Bills GM Doug Whaley Reportedly ‘Went Rogue’ in Cutting Fred Jackson

September 2, 2015   ·   Matt Fitzgerald   ·   Jump to comments

The Buffalo Bills' decision to release veteran running back Fred Jackson in the first round of roster cuts was reportedly carried out through the autonomous authority of general manager Doug Whaley.
Tim Graham of the Buffalo News reported on Sept. 1 that Whaley "went rogue" in cutting Jackson but said the organization would project a united front in public.
Graham explained further on Sept. 2, as his source said Whaley spoke to ownership before cutting Jackson, and although they were surprised, they supported the decision. 
"Going rogue doesn't mean Whaley didn't tell the owners before he did it," the source continued, per Graham. 
Sal Capaccio of WGR 550 added it was members of the coaching staff who disagreed with the decision.
Whaley had nothing but kind things to say about Jackson after the 34-year-old was let go Monday, per Chris Brown of the Bills' official website:
Today, we had to make the difficult decision to release Fred...

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