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  • #1

    Jackson VS Faulk

    An interesting thought and a simple question,

    With the 2009 Rams offense, who would have a better season? Jackson or Faulk? (IN THEIR PRIME)

    Not trying to create controversy or anything, but Jackson has been absolutely incredible and to me, it's a really interesting question to ask.
    Last edited by Varg6; -12-07-2009, 06:48 PM.
    Always and Forever a fan of the St. Louis Rams
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  • #2
    Re: Jackson VS Faulk

    I think with the way the offense is playing, Jackson would put up better #'s in 09. Reason being he can still get yards when there is just nothing there. It's obviously been a while, and I was very young when I was watching Faulk, but it seemed like if there was a hole for him, he could take it to the house every time. So, because there seem to be no holes this year, my vote is for S-Jax.

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    • #3
      Re: Jackson VS Faulk

      Originally posted by Varg6 View Post
      An interesting thought and a simple question,

      With the 2009 Rams offense, who would have a better season? Jackson or Faulk?

      Not trying to create controversy or anything, but Jackson has been absolutely incredible and to me, it's a really interesting question to ask.
      Jackson, because Faulk is 36 years old now and sits behind a desk. ;)

      Sorry, couldn't resist.

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      • #4
        Re: Jackson VS Faulk

        Originally posted by ramsbruce View Post
        Jackson, because Faulk is 36 years old now and sits behind a desk. ;)

        Sorry, couldn't resist.
        Oh you are SO funny!


        Ahem, BOTH IN THEIR PRIME lol
        Always and Forever a fan of the St. Louis Rams

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        • #5
          Re: Jackson VS Faulk

          i recall a play where faulk took it to the house with terrible blocking and literally wasnt touched by anyone.

          Faulk slightly edges jackson on this one i think

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          • #6
            Re: Jackson VS Faulk

            Jackson can drive carrying multiple defenders on his back. Faulk....can't. Additionally, Faulk was a better receiver than Jackson, which is also problematic considering we have trouble throwing the ball.

            Faulk may be more shifty than Jackson, but things tend to blow up on offense for the Rams faster than a back can "shifty" his way out of trouble.

            I'd say Jackson gets the slight nod.

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            • #7
              Re: Jackson VS Faulk

              Faulk. No question, no doubt.
              That's my story, and I'm sticking to it!!

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              • #8
                Re: Jackson VS Faulk

                Have to go with Faulk here, he was the best.

                But Jackson is pretty darn good too.

                I consider myself lucky to be a fan of both of them.

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                • #9
                  Re: Jackson VS Faulk

                  Faulk, does anyone still remember how he was coming out of the backfield in the passing game?

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                  • #10
                    Re: Jackson VS Faulk

                    It certainly seems like Faulk is the guy. But its an interesting argument. Faulk was so dynamic and so fast and if utilized correctly in the WCO, he'd be stunning. He was also a better blocker than SJax at this point. People tend to forget how intelligent Faulk was as well, he really understood the game.
                    Always and Forever a fan of the St. Louis Rams

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                    • #11
                      Re: Jackson VS Faulk

                      Steven Jackson is the better running back in my opinion. Faulk was probably a better overall player, primarily due to his incredible football IQ ...

                      Look at Faulk's rushing totals in Indy, very pedestrian compared to his GSOT days. He did what he did in that GSOT offense because he was such a deadly multi-dimensional weapon, and such a cerebral player. Also, it helped open running lanes when the passing game was virtually unstoppable. 1999-2001 are clearly different than any other year(s) in his career ....

                      Faulk would barely get 4.0 YPC if he was in his prime playing on this Ram team. The holes aren't there as frequently as they need to be ...

                      While Jackson may not be the route runner that Faulk is, he does have great hands. He caught 90 passes in 2006, more than Faulk ever caught in a single season. For some reason, they are not utilizing him like they should in this "WCO". Instead of 25-30 carries a game, I'd love to see Jackson gettign 18-20 carries, and 6-8 receptions, on designed "run" passes ....

                      I could only dream about what kind of numbers that Jackson could put up if he were on the GSOT teams. I doubt he ever would have gotten 850-1000 yards receiving, but it would not have surprised me to see him get 1500-1800 yards rushing and 6 YPC in that offense. Could you imagine what would happen if he got to the 2nd level so easily like Faulk, and had a full head of steam?

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                        How many players anywhere in the NFL would go to management and tell them to play some one else ahead of them none is the answer because they are all after the dollar but not Faulk he wants to see the kid get a chance and succeed. But Faulk still has a lot of game left in him and if Jackson ever went down with an injury and they had to play Faulk you would see that I can honestly say Jackson has helped contribute to our losing season with his no gain runs and getting two QB's blown up by bad blocking both Bulger and Martin were the victims of his poor blocking.

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