Call Up Darius Jackson?

[robjay04]

As many of us know..everybody’s favorite 6th round pick is on our practice squad and he looked pretty good in preseason.

With postseason looming...most of us agree, we need to try to limit Zeke so he’s fresh for the postseason(I still want him to play). Problem is...if we want to remain competitive, it’ll be hard to limit Zeke too much with only one other back on our roster. Also...heaven forbid, the last thing we want in a playoff game is to need a legit running back(not a FB) and not have one.

Smith was better yesterday for sure but I think most of us agree that he’s been very average for the season. Let’s see what Jackson looks like in a real game with a few carries and maybe we will get lucky and add another weapon before postseason.

It’s all a question of who to cut. I think we could cut Mike White and be able to retain him. I highly doubt anyone puts him on their active roster at this point...but maybe there is someone else? The FB we never use?

 

[EST_1986]

As many of us know..everybody’s favorite 6th round pick is on our practice squad and he looked pretty good in preseason.

With postseason looming...most of us agree, we need to try to limit Zeke so he’s fresh for the postseason(I still want him to play). Problem is...if we want to remain competitive, it’ll be hard to limit Zeke too much with only one other back on our roster. Also...heaven forbid, the last thing we want in a playoff game is to need a legit running back(not a FB) and not have one.

Smith was better yesterday for sure but I think most of us agree that he’s been very average for the season. Let’s see what Jackson looks like in a real game with a few carries and maybe we will get lucky and add another weapon before postseason.

It’s all a question of who to cut. I think we could cut Mike White and be able to retain him. I highly doubt anyone puts him on their active roster at this point...but maybe there is someone else? The FB we never use?

Commanders need a QB. I dont think RB is going to be all that important to add unless Rod Smith gets hurt

 

[Texas_Pete]

I think next week he'll be called up.

 

[Number1]

As many of us know..everybody’s favorite 6th round pick is on our practice squad and he looked pretty good in preseason.

With postseason looming...most of us agree, we need to try to limit Zeke so he’s fresh for the postseason(I still want him to play). Problem is...if we want to remain competitive, it’ll be hard to limit Zeke too much with only one other back on our roster. Also...heaven forbid, the last thing we want in a playoff game is to need a legit running back(not a FB) and not have one.

Smith was better yesterday for sure but I think most of us agree that he’s been very average for the season. Let’s see what Jackson looks like in a real game with a few carries and maybe we will get lucky and add another weapon before postseason.

It’s all a question of who to cut. I think we could cut Mike White and be able to retain him. I highly doubt anyone puts him on their active roster at this point...but maybe there is someone else? The FB we never use?

I'm all for it but I think the game plan is to go to TEs more often rather than push carries to another back

either way, I think they'll try to keep Zeke fresh

 

[J12B]

As many of us know..everybody’s favorite 6th round pick is on our practice squad and he looked pretty good in preseason.

With postseason looming...most of us agree, we need to try to limit Zeke so he’s fresh for the postseason(I still want him to play). Problem is...if we want to remain competitive, it’ll be hard to limit Zeke too much with only one other back on our roster. Also...heaven forbid, the last thing we want in a playoff game is to need a legit running back(not a FB) and not have one.

Smith was better yesterday for sure but I think most of us agree that he’s been very average for the season. Let’s see what Jackson looks like in a real game with a few carries and maybe we will get lucky and add another weapon before postseason.

It’s all a question of who to cut. I think we could cut Mike White and be able to retain him. I highly doubt anyone puts him on their active roster at this point...but maybe there is someone else? The FB we never use?

Maybe someone like the Commanders pick White up or the Bengals.

Too risky.

 

[Bleedblue1111]

I think so. Wasn't he a decent kick off returner in college? If so, might be an upgrade over Lewis there. Plus he would add depth at RB. When Zeke was being evaluated, I was thinking, please don't get hurt Rod. Not sure who to cut though. I would say a LB, because we're pretty deep there.

 

[beware_d-ware]

As we head towards "management mode" for the rest of the regular season, I'd sure like to see what Jackson's got. Rod Smith just isn't cutting it.

I'd probably bump Lenoir to fit him on.

 

[Bleedblue1111]

As we head towards "management mode" for the rest of the regular season, I'd sure like to see what Jackson's got. Rod Smith just isn't cutting it.

I'd probably bump Lenoir to fit him on.

Lenoir is the perfect player to cut.

 

[buybuydandavis]

It’s all a question of who to cut. I think we could cut Mike White and be able to retain him. I highly doubt anyone puts him on their active roster at this point...but maybe there is someone else? The FB we never use?

I wish we had a better threat as our #2RB too. Jackson is probably that over Smith.

But I don't see cutting White. A developmental QB is exactly the kind of guy you poach from a PS in December when you're looking for players for next year.

Jackson was actually a special teams guy in College. I'd like to see him run back kicks. Maybe punts, if the hands are ok. Think guy with speed. Works for me. Should be good in coverage too. And he'd give us something as a RB.

I'd cut Lenoir.

He's not even a JAG. He's gotten 6 snaps on offense. He's all special teams snaps. Jackson should be fine replacing that. And he'll make it back to the PS no problem. No team is dying for Lance Lenoir.

Our big problem is too many developmental TEs, too many WRs.

 

[Mobinvans]

Maybe someone like the Commanders pick White up or the Bengals.

Too risky.

White is a nobody, are you really worried?

 

[buybuydandavis]

Plus he would add depth at RB. When Zeke was being evaluated, I was thinking, please don't get hurt Rod.

A running team, with only 1 RB we really want to run, and only two on the game day roster. If Zeke had gone out for concussion protocol, it's only Rod Smith for the rest of the game, even if he doesn't get injured.

Not good.

 

[nightrain]

Rod Smith is a Joe. Need a better punch in there when Zeke gets a blow.

 

[Rockport]

As many of us know..everybody’s favorite 6th round pick is on our practice squad and he looked pretty good in preseason.

With postseason looming...most of us agree, we need to try to limit Zeke so he’s fresh for the postseason(I still want him to play). Problem is...if we want to remain competitive, it’ll be hard to limit Zeke too much with only one other back on our roster. Also...heaven forbid, the last thing we want in a playoff game is to need a legit running back(not a FB) and not have one.

Smith was better yesterday for sure but I think most of us agree that he’s been very average for the season. Let’s see what Jackson looks like in a real game with a few carries and maybe we will get lucky and add another weapon before postseason.

It’s all a question of who to cut. I think we could cut Mike White and be able to retain him. I highly doubt anyone puts him on their active roster at this point...but maybe there is someone else? The FB we never use?

We haven’t won anything yet.

 

[ShiningStar]

this roster needs to be streamlined, id dump Lance or Rico and call him up and let the running game set up the pass.

 

[buybuydandavis]

Commanders need a QB. I dont think RB is going to be all that important to add unless Rod Smith gets hurt

Once we clinch we're sitting Zeke. Can't play games with just Rod. And this would be a good chance to give Jackson a look and some development.

 

[8FOR!3]

Lenoir is the perfect player to cut.

Agreed he hasn’t brought anything to the table past the preseason

 

[CATCH17]

Rod Smith is good at receiving but as a runner he is strictly north and south.

 

[robjay04]

We haven’t won anything yet.

Huh?

How is that relevant to the discussion?

 

[TheMarathonContinues]

Rod Smith offers flexibility because he can play some fullback and special teams and backup Zeke.

 

[Rockport]

Huh?

How is that relevant to the discussion?

It’s quite obvious. You’re acting like we’re in the playoffs or something. We’re not. Zeke is part of the triplets just like in the 90’s. Without all 3, our offense is not. We need to win at least 1 more game. All 3 need to play all 3 remaining games. Even the last game if we have clinched by then. Maybe not the whole game, but need to keep them sharp.