Resurrected this thread only to mention that while I'm not sure the coaches in the end were nearly as enthusiastic about Jackson as Broaddus was (so I'm not inclined to think it's something that has been or will be pursued), if we were to get Jackson back (haven't checked to see if he hasn't been scooped up), his skill set and measurables have always hinted that he'd be best used in a Reggie Bush hybrid RB-WR way.
To me, anyhow, that's a cool thought to have that, and for a few reasons.
First, we all know he was one of the top speed RBs in last year's draft, which on its own checks off a measurable that our other WRs don't check off in any exceptional way.
Second, what didn't seem to get mentioned very much insofar as anyone I heard or read, his leaping ability was up there (pun intended) with the likes of Alvin Harper.
Third, anytime you can find someone who can fill two roles on a team, of course that opens up a roster slot for some reinforcement somewhere else on the roster.
Oh, and... fourth... I see above that someone said he has "zero" special teams experience.
It is true that he didn't have very much in college, but it is not true to say he had "zero." A glance at the record says he was on the kickoff return team at Eastern Michigan for at least some of his FR and SO years. He only returned 6 kickoffs, and did nothing particularly impressive in those opportunities.
Then, it also is not true to say he had "zero" in a Cowboys uniform. He was on our kickoff return team last preseason for at least the first and last games, and again, was okay, but nothing spectacular, averaging about 23 yards per.
So, count me as one who is still personally a little infatuated with the idea. But not at all bullish on it. All signs seem to point to the staff having essentially said, "Let's see if this guy can force himself onto the roster while McFadden's away, and take a vote at that point where McFadden is back, and live with that decision."
