Ran into Gabe Jackson last month…crazy he is still unsigned

[Other Kind]

I was walking around the aquarium in Atlanta and he actually approached me because of my state cap. Super nice guy, only talked for a minute because I didn’t want to bother him with his wife and kids. As soon as he approached me I recognized him which was cool.

anyway, I find it insane he hasn’t been signed yet with training camp started.

 

[kired]

He's had a good career. Probably getting to the age where OL start to hang it up. Not many that play past their early 30s

 

[DoggieDaddy13]

He's had a good career. Probably getting to the age where OL start to hang it up. Not many that play past their early 30s

There are some really good ones that do. And he's always seemed to be a really really good one. But some folks lose a step and their energy quicker than others. It's a rough game and he played it well.

 

[MSUDC11-2.0]

He was a salary cap casualty in Seattle. He’s 32, has had some knee issues, and they had another guard playing about the same level who had a more team friendly contract. Unfortunately he’s probably more expensive than most teams are willing to pay for an older player.

If he wants to keep playing I hope he finds a spot, but he’s had a great run regardless. 9 years is a better run than most get. He’s made a lot of money already and should have a really nice pension plan once he gets into his mid 50’s.

 

[BigDawg0074]

He achieved the dream and had a nice career though. I’m sure it’s hard to think about never playing football again but the bright side is the man will retire in his thirties.

 

[POTUS]

Was he slimmed down at all? It's crazy to watch those retired OLs lose so much weight once they hang it up.

 

[PearlRiverCoDawg]

I was walking around the aquarium in Atlanta and he actually approached me because of my state cap. Super nice guy, only talked for a minute because I didn’t want to bother him with his wife and kids. As soon as he approached me I recognized him which was cool.

anyway, I find it insane he hasn’t been signed yet with training camp started.

He’s a very cool guy. I was at state the same time as him. I occasionally would run into him in the district. I’ve talked to him multiple times including when he was in the NFL. He was always very down to earth.

 

[NukeDogg]

He was a salary cap casualty in Seattle. He’s 32, has had some knee issues, and they had another guard playing about the same level who had a more team friendly contract. Unfortunately he’s probably more expensive than most teams are willing to pay for an older player.

If he wants to keep playing I hope he finds a spot, but he’s had a great run regardless. 9 years is a better run than most get. He’s made a lot of money already and should have a really nice pension plan once he gets into his mid 50’s.

jesus, has it really been 9 years since he got drafted?

 

[Deen.sixpack]

how was the aquarium?