Coachnorm
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Packers coach Mike McCarthy and offensive coordinator Joe Philbin have indicated that they don't see Brandon Jackson as a carry-the-load back going forward.McCarthy still plans to have Jackson on the field for a starter's snap-count, but his carries will be limited. Packers coaches don't trust Jackson's body to hold up to the toll of 18-20 touches per game, and he's still too valuable as a situational passing-down back. Barring a trade, Jackson will continue to split touches with John Kuhn and Dimitri Nance. Those who went "all-in" on their waiver wire budget will be disappointed to learn that Jackson is not going to be a reliable RB2.
I had Ryan Grant in 3 leagues but didn't make any real effort to get Jackson as Remote Controller told me that Kuhn would get goalline grabs. This confirmed my suspicion that Jackson is not the next "feature back" in Packerland. He will get a nice number of carries and be productive but more in line with a good flex play than a replacement for a starting RB.
I had Ryan Grant in 3 leagues but didn't make any real effort to get Jackson as Remote Controller told me that Kuhn would get goalline grabs. This confirmed my suspicion that Jackson is not the next "feature back" in Packerland. He will get a nice number of carries and be productive but more in line with a good flex play than a replacement for a starting RB.