Any true Packer fan remembers the brutal 2005 season, all the panic and madness that ensued when star running back Ahman Green and hamper shitting back-up, Najeh "Couch or Davenport", were lost to season ending injuries (sounds familiar, eh?). The Packers finished 4-12 but they found a diamond in the rough in undrafted rookie free agent, Samkon Gado. We all remember the stupid signs of "In Gado we trust" displayed throughout the stands of Lambeau that season. One of the few bright spots that lost season was indeed Samkon Gado, the Nigerian Nightmare, part deux! He ended the season rushing for 562 yards with a 4.1 ypc average and six touchdowns. He came out of nowhere and gave the city an unsung hero to cheer for, and then disappeared, never to be heard from again in the football world, save a few cups of coffee with the Texans, Rams and Dolphins. Well Don Jackson is going to be stepping into a similar role for the Packers. This time the season is far from lost and there is a HUGE opportunity for him to step in and make some plays. I understand the acquisition of Knile Davis will offer a 1-2 punch, but I believe Don will impress and be able to keep the running game a threat opposing defenses need to respect. Why should I believe an unknown like Jackson can turn some heads? It is pretty fucking simple, we boast one of the top offensive lines in football and even without Lacy bouncing off tacklers, we simply need a running back that is decisive and can make the one cut and go that is essential in a zone blocking scheme.
Enter Mr. Donnie Jackson 5! He has good size at 5'10 and 209 pounds, he played in a zone system at Nevada and my favorite part? His high school teacher once was quoted saying, "He will be dead or in jail before he is 17." This according to Rob Demovsky, an ESPN staff writer. I love it! I want my running back to be a little rough around the edges. This stage should not be too big for him if the dude has already been in life and death situations. Don't get me wrong, I love Eddie Lacy and I hope he can come back in week 15 and I REALLY hope he resigns next year, but I think Don Action Jackson can hold the fort down until then. Once he blows up you can come back to this blog and thank me. He will make James Starks a distant memory, and what a better way to burst onto the scene than the always competitive and never sloppy Thursday Night Football scene!? Don Sorry Ms. Jackson is going to be FOR REAAALL, start believing in this team, Packer fans!
PS: Samkon Gado is actually a doctor now, seems as though these two stories LITERALLY couldn't be more opposite when you take out the football aspect. Oh well, Go Pack Go, you dirt bags!
Do yourself a favor and read his story: http://www.rgj.com/story/sports/college/nevada/2015/08/14/life-saved-don-jackson-story/31749275/
Enter Mr. Donnie Jackson 5! He has good size at 5'10 and 209 pounds, he played in a zone system at Nevada and my favorite part? His high school teacher once was quoted saying, "He will be dead or in jail before he is 17." This according to Rob Demovsky, an ESPN staff writer. I love it! I want my running back to be a little rough around the edges. This stage should not be too big for him if the dude has already been in life and death situations. Don't get me wrong, I love Eddie Lacy and I hope he can come back in week 15 and I REALLY hope he resigns next year, but I think Don Action Jackson can hold the fort down until then. Once he blows up you can come back to this blog and thank me. He will make James Starks a distant memory, and what a better way to burst onto the scene than the always competitive and never sloppy Thursday Night Football scene!? Don Sorry Ms. Jackson is going to be FOR REAAALL, start believing in this team, Packer fans!
PS: Samkon Gado is actually a doctor now, seems as though these two stories LITERALLY couldn't be more opposite when you take out the football aspect. Oh well, Go Pack Go, you dirt bags!
Do yourself a favor and read his story: http://www.rgj.com/story/sports/college/nevada/2015/08/14/life-saved-don-jackson-story/31749275/