Steven Jackson voids contract with the Rams; To the Falcons?

[PTBG]

The Falcons figure to be in the market for a back, and there’s an indication they might be looking at swapping old for old.

According to Jim Thomas of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the Falcons are “one of the most likely suitors” for Steven Jackson if he gets away from the Rams.

The Falcons have a need at the position, as they’re expected to release Michael Turner.

And Jackson will become a free agent by voiding the final year of his contract, getting to the market for the first time in his career.

Turner, 31, gained just 800 yards last season, averaging 3.6 yards per carry. He did score 10 touchdowns, marking the fifth straight year he’s had double-digit scores for the Falcons.

Jackson, who turns 30 just before the start of training camp, had 1,042 rushing yards last year, averaging 4.1 per carry.

But Jackson also has more miles on his tires than Turner, with more than 750 more career rushing attempts. His numbers haven’t dropped off as precipitously as Turner’s have, but his rushing yards have decreased three years running.

The Falcons know they’re close, and know they need some backfield help (regardless their support for Jacquizz Rodgers), but going to Jackson instead of a younger back would be another bold move for a team that hasn’t shied away from them.

Not a bad move imo if the Falcons can get him. Rodgers seems to be a promising back, but getting Jackson to a 3 year deal, and in the twlight of his career seems like a nice move.

 

[Silkk]

Probably the most overrated back in the past 10 years

 

[I_Got_Da_Burna]

Not a good idea to put money in a 30 year old running back. That position doesn't age well.

 

[Tide Run This]

Probably the most overrated back in the past 10 years

 

[Silkk]

Real Talk. Over the past 5 years id hear being hyped as great RB, then when games came on he'd be either hurt or just not as good as advertised

 

[SubZeroDegrees]

Not a good idea to put money in a 30 year old running back. That position doesn't age well.

I like it, now Tony G retires, full season hilarity will ensue.

 

[FTBS]

Real Talk. Over the past 5 years id hear being hyped as great RB, then when games came on he'd be either hurt or just not as good as advertised

By who...nikkas in your fantasy league? nikka has been pretty under the radar for the most part. He's only getting talked about now because he's leaving STL and still nobody is hyping him up like that.

 

[The_Sheff]

Jackson still has something left and unlike Turner he can actually catch the ball. Jackson ran hard as fukk for the Rams this year they just weren't opening any holes.

 

[Silkk]

By who...nikkas in your fantasy league? nikka has been pretty under the radar for the most part. He's only getting talked about now because he's leaving STL and still nobody is hyping him up like that.

ESPN/CBS Sports/Yahoo Sports was always talking about him being a great RB

 

[feelosofer]

Probably the most overrated back in the past 10 years

I hate the rams but if anything he is underrated.

 

[FTBS]

ESPN/CBS Sports/Yahoo Sports was always talking about him being a great RB

Only RBs I ever hear about on ESPN is AD and Foster and whoever is holding out that year. Can't really speak on CBS or Yahoo though.

 

[Da_Eggman]

Probably the most overrated back in the past 10 years

maybe the most underrated RB of the last ten years actually

 

[itsyoung!!]

Probably the most overrated back in the past 10 years

Jackson is up there with Fitzgerald of players that im like please get them on a real team before their careers are over

jackson is a legit star running back

 

[Silkk]

Jackson is up there with Fitzgerald of players that im like please get them on a real team before their careers are over

jackson is a legit star running back

He's a serviceable NFL, he's not an elite RB

 

[FAH1223]

Packers should have traded for him this year, we would have been