Falcons, RB Steven Jackson Agree To A Contract

Discussion in 'Atlanta Falcons' started by Sweets, Mar 14, 2013.

  1. Sweets

    Sweets All-Pro

    Ever since it was known Steven Jackson would opt out of his contract with the St. Louis Rams, signs pointed to him joining the Atlanta Falcons, now, it’s happened as Jackson has agreed to a contract with the Falcons, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. That gives the Falcons a needed piece in their high-powered offense to make another run in the NFC playoffs. They fell just short in the NFC Championship Game against the San Francisco 49ers.

    Jackson, who turns 30 in July, rushed for 1,042 yard and four touchdowns last season for the Rams, he has 10,135 yards and 56 touchdowns in his career.

    Rumors were Jackson might be a rare free-agent addition for Ted Thompson and the Green Bay Packers, perhaps Jackson found the Packers to be convenient leverage in a negotiation with the Falcons.

    Source: National Football Post
     
    Last edited: Mar 15, 2013
  2. Agent Zero

    Agent Zero I rode the short bus

    If he has a lot left in the tank this could be ugly for that whole division.
     
  3. SeanTaylor21

    SeanTaylor21 TheKingofKind

    Any word on how much it's for.
     
  4. GreenFish11

    GreenFish11 Special Teamer

    Right now Only info is for 3 yrs.
     
  5. Buck Fenson

    Buck Fenson formerly Jake from State Farm

  6. GreenFish11

    GreenFish11 Special Teamer

    3 yrs $12 mil $4 mil guaranteed
     
  7. Buck Fenson

    Buck Fenson formerly Jake from State Farm

    surprised he signed for such a low amount.
     
  8. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.


    He just wants to see what it feels like to win, no matter the cost.
     
  9. 86WARD

    86WARD -

    Reports were out there yesterday that he was close to going to Green Bay. Pair him up with Rodgers in the Falcons backfield and that's not too shabby...
     
  10. dublin mike

    dublin mike Unfortunate Georgia Sports Fan

    Hell freaking yes!
     
  11. DaBears22

    DaBears22 Matt Forte = future MVP Staff Member

    I for one am glad he's not in the NFC North.
     
  12. ICECOLD

    ICECOLD 1st Stringer

    Surprised about this one. GJ Falcons
     
  13. SeanTaylor21

    SeanTaylor21 TheKingofKind

    The only reason this confuses me is because they dropped Turner who is the same age and then they pick up SJax who in my opinion has a lot less tread left on the tires from having to carry the Rams offense.
     
  14. Crowned

    Crowned Doesn't give a shit.

    But SJax >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Turner
     
  15. GreenFish11

    GreenFish11 Special Teamer

    Its looking like 2013 or bust. So SJax for this year makes the most sense.