Fred Jackson gets extension

[Sgt John]

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Fred Jackson never gave up on his pursuit to make it in the NFL, and now the Buffalo Bills running back has the lengthy contract to prove it.

Jackson signed a four-year contract extension on Wednesday as both a reward for his perseverance and his ability to provide the Bills' running game a valuable one-two punch behind starter Marshawn Lynch.

It's a particularly significant deal for someone who played at Division III Coe College (in Cedar Rapids, Iowa), spent a few years playing in the U.S. Indoor Football League, and finally broke into the NFL as a member of Buffalo's practice squad in 2006.

ESPN NFL Jackson earns contract extension

About time.

 

[Coachnorm]

Big time fantasy news here. This has to vault him up to one of the most valued RBBC #2 guys on the market. He was a top notch candidate in this category to begin with for a lot of us but this just cements him in. Nice stats as a #2 option and kicks off the season with several games of full #1 production. If you can get him reasonable enough in the draft it is like starting the season with an extra fulltime production back.

 

[Phicinfan]

If you are a Lynch Owner...don't miss on this guy. IF you are in the mid rounds...and need Rb depth...don't miss this guy. Buffalo WILL run. Always. I happen to think Lynch is on borrowed time...so.......

 

[Sgt John]

Rhodes either.

 

[Miller]

I don't think Rhoades has much of an impact unless Lynch goes down or gets into trouble again. Jackson has looked great in his opportunities and should capitalize on his carries earlier in the year. Even with Lynch back he will see some looks and I agree, should be a definite consideration in the mid rounds.