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[Jttsaz]

Browns | Jackson Waived - from www.KFFL.com
Tue, 16 Nov 2004 13:40:01 -0800

The Cleveland Browns have waived RB James Jackson.


We could grab him now!

 

[clif]

 

[Mulli]

What were the rumors earlier in the year third round pick for Jackson? Good thing we dodged that one?

 

[Pariah]

Who do we cut, though. We wanted Jackson more than Hambrick at the time, do we cut Hambrick? Croom?

 

[Mrospi]

If we cut Croom can they put him on the practice squad.... if so do it

 

[clif]

If we cut Croom can they put him on the practice squad.... if so do it

exactly !

 

[azdad1978]

 

[earthsci]

If we cut Croom can they put him on the practice squad.... if so do it

Wasn't he already on the Practice Squad? I don't think that you can do that twice in the same year with someone.

 

[Jttsaz]

Browns waive RB Jackson http://www.nfl.com/teams/story/CLE/7895031


NFL.com wire reports

CLEVELAND (Nov. 16, 2004) -- The Browns waived disgruntled running back James Jackson to make room for a rookie on their roster.

Jackson ran for 554 yards and two touchdowns in 11 games as a rookie in 2001, but carried the ball just 12 times the following year after the arrival of William Green.

Jackson complained during this year's training camp about his diminished role behind Green and Lee Suggs and asked for a trade.

Browns coach Butch Davis said releasing Jackson was a difficult decision, but that it was time to give seventh-round draft pick Adimchinobe Echemandu a chance. The running back spent the first 10 weeks of the season on the reserve-physically unable to perform list because of an ankle injury.

Jackson appeared in 43 career games with the Browns, including 16 starts. He had 1,071 yards and five TDs.

This is the second straight year that Davis has cut an unhappy player midway through the season. Last year, he released Kevin Johnson, the team's leading receiver for four years.

The Browns also activated tight end Keith Heinrich (ankle) from the reserve-non football injury list. Heinrich had eight receptions for 64 yards and two TDs in seven games for the Browns last season.

Cleveland waived punter Ryan Dutton from the practice squad and signed defensive back Brandon Haw to take his place.

 

[KingofCards]

Who do we cut, though. We wanted Jackson more than Hambrick at the time, do we cut Hambrick? Croom?

We could cut this guy, I have never even heard of him:

DOUBTFUL LB Leon Joe (groin)

he was listed on our injury report.

 

[joeshmo]

We could cut this guy, I have never even heard of him:

DOUBTFUL LB Leon Joe (groin)

he was listed on our injury report.

Leon Joe was snagged off of waivers after the Bears cut him and thought they could sneak him onto the practice squad. He was a 4th round pick this year. Kid has some crazy athletic abilities and crazy speed and strength for a LB.

HEIGHT:6-1(in shoes)
WEIGHT:230
225# REPS:30
40 AVERAGE:4.47

http://www.nflfans.com/draft/2004/showplayer.php?key=Leon+Joe

With those numbers the coaching staff is grooming him for next year, becuase the bigget knock on him is that he is very raw, and needed a year of grooming before he contributes. The bears gave up on him way to quickly and made a major gamle trying to sneak him into the PS. 15 teams put in a waiver claim for him by the way.

We are not dropping this guy.

Second, as for dropping Croom he has never been on the practice this year, we have always carried 4 RB's. He can be put on the practice if he clears waivers and there is no reason he wouldnt clear waivers..

 

[Redheart]

Leon plays for us???

I had no idea. Leon can't do everything, but can he run the ball?

 

[Mr.Dibbs]

I'd get rid of Croom for Jackson. At least take a look at him. I bet Dallas gets him.

 

[100%CardsFan]

 

[black]

Jackson is an upgrade over Croom....get him!

 

[stewdog1]

I'd get rid of Croom for Jackson. At least take a look at him. I bet Dallas gets him.

Jackson would have to get through us first before Dallas has a chance.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

Cut one of our TE's to make room for Jackson.They are non-existent anyway.

 

[Assface]

Cut one of our TE's to make room for Jackson.They are non-existent anyway.

We have TE's?

 

[Ryanwb]

We have TE's?

What is this "TE" you speak of?

 

[joeshmo]

Cut one of our TE's to make room for Jackson.They are non-existent anyway.

We dont need 5 RB's.

We cut croom if Jackson is picked up.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

But we don't really have a speed/3rd down back like the role Jackson would most likely fill.

 

[Pariah]

But we don't really have a speed/3rd down back like the role Jackson would most likely fill.

Really? Who?

certainly no one as good as Jackson. Scobey is a good KR, but a bad RB, IMO. Croom might be something in the next few years, but he's got some learn'n to do.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I said we DON'T have a guy like Jackson and the role he would fill.

 

[blillyl]

Question? Who would be first in line to pick him up off the waiver? Is is based on last years record or the current standing?

 

[spanky1]

Question? Who would be first in line to pick him up off the waiver? Is is based on last years record or the current standing?

Last years record