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If you've followed me on social media or here in my blog over the course of my career, you know that I have a number of different interests outside of football. For those of you [...]
The Energy Is There
Mini-camp and OTA came to a close last week, and as a whole, our team looks to have made great strides in the areas that were weaknesses last year. I was very pleased and impressed [...]
The Man Who Taught Me
On this Father's Day weekend, I want to dedicate my latest blog entry to my father, Steve Jackson. My father is a tremendous person to me. Whenever I'm asked the question about who is my [...]
OTA’s Bring Excitement in ATL
The Atlanta Falcons held their first organized team activities of the offseason this week, and Steven Jackson left the squad's facilities in Flowery Branch, Ga. excited about his team's outlook for the season ahead. As [...]
NO SHORTCUTS
As the 2014 NFL season draws nearer, more and more, I think this new year will allow us to reestablish ourselves as the team to fear in the NFC South. Having a losing season in [...]
REMEMBERING THE DRAFT
Ten years ago, my dream came true. I was picked in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft by the St. Louis Rams. I want to share a few reflections on that day, and [...]
Smith Sees SJ39 As Vital Component of Offense
When the Atlanta Falcons open the 2014 season this September, they'll be aiming to move on from a disappointing 2013 campaign. Atlanta Head Coach Mike Smith envisions running back Steven Jackson and the Falcons ground [...]
The Value of Toughness
The new NFL calendar year has begun. At first glimpse at what the 2014 season has in store, a lot has changed. There have been a number of big transactions and large payouts for some [...]
The Best For Last
The last two stops on my trip -- Shanghai and Hong Kong -- were the best ones. When I got to Shanghai, I fell in love with it, and was kicking myself for leaving so [...]
Walls, Warriors and Pandas: SJ39 in China
One of the reasons I've become so fascinated with Asia over the last few years is the way that culture and history are valued there. Many countries there have held onto their traditions and legacies [...]