Report: Steven Jackson wants a new contract

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RB - Steven Jackson

S-Jax has base salaries of $7 million in 2012 and 2013. "The problem with Steven Jackson is he wants to redo his contract," Lombardi said. "He's not happy where he is. ... I would suspect that the Rams would (draft) the running back as quickly as they could." He was referring to Trent Richardson. Lombardi indicates that the Vikings are trying to bait the Rams to trade up to No. 3 to get Richardson. S-Jax, meanwhile, looks like a candidate to be traded on draft weekend.

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While on Bill Simmons' "B.S. Report," Lombardi said Jackson wants to redo his contract with the Rams and is not happy with his current situation. Lombardi went on to say he expects the Rams to draft Alabama running back Trent Richardson as "quickly as they could."

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[Angry Ram]

When the hell did this come up???

If he is traded...hope he's a Steeler, for obvious reasons. But hope a Ram!!!

 

[Yamahopper]

Where do they come up with these stories. Must have been a slow news day.
If it happens I don't see a contract redo in the way portrayed.

 

[Ram Quixote]

Wasn't it 7-10 days ago that Jackson was okay with the Rams drafting TR?

IMO, the media has been badgering him since then, trying to stir up shit. I don't see any direct quotes from Jackson, so I call BS until such time.

 

[Speeps]

Media must be bored. SJ39 just finished touring ESPN where he did his "happy to be a Ram" spiel. Few days after he had a press conference after the Rams minicamp, where he did his "happy to be a Ram" spiel. What in the world changed in the last 6 days?

 

[Lesson]

I'm not going to say how I feel, one way or the other.

All I will say, however, is that I trust Jackson's words about he feels over a reporter's.

 

[superfan24]

What the hell is this bullshit. Bunch of media creating shit once again. I don't believe a damn word of it.
I expect SJ to lead us to a Super Bowl in the next 4 years!!!!!!

 

[steferfootball]

What the hell is this BS. Bunch of media creating shyte once again. I don't believe a damn word of it.
I expect SJ to lead us to a Super Bowl in the next 4 years!!!!!!

Well he was on the BS report. :razzed:


Anywho, I hope there is no meat to this. Jackson has only got a good year or two left in the tank, but I hope they are in horns.

 

[superfan24]

What the hell is this BS. Bunch of media creating shyte once again. I don't believe a damn word of it.
I expect SJ to lead us to a Super Bowl in the next 4 years!!!!!!

Well he was on the BS report. :razzed:


Anywho, I hope there is no meat to this. Jackson has only got a good year or two left in the tank, but I hope they are in horns.

:rofl: I needed that laugh on this thread.

 

[Username]

If there's any truth to this at all, I'll be severely disappointed.

 

[RamFan503]

I just saw a piece about it on the NFL Network. Very short and no details as to who said what. Personally, I'm not buying it. I'll wait until someone has the balls to quote what he actually said.

 

[HitStick]

Ugh....


Just get to the damn draft already.



We won't have to hear this made up bull after its over.

 

[RamFan503]

Ugh....


Just get to the damn draft already.



We won't have to hear this made up bull after its over.

Yup.

 

[AIRWARNER13]

I'm not going to say how I feel, one way or the other.

All I will say, however, is that I trust Jackson's words about he feels over a reporter's.

REMEMBER THIS IS A ''BUSINESS''IT DON`T MATTER SJ THINKS OR ''FEELS'' HE`S PAST HIS PRIME ANYWAY I MISS A ''MARSHALL FAULK'' TYPE BACK ANYWAY WITH ''TOP END'' SPEED AND CAN CATCH ''!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK?????

 

[Ramhusker]

I'm not going to say how I feel, one way or the other.

All I will say, however, is that I trust Jackson's words about he feels over a reporter's.

REMEMBER THIS IS A ''BUSINESS''IT DON`T MATTER SJ THINKS OR ''FEELS'' HE`S PAST HIS PRIME ANYWAY I MISS A ''MARSHALL FAULK'' TYPE BACK ANYWAY WITH ''TOP END'' SPEED AND CAN CATCH ''!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK?????

Well, if he's past his prime, he's still a TOP 10 back in the NFL. Sometimes, even in business, you ought to do the RIGHT damn thing. Not that that means the Rams aren't by the way. And I haven't seen any machine shitting out Marshall Faulk clones lately. We can probably let this one lay like the turd that it is and it will dry up and blow away if given the chance.

 

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I'm not going to say how I feel, one way or the other.

All I will say, however, is that I trust Jackson's words about he feels over a reporter's.

REMEMBER THIS IS A ''BUSINESS''IT DON`T MATTER SJ THINKS OR ''FEELS'' HE`S PAST HIS PRIME ANYWAY I MISS A ''MARSHALL FAULK'' TYPE BACK ANYWAY WITH ''TOP END'' SPEED AND CAN CATCH ''!!!! WHAT DO YOU THINK?????

Well, if he's past his prime, he's still a TOP 10 back in the NFL. Sometimes, even in business, you ought to do the RIGHT damn thing. Not that that means the Rams aren't by the way. And I haven't seen any machine shitting out Marshall Faulk clones lately. We can probably let this one lay like the turd that it is and it will dry up and blow away if given the chance.

Truth.

I don't think there's anything to this rumor anyway. sounds like this is all jason la canfora's concoction to me. steven jackson hasn't said anything remotely like this lately, and he's coming fresh off an espn world tour.

 

[RamFan503]

Hmmmm... A Marshal Faulk Hall of Fame type back. Sure would love that - sign me up. Being that there aren't any out there and that the RB we DO have is coming off yet another 1000+ yard season on an offense that just about led the league in futility everywhere else, I'd say we may just want to keep him. I dunno, maybe it's just me but that doesn't seem to be an easily replaced talent. A RB with 7 straight 1000 yard seasons on a team that has probably had the most pathetic passing game in the NFL for most of those years - yeah - those grow on trees.

Sorry but we don't just owe the man for warring and rarely saying a cross word about this franchise. We owe our TEAM in keeping a vital piece of our offense that would be difficult (at best) to replace.

 

[Memento]

Hmmmm... A Marshal Faulk Hall of Fame type back. Sure would love that - sign me up. Being that there aren't any out there and that the RB we DO have is coming off yet another 1000+ yard season on an offense that just about led the league in futility everywhere else, I'd say we may just want to keep him. I dunno, maybe it's just me but that doesn't seem to be an easily replaced talent. A RB with 7 straight 1000 yard seasons on a team that has probably had the most pathetic passing game in the NFL for most of those years - yeah - those grow on trees.

Sorry but we don't just owe the man for warring and rarely saying a cross word about this franchise. We owe our TEAM in keeping a vital piece of our offense that would be difficult (at best) to replace.

Don't forget that Jackson is the team captain. He's a true leader in the locker room, and the young players on the team respect him a lot. One cannot simply replace a Hall-of-Fame-caliber running back who is also the team captain. The Chargers have been trying to do that since Tomlinson left, and they haven't succeeded.

 

[RamFan503]

Hmmmm... A Marshal Faulk Hall of Fame type back. Sure would love that - sign me up. Being that there aren't any out there and that the RB we DO have is coming off yet another 1000+ yard season on an offense that just about led the league in futility everywhere else, I'd say we may just want to keep him. I dunno, maybe it's just me but that doesn't seem to be an easily replaced talent. A RB with 7 straight 1000 yard seasons on a team that has probably had the most pathetic passing game in the NFL for most of those years - yeah - those grow on trees.

Sorry but we don't just owe the man for warring and rarely saying a cross word about this franchise. We owe our TEAM in keeping a vital piece of our offense that would be difficult (at best) to replace.

Don't forget that Jackson is the team captain. He's a true leader in the locker room, and the young players on the team respect him a lot. One cannot simply replace a Hall-of-Fame-caliber running back who is also the team captain. The Chargers have been trying to do that since Tomlinson left, and they haven't succeeded.

All true.

 

[Stranger]

Looks to me like SJ's Agent suggested that he become proactive in order to try and gain some business leverage in case the Rams FO is seriously considering Richardson. So, could just be SJ's Agent floating the story in the media to signal that his client is preparing for the business-side of what might come-down on draft day.

I love SJ, but I do wonder what the Rams could get for him in a trade during the Draft. From a biz perspective, it could turn out to be an excellent move by the Rams' FO. But, as a fan, I'd hate to see SJ in other colors.