Not going to happen unless he comes pretty cheap.30 year old RB, not exactly what TT likes unless the price is low.Full articlehttp://www.stltoday.com/sports/football/professional/jackson-to-void-final-year-of-contract/article_2cec1b92-7599-54c2-8b32-1411389ae2ec.htmlFantasy owners (especially Dynasty folks) praying for him to sign with Packers
That's the first team that popped into my head when I heard the news this morning. That would be a great fit I think.Evan Silva @evansilva St. Louis Post-Dispatch considers the #Falcons "one of the most likely suitors" for free agent Steven Jackson
Wonder if sjax coming to town would encourage gonzo to stick around another year for another try at a ring.That's the first team that popped into my head when I heard the news this morning. That would be a great fit I think.Evan Silva @evansilva St. Louis Post-Dispatch considers the #Falcons "one of the most likely suitors" for free agent Steven Jackson
Sign SJax, get gonzo to come back, draft Lattimore in the 3rd round.Wonder if sjax coming to town would encourage gonzo to stick around another year for another try at a ring.That's the first team that popped into my head when I heard the news this morning. That would be a great fit I think.Evan Silva @evansilva St. Louis Post-Dispatch considers the #Falcons "one of the most likely suitors" for free agent Steven Jackson
If Atlanta or Green Bay court him I doubt he stays if he wants to win.This isn't really news as it's been known he would opt out. Still a good chance he stays in St Louis.
Could make sense, but Jackson has a lot more tread on the tires than Turner (2800 touches versus 1700), and the team seems to be looking to get younger at the position.Of course, it all comes down to the price tag, and despite the volume, S-Jax does look like he's got more left in the tank than Turner does. A Jackson/Rodgers combo would actually be pretty interesting where Jackson could lower his workload.Evan Silva @evansilva
St. Louis Post-Dispatch considers the #Falcons "one of the most likely suitors" for free agent Steven Jackson
I'm a Richardson owner in one league - but there's still a shot that the Rams draft a bigger back to replace Jackson - or even that Jackson stays.I do like Richardson a lot better than Pead as well though - Richardson looks like he could be a productive 3 down back despite his "small" stature.Richardson's value just went up. Some still like Pead, but I can't say that I liked what I saw in him. No vision whatsoever and takes everything to the outside.
As a SJax owner in my keeper league, I would welcome this wholeheartedly.Yahoo's Jason Cole says that "based on what was happening" at the Combine, free agent Steven Jackson's "likely landing spot" is Atlanta.It's the same vibe Rams beat writer Jim Thomas is getting. The Falcons see Jacquizz Rodgers as a mere change-of-pace option, evidenced by the 222 carries they gave washed-up Michael Turner last season. Although Jackson has plenty of wear on his tires, he's averaged 4.23 yards per carry over the last two seasons behind a horrendous Rams offensive line. S-Jax has also averaged 8.17 yards per reception over that span, staving off a decline by staying in tremendous physical condition. He'd be an ideal addition for the Falcons' up-tempo offense.Source: Jason Cole on Twitter Feb 26 - 10:06 AM
If he goes to ATL, I'd trade a mid/late 2013 1st for him depending on the rest of my team. I do own him in one of my PPR leagues and have no plans to trade him away or thoughts on what it would take. He's one of those guys that is worth more to me as a weekly #3/Flex player than a rookie pick or two, especially since I consider this team a strong playoff contender again.What would be his value in a PPR dynasty league right now in terms of picks or equivalent player?
IMHO, slightly higher than Gore.What would be his value in a PPR dynasty league right now in terms of picks or equivalent player?
what he saidGreat time to sell Richardson.
He just went for Kendall wright and 2.02 in one of my ppr leagues'jonboltz said:IMHO, slightly higher than Gore.'teal said:What would be his value in a PPR dynasty league right now in terms of picks or equivalent player?
I agree the Rams value him more, but he wants to win. I think he'll give a bigger discount to a contender and take performance clauses than take an extra couple mill from the Rams. He knows the Rams are two years from seriously contending. They might squeak into the playoffs this year, but they aren't going to the NFC Championship game or anything. I think the hometown discount in this situation is the town with the best chance to win...'Abrantes said:Still feel the Rams value him more than other teams, and that he'll return to St. Louis on a new contract, but Atlanta would be a great fit.
lol wut? He isn't getting near that much money. That's more than their first round pick will make the next three years.What do you think he signs for (either back with the Rams or another team)?Broncos3 year $16 million ($8 million guaranteed)
Seems like an odd strategy. Most people that had Richardson, picked him up on the chance that Steven Jackson left. Me being one of them.'JOBOOZOSO said:what he saidGreat time to sell Richardson.![]()
Sell richardson and buy PeadSeems like an odd strategy. Most people that had Richardson, picked him up on the chance that Steven Jackson left. Me being one of them.'JOBOOZOSO said:what he saidGreat time to sell Richardson.![]()
Sure, if you're into RBs that run up the butt of their OL and then bounces everything to the outside. Hellen Keller had better vision.Sell richardson and buy PeadSeems like an odd strategy. Most people that had Richardson, picked him up on the chance that Steven Jackson left. Me being one of them.'JOBOOZOSO said:what he saidGreat time to sell Richardson.![]()
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But you might be able to flip him to an owner that thinks he has a shot at being a starter/every down back.Seems like an odd strategy. Most people that had Richardson, picked him up on the chance that Steven Jackson left. Me being one of them.'JOBOOZOSO said:what he saidGreat time to sell Richardson.![]()
Deep draft and they have picks, expect a day two pick.I like Richardson and I still have him on a couple teams, but I don't know that he's cut out for full time duty. Only weighs 192 and doesn't have tremendous speed. I think he will always be a committee guy. I would look for the Rams to bring in 215+ pound back to complement what they already have. Could be Jackson. Could be Mendenhall. Could be a rookie or an unexpected veteran. There are plenty of people who fit what they need.
I'll go day 3 since I think there will be some decent backs falling to round 4 and even later. Quite a few other areas that need attention too. I also think Fisher will be giving Pead every chance for the job and will be stubborn about it.Like EFB stated, Richardson weight does concern me a little. Because he's not overly fast, I think he could add some strength weight and still perform like what we saw last year. He has the frame to do it.Deep draft and they have picks, expect a day two pick.I like Richardson and I still have him on a couple teams, but I don't know that he's cut out for full time duty. Only weighs 192 and doesn't have tremendous speed. I think he will always be a committee guy. I would look for the Rams to bring in 215+ pound back to complement what they already have. Could be Jackson. Could be Mendenhall. Could be a rookie or an unexpected veteran. There are plenty of people who fit what they need.
Complete turn around from what you were saying about this guy less than a year ago.I like Richardson and I still have him on a couple teams, but I don't know that he's cut out for full time duty. Only weighs 192 and doesn't have tremendous speed. I think he will always be a committee guy. I would look for the Rams to bring in 215+ pound back to complement what they already have. Could be Jackson. Could be Mendenhall. Could be a rookie or an unexpected veteran. There are plenty of people who fit what they need.
Sometimes you have to reassess a situation. Better than saying pead has no vision and bounces everything outside over, and over, and overComplete turn around from what you were saying about this guy less than a year ago.I like Richardson and I still have him on a couple teams, but I don't know that he's cut out for full time duty. Only weighs 192 and doesn't have tremendous speed. I think he will always be a committee guy. I would look for the Rams to bring in 215+ pound back to complement what they already have. Could be Jackson. Could be Mendenhall. Could be a rookie or an unexpected veteran. There are plenty of people who fit what they need.
Jackson was not going to get $7 million this year in base salary. But realistically, he could get that much in a new contract that prorates it over 2-3 years. Someone above thought it was crazy that he might get $8 million in a signing bonus. Over three years that's not all that much money. He makes the point that their 1st rounder won't make that much. That's the point of the new CBA. To pay more for proven vets than unproven rooks. $8 million over three years is only $2.66 million against the cap.Wasn't Jackson set to earn $7M this year? Was he going to be cut either way? Otherwise, how does he possibly earn >$7M this year somewhere else?
He's not playing for 3 years, so if they cut him he'd have 5.4 million of dead money against the cap next year. Also, realistically a team needs to have a backup in place and assume that he won't make it through a season at his age. So Atlanta would still need another rb through fa or the draft. I think the Rams are most likely at this point.Jackson was not going to get $7 million this year in base salary. But realistically, he could get that much in a new contract that prorates it over 2-3 years. Someone above thought it was crazy that he might get $8 million in a signing bonus. Over three years that's not all that much money. He makes the point that their 1st rounder won't make that much. That's the point of the new CBA. To pay more for proven vets than unproven rooks. $8 million over three years is only $2.66 million against the cap.Wasn't Jackson set to earn $7M this year? Was he going to be cut either way? Otherwise, how does he possibly earn >$7M this year somewhere else?
Atlanta could get by with Rodgers, Snelling and/or a later round rookie for a few games if Jackson misses some time. If he was to miss significant time, they'd be in the same position most teams would be in if they lost their startin back, scrambling to find a replacement but not any worse off than most teams. Rodgers is adequate and Snelling has filled in before.He's not playing for 3 years, so if they cut him he'd have 5.4 million of dead money against the cap next year. Also, realistically a team needs to have a backup in place and assume that he won't make it through a season at his age. So Atlanta would still need another rb through fa or the draft. I think the Rams are most likely at this point.Jackson was not going to get $7 million this year in base salary. But realistically, he could get that much in a new contract that prorates it over 2-3 years. Someone above thought it was crazy that he might get $8 million in a signing bonus. Over three years that's not all that much money. He makes the point that their 1st rounder won't make that much. That's the point of the new CBA. To pay more for proven vets than unproven rooks. $8 million over three years is only $2.66 million against the cap.Wasn't Jackson set to earn $7M this year? Was he going to be cut either way? Otherwise, how does he possibly earn >$7M this year somewhere else?
No but he could play 2. 30 is not the brick wall anymore like it use to be. And despite the moronic arguments about mileage, it has been shown that the guys who have a lot of miles tend to last longer in their careers than lower mileage guys. Not sure why. So if he plays two years, the cap hit after the second year would be $2.66 million. That's not bad. If he plays two solid years, he'll be there for the third, although who knows what will happen at that point. Or they might go all incentive based and make it pay for play. Either way, I'd be willing to bet that SJax will get more than the $7 million he was due in base salary this year.ETA, forgot the June 1 rule. If SJax only plays 1 year of a 3 year deal, they can cut him after June 1 and have his signing bonus stretched out over two years.He's not playing for 3 years, so if they cut him he'd have 5.4 million of dead money against the cap next year. Also, realistically a team needs to have a backup in place and assume that he won't make it through a season at his age. So Atlanta would still need another rb through fa or the draft. I think the Rams are most likely at this point.Jackson was not going to get $7 million this year in base salary. But realistically, he could get that much in a new contract that prorates it over 2-3 years. Someone above thought it was crazy that he might get $8 million in a signing bonus. Over three years that's not all that much money. He makes the point that their 1st rounder won't make that much. That's the point of the new CBA. To pay more for proven vets than unproven rooks. $8 million over three years is only $2.66 million against the cap.Wasn't Jackson set to earn $7M this year? Was he going to be cut either way? Otherwise, how does he possibly earn >$7M this year somewhere else?