Brandon Jackson Has Signed

by Brandon on Jul 25, 2007 11:24 PM CDT in Green Bay Packers News

RB Brandon Jackson was the one draft choice that had to be in camp on time. Well it is a done deal. I'm not concerned whether DT Justin Harrell will make it in on time because he will be able to contribute right away, at least on a part-time basis, no matter when he makes it into camp. It would be great if WR James Jones participated in the entire camp too, but he is a longshot for significant 2007 playing time no matter when he is signed. However, Jackson might need to start sooner than later because RB Vernand Morency didn't have a great 2006 season. Morency had a good yards/carry average but he had a lot of carries for no gain and too many fumbles. It is possible that Morency struggles early and Jackson will have to contribute full-time sooner than later. With an entire NFL offense to learn in less than six months, Jackson has a lot of work to do.

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Jones signed

Adam Caplan of Scout.com reports the Packers have signed third-round pick WR James Jones to a four-year, 2.4 millon contract which includes a signing bonus of around $742,200. - per Rotoworld.

I actually like both Morency & Jackson, and I think it was very smart for GB to not spend money on a veteran FA running back. There is a possibility that neither Morency or Jackson pan out, but I think it's worth rolling the dice on.

by shaftr on Jul 26, 2007 4:10 PM CDT reply actions

Ditto

It is better that Morency and Jackson are given a chance to battle for the starting job then spending big money to have kept Ahman Green or sign some other free agent running back. Unfortunately it might not look like such a good move in 2007 and we may have to wait until 2008 when Green is past age 30 and Jackson has a year of experience under his belt.

by Brandon on Jul 27, 2007 12:01 AM CDT up reply actions