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Found November 29, 2012 on AFC East Daily: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Fred Jackson,  C.J. Spiller,  Chan Gailey
TEAMS: Buffalo Bills,  Jacksonville Jaguars
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Buffalo Bills running back Fred Jackson has been accustomed to the starting role for three years now, and he's amassed nearly 1,000 yards in each of those years. But after a second trip to the injury list this season and the breakout performance of fellow back C.J. Spiller, he now has to become accustomed to a new role: backup. “Any player in this league wants to be on the field. This is about doing what we can to help the team win,” Jackson told reporters Wednesday. “That is what I am going to try and do when I am called upon I will try and make plays."I will continue to support my team. While C.J. is out there I will let him know what I am seeing and continue to support him.” (photo: Alan Kotok, Flickr)Coach Chan Gailey commented about the starting tailback role Monday, saying Spiller would see the majority of the workload, with something in the ballpark of a 60/40 or 65/35 split.It's not that Jackson hasn't shown he can hang. In just over 80 attempts, he's ac...
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