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MyBroncosFootball
01-06-2008, 11:38 AM
With Javon Walker likely on his way off the Denver Broncos after his eruption this week, the Broncos might look for a younger veteran to pair with Brandon Marshall and Brandon Stokley the Denver Post reported.

There should be several receivers available, possibly Minnesota's Troy Williamson and New England's Chad Jackson.

Williamson, the No. 7 pick in 2005, has been a bust with the Vikings and has had problems catching the ball. He could come cheap. Jackson has been buried in New England after being a second-round pick in 2006. He'll likely want out, but the Patriots may opt to hold onto him.

Source: Denver Post

SR
01-06-2008, 11:47 AM
Troy Williamson sucks. If he doesn't know how to catch a ball by now, he's hopeless. As for Jackson, I don't know much about him.

also, there is already a thread for Broncos related offseason rumors.

NorthernLights
01-06-2008, 11:47 AM
With Javon Walker likely on his way off the Denver Broncos after his eruption this week, the Broncos might look for a younger veteran to pair with Brandon Marshall and Brandon Stokley the Denver Post reported.

There should be several receivers available, possibly Minnesota's Troy Williamson and New England's Chad Jackson.

Williamson, the No. 7 pick in 2005, has been a bust with the Vikings and has had problems catching the ball. He could come cheap. Jackson has been buried in New England after being a second-round pick in 2006. He'll likely want out, but the Patriots may opt to hold onto him.

Source: Denver Post

To be honest, nothing would make me happier than to see the Broncos sign Troy Williamson to a huge contract. There is no way to sugar coat it, he sucks. I've watched him from the start and he couldn't catch a cold if a sick toddler sneezed on him. He will be out of the league next year as I am confident that no team will even come close to taking a chance on him.

claymore
01-06-2008, 11:48 AM
Poor Viking QB play might be a blessing with Troy Williamson. He needed glasses which should have been corrected but he only had 18 receptions for 240 yards in 2007.

He did run a 4.32 40 at the 2005 Combine. If he is an UFA, I say bring him in to camp on the cheap.

SR
01-06-2008, 11:51 AM
Given the two options, if that's what he have to choose from, my thinking goes like this:

Chad Jackson made the team in New England. Obviously they see something in him, otherwise he wouldn't have made the team with the likes of Randy Moss, Stallworth, Welker, and their tight end (who's name I can never remember) who can catch almost anything in his vacinity...

NorthernLights
01-06-2008, 11:57 AM
Poor Viking QB play might be a blessing with Troy Williamson. He needed glasses which should have been corrected but he only had 18 receptions for 240 yards in 2007.

He did run a 4.32 40 at the 2005 Combine. If he is an UFA, I say bring him in to camp on the cheap.

He went to an eye specialist last off season and had corrective surgery and it still didn't help. He also worked out with a hand/eye specialist to see if they could help him figure out why he was having so much trouble catching the ball and you can see his stats for the year. He's done.

BroncoJoe
01-06-2008, 11:59 AM
He's another Darius Watts.

claymore
01-06-2008, 12:04 PM
He went to an eye specialist last off season and had corrective surgery and it still didn't help. He also worked out with a hand/eye specialist to see if they could help him figure out why he was having so much trouble catching the ball and you can see his stats for the year. He's done.
I think this years performance was due to QB play. He isnt even in the top 30 for Dropped Passes, there are some surprises like Tony G, Brandon Marshall, Dallas clark etc.............

Scarface
01-06-2008, 12:19 PM
I wouldn't mind bringing in Chad Jackson. I'm just glad we weren't the ones who wasted a high draft pick on him.

slim
01-06-2008, 12:34 PM
I'm tired of bringing in trash from other teams and hoping they magically turn it around in Denver. There is a reason they are busts...

turftoad
01-06-2008, 12:36 PM
I'd much rather see us bring in Bryant Johnson. He played very well when Bolden and Fitz were out of the lineup.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 12:36 PM
Can Troy catch punts? If so, get him in here.

claymore
01-06-2008, 12:40 PM
I'm tired of bringing in trash from other teams and hoping they magically turn it around in Denver. There is a reason they are busts...Great point.

BOSSHOGG30
01-06-2008, 12:40 PM
Troy Williamson would be the better of the two. Neither are very good at catching the football. Chad Jackson is very injury prone and can't get it done even with Tom Brady as the QB. Williamson has to be one of the fastest S.O.B.'s in the league and he has punt and kick return experience. At least he would give Denver a deep threat with his incredible speed.

We would still be better off going after Bryant Johnson, Drew Carter, D.J. Hackett, Benard Berrian, or Michael Clayton.

claymore
01-06-2008, 12:42 PM
Troy Williamson would be the better of the two. Neither are very good at catching the football. Chad Jackson is very injury prone and can't get it done even with Tom Brady as the QB. Williamson has to be one of the fastest S.O.B.'s in the league and he has punt and kick return experience. At least he would give Denver a deep threat with his incredible speed.

We would still be better off going after Bryant Johnson, Drew Carter, D.J. Hackett, Benard Berrian, or Michael Clayton.If we could get both Berrian and Clayton I would juice myself.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 12:42 PM
If that's the Clayton from Tampa, consider him signed. Shanny has a tendency of getting atached to players. Since Clayton was one of his "guys" the year we took DJ, my guess is he'll be all over the former LSU Tiger.

BOSSHOGG30
01-06-2008, 12:45 PM
Another good receiver to watch is WR Brandon Lloyd from Washington Redskins. He might be cut this off-season. He is a pretty gifted athlete as well.

underrated29
01-06-2008, 12:47 PM
and dont forget the whole roy williams shaun rodgers trade offer from det.

I still really hope we keep javon, that will also benefit us as we will really only need another wr or so, and pref one that has kr.

If he is not here, i like chad jackson. Think he will be as good or better than santonio holmes. After that clayton would be nice, or nate burelson, or d. gabriel, b johnson is ok too.

Skinny
01-06-2008, 12:48 PM
He did run a 4.32 40 at the 2005 Combine. If he is an UFA, I say bring him in to camp on the cheap.Yeah, he's all feet no hands ...

The funny thing is ... he was like that at South Carolina too!

Won't hurt to bring him in and see if he can be Coached. At least you can be taught to catch the ball ... you can't teach 4.3 speed ...

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 12:49 PM
and dont forget the whole roy williams shaun rodgers trade offer from det.


???? I can't forget sumthin I never knew about. Please clarify.

claymore
01-06-2008, 12:52 PM
Yeah, he's all feet no hands ...

The funny thing is ... he was like that at South Carolina too!

Won't hurt to bring him in and see if he can be Coached. At least you can be taught to catch the ball ... you can't teach 4.3 speed ...I agree, he doesnt need to make the team, we dont have to marry him. But, if he likes the deep ball, and can stretch the field on the cheap I would give it a shot.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 12:54 PM
IF Javon is gone, we're gonna need someone. I'm not sold on many WRs in the draft after the first few...and we have more pressing needs to go WR too early. We can't sign every FA and we all seem to want a OT, LB, S, etc. Williamson will hopefully be humbled and ready to work. I was never sold on Chad jackson.

Italianmobstr7
01-06-2008, 01:36 PM
I want Javon to stay, but if he doesn't, our best bet is to sign Bryant Johnson. The guy would be a killer #2 for us while Stokely played in the slot.

TXBRONC
01-06-2008, 02:04 PM
I don't like either option Williamson can't catch and Jackson can't stay healthy.

Bronco9798
01-06-2008, 02:17 PM
Two horrible options in my opinion.

turftoad
01-06-2008, 02:22 PM
???? I can't forget sumthin I never knew about. Please clarify.

Lions need so mush help that there are rumors that they might package Williams and Rogers for players and picks.

turftoad
01-06-2008, 02:24 PM
Another good receiver to watch is WR Brandon Lloyd from Washington Redskins. He might be cut this off-season. He is a pretty gifted athlete as well.

Brandon LLoyd has the worst case of alligator arms I have ever seen. He is talented but this is the reason he hasn't become more than he is already.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 02:32 PM
Lions need so mush help that there are rumors that they might package Williams and Rogers for players and picks.

WOW...talk about the worst reasoning in the histroy of the sport. Hey...let's trade CLEARLY our best and most impactful players for a bunch of tradables and unproven rookies! THAT is why they are the Lions.

atwater27
01-06-2008, 02:36 PM
Screw Williamson and Jackson. They both suck. I would rather go after these guys...

Bryant Johnson, UFA, Arizona Cardinals
Andre' Davis UFA Houston Texans
Doug Gabriel UFA Oakland Raiders
D.J. Hackett UFA Seattle Seahawks
or maybe Bernard Berrian if he doesn't get locked up by the Bears.
Andre' Davis would be a godsend. He is a dynamite kick returner too. Absolutely dynamite. He would be a perfect complement to Marshall and would allow Stokely to get wide the frack open at the slot.

atwater27
01-06-2008, 02:40 PM
WOW...talk about the worst reasoning in the histroy of the sport. Hey...let's trade CLEARLY our best and most impactful players for a bunch of tradables and unproven rookies! THAT is why they are the Lions.

Wow. I am speechless. Talk about a rudderless franchise with no vision and no plan. Matt Millen needs to go. It's just an embarassment to the sports world.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 02:41 PM
How many teams has Andre Davis excelled on? If he was that good, he wouldn't be a journeyman. I really lie his return abilities, but I dunno about the WR part. I like some of the others though.

atwater27
01-06-2008, 02:47 PM
As a receiver he has been a classic deep threat. Maybe we could re-sign Stokely, start him wide and put Davis in the slot. The guy hasn't started much, but he is clearly a big play machine.

TXBRONC
01-06-2008, 03:28 PM
Screw Williamson and Jackson. They both suck. I would rather go after these guys...

Bryant Johnson, UFA, Arizona Cardinals
Andre' Davis UFA Houston Texans
Doug Gabriel UFA Oakland Raiders
D.J. Hackett UFA Seattle Seahawks
or maybe Bernard Berrian if he doesn't get locked up by the Bears.
Andre' Davis would be a godsend. He is a dynamite kick returner too. Absolutely dynamite. He would be a perfect complement to Marshall and would allow Stokely to get wide the frack open at the slot.

I don't see Davis as good complement to Marshall. He is terrific kick returner though.

BOSSHOGG30
01-06-2008, 03:53 PM
Bryant Johnson will probably be the #1 wide out on the market, so he won't come cheap. Benard Berrian won't either, although I think the Bears keep him. I think if we decide to go wide receiver in the free agent market we won't have much to pick from. Michael Clayton is probably our best bet and has the most talent of all of them anyways because he is one of the best blocking wide outs in the entire league. Drew Carter is very under-rated with his great speed, size, and blocking ability as well.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 04:00 PM
I gotta say, 1st round bust or not, I loved how Clayton played today. If we are looking for a complement to Marshall, Clayton may be it (of what's available). He didn't drop the rock and ran hard after his catches. he's a big target who, like Hogg said, can block. I'm not gonna say he's Rod smith, but today he showed those types of qualities. And for the likely price, plus Shanny's history of fixating on players...Clayton may just be the guy we bring in if Javon is moved.

slim
01-06-2008, 04:01 PM
Bryant Johnson will probably be the #1 wide out on the market, so he won't come cheap. Benard Berrian won't either, although I think the Bears keep him. I think if we decide to go wide receiver in the free agent market we won't have much to pick from. Michael Clayton is probably our best bet and has the most talent of all of them anyways because he is one of the best blocking wide outs in the entire league. Drew Carter is very under-rated with his great speed, size, and blocking ability as well.

I agree with you. I have watched a lot of Cardinal games the last few years and I am not a huge fan of Johnson...but, I think he is probably the best UFA out there this year. He would be a decent #2. If we sign Williamson or Jackson I will puke. :elefant:

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 04:03 PM
Question...where is documentation that Clayton is even a FA. He's not on the list that I posted. He may not be a star, but he's good enuff to beat the likes of:

Antonio Chatman UFA Cincinnati Bengals
Keary Colbert UFA Carolina Panthers
Terrance Copper UFA New Orleans Saints
Malcom Floyd RFA San Diego Chargers
Doug Gabriel UFA Oakland Raiders
D.J. Hackett UFA Seattle Seahawks
Az-Zahir Hakim UFA Miami Dolphins
Taylor Jacobs UFA Washington Redskins
Jerome Mathis RFA Houston Texans
Samie Parker UFA Kansas City Chiefs
David Patten UFA New Orleans Saints
Marcus Robinson UFA Detroit Lions

Retired_Member_001
01-06-2008, 04:06 PM
Troy Williamson couldn't catch a cold.

We should go after Andre Davis instead.

BOSSHOGG30
01-06-2008, 04:13 PM
Question...where is documentation that Clayton is even a FA. He's not on the list that I posted. He may not be a star, but he's good enuff to beat the likes of:

Antonio Chatman UFA Cincinnati Bengals
Keary Colbert UFA Carolina Panthers
Terrance Copper UFA New Orleans Saints
Malcom Floyd RFA San Diego Chargers
Doug Gabriel UFA Oakland Raiders
D.J. Hackett UFA Seattle Seahawks
Az-Zahir Hakim UFA Miami Dolphins
Taylor Jacobs UFA Washington Redskins
Jerome Mathis RFA Houston Texans
Samie Parker UFA Kansas City Chiefs
David Patten UFA New Orleans Saints
Marcus Robinson UFA Detroit Lions

He has a players option and can test the open market, plus it has been recently stated numerous times that Clayton is in Gruden's dog house. The only reason he is playing as of late is because the Bucs are hampered with injuries.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-06-2008, 04:17 PM
Noted. thanx

dogfish
01-06-2008, 08:00 PM
uggghh, what a bad freakin' joke-- both of those guys are completely and totally worthless. . . he may as well just give marcus nash a call and see if he's available. . .






We would still be better off going after Bryant Johnson, Drew Carter, D.J. Hackett, Benard Berrian, or Michael Clayton.



that's pretty much the list. . . hackett would be my first choice-- he hasn't proven enough to warrant particularly big dollars, but he fits well in the west coast offense and still has a lot of upside. . .

MHCBill
01-06-2008, 09:19 PM
I'm starting to come around and think Clayton may be the way to go after Javon's gone.

Assuming Clayton becomes a free agent he is right there with Johnson in terms of who we should go after.

MyBroncosFootball
01-06-2008, 09:22 PM
Agreed, Troy Williamson sucks. Jackson is still unproven. But it's not like we would pay Troy much. And if he could double as a return man, something we have never been good at, he might be worth a shot.

dogfish
01-06-2008, 11:13 PM
Agreed, Troy Williamson sucks. Jackson is still unproven. But it's not like we would pay Troy much. And if he could double as a return man, something we have never been good at, he might be worth a shot.



honestly, i can't say i'm real big on a return man who can't catch the ball. . . . :fear:



if we're just looking to add some speed in the return game, texans WR jerome mathis is every bit as fast as williamson and is a proven kick returner. . . of course, he's going to be an RFA, so we'd have to see whether they make him a tender offer first-- i'm guessing they will, but they do have another option now with jacoby jones. . .

Lonestar
01-07-2008, 01:08 AM
He's another Darius Watts.

with two hands,, that is really BADDD

omac
01-07-2008, 02:24 AM
honestly, i can't say i'm real big on a return man who can't catch the ball. . . . :fear:



if we're just looking to add some speed in the return game, texans WR jerome mathis is every bit as fast as williamson and is a proven kick returner. . . of course, he's going to be an RFA, so we'd have to see whether they make him a tender offer first-- i'm guessing they will, but they do have another option now with jacoby jones. . .

http://fantasyfootball.usatoday.com/content/player.asp?sport=nfl&id=3437


Jan. 3, 2008 - 10:07 p.m. ET

Texans coach Gary Kubiak indicated Wednesday that KR Jerome Mathis may not be in the team's plans for 2008.

Mathis, an impending restricted free agent, may not be tendered after being plagued by injuries the past two years. He was a Pro Bowl returner in 2005, but the Texans will probably make keeping Andre Davis a priority.

Source: Houston Chronicle

"plagued by injuries" ..... not something I'd want to hear, after all our injuries this season. Those Texans do have a lot of dynamic receivers and return men.

mclark
01-07-2008, 11:49 AM
"Has trouble catching the ball..."

I guess we don't have to say any more. We don't want a wide receiver who has trouble catching the ball.

BOSSHOGG30
01-07-2008, 11:50 AM
"Has trouble catching the ball..."

I guess we don't have to say any more. We don't want a wide receiver who has trouble catching the ball.

Yeah, Denver can find guys like that on their own... all they have to do is draft one.

DenBronx
01-07-2008, 12:28 PM
ive been screaming chad jackson for 4 months now.

chad jackson would be a sweet #2. he is only in his 2nd year like marshal, cutler and chef. this move would keep our offense young for many years. remember the year we drafted cutler jackson was actually on our radar BIG TIME. then we made a move to get walker (i'm sure we had a deal set before round 1 was over) and that cancelled out jackson. but really jackson is being wasted away in new england. we have a very high 3rd rounder i'm sure that would appeal to them. not sure what holes the pats have if they even have any but maybe gold would be appealing to them since they need linebacker help or foxy?

BOSSHOGG30
01-07-2008, 12:35 PM
ive been screaming chad jackson for 4 months now.

chad jackson would be a sweet #2. he is only in his 2nd year like marshal, cutler and chef. this move would keep our offense young for many years. remember the year we drafted cutler jackson was actually on our radar BIG TIME. then we made a move to get walker (i'm sure we had a deal set before round 1 was over) and that cancelled out jackson. but really jackson is being wasted away in new england. we have a very high 2nd rounder i'm sure that would appeal to them. not sure what holes the pats have if they even have any but maybe gold would be appealing to them since they need linebacker help or foxy?

Isn't he the guy from Florida? No thanks... Florida Gator receivers are highly over-rated.

mclark
01-07-2008, 01:33 PM
Yeah, Denver can find guys like that on their own... all they have to do is draft one.

If we really have to have one, let's sign this guy as a non-drafted free-agent.

Italianmobstr7
01-07-2008, 01:34 PM
Isn't he the guy from Florida? No thanks... Florida Gator receivers are highly over-rated.

so are their running backs, but look what Emmitt Smith did..... J/k But honestly, no thanks to Jackson. Before the Pats had Moss, Welker, Stallworth, Jackson STILL couldn't crack the starting lineup. The guy is a BUST. No thank you. I'll take Bryant Johnson, or Mark Clayton though.

MOtorboat
01-07-2008, 01:39 PM
ive been screaming chad jackson for 4 months now.

chad jackson would be a sweet #2. he is only in his 2nd year like marshal, cutler and chef. this move would keep our offense young for many years. remember the year we drafted cutler jackson was actually on our radar BIG TIME. then we made a move to get walker (i'm sure we had a deal set before round 1 was over) and that cancelled out jackson. but really jackson is being wasted away in new england. we have a very high 2nd rounder i'm sure that would appeal to them. not sure what holes the pats have if they even have any but maybe gold would be appealing to them since they need linebacker help or foxy?

Chad Jackson sucks. A "sweet No. 2?" He was the ninth leading receiver on the Patriots last season...a team that was led in receiving by Reche Caldwell. Corey Dillon had more receptions. He's a waste of space.

DenBronx
01-07-2008, 01:44 PM
so are their running backs, but look what Emmitt Smith did..... J/k But honestly, no thanks to Jackson. Before the Pats had Moss, Welker, Stallworth, Jackson STILL couldn't crack the starting lineup. The guy is a BUST. No thank you. I'll take Bryant Johnson, or Mark Clayton though.

he was a rookie....the pats still had decent wr's last year. rookies don't get much playing time. did cutler? cutler didnt start until the 10th game last year. now this year jackson has had to compete with randy-freakin-moss, stallworth and welker. are you kidding me? how can you compete for playing time against those guys? i just dont think he has had a shot yet.

and yeah florida wr's might be over-rated but chad i'd take a chance on.

some of you also are questioning his hands. even t.o. had a hard time catching the ball last year and he's been in this league how long?

BOSSHOGG30
01-07-2008, 01:44 PM
Someone please forward this list to Shanny:

Please circle one:

Donte' Stallworth
Michael Clayton
Bryant Johnson
Benard Berrian
Drew Carter
D.J. Hackett


Then sign him!

MOtorboat
01-07-2008, 01:46 PM
he was a rookie....the pats still had decent wr's last year. rookies don't get much playing time. did cutler? cutler didnt start until the 10th game last year. now this year jackson has had to compete with randy-freakin-moss, stallworth and welker. are you kidding me? how can you compete for playing time against those guys? i just dont think he has had a shot yet.

and yeah florida wr's might be over-rated but chad i'd take a chance on.

some of you also are questioning his hands. even t.o. had a hard time catching the ball last year and he's been in this league how long?

He's on a team that goes five-wide about 15 times a game, and he's not on the field. No thanks.

DenBronx
01-07-2008, 01:46 PM
Chad Jackson sucks. A "sweet No. 2?" He was the ninth leading receiver on the Patriots last season...a team that was led in receiving by Reche Caldwell. Corey Dillon had more receptions. He's a waste of space.

that's YOUR opinion. again he WAS A ROOKIE PEOPLE!

BOSSHOGG30
01-07-2008, 01:50 PM
Can we stay away from receivers who are coming back from torn ACL please?

Jackson's other injuries in the past two years:
Groin
Hamstring

MOtorboat
01-07-2008, 01:51 PM
that's YOUR opinion. again he WAS A ROOKIE PEOPLE!

One sentence was my opinion. The rest of it wasn't. Ninth leading receiver on a team that Reche-freaking-Caldwell led in receptions. Now, after a huge injury, the guy can't even get on the field.

underrated29
01-07-2008, 01:55 PM
to be fair to jackson i do believe that he was injured for several games in his rookie year last year. So the stats can be misleading. I dont like florida wr either, but i do think he will be a pretty good one. If he doesnt get injured all the time.

But i would still prefer to keep javon. Javon, please, get your sht straight, be cool and lets kick some azz next year. Come on man. We need ya.

DenBronx
01-07-2008, 01:59 PM
Can we stay away from receivers who are coming back from torn ACL please?

Jackson's other injuries in the past two years:
Groin
Hamstring

2006
On draft day, the Patriots traded with the Green Bay Packers to move up 16 places (from their 52nd to the Packers' 36th), giving up a third-round pick (75th overall) acquired in a trade. Jackson signed a four-year deal on July 22nd.

Jackson missed the entire preseason with a hamstring injury; his first NFL game was in week 2 of the 2006 season against the New York Jets, in which he caught two passes for a total of 42 yards; one of those was a 13-yard touchdown.

In week 4 he caught 2 passes for a total of 9 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. His performance was limited due to his nagging hamstring injury.

In week 7, at Buffalo, Jackson recorded his fifth catch of the season, a 35-yard touchdown reception from Tom Brady in the third quarter.

On 23 February 2007, it was announced that Jackson had suffered a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during the teams AFC Championship Game loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The report stated that he is unlikely to be able to participate in training camp and may miss the start of the 2007 season.[1]

Jackson finished his rookie season with 13 catches for 152 yards, 6 first downs and 3 TDs.

He was injured in the championship game 2006 and was reactivated Nov 2007. With all of his nagging injuries in 2006 he still finished with 3 TD's. He is a good redzone threat. If he would have been heathy i'm sure he would have had more playing time.

DenBronx
01-07-2008, 02:02 PM
One sentence was my opinion. The rest of it wasn't. Ninth leading receiver on a team that Reche-freaking-Caldwell led in receptions. Now, after a huge injury, the guy can't even get on the field.

your trying to debate something everyone knows. he was INJURED and yet somehow magically he is supposed to win the starting gig as an injured rookie. wow ..... maybe he should have been injected with HGH.

was he 9th in td's scored? :coffee:

BOSSHOGG30
01-07-2008, 02:09 PM
2006
On draft day, the Patriots traded with the Green Bay Packers to move up 16 places (from their 52nd to the Packers' 36th), giving up a third-round pick (75th overall) acquired in a trade. Jackson signed a four-year deal on July 22nd.

Jackson missed the entire preseason with a hamstring injury; his first NFL game was in week 2 of the 2006 season against the New York Jets, in which he caught two passes for a total of 42 yards; one of those was a 13-yard touchdown.

In week 4 he caught 2 passes for a total of 9 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. His performance was limited due to his nagging hamstring injury.

In week 7, at Buffalo, Jackson recorded his fifth catch of the season, a 35-yard touchdown reception from Tom Brady in the third quarter.

On 23 February 2007, it was announced that Jackson had suffered a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his knee during the teams AFC Championship Game loss to the Indianapolis Colts. The report stated that he is unlikely to be able to participate in training camp and may miss the start of the 2007 season.[1]

Jackson finished his rookie season with 13 catches for 152 yards, 6 first downs and 3 TDs.

He was injured in the championship game 2006 and was reactivated Nov 2007. With all of his nagging injuries in 2006 he still finished with 3 TD's. He is a good redzone threat. If he would have been heathy i'm sure he would have had more playing time.

If Travis Henry would stay healthy he might lead the NFL in rushing one year, problem is, some players are just injury prone, their bodies can't handle the everyday pounding the NFL offers.

DenBronx
01-07-2008, 02:54 PM
If Travis Henry would stay healthy he might lead the NFL in rushing one year, problem is, some players are just injury prone, their bodies can't handle the everyday pounding the NFL offers.

but the truth is all NFL players get injured. it comes down to the severity of the injury and how you bounce back from the injury. i don't think cj has a degenrate knee like javon (and we still don't know on javon either) but his injuries were last year and he has had plenty time to heal fully. the only place he really fits in on that roster is a returner right now...so he still is unproven but worth the risk.

SmilinAssasSin27
01-07-2008, 06:06 PM
I get both sides of the debate. Look at Posluszny. Is he injury prone? In the Orange Bowl, you clearly see the FSU player hyperextend his knee w/ a straight on shot...and dude didn't even need surgery. This year, his arm gets broken due to another straight hit. is that injury prone or just dumb luck?