dbetz23 Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I just saw something on NFL Live on ESPN talking about the Packers not allowing Brandon Jackson in mini camp. Anyone know whats going on? Quote Link to comment
BigRedCornhead Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I honestly hope you misheard or something last night on NFL live they were saying hes a shoe in to start, he will be the key integral part of the running offense that would make or break a playoff shot...Ohhh god what now dohhh Quote Link to comment
DaveH Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Haven't heard jack, although I am pretty sure he's already been in camp or at least some kind of workouts. http://www.huskerboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=15989 Quote Link to comment
AR Husker Fan Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 I just saw something on NFL Live on ESPN talking about the Packers not allowing Brandon Jackson in mini camp. Anyone know whats going on? Could it be a contract issue, I wonder? Quote Link to comment
dbetz23 Posted May 17, 2007 Author Share Posted May 17, 2007 Don't worry folks, it's not as bad as it seems. Credit ESPN.com Nebraska running back Brandon Jackson felt as if he were on top of the world when the Packers drafted him in the second round in April. As a second-round pick, Jackson had an immediate opportunity to compete for a starting job in Green Bay's backfield. And, as a first-day drafted offensive player at a skill position, he received an invitation to participate in this weekend's Premiere event in Los Angeles, where top selected skill players attend photo card shoots, contend for endorsements and receive television exposure. Even better, players receive $12,000 for attending. Yet Jackson's good fortune, however, has turned sour in recent days. The Premiere event was scheduled for the same weekend as the Packers' minicamp -- and Jackson couldn't choose. The NFL Players Association and the Management Council ruled this week that Jackson was required to attend the Premiere event and not the minicamp. "I'm being held out against my will," Jackson said Thursday. "I was told I either have to go home and do nothing or go to Los Angeles. They are locking me out against my will." Once Jackson received the invitation to L.A., he sensed a problem. He knew the shoot conflicted with his Packers schedule. Through his agent, Gary Wichard, Jackson notified the league of the conflict and informed officials he wanted to attend the minicamp. He showed up this week and started to work on training and learning the playbook. Reports of Brett Favre's now-expected attendance in minicamp made Jackson feel even better about picking camp over the Premiere event. Jackson was going to try to show Favre that the Packers' backfield problems, with him now on the roster, would not be as pronounced. "I feel like I need to learn the plays so I can come back and try to win a starting job in the fall," Jackson said. "I've only had four or five practices with the veterans, but my agent told me the collective bargaining agreement couldn't let me go to the minicamp." Jackson's time commitment in Los Angeles will be from Thursday night through Sunday. He's worried his new teammates might not understand his absence. "I don't want them to think I'm some kind of a prima donna," Jackson said. "I want to show them I want to work and get a feel for the game. I'm real disappointed. I want to be in camp." Quote Link to comment
Bugeater Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Well it's nice the needs of the NFLPA are put in front of the team's needs. If I was a Packer fan I'd be upset. Quote Link to comment
BigRedCornhead Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Good man, one hell of a good mind set, i hope he rips it up at GB Quote Link to comment
Ericinho Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 Another f'up by the NFLPA. Way to go. I hope the Packer fans all over read this and know why he's gone. I don't want a bad rep being put on BJax he's too much of a good guy for this crap. Quote Link to comment
Touchdown Tommie Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 What a joke!!!! The NFLPA needs to look into this and allow the players to make their decision....or even better....change the dates!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment
BIGREDFAN_in_OMAHA Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 So PR is more important than being with his team? Does this mean the NFLPA thinks BJAX has a good future and will be a good rep for the league? The priorities still seem out of whack. Good luck to BJAX with this balancing act. Quote Link to comment
dbetz23 Posted May 18, 2007 Author Share Posted May 18, 2007 If I was a Packer fan, coach, player, trainer, or even a hot dog vendor, I'd be PISSED right now. Quote Link to comment
strigori Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 Blame the packers for have the cam the same dyas. It isnt like this is a suprise event. The NFL plans things out in advance. Quote Link to comment
Huskrz65 Posted May 18, 2007 Share Posted May 18, 2007 I've been out of the loop for a while, so someone clue me in on Jackson. Is he the one that broke loose for a TD against Texas last year and later they were interviewing his brother in the stands? If so, good for the Pack, but damn sad to see him leave NU. Quote Link to comment
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