[mfspack]

Brandon Jackson is getting the same flack that Marshall Faulk got when he came out of SDSU. He's too small, too injury prone, not an every down back....etc.

OK, I know this is a big stretch but I was watching some highlights of Marshall Faulk on NFL Network the other day (he was simply amazing). While I watched I thought about his physical tools, height, weight, etc. and went on line to see what his size was compared to Jackson.


Marshall Faulk- Ht. 5'10, Wt. 211 40 yd time- 4.3

Brandon Jackson- Ht. 5'10, Wt. 212 40 yd time- 4.4

After a 12 year NFL career, Faulk ended up with career totals of 176 games played 2836 rushing attempts and 767 receiving attempts.

Not bad for a guy who was suppose to be too small and injury prone.

Now I understand that as players these guys are COMPLETELY different, Faulk was an outstanding player at SDSU and Jackson was...well....just okay. But I'm approaching this solely from their physical stature. I guess it gives me some hope that Jackson can be an every down back.

[eire5199]

Now that's some optimism. I love it.

Hey, if Brandon Jackson proves himself worthy to carry Marshall Faulk's jock, then it will have been a great pick. Faulk in his prime was an all-time type of player.

[Casey]

Sounds good. But, you know I have always heard Faulk's coaches say was Marshall Faulk's greatest asset aside from his athleticism was his intelligence. He is extremely smart, and, he knows football inside and out. They said he was a true student of the game and that he knew as much about football - game planning, defenses, strategy, etc., as the coaches. He studied each opponent's defense, and, knew them inside and out. His coaches claim that his athleticism made him a good RB, but, his intelligence and preparation is what made him a great RB.

[mfspack]

Now that's some optimism. I love it.

Hey, if Brandon Jackson proves himself worthy to carry Marshall Faulk's jock, then it will have been a great pick. Faulk in his prime was an all-time type of player.

I agree on Jackson and I'm all about being positive!!! I know it's a silly comparasion but I hate to see/read from the "experts" that are so eager to label these guys before they ever play a down. Faulk was questioned about his durability right out of college, where he was stellar. Because they are slight of frame doesn't mean they can't play in the NFL. It's not about taking a hit, it's about avoiding the big hits, which is what Marshall did...

I'm going to be watching along with everybody else to see what Jackson's got. Here's to us talking 12 years from now about Faulk carrying Jackson's jock!!!

[eire5199]

Here's to us talking 12 years from now about Faulk carrying Jackson's jock!!!

I'll raise a glass to that!

[henry64]

Hopefully Jackson can get all of his success with the team that drafted him. Unlike Faulk who was decent with the Colts but was never given a great oline until he went to St. Louis.

[dictator of logic]

Marshall Faulk was one of the greatest college RB's I ever saw. I think a comparison based on size alone doesn't really tell us anything at all. Jackson was a split time RB, I think for 1 season (but maybe 2), and did not truly standout. Marshall Faulk absolutely carried the load at SD St. for 3 seasons. I am optimistic about Jackson, but it borders on blasphemy to put him in the same sentence as Faulk at this point in time.

[greystroke]

Scouting Report: A late bloomer who started just 11 games at Nebraska, with nine coming in 2006. . . . Had 188 carries for 989 yards (5.3 average) and eight touchdowns with a long run of 48 yards last season. . . . Also caught 33 passes for 313 yards (9.5 average) and two TDs. . . . Has four 100-yard rushing games to his credit, with all coming last season (Iowa State, Oklahoma State, Missouri and Colorado). . . . Averaged 92.8 yards per game as a starter. . . . Touched the ball a school-record 41 times against Colorado, registering 34 carries, six receptions and one kickoff, topping the mark of 40 set by Lawrence Phillips vs. Iowa State in 1994. . . . Underwent surgeries on each shoulder for labrum tears before last season, and suffered a broken hand late in 2006 but didn't miss the Huskers' Cotton Bowl game. . . .

http://www.jsonline.....aspx?id=558566

If he's a "late bloomer" then maybe his best days are still ahead of him and he will only get better & better! (plus he doesn't have a lot of miles on his wheels)

Also, I think anyone who can survive 41 touches on the ball in one game is durable enough for the Packers offense.

Finally, look at the fact that he came back from off-season surgery on both shoulders to post the kind of year he had, and that he recovered from (or played through) the hand injury in the bowl game and I like him even more.

Just because he didn't "do it" for 3 full season like Marshall Faulk did in college, doesn't mean that he can't accomplish good things with the Packers.

There is no way we should compare him to Faulk at this time, but there is reason to be optimistic about what he might add to the Packers offense.

FWIW....................

[1Mark2882]

Brandon Jackson is getting the same flack that Marshall Faulk got when he came out of SDSU. He's too small, too injury prone, not an every down back....etc.

OK, I know this is a big stretch but I was watching some highlights of Marshall Faulk on NFL Network the other day (he was simply amazing). While I watched I thought about his physical tools, height, weight, etc. and went on line to see what his size was compared to Jackson.
Marshall Faulk- Ht. 5'10, Wt. 211 40 yd time- 4.3

Brandon Jackson- Ht. 5'10, Wt. 212 40 yd time- 4.4

After a 12 year NFL career, Faulk ended up with career totals of 176 games played 2836 rushing attempts and 767 receiving attempts.

Not bad for a guy who was suppose to be too small and injury prone.

Now I understand that as players these guys are COMPLETELY different, Faulk was an outstanding player at SDSU and Jackson was...well....just okay. But I'm approaching this solely from their physical stature. I guess it gives me some hope that Jackson can be an every down back.

Well, very good at comparing the backs as i never saw that Faulk and Jackson were about the same size and i also think that Jackson can be an every down back, he just needs to work and get used to the NFL. This year i dont believe he will be the everty down back but next year i have high hopes for him to be an every down back. This year Jackson will be used more as an change of pace back but he may get even more than that because hes right next to Vernand Morency in the RB battle. I have seen Jackson play for Nebraska and he was absolutely phenomenal... He can catch and run...He was the fastest guy on the team and he will make players miss. I really have high hopes for him and his Mom and Dad will probably be to alot of Packers games....

[Alfred Packer]

Hopefully Jackson can get all of his success with the team that drafted him. Unlike Faulk who was decent with the Colts but was never given a great oline until he went to St. Louis.

Hmmm... one of those great St. Lous o-linemen is still available I believe. Wouldn't mind seeing Brandon Jackson running behind Adam Timmerman. That would at least be a start in comparing the two