Player Spotlight: Steven Jackson (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

2006 Player Spotlight Series

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Thread Topic: Steven Jackson, RB, St. Louis Rams

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[joffer]

what's not to love? A talented back and a coach that doesn't think "run" is a four-letter word. Only thing that concerns me is that last year I did see instances where Jackson clearly missed holes. Maybe he won't ever become "elite", but you can't deny the opportunity he'll get.

290/1310/11

48/380/1

RB6 on my board right now

 

[nygiants56]

HC Linehan has used RBBC extensively everywhere he's coached. I think he brings that credo to St Louis with him. He is already talking of 20 'touches' for Jackson per game, while Faulk gets 10 'touches'.

While Ron Brown started the first 4 games of 2005, Linehan couldn't help himself, having Ricky split carries with Brown once Williams came back from suspension. You'd think Brown would have won that job outright, but Linehan loves to rotate RB's, and that's exactly what he did.I'm afraid of it happening again in St Louis. Now, I know St Louis doesn't have a boatload of RB's on the roster like Minnesota did when Linehan was there, but does he stay with a system he knows best (RBBC) or switch to an offense where 1 guy gets 300+ carries?!

IMO, it's more of the same from Linehan. 240-260 carries for Jackson..

His numbers on the season should be slightly better than they were last year,IMO..

 

[higgins]

HC Linehan has used RBBC extensively everywhere he's coached. I think he brings that credo to St Louis with him. He is already talking of 20 'touches' for Jackson per game, while Faulk gets 10 'touches'.

While Ron Brown started the first 4 games of 2005, Linehan couldn't help himself, having Ricky split carries with Brown once Williams came back from suspension. You'd think Brown would have won that job outright, but Linehan loves to rotate RB's, and that's exactly what he did.I'm afraid of it happening again in St Louis. Now, I know St Louis doesn't have a boatload of RB's on the roster like Minnesota did when Linehan was there, but does he stay with a system he knows best (RBBC) or switch to an offense where 1 guy gets 300+ carries?!

IMO, it's more of the same from Linehan. 240-260 carries for Jackson..

His numbers on the season should be slightly better than they were last year,IMO..

I've seen you raise this opinion before. And, even after countless others have showed you that Linehan has merely rotated RBs when injuries/suspensions occurred, you still don't seem to be able to grasp this. I disagree with your view 100%.I predict 300/1300/10,

40/360/2.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

Linehan rotated backs in Minnesota out of necessity. Everyone thought Bennett/Moore/Williams were three good backs. They weren't.

And you don't think there was a fear of the rookie Brown breaking down toward the end of the season if Williams wasn't added to the mix?

I didn't like Jackson last year, but I sure do this.

300/1250/11

35/300/3

 

[Rounders]

300/1400/13

30/300/1

 

[Big Score]

I like what I'm hearing coming out of St. Louis.

Linehan has said that protecting the QB is going to be a priority, which of course leads to more emphasis on the O'line blocking which will only help the running game. Hopefully with a year under his belt, last years 1st round draft pick, Alex Barron, picks up his play a notch. Orlando Pace while now getting a little long in the tooth is still one of the best. Claude Terrell ain't bad at all and while he is good at pass blocking he is a natural at run blocking. Timmerman is a tough, smart, steady player and an excellent technician, which one would expect after playing for 12 years in the NFL. That however is a problem with Timmerman, the 12 years have taken a toll on his body. Andy McCollum is another solid veteran presence with some versatility. He is the Rams starting Center but has played both Guard spots in times of need and preformed admirably at that position.

What's not to like about the Rams WR's? Add Klopfenstein as a legitimate pass catching TE and you know opposing teams won't be able to stack the line of scrimmage unless Ryan Fitzsucks ends up QB'ing again. That however, is unlikely to happen. Frerotte followed Linehan to St. Louis and is next in line if Bulger goes down. The chances of a teams #1 & #2 QB going down two consectuttive years in a row, is highly unlikely (knock on wood).

What about the man himself, Steven Jackson?

Getting only 254 carries last year, in the pass happy Martz offense, and having the disadvantage of trying to run with Martin & even worse, Ryan Fitzsucks at QB, Jackson still managed to post a respectable 4.1 ypc avg. His hands aren't too shabby either. Very solid natural pass catcher. Jackson doesn't fight the ball into his body. Instead he can use those soft hands of his, to pluck the pass out of the air. Excellent run after the catch ability.

I think Linehan recognizes that Jackson is the kind of back who gets better as the game goes along. Linehan will make better use of his 231 lb RB than Martz did. I easily see Jackson getting 46 more carries than last year (that's slightly more than 2 per game) and honestly expect about Linehan to feed Jackson about 70 more times then last year. We also know Jackson is a bull at the Goal Line. Even if he's having a terrible day rushing the ball elsewhere on the field, feed him the ball at the Goal Line and he has a nose for the end zone.

324 carries at 4.3 yards per carry = 1,393 yards with 10 TD's

45 receptions at 7.5 yards per catch = 337 yards with 3 TD's

Combined yardage & TD's = 1,730 yards with 13 TD's

 

[SoloMatisse]

Look, regarding the Linehan quotes about Jackson's workload....for God's sake, when is it logical to actually gather factual information from a coach stating months before a season starts that his back will get X # of carries. Does anyone with sense really think it's nessecary to allow this to influence them? Get off of it. Several years ago, a kindof renegade coach named Ditka contributed to giving away the entire Saints draft so that he could get his hands on Ricky Williams, and then told the whole world that he'd ride him like a show pony. Williams' rookie season was a nightmare, and generally speaking he was a huge dissapointment, Ditka got his genius butt fired, and the Saints are STILL trying to recover. Is that what concerned parties want to hear? That Linehan will give Jackson the ball 30 plus times a game, win or lose? Lets pass on the next round of meds already. I love the fact that Linehan is not trying to show his hand or throw himself under the bus by declaring what his gameplan will actually be....because to this point, he'd be lying. He doesnt know what his gameplan will be.....he'll generate a plan with his O coaching staff each and every week, and based on the team's strengths and weaknesses, I expect he'll attack different opponents differently for 16 weeks and possibly thru the playoffs. That's what good coaches do. They dont look 6 months ahead and try and detail what their approach will be. Flexibility is vital with the Rams. They are NOT the Bears or the Steelers or Kansas City for that matter. They are not dominant running the ball. Jackson is a fine player, but he won't be the sole focus of that offense. They will stretch the field and probably maintain a nice balance or run and pass, if their D affords them that luxury. If the Rams can find a way to keep every game close, Im sure Jackson will see a ton of action whether grinding it out with carries or with swings out of the backfield. He's got the goods. He needs to stay healthy and hope his team takes to the new coaching staff there because imo, they are very good. I believe Linehan will be successful and the Rams will win their share of games.

Now, having said all this, Id expect solid but unspectacular #s from Steve Jackson. He runs with power and isnt afraid of contact, and that can get you hurt from time to time. Imo, he has plenty of speed, movesand power to be a Rudi Johnson type back....13-1400 yds rushing with atleast 10 or 12 TDs. He brings an added dimension taking swings and screens out of the backfield and can use his power on those plays to earn another 400yds. Will he play a full schedule of games? Id bet he'll miss a game or two. Because of that, Id set a ceiling on his realistically but optimistic bottom line #s as such......

1250yds RU 11 TDs

450 yds RE 2 TDs

Those stats would probably put him at around 7 or 8 by season's end. Im sure coach Linehan could live with those modest #s....afterall, he's planning on giving Marshall Faulk atleast 1/3 of the action.

 

[Big Score]

Look, regarding the Linehan quotes about Jackson's workload....for God's sake, when is it logical to actually gather factual information from a coach stating months before a season starts that his back will get X # of carries.

Ummm....what quotes on his workload are you talking about SoloMatisse? I haven't seen Linehan say he specifically intends on giving Jackson X number of carries anywhere.

Do you have a specific article you're referring to?

If so please.

TIA

 

[SoloMatisse]

Look, regarding the Linehan quotes about Jackson's workload....for God's sake, when is it logical to actually gather factual information from a coach stating months before a season starts that his back will get X # of carries.

Ummm....what quotes on his workload are you talking about SoloMatisse? I haven't seen Linehan say he specifically intends on giving Jackson X number of carries anywhere.

Do you have a specific article you're referring to?

If so please.

TIA

Dude, go to CBS s-line for God's sake. Type in Steven Jackson's name....enjoy.

 

[joffer]

Marshall Faulk atleast 1/3 of the action.

no ####### way

 

[Killer Kobras]

Rams | T. Fisher fitting right in

Sat, 22 Apr 2006 17:11:03 -0700

Nick Wagoner, of StLouisRams.com, reports with the news that St. Louis Rams RB Marshall Faulk (knees) is struggling with knee problems again, backup RB Tony Fisher's role could turn out to be bigger than he first expected. Fisher has shown a good set of hands and some nice route running ability. He's a nice backup to have around behind starting RB Steven Jackson.

Anyone have any info on this. Have Jackson and would like to get his back up. Is Fisher worth it?

 

[Big Score]

Look, regarding the Linehan quotes about Jackson's workload....for God's sake, when is it logical to actually gather factual information from a coach stating months before a season starts that his back will get X # of carries.

Ummm....what quotes on his workload are you talking about SoloMatisse? I haven't seen Linehan say he specifically intends on giving Jackson X number of carries anywhere.

Do you have a specific article you're referring to?

If so please.

TIA

Dude, go to CBS s-line for God's sake. Type in Steven Jackson's name....enjoy.

Don't really use CBS Sportsline that much. I've found their info to be sub par on a few occasions. But anyway I did what you suggested, yet I couldn't find any Linehan quotes?

I thought you had a particular article or two in mind when you said, "Linehan quotes about Jackson's workload".....

I would've like to have read what he said, that's all.

 

[SoloMatisse]

I hear ya. I assumed every owner in the fantasy world had atleast one team on CBS. Anyway, go to CBSsportsline.com, NFL Home, Players, Running Backs, Steven Jackson and youll find the following .......

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Rams coaches want to get Steve Jackson 20 touches a game. "The way he used Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown and the running backs in Minnesota, he feels he has that all in one (with me)," Jackson told StLouisRams.com. "I’m pretty sure I will get a lot of touches."

(Updated 05/11/2006).

This is a little vague, but its what's there, and these quotes are actually coming straight from Steve himself. The reference I made earlier to the Linehan "quotes" was actually a response to another poster who'd obviously read this info.

Search Marshall Faulk the same way, and you'll find his latest news stating that the Rams' coaches want to give him 10 touches a game. I pointed this out in a sarcastic nature only to show that sweating a backup RB coming off knee surgery literally on his last legs and a year from retirement is really a little ridiculous.

 

[SoloMatisse]

Marshall Faulk atleast 1/3 of the action.       

no ####### way

Sarcasm alert....sometimes we need to read between the lines. Here's the full quote I provided....think about it again. Pulling a couple of words out a sentence is a little out of context, dont ya think?

Those stats would probably put him at around 7 or 8 by season's end. Im sure coach Linehan could live with those modest #s....afterall, he's planning on giving Marshall Faulk atleast 1/3 of the action.

 

[Big Score]

I hear ya.  I assumed every owner in the fantasy world had atleast one team on CBS.  Anyway, go to CBSsportsline.com, NFL Home, Players, Running Backs, Steven Jackson and youll find the following .......

The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the Rams coaches want to get Steve Jackson 20 touches a game. "The way he used Ricky Williams and Ronnie Brown and the running backs in Minnesota, he feels he has that all in one (with me)," Jackson told StLouisRams.com. "I’m pretty sure I will get a lot of touches."

(Updated 05/11/2006).

This is a little vague, but its what's there, and these quotes are actually coming straight from Steve himself.  The reference I made earlier to the Linehan "quotes" was actually a response to another poster who'd obviously read this info. 

Search Marshall Faulk the same way, and you'll find his latest news stating that the Rams' coaches want to give him 10 touches a game.  I pointed this out in a sarcastic nature only to show that sweating a backup RB coming off knee surgery literally on his last legs and a year from retirement  is really a little ridiculous.

Thanx SoloMatisse So going by CBS Sportsline, the Rams will be running the ball 30+ times per game.

20+ for S Jax & 10+ for Faulk.

Like I said, I've found their info to be a tad erroneous on occasion :X

 

[mbuehner]

St Louis was 29th in the league in rushing attempts in 05, running the ball just 37% of plays. Even so, Jackson racked up 1054yards rushing, 8 tds in 15 games at 4 yards a clip- not bad at all. Add 320 receiving and 2 more touches and Jackson quietly had a really nice season. Numbers wise Jackson looks a lot like Lamont Jordan or Rudi Johnson sans a few touches. Even a modest increase will put Jackson comfortably in the top 10.

315 carries, 1373y, 11 tds

42 catches, 297y, 2 tds

 

[Meat]

Bump - Curious to see people's thoughts on Jackson this season now that Faulk is 'done'...

 

[mightyeskimo]

Many here, including myself, saw this coming quite some time ago. It doesn't alter my rankings. SJ is top 10 for sure.

 

[Big Score]

With Faulk definitely out of the way and continued reports that Linehan wants SJax to be his hoss, I can't see how he's NOT a top 10 RB this year...barring injury of course.

+ SJax has a fairly attractive run schedule IMO.

Week 1 Denver at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 2 St Louis at San Francisco (Great Matchup)

Week 3 St Louis at Arizona (Good Matchup)

Week 4 Detroit at St Louis (Great Matchup)

Week 5 St Louis at Green Bay (Great Matchup)

Week 6 Seattle at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 7 -- bye--

Week 8 St Louis at San Diego (Tough Matchup)

Week 9 Kansas City at St Louis (Good Matchup)

Week 10 St Louis at Seattle (Tough Matchup)

Week 11 St Louis at Carolina (Tough Matchup)

Week 12 San Francisco at St Louis (Great Matchup)

Week 13 Arizona at St Louis (Good Matchup)

Week 14 Chicago at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 15 St Louis at Oakland (Great Matchup)

Week 16 Washington at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 17 St Louis at Minnesota (Good Matchup)

Only 7 tough matchups, with 4 of those being at Home.

 

[Alluro]

http://cbs.sportsline.com/nfl/story/9481203

Here's an early prediction: Jackson will lead the league in rushing.

"I'll take that as a compliment," Jackson said. "But you're not going out on a limb there. I have the ability to lead the league and now I have the right coaching staff, one that believes in me."

 

[Rounders]

With Faulk definitely out of the way and continued reports that Linehan wants SJax to be his hoss, I can't see how he's NOT a top 10 RB this year...barring injury of course.

+ SJax has a fairly attractive run schedule IMO.

Week 1 Denver at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 2 St Louis at San Francisco (Great Matchup)

Week 3 St Louis at Arizona (Good Matchup)

Week 4 Detroit at St Louis (Great Matchup)

Week 5 St Louis at Green Bay (Great Matchup)

Week 6 Seattle at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 7 -- bye--

Week 8 St Louis at San Diego (Tough Matchup)

Week 9 Kansas City at St Louis (Good Matchup)

Week 10 St Louis at Seattle (Tough Matchup)

Week 11 St Louis at Carolina (Tough Matchup)

Week 12 San Francisco at St Louis (Great Matchup)

Week 13 Arizona at St Louis (Good Matchup)

Week 14 Chicago at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 15 St Louis at Oakland (Great Matchup)

Week 16 Washington at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 17 St Louis at Minnesota (Good Matchup)

Only 7 tough matchups, with 4 of those being at Home.

Let me preface this by saying I'm a big Jackson fan right now, but his schedule screams of "Sell High" after week 5.

 

[LHUCKS]

I don't see SD as a tough matchup.

 

[Big Score]

With Faulk definitely out of the way and continued reports that Linehan wants SJax to be his hoss, I can't see how he's NOT a top 10 RB this year...barring injury of course.

+ SJax has a fairly attractive run schedule IMO.

Week 1      Denver at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 2      St Louis at San Francisco (Great Matchup)

Week 3      St Louis at Arizona (Good Matchup)

Week 4      Detroit at St Louis (Great Matchup)

Week 5      St Louis at Green Bay (Great Matchup) 

Week 6      Seattle at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 7        -- bye-- 

Week 8      St Louis at San Diego (Tough Matchup)

Week 9      Kansas City at St Louis (Good Matchup)

Week 10      St Louis at Seattle (Tough Matchup)

Week 11      St Louis at Carolina (Tough Matchup)

Week 12      San Francisco at St Louis (Great Matchup)

Week 13      Arizona at St Louis (Good Matchup)

Week 14      Chicago at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 15      St Louis at Oakland (Great Matchup)

Week 16      Washington at St Louis (Tough Matchup - but @ Home)

Week 17      St Louis at Minnesota (Good Matchup)

Only 7 tough matchups, with 4 of those being at Home.

Let me preface this by saying I'm a big Jackson fan right now, but his schedule screams of "Sell High" after week 5.

The thing about SJax, is that like LaMont Jordan, if he ain't getting it done on the ground, he'll do it through the air...especially now that Faulk is out of the picture.If you sell after week 5, sure you'll avoid those 6 tough matchups, but conversely you'll miss out on 5 of his juicy matchups.

But hey! If you get a good enough offer...far be it for me to say don't pull the trigger

 

[Vikes Fan]

Why does Mark Wimer have Jackson 31st overall in the staff rankings? Has anyone heard him defend this? I am just curious.

 

[LHUCKS]

Why does Mark Wimer have Jackson 31st overall in the staff rankings? Has anyone heard him defend this? I am just curious.

yes, he's addressed this in another thread

 

[Vikes Fan]

Why does Mark Wimer have Jackson 31st overall in the staff rankings?  Has anyone heard him defend this?  I am just curious.

yes, he's addressed this in another thread

Thanks LHUCKS. I found the thread. I was just looking for why Wimer thought he was so much lower. I was curious. I am not sure how I missed that thread before.

 

[Snotbubbles]

The thing about SJax, is that like LaMont Jordan, if he ain't getting it done on the ground, he'll do it through the air...especially now that Faulk is out of the picture.If you sell after week 5, sure you'll avoid those 6 tough matchups, but conversely you'll miss out on 5 of his juicy matchups. But hey! If you get a good enough offer...far be it for me to say don't pull the trigger

Juicy matchups? SJax is so inconsistent how can you tell if a matchup is good or bad for him?Example: Week 3 vs Tenn: 12 rushes, 48 yards (6 recieving)Week 11 vs Arizona: 12 rushes, 6 yards (16 recieving)Week 14 vs Minn: 19 rushes, 67 yards (0 recieving)Week 16 vs San Fran: 16 rushes, 28 yards (21 recieving)YetWeek 5 vs Sea: 17 rushes, 77 yards (62 yards receiving)Week 8 vs Jax: 25 rushes, 179 yards (21 recieving)

 

[Chaka]

I don't see SD as a tough matchup.

#1 rushing D last year?#1 in YPG, being #3 in attempts helps here but they were also #2 in YPA?

 

[LHUCKS]

I don't see SD as a tough matchup.

#1 rushing D last year?#1 in YPG, being #3 in attempts helps here but they were also #2 in YPA?

Huh...had no idea.

 

[Chaka]

I don't see SD as a tough matchup.

#1 rushing D last year?#1 in YPG, being #3 in attempts helps here but they were also #2 in YPA?

Huh...had no idea.

That's why we hang out here, isn't it?

 

[Big Score]

The thing about SJax, is that like LaMont Jordan, if he ain't getting it done on the ground, he'll do it through the air...especially now that Faulk is out of the picture.

If you sell after week 5, sure you'll avoid those 6 tough matchups, but conversely you'll miss out on 5 of his juicy matchups.

But hey! If you get a good enough offer...far be it for me to say don't pull the trigger

Juicy matchups? SJax is so inconsistent how can you tell if a matchup is good or bad for him?Example:

Week 3 vs Tenn: 12 rushes, 48 yards (6 recieving)

Week 11 vs Arizona: 12 rushes, 6 yards (16 recieving)

Week 14 vs Minn: 19 rushes, 67 yards (0 recieving)

Week 16 vs San Fran: 16 rushes, 28 yards (21 recieving)

Yet

Week 5 vs Sea: 17 rushes, 77 yards (62 yards receiving)

Week 8 vs Jax: 25 rushes, 179 yards (21 recieving)

What you need to do is pay attention to who was QB'ing weeks 11, 14 & 16 (hint, it wasn't Bulger) and how few rushing attempts SJax had those weeks.Why SJax only got 12 rushing attempts, while avg 4.0 per carry against Tenn, I don't remember?

But the Mad Mike Martz play calling days are over.

Again for those who are still unaware, there's a new Sheriff in town and he's not the dimwit Martz was in regards to SJax and the running game.

20+ carries per game are expected.

 

[fruity pebbles]

The thing about SJax, is that like LaMont Jordan, if he ain't getting it done on the ground, he'll do it through the air...especially now that Faulk is out of the picture.

If you sell after week 5, sure you'll avoid those 6 tough matchups, but conversely you'll miss out on 5 of his juicy matchups.

But hey! If you get a good enough offer...far be it for me to say don't pull the trigger

Juicy matchups? SJax is so inconsistent how can you tell if a matchup is good or bad for him?Example:

Week 3 vs Tenn: 12 rushes, 48 yards (6 recieving)

Week 11 vs Arizona: 12 rushes, 6 yards (16 recieving)

Week 14 vs Minn: 19 rushes, 67 yards (0 recieving)

Week 16 vs San Fran: 16 rushes, 28 yards (21 recieving)

Yet

Week 5 vs Sea: 17 rushes, 77 yards (62 yards receiving)

Week 8 vs Jax: 25 rushes, 179 yards (21 recieving)

What you need to do is pay attention to who was QB'ing weeks 11, 14 & 16 (hint, it wasn't Bulger) and how few rushing attempts SJax had those weeks.Why SJax only got 12 rushing attempts, while avg 4.0 per carry against Tenn, I don't remember?

But the Mad Mike Martz play calling days are over.

Again for those who are still unaware, there's a new Sheriff in town and he's not the dimwit Martz was in regards to SJax and the running game.

20+ carries per game are expected.

Bulger was the QB against arizona. Actually it didn't seem to matter who was the QB, it definitely wasn't cut and dry. His best games came with Bulger out actually. And his worst with Bulger at the helm. Jacksonville Bulger didn't play and Arizona and the Giants he did. Not sure what his deal was but he definitely wasn't consistant from game to game. 4.4 YPC without Bulger, 3.7 YPC with Bulger.

 

[Big Score]

The thing about SJax, is that like LaMont Jordan, if he ain't getting it done on the ground, he'll do it through the air...especially now that Faulk is out of the picture.

If you sell after week 5, sure you'll avoid those 6 tough matchups, but conversely you'll miss out on 5 of his juicy matchups.

But hey! If you get a good enough offer...far be it for me to say don't pull the trigger

Juicy matchups? SJax is so inconsistent how can you tell if a matchup is good or bad for him?Example:

Week 3 vs Tenn: 12 rushes, 48 yards (6 recieving)

Week 11 vs Arizona: 12 rushes, 6 yards (16 recieving)

Week 14 vs Minn: 19 rushes, 67 yards (0 recieving)

Week 16 vs San Fran: 16 rushes, 28 yards (21 recieving)

Yet

Week 5 vs Sea: 17 rushes, 77 yards (62 yards receiving)

Week 8 vs Jax: 25 rushes, 179 yards (21 recieving)

What you need to do is pay attention to who was QB'ing weeks 11, 14 & 16 (hint, it wasn't Bulger) and how few rushing attempts SJax had those weeks.Why SJax only got 12 rushing attempts, while avg 4.0 per carry against Tenn, I don't remember?

But the Mad Mike Martz play calling days are over.

Again for those who are still unaware, there's a new Sheriff in town and he's not the dimwit Martz was in regards to SJax and the running game.

20+ carries per game are expected.

Bulger was the QB against arizona. Actually it didn't seem to matter who was the QB, it definitely wasn't cut and dry. His best games came with Bulger out actually. And his worst with Bulger at the helm. Jacksonville Bulger didn't play and Arizona and the Giants he did. Not sure what his deal was but he definitely wasn't consistant from game to game. 4.4 YPC without Bulger, 3.7 YPC with Bulger.

Just a quick FYI fruity pebbles, but your numbers are a little off.SJax had 112 carries for 459 yards with Bulger as QB for a 4.1 ypc. With Bulger QB'ing, SJax never had a game with 20 carries or more.

SJax had 132 carries with all other QB's for a 4.6 ypc. It was only when Bulger was out that SJax saw any games where he had 20 carries or more and even then, that was only 3.

I'd say that more than anything, the number of carries SJax was getting seems to have been the biggest impact by far and that should be rectified with Linehan.

 

[fruity pebbles]

The thing about SJax, is that like LaMont Jordan, if he ain't getting it done on the ground, he'll do it through the air...especially now that Faulk is out of the picture.

If you sell after week 5, sure you'll avoid those 6 tough matchups, but conversely you'll miss out on 5 of his juicy matchups.

But hey! If you get a good enough offer...far be it for me to say don't pull the trigger

Juicy matchups? SJax is so inconsistent how can you tell if a matchup is good or bad for him?Example:

Week 3 vs Tenn: 12 rushes, 48 yards (6 recieving)

Week 11 vs Arizona: 12 rushes, 6 yards (16 recieving)

Week 14 vs Minn: 19 rushes, 67 yards (0 recieving)

Week 16 vs San Fran: 16 rushes, 28 yards (21 recieving)

Yet

Week 5 vs Sea: 17 rushes, 77 yards (62 yards receiving)

Week 8 vs Jax: 25 rushes, 179 yards (21 recieving)

What you need to do is pay attention to who was QB'ing weeks 11, 14 & 16 (hint, it wasn't Bulger) and how few rushing attempts SJax had those weeks.Why SJax only got 12 rushing attempts, while avg 4.0 per carry against Tenn, I don't remember?

But the Mad Mike Martz play calling days are over.

Again for those who are still unaware, there's a new Sheriff in town and he's not the dimwit Martz was in regards to SJax and the running game.

20+ carries per game are expected.

Bulger was the QB against arizona. Actually it didn't seem to matter who was the QB, it definitely wasn't cut and dry. His best games came with Bulger out actually. And his worst with Bulger at the helm. Jacksonville Bulger didn't play and Arizona and the Giants he did. Not sure what his deal was but he definitely wasn't consistant from game to game. 4.4 YPC without Bulger, 3.7 YPC with Bulger.

Just a quick FYI fruity pebbles, but your numbers are a little off.SJax had 112 carries for 459 yards with Bulger as QB for a 4.1 ypc. With Bulger QB'ing, SJax never had a game with 20 carries or more.

SJax had 132 carries with all other QB's for a 4.6 ypc. It was only when Bulger was out that SJax saw any games where he had 20 carries or more and even then, that was only 3.

I'd say that more than anything, the number of carries SJax was getting seems to have been the biggest impact by far and that should be rectified with Linehan.

Your numbers cann't be right man (mine might not be either). His total YPC last year was only 4.1. Was it the chicken or the egg last year though. Did he not get the carries in many games because he was ineffective or because Martz just felt like throwing the ball. A little of both IMO. When you're losing yards on every other carry, like he did in several games, you abandon the run. It's not working and more than likely you're already behind on the scoreboard.

 

[Big Score]

The thing about SJax, is that like LaMont Jordan, if he ain't getting it done on the ground, he'll do it through the air...especially now that Faulk is out of the picture.

If you sell after week 5, sure you'll avoid those 6 tough matchups, but conversely you'll miss out on 5 of his juicy matchups.

But hey! If you get a good enough offer...far be it for me to say don't pull the trigger

Juicy matchups? SJax is so inconsistent how can you tell if a matchup is good or bad for him?Example:

Week 3 vs Tenn: 12 rushes, 48 yards (6 recieving)

Week 11 vs Arizona: 12 rushes, 6 yards (16 recieving)

Week 14 vs Minn: 19 rushes, 67 yards (0 recieving)

Week 16 vs San Fran: 16 rushes, 28 yards (21 recieving)

Yet

Week 5 vs Sea: 17 rushes, 77 yards (62 yards receiving)

Week 8 vs Jax: 25 rushes, 179 yards (21 recieving)

What you need to do is pay attention to who was QB'ing weeks 11, 14 & 16 (hint, it wasn't Bulger) and how few rushing attempts SJax had those weeks.Why SJax only got 12 rushing attempts, while avg 4.0 per carry against Tenn, I don't remember?

But the Mad Mike Martz play calling days are over.

Again for those who are still unaware, there's a new Sheriff in town and he's not the dimwit Martz was in regards to SJax and the running game.

20+ carries per game are expected.

Bulger was the QB against arizona. Actually it didn't seem to matter who was the QB, it definitely wasn't cut and dry. His best games came with Bulger out actually. And his worst with Bulger at the helm. Jacksonville Bulger didn't play and Arizona and the Giants he did. Not sure what his deal was but he definitely wasn't consistant from game to game. 4.4 YPC without Bulger, 3.7 YPC with Bulger.

Just a quick FYI fruity pebbles, but your numbers are a little off.SJax had 112 carries for 459 yards with Bulger as QB for a 4.1 ypc. With Bulger QB'ing, SJax never had a game with 20 carries or more.

SJax had 132 carries with all other QB's for a 4.6 ypc. It was only when Bulger was out that SJax saw any games where he had 20 carries or more and even then, that was only 3.

I'd say that more than anything, the number of carries SJax was getting seems to have been the biggest impact by far and that should be rectified with Linehan.

Your numbers cann't be right man (mine might not be either). His total YPC last year was only 4.1.

Hmmmm...you're right! What the heck, I know I did the math right. Wierd

Was it the chicken or the egg last year though. Did he not get the carries in many games because he was ineffective or because Martz just felt like throwing the ball. A little of both IMO. When you're losing yards on every other carry, like he did in several games, you abandon the run. It's not working and more than likely you're already behind on the scoreboard.

I dunno man. Tough to produce when you're only getting 10 or 11 carries in games and you're the type back SJax is. Thing is, when he did get the carries, he generally produced.

 

[Cowboys#1]

after 8 weeks (half the season) here are jacksons stats

170 attempts for 691 yards 4tds

41 receptions for 412 yards 0 tds

1103 total yards and 4 tds.

good for rb #3 in my league

 

[Cowboys#1]

and over his last 8 games...

176 carries 837 yards 9 tds

49 receptions 394 yards 3 tds

rb #1 over the last six weeks and led a bunch of teams to the promised land.. could be #1 pick in PPR next year..

looking over projections some people were close on his rushing totals but no one came close to predicting his receiving totals.

ended the year #2 in ppr and a handful of points behind LJ for #3 in standard scoring

 

[dickey moe]

and over his last 8 games...176 carries 837 yards 9 tds49 receptions 394 yards 3 tdsrb #1 over the last six weeks and led a bunch of teams to the promised land.. could be #1 pick in PPR next year..looking over projections some people were close on his rushing totals but no one came close to predicting his receiving totals.ended the year #2 in ppr and a handful of points behind LJ for #3 in standard scoring

SJ is a total stud. I (and I'm sure a lot of other owners) will be considering him at the 1.01 position next year.Wish Dallas would've drafted him instead of Julius Jones.

 

[Musesboy]

I didn't have Jackson ranked in my top five and I am totally shocked by his performance. I guess he will be a fixture in the top three for a while?