

Even more troubling has been the line's inconsistent play.

Last year, there were growing pains during the installation of a new zone-blocking system, but the Packers gained at least 100 yards in half of their games, including 203 yards against Arizona last Oct. 29 and a three-week stretch late in the season when they averaged 142.3 yards per game.

"I wouldn't say we've regressed. We have not improved," McCarthy said. "The things that bother you more are the common mistakes."

McCarthy acknowledged that the struggling ground game is affecting the passing game as well, limiting play-action opportunities and allowing defenses to sit back in alignments that prevent deeper passes.

"The benefit of the run game is not (only) the actual back carrying the ball and achieving yards. It's what it creates," he said.

"To me, when you don't run the football, it compounds itself and your problems are ahead. That's what we're focused on, because you want to have all your horses. You want to be able to get in and out of the number of concepts you have in your offense so you don't become one-dimensional."

Reading between the lines here, but considering Jackson hasn't done crap and Wynn has put up some numbers that's quite a statement to make. I also read that despite Wynn's TD's, he has failed in a few opportunities in short yardage to move the sticks. which works against him as well. Of course Jackson has been terrible, but it seems the coach wants him to be the one (being their 2nd round pick could be a factor) but judging from the homers they don't expect much of anything from him regardless of opportunity. I'd still hold on to him just in case.

 

[MCguidance]

Well I am hoping he can emerge. I was able to drop a backup TE to pick him up. I believe that if an organization spends a high draft choice on a player, they tend to give that player more chances. This is especially true in baseball, but then again there is longevity issues in the NFL. I just think as a second rounder he will be given another shot here and against the Broncos he isnt a bad play if he is indeed named the starter.

 

[deep vacuum]

Thompson spent a 2nd rounder on Jackson but he spent a 6th rounder on Grant at the start of the season. Morency just isn't healthy enough yet and Wynn, while the one to own right now, is injury prone. Total crapshoot but it wouldn't surpiese me at to see Grant or Jackson secure the job.

 

[switz]

Garbage as I predicted in the offseason. Jackson is at least 3rd string in GB now.

Guess you needed another young back to spew on now that MJD is making you look foolish Switz?If Wynn is hurt (neck) this week, Jackson could put up pretty decent numbers v the Broncos. And in my PPR league he's still #24 in PPG even with the rocky start. Still, in redraft he probably isn't worth keeping around unless it's a deep league, but dynasty you'd be silly to drop him yet.

#1, how is MJD making me look foolish? He's had 1 100 yard rushing game.#2, I've been down on BJax since before the draft.#3, If Wynn is hurt and BJax comes in, it means BJax is a backup who got to play because the starter is injured. Nothing more than that.#4, Why are you knocking me when you agree he's worthless for this year?

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Garbage as I predicted in the offseason. Jackson is at least 3rd string in GB now.

Guess you needed another young back to spew on now that MJD is making you look foolish Switz?If Wynn is hurt (neck) this week, Jackson could put up pretty decent numbers v the Broncos. And in my PPR league he's still #24 in PPG even with the rocky start. Still, in redraft he probably isn't worth keeping around unless it's a deep league, but dynasty you'd be silly to drop him yet.

#1, how is MJD making me look foolish? He's had 1 100 yard rushing game.#2, I've been down on BJax since before the draft.#3, If Wynn is hurt and BJax comes in, it means BJax is a backup who got to play because the starter is injured. Nothing more than that.#4, Why are you knocking me when you agree he's worthless for this year?

YEAH, WHAT!!!!!

 

[Phurfur]

Due to Ronnie Brown's knee and Travis Henry's drug habit I'm becoming desperate. WW is low on RB's and I am low on the list, so I can forget Chatman. I'm looking for a possible diamond in the rough. Is Brandon Jackson possibly that guy? Nobody is lighting it up in GB and they know that they need a running attack to win it all. Does anyone think Jackson will get his chance, they did use a second round pick to get him. What say you FBG nation??

I'm in the same boat. I've lost my starters and main back ups so I am going for him. I have no choice.