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ESPN NFC West Blogger Mike Sando discusses Steven Jackson's future and
explains why the hiccups he had with the Rams are "totally a money issue".













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We've been heavy on the Steven Jackson discussion following news of the running back's expected free agency. That will continue here as I pass along audio from my my Tuesday conversation with Bernie Miklasz of 101ESPN St. Louis.

Bernie and I touched on a few other mostly Rams-related subjects. Bernie has subsequently filed thoughts on what Jackson's departure might mean to the Rams. He notes that Jackson's touches and production suffered year-over-year declines recently.

The chart compares Jackson's rushing yards per season by age to NFL averages since 2000 for running backs with at least 150 carries in four or more seasons.

Jackson has outperformed the averages, but the rate of decline in recent seasons matches league averages for running backs of the same age. Those other running backs suffered a 23.9 percent decline from age 29 to age 30, the second-largest percentage decline in the chart. That percentage represented the difference from a 719-yard average at age 29 to a 547-yard average at age 30.

Jackson would fall short of 800 yards in 2013 if he followed a similar course. His yardage totals have declined by 12.9, 7.7 and 9.0 percent over the past three seasons.

 

[Username]

I love SJ, but that chart shows 1. He's above average. Something we've known for a long time. Then 2. The NFL average for his age in the next couple of years declines significantly.

 

[BatteringRambo]

I get the stats and all however Sjax is special as in his continual I can't even puts words or a description to even justify justice..he's a fuckin human T2 specimen. Yes a legit very rare, unreal physical beast...age is just a number to associate to him.
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[Stranger]

I also wonder what were the primary causes for the drop in season yardage for running backs older than 29? For example, was it simply number of total carries? I mean, that stat chart doesn't complete the picture for me, as I'd also like to see total carries and avg yds per carry for running backs by age.

 

[DR RAM]

I get the stats and all however Sjax is special as in his continual I can't even puts words or a description to even justify justice..he's a fuckin human T2 specimen. Yes a legit very rare, unreal physical beast...age is just a number to associate to him.
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I found this rare picture of SJ without his dreads wig, and sans uniform:

 

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[fearsomefour]

No one is immune to the ravages of time. Look at Emmitt Smith, L.T. (RB not LB) or our own Marshal Faulk. Once that little extra step is gone it gets tough fast. Jackson was never a huge breakaway runner but he is not as fast as he used to be. Thats ok, keeping him should still be a priority. I do think either Atlanta or Green Bay will pay more than the Rams are willing to give for him and he walks. Keeping Amendola then needs to become a priority. I think New England (with Mcdouche at OC) will be willing to give him a nice raise (but still quite a bit less than Wes Welker would demand) and make a run at him. The risk of course is the injuries, but, I do believe in that short route/slot roll he is basically uncoverable. Losing Amendola will have a major negative impact on the Rams O. Its sort of hard to not be frustrated with the Rams being smashed against the cap with all the terrible teams they have had recently. Bad choices and bad contracts I guess. Bradford needs to rework his deal to free up some space.

 

[RamFan503]

I can see these stats being more relevant to a shifty type runner. SJ's game is based on power running. I also think that if you look at the decline in his numbers, it is more about having some other viable options to take some of the load off. Work it out guys. Retire the man in horns and then move on to other pressing needs.