Seldom does an NFL career end in the fairytale fashion that many players or fans would like to see. For most fans of the Buffalo Bills, seeing running back Fred Jackson play in the jersey of another team was, at one point, an unthinkable scenario.

When Jackson was released prior to the 2015 regular season, that scenario came to fruition. After eight seasons in Western New York, Jackson was deemed surplus to requirements. Jackson spent the 2015 season with the Seattle Seahawks, playing in his first postseason game of his career as a result.

While speaking at the season opener for his former team, the Sioux City Bandits, Jackson discussed his desire to return to Buffalo, even just for one more day.

“It’s automatic. It has to be as a Buffalo Bill. You know, I owe those guys everything. The fan base has by far stuck behind me the most. And still talk to me now. That’s not to take anything from anybody. But the Bills Mafia is who has made me who I am today. I love playing for those guys. As long as I can go sign that one day contract and retire as a Buffalo Bill. If they’re going to have me, I’d definitely love to do that.”

While Jackson may be thinking about how he wants to formally retire, he has no intention of it being any time soon. Despite just turning 36-years-old, Jackson is still looking for work in the NFL, if they’ll have him.

“Playing-wise, I would love to play again,” he said. “You know, I’m going to try and see if I could get on a roster again. I’m going to try and see if I can get on a roster this year, training camps and things like that. If I can get into one I’m going to try to spend the next two, three months trying to get on a roster. And you know, if it doesn’t happen I’m going to hang my hat on the ten years that I did play. I was in contact with a few teams last year about coming in, and things just never worked out. We’ll see. We’ll shake those branches and see if something happens. If it doesn’t, like I said, I had ten years that I played and I enjoyed every minute of it.”

Jackson has also kept an eye on his first NFL team despite the somewhat acrimonious circumstances of his release, showing an appreciation for quarterback Tyrod Taylor and the hiring of new coach Sean McDermott.

“I think they’ve got a great coach,” said Jackson. “You know, one who knows what they want to do. I’m sure they are all putting in a plan of what it is they want to get accomplished right now. The next two months is going to determine what he wants to do. I know they’ve got the whole Tyrod thing going on. I like Tyrod. I like what he brings to the table. But again that’s not my decision to make. I hope the best for all those guys. I think they all did some great things last year. There was just a couple games they came up short in. You know that’s the nature of the business. When you fall short you don’t get to where you want to be in the end. But I think they have the pieces there. If those guys stay healthy I think they’ll be able to contend and get to the playoffs next year.”