Marlin Jackson ruptures achilles tendon, likely done for year
by JasonB on Jun 1, 2010 11:41 PM EDT
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PrintUpdating our previous report, Marlin Jackson's injured ankle has been diagnosed as a ruptured Achilles Tendon. After some research on the injury it looks like he'll be in a cast for a couple months after surgery and it could take up to a year to return the ankle to anywhere near full strength. So obviously, his season is in serious jeopardy.
It's a gut wrenching injury for Jackson, who had worked his way back from 3 separate knee injuries. To be injured again, before he even had a chance to play and to have that injury not even be to a knee... it's gotta be tough. There's always a chance a guy with repaired knees could get hurt again, I'm sure he wasn't expecting his achillies tendon would be the thing to go. If you read the accounts of his reaction, you can tell this was an absolutely terrible thing for him to take.
So what now? Well, Rams' FS Oshiomogho Atogwe became an unrestricted free agent today and he could be an option... but let's be honest. Marlin Jackson was only here to keep the seat warm for when rookie Nate Allen was ready. The FS out of South Florida wasn't taken to be a bench player. He was taken to be the starter at FS for this team for the next 5+ years. Now, they probably didn't want to be forced to start him right away... but those are the breaks. Quintin Demps and Macho Harris(who has been playing CB this offseason) are still around if Allen doesn't seem ready to start on opening day, but from this point on the kid should be taking the first team snaps.
So while it's a tough blow to lose a veteran like Jackson, a guy who has started a bunch of games in this league and could have brought some experience back there... but the job was never going to be his long term anyway. It's Nate Allen's job. It's been his job since the day the team drafted him at the top of the 2nd round. He's just going to get it a little earlier than expected. Actually, it might not even be earlier than expected. There was a half decent shot Allen would have won the job by opening day anyway. Atogwe is a good player, but he's going to be expensive and probably want a long term deal which would just be blocking Allen, who should the focus here...
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Atowge is a no no
The only reason we would take him is for 1-2 years and if it is that short of a deal, why would he be takig that, unless ofcourse it is like 20 million a year. But that mayb a little much, just a little
by Desean Da Man on Jun 1, 2010 11:47 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
It's Nate Allen time!
I’m also pulling for Kurt Coleman to be the backup FS over Demps – he seems to have a nose for the ball and could be a fine ST guy despite the smallish size.
nyuk nyuk nyuk
by alcatraz0109 on Jun 1, 2010 11:51 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
What a tough break for Jackson
I feel bad for the guy, his career is probably over… I wasn’t expecting him to be a starter for long but this could be a big loss … I don’t think OJ would fit, but I would sure bring him in for a 1-2 year contract…
When the Pats won the Superbowl in 2003 did they have Samuel & Hobbs at corner and a rookie at FS(Eugene Wilson)?
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at least he had a long, illustrious career
… and yeah Les Bowen says the eagles will not persue Atogwe. says so right there on his twitter.
Well that doesn't really hold any weight to it...
I mean, who in the world predicted that last summer we would have signed Michael Vick? No sane person could have predicted that of all teams, the Eagles would have signed Michael Vick.
If I'm goin' to hell, you're coming with me...
that's rough for you guys
that’s a position you didn’t need an injury at. even tho he was an Eagle, marlin jackson didn’t do anything to my team, so i feel bad that he went down for the season.
Lottery ticket
That didn’t pain out. It is a shame for Jackson but counting on this guy to come back & contribute after blowing out his knees 2 years straight was a long shot.
Lottery ticket
lol more like $2 scratch off
Let's get it Birds.
by homestar2281 on Jun 2, 2010 11:19 AM EDT up reply actions
i don't care what it costs...
we should do whatever we can to bring him in.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
Why?
Why would we do “whatever we can?” We’ve got a young free safety that we just spent a second round pick on. He should be starting at some point this year either way… so why would we doing “whatever we can” to get a player at the same position? That just doesn’t make any sense to me.
Nate Allen was always going to be the guy. Now he’s the guy.
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Not that I agree with OP
But I do hate to count on a draft pick like that. We all know that sometimes they’re the guy, and sometimes they’re Quinton Caver. Sure would be nice to have an alternative option, though I wouldn’t go giving a FA superstar money just to fill that role.
though I wouldn’t go giving a FA superstar money just to fill that role.
That’s the issue. If Atogwe could be had for a one year deal I’d be interested… but the interest in him around the league would have to be pretty low for that happen. The guy is 29, he’ll be looking for something long term.
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This year...
is not that important. As much as people don’t want to hear it, this is a rebuilding year where we could still make the playoffs because our front office does a good job of keeping things going. I have come to terms with the fact that the Redskins may go to the playoffs and the Eagles may not. The point of that trade was to set up to be great for the next 7-10 years. This is the season to play a rookie at safety (last year was not).
by TwoTonsOfIrony on Jun 2, 2010 6:33 AM EDT up reply actions
i'll tell you why.
he’s an unproven commodity. what if he gets injured? what if he sucks? what if quintin mikell goes down? we can’t afford to go into the next season with shoddy play at the safety position. especially with uncertainty at corner.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
So you sign an expensive free agent to a long term deal “just in case” your high pick doesn’t pan out?
Who does that? I don’t see the sense at all.
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here's my point.
from where i stand, nate allen shouldn’t be thrown in the fire immediately. i’m not comfortable with anyone at FS. it seems like a red flag in my mind that the best option we have is someone who hasn’t played a snap in the NFL. demps is a joke. macho isn’t a whole lot better.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
He could replace Mikell Next year at SS
it’s the only way this works.
My "t" and "y" buttons are messed up so don't bitch at me about misspelling, I'm just saying.
by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Jun 2, 2010 2:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Why? You are going to replace a 30 year old who is a legit SS with a 29 year old who is a FS?
This doesn’t make sense to me
They call me The Professor.
Nor me
I’m saying its the only reason to make the deal after spending the pick on Allen. And its a dumb one I agree
My "t" and "y" buttons are messed up so don't bitch at me about misspelling, I'm just saying.
by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Jun 3, 2010 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
You cant
stack every position with “all stars” this isn’t the NBA or MLB where you can buy a team. Snyder and Jerry Jones have tried…..It doesn’t work. This is more of a team sport than any other. If a teams FO goes out and constantly replaces its players with the next “big deal” FA it damages a team in a way that can not be measured. We have Cole, Bradley, Mikkel, and Asante as our big time players. We need guys to come in and follow their lead. We need guys to buy into the system. I agree Atogwe is better than our unproven rookie right now. He was better than Marlin. And if JJ was still around bringing in another “all star ego” could possibly work. But I don’t think he is a great add leadership wise. He couldn’t even be the leader on the Rams! But he still is demanding that type of money. It’s one thing to play well. But its a whole another thing to elevate the play of those around you. Atogwe is not the answer. I see him more of being another problem.
by MightyJoeBanner on Jun 2, 2010 9:23 AM EDT up reply actions
BUT
He is an exciting player and if they did overpay for him I would not pout. But it would bring up questions of what was going on with Mikkel. He is nearing 30!!!!!!
by MightyJoeBanner on Jun 2, 2010 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions
This isn't Madden
Players have actual agendas, and front offices are spending real money.
There’s no reset, and decisions made today can and will affect how business is conducted in 4, 5, and even 6 years from now.
We have 4 safeties right now, 3 with starting experience and a 4th whose expected to win the FS job.
We’ll be fine going into the season with Allen, Demps, Macho, and Mikell.
2010-11 Predictions:
Kevin Kolb will go to the probowl and complete >65% of passes.
Jeremy Maclyn will have more receptions than Miles Austin & Steve Smith
Graham will have the starting LDE spot tied up by week 5, win ROTY, and have >10 Sacks
11-5 finish.
by corn on the kolb on Jun 2, 2010 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions
atogwe that is.
"it's like i tell my ex-wife, i never drive faster than i can see, and besides it's all in the reflexes." -Jack Burton, Big trouble in little China
So while it’s a tough blow to lose a veteran like Jackson, a guy who has started a bunch of games in this league
>.>
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Really?
I am the people's troll :3™
He has started a bunch of games and the hope was that he’d be a vet presence for a year while Allen learned.
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Man, I really, really hate this
as a Colts fan, Jackson was one of my favorites. He’s a great player with great drive. I really wish him the best and I hope this isn’t the end for him, but he’s got a long road ahead of him. I wish him nothing but the best. This hurts.
Our heads may be bloody, but they are unbowed. We will be back next year better than ever!
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Im sorry for jackson.
But at least Allen will get the reps he needs this early in the year. Man I hope Allens a beast.
I wanted to see Nate Allen starting opening day anyway. Now to be fair, I wanted him starting because he won the job over Jackson & Demps… but just because Jackson isn’t here doesn’t mean Allen won’t have earned the job.
We’ll see in camp and the preseason. If the guy makes plays, then chances are he would have won the job anyway.
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I agree
I wanted to see him start this year. We needed to hit a home run with our safety pick. And now is the best time to find out.
by MightyJoeBanner on Jun 2, 2010 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions
My thoughts exactly
I feel more bad for Marlin than for how it affects the team
My "t" and "y" buttons are messed up so don't bitch at me about misspelling, I'm just saying.
by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on Jun 2, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Wow
that sucks. I thought he was a good signing for ya and would at least keep the seat warm for Allen.
"What's your plan?? Rob Fort Knox on elephant back? That's the dumbest thing I ever heard....."
Maybe everyone is forgetting....
Nate Allen is basically our trade for McNabb. If you think they “traded” McNabb for someone NOT to have an immediate impact or to sit on the bench for a few years (ie if Atogwe gets brought in), youre nuts! Bringing in Atogwe would be a huge, HUGE price to pay.
KOLB is a natural born leader - something the Eagles haven't had on offense in a long long time. Prediction, we win a SB in the next 3 years.
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Nate Allen is the best player available that we needed at the time that we had a choice in the draft.
That’s all. He’s got nothing to do with McNabb other than catching 4 interceptions off of him in then ext two seasons.
2010-11 Predictions:
Kevin Kolb will go to the probowl and complete >65% of passes.
Jeremy Maclyn will have more receptions than Miles Austin & Steve Smith
Graham will have the starting LDE spot tied up by week 5, win ROTY, and have >10 Sacks
11-5 finish.
by corn on the kolb on Jun 2, 2010 12:02 PM EDT up reply actions
My point was
that our #2 pick should be expected to start earlier rather than later…..Not sit on the bench.
KOLB is a natural born leader - something the Eagles haven't had on offense in a long long time. Prediction, we win a SB in the next 3 years.
Thanks tips
KOLB is a natural born leader - something the Eagles haven't had on offense in a long long time. Prediction, we win a SB in the next 3 years.
Not 2 be negative.......
But can anyone actually say that they are surprised by this?/ This is being made too much a big deal, we took a chance on a injury prone player and he got hurt again, possibly this time for good. If anything i am surprised by how quick it happened, i at least expected Marlin 2 make it into the first couple weeks of camp b4 he went down. If anything this at least maybe paves the way for Nate 2 get his feet wet.
I guess it was a surprise that it was ankle rather than his knee?
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LOL........
at this point i wouldnt have been surprised if he hurt his wrist eatin potato chips…..its a shame, he looked early in his career that he was gonna be a pretty solid player.
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