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Any Jones Drew news? (1 Viewer)

Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Oct. 24. The team is hopeful he'll be ready to play Week 8.

 
It doesn't sound like he's going to miss any time or be limited much. From CBSSportsline:

He limped off the field but tests revealed no major damage. "I'm good," he said. "There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee. It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It'll scab up and then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."(Updated 10/24/2007).
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I think he will play as the injury doesn't seem serious. I am concerned over his effectiveness with Gray at qb.....teams will stack the box for sure.

 
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
 
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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Quinn is not as bad as he looked last week, that was a lot of rust. His game is very similar to Garrards, just without the playing time to mature. He is mobile, and has a strong arm, but is not up to par on reading defenses or putting great touch on the ball. I think his play is going to be similar to Garrard's last year; some costly turnovers but with good feet and a nack for getting off a nice play action pass here and there. I know he is a QB3 on the Jags, but I always liked the depth, and felt this guy could be developed. I don't think he will do much against the Bucs, but I do think he may surprise them a few times on Sunday to keep them honest (after a week of coaching up with the 1st team).

 
The Football Freak said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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Quinn is not as bad as he looked last week, that was a lot of rust. His game is very similar to Garrards, just without the playing time to mature. He is mobile, and has a strong arm, but is not up to par on reading defenses or putting great touch on the ball. I think his play is going to be similar to Garrard's last year; some costly turnovers but with good feet and a nack for getting off a nice play action pass here and there. I know he is a QB3 on the Jags, but I always liked the depth, and felt this guy could be developed. I don't think he will do much against the Bucs, but I do think he may surprise them a few times on Sunday to keep them honest (after a week of coaching up with the 1st team).
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Monte Kiffin is drooling.
 
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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and teams respected it last year? teams will stack the box, and the jags will still be able to run the ball.

 
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
 
RAIDERNATION said:
The Football Freak said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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Quinn is not as bad as he looked last week, that was a lot of rust. His game is very similar to Garrards, just without the playing time to mature. He is mobile, and has a strong arm, but is not up to par on reading defenses or putting great touch on the ball. I think his play is going to be similar to Garrard's last year; some costly turnovers but with good feet and a nack for getting off a nice play action pass here and there. I know he is a QB3 on the Jags, but I always liked the depth, and felt this guy could be developed. I don't think he will do much against the Bucs, but I do think he may surprise them a few times on Sunday to keep them honest (after a week of coaching up with the 1st team).
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Monte Kiffin is drooling.
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I think Fred and MJD are prety amped to keep the season on track. I wouldn't make any bets on Quinn not turning the ball over, but I think he is going to be better than his first outing this season. Del Rio will be forced to attack on the ground this week, and that could be a good thing.
 
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
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Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
 
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
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they didnt respect the pass last year, and they wont respect it next week. it doesn't matter, the jags will still run all over tampa.
 
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
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they didnt respect the pass last year, and they wont respect it next week. it doesn't matter, the jags will still run all over tampa.
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Well there ya go then. :violin:
 
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
Click to expand...
and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
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Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
 
Rotoworld) Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) returned to limited practice work Thursday.

Impact: Although Jones-Drew has a sprained knee, he's quite confident he'll play against the Buccaneers this weekend, and the fact that he's doing some drills is a good sign. Still, check back Friday for more on his status.

Not sure if Fred Taylor will retain his self described "pawn" status this week ! Suspect he will at least be upgraded to "knight" status and possibly "bishop"

 
TheFanatic said:
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
Click to expand...
and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
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Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
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They have given up a 100 yards to one back only 3 times this year (50%) and only once at home (115 S. Jackson on 30 carries). Add in a rbbc in Jax with a new starting qb and I don't think they'll give up their fourth. Actually add up their 3 homes games and they have given up 302 yards of rushing on 84 carries for a 3.06 average.

I don't know how confident I would be in the Jax running game this week.

 
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He's listed as questionable. But, I hadn't seen the news that he has an MCL sprain.From Rotoworld:

Maurice Jones-Drew-RB-Jaguars Oct. 26 - 3:25 pm et Maurice Jones-Drew is considered questionable for Week 8.MoJo failed to put in a full practice all week (he was limited on Thursday and Friday), but has done that before and played. Drew also has repeatedly said he'll play against Tampa Bay this week. Still, he has an MCL sprain, an injury that normally costs players multiple games. The Jags and Bucs play in a 4:05 ET game Sunday, so it's time to begin exploring other options.Related: Fred Taylor
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jurrassic said:
Anyone starting Taylor? What are you expecting?
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It's a coin flip between he and Foster but I'm leaning toward Taylor. Not expecting much, 60-70 yards probably a possibility of a td if MJD is out.
 
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
Click to expand...
and teams respected it last year?
Click to expand...
More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
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Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
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They have given up a 100 yards to one back only 3 times this year (50%) and only once at home (115 S. Jackson on 30 carries). Add in a rbbc in Jax with a new starting qb and I don't think they'll give up their fourth. Actually add up their 3 homes games and they have given up 302 yards of rushing on 84 carries for a 3.06 average.

I don't know how confident I would be in the Jax running game this week.
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Not sure what you are saying here. Looks like they have about a 50% chance of giving up 100+ yards on the ground. That's not a solid run D. They give up a rushing TD a game which puts them at tied for 25th in TD's allowed. And a RBBC doesn't mean that their numbers will be better against the run. It will likely mean they will be worse because with just 1 RB he will get tired and banged up along with the D, but with two, the RB's can stay fresh.

LEt's face it. The TB run D is not good....

 
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
Click to expand...
Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
Click to expand...
and teams respected it last year?
Click to expand...
More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
Click to expand...
Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
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They have given up a 100 yards to one back only 3 times this year (50%) and only once at home (115 S. Jackson on 30 carries). Add in a rbbc in Jax with a new starting qb and I don't think they'll give up their fourth. Actually add up their 3 homes games and they have given up 302 yards of rushing on 84 carries for a 3.06 average.

I don't know how confident I would be in the Jax running game this week.
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Not sure what you are saying here. Looks like they have about a 50% chance of giving up 100+ yards on the ground. That's not a solid run D. They give up a rushing TD a game which puts them at tied for 25th in TD's allowed. And a RBBC doesn't mean that their numbers will be better against the run. It will likely mean they will be worse because with just 1 RB he will get tired and banged up along with the D, but with two, the RB's can stay fresh.

LEt's face it. The TB run D is not good....
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I was just stating the facts that their run defense isn't as bad as that ranking makes it out to be. Any run D that hold the opposing team to 3.06 yards a carry obviously is pretty good.Are you starting MJD? or are you scared??????

 
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
Click to expand...
Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
Click to expand...
and teams respected it last year?
Click to expand...
More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
Click to expand...
Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
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They have given up a 100 yards to one back only 3 times this year (50%) and only once at home (115 S. Jackson on 30 carries). Add in a rbbc in Jax with a new starting qb and I don't think they'll give up their fourth. Actually add up their 3 homes games and they have given up 302 yards of rushing on 84 carries for a 3.06 average.

I don't know how confident I would be in the Jax running game this week.
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Not sure what you are saying here. Looks like they have about a 50% chance of giving up 100+ yards on the ground. That's not a solid run D. They give up a rushing TD a game which puts them at tied for 25th in TD's allowed. And a RBBC doesn't mean that their numbers will be better against the run. It will likely mean they will be worse because with just 1 RB he will get tired and banged up along with the D, but with two, the RB's can stay fresh.

LEt's face it. The TB run D is not good....
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I was just stating the facts that their run defense isn't as bad as that ranking makes it out to be. Any run D that hold the opposing team to 3.06 yards a carry obviously is pretty good.Are you starting MJD? or are you scared??????
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I am not starting MJD. I'm starting Fred Taylor this week. Between the injury to Drew and FRed crying about not getting the ball, I can see the coaching staff being cautious with MJD this week and give Fred the bulk if not all the carries. And with that run D in TB, I'll take my chances. 3.06 is one thing, but a TD a game is quite another. There are a few teams that have only given up a single rushing TD all year and the Bucs do it every week.
 
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
Click to expand...
Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
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They have given up a 100 yards to one back only 3 times this year (50%) and only once at home (115 S. Jackson on 30 carries). Add in a rbbc in Jax with a new starting qb and I don't think they'll give up their fourth. Actually add up their 3 homes games and they have given up 302 yards of rushing on 84 carries for a 3.06 average.

I don't know how confident I would be in the Jax running game this week.
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Not sure what you are saying here. Looks like they have about a 50% chance of giving up 100+ yards on the ground. That's not a solid run D. They give up a rushing TD a game which puts them at tied for 25th in TD's allowed. And a RBBC doesn't mean that their numbers will be better against the run. It will likely mean they will be worse because with just 1 RB he will get tired and banged up along with the D, but with two, the RB's can stay fresh.

LEt's face it. The TB run D is not good....
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I was just stating the facts that their run defense isn't as bad as that ranking makes it out to be. Any run D that hold the opposing team to 3.06 yards a carry obviously is pretty good.Are you starting MJD? or are you scared??????
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I am not starting MJD. I'm starting Fred Taylor this week. Between the injury to Drew and FRed crying about not getting the ball, I can see the coaching staff being cautious with MJD this week and give Fred the bulk if not all the carries. And with that run D in TB, I'll take my chances. 3.06 is one thing, but a TD a game is quite another. There are a few teams that have only given up a single rushing TD all year and the Bucs do it every week.
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23 other teams have allowed less rushing yards than Tampa. They may do well this week, but that is not indicative of a solid run defense.
 
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
Click to expand...
and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
Click to expand...
Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
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They have given up a 100 yards to one back only 3 times this year (50%) and only once at home (115 S. Jackson on 30 carries). Add in a rbbc in Jax with a new starting qb and I don't think they'll give up their fourth. Actually add up their 3 homes games and they have given up 302 yards of rushing on 84 carries for a 3.06 average.

I don't know how confident I would be in the Jax running game this week.
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Not sure what you are saying here. Looks like they have about a 50% chance of giving up 100+ yards on the ground. That's not a solid run D. They give up a rushing TD a game which puts them at tied for 25th in TD's allowed. And a RBBC doesn't mean that their numbers will be better against the run. It will likely mean they will be worse because with just 1 RB he will get tired and banged up along with the D, but with two, the RB's can stay fresh.

LEt's face it. The TB run D is not good....
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I was just stating the facts that their run defense isn't as bad as that ranking makes it out to be. Any run D that hold the opposing team to 3.06 yards a carry obviously is pretty good.Are you starting MJD? or are you scared??????
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I am not starting MJD. I'm starting Fred Taylor this week. Between the injury to Drew and FRed crying about not getting the ball, I can see the coaching staff being cautious with MJD this week and give Fred the bulk if not all the carries. And with that run D in TB, I'll take my chances. 3.06 is one thing, but a TD a game is quite another. There are a few teams that have only given up a single rushing TD all year and the Bucs do it every week.
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Actually in 3 games at home the Bucs have only given up 1 rushing touchdown. Good luck this weekend!!!!! :(
 
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Blackjacks said:
TheFanatic said:
Downontheupside said:
RAIDERNATION said:
big0mar said:
RAIDERNATION said:
He's fine, homeys.

The Orlando Sentinel reports RB Maurice Jones-Drew (knee) walked stiffly and did not practice Wednesday, and he's questionable for Sunday's game. But he laughed when it was suggested his left knee sprain was a significant injury. "I'm good. There's nothing wrong. I just got hit on the knee," he said. "It's like you fall and you get cut. It'll heal. It's nothing. It's scab up, an then it'll heal. I don't understand the big deal."
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Again, the bigger issue is the fact that Tampa doesn't need to respect the Jags passing game even a little bit.
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and teams respected it last year?
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More than when Quinn Gray was the QB? Certainly.
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Quinn Gray is a down grade compared to Garrad, but Quinn will be playing in a ball control, play not to lose situation, which is generally what the Jaguars offensive scheme. It's the combination of Quinn and the Bucs tough run defense that might hurt Drews numbers this week. Although he'll probably get a few more catches than usual and is always a threat to break a long one no matter who's Quaterbacking. I think he's still a decent play.
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You mean the 21st ranked rush D that allows more than 120 yards on the ground per game and has allowed 7 rushing TD's to date? These aren't guys the Steelers. the bucs D id pretty weak....
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They have given up a 100 yards to one back only 3 times this year (50%) and only once at home (115 S. Jackson on 30 carries). Add in a rbbc in Jax with a new starting qb and I don't think they'll give up their fourth. Actually add up their 3 homes games and they have given up 302 yards of rushing on 84 carries for a 3.06 average.

I don't know how confident I would be in the Jax running game this week.
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Not sure what you are saying here. Looks like they have about a 50% chance of giving up 100+ yards on the ground. That's not a solid run D. They give up a rushing TD a game which puts them at tied for 25th in TD's allowed. And a RBBC doesn't mean that their numbers will be better against the run. It will likely mean they will be worse because with just 1 RB he will get tired and banged up along with the D, but with two, the RB's can stay fresh.

LEt's face it. The TB run D is not good....
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I was just stating the facts that their run defense isn't as bad as that ranking makes it out to be. Any run D that hold the opposing team to 3.06 yards a carry obviously is pretty good.Are you starting MJD? or are you scared??????
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I am not starting MJD. I'm starting Fred Taylor this week. Between the injury to Drew and FRed crying about not getting the ball, I can see the coaching staff being cautious with MJD this week and give Fred the bulk if not all the carries. And with that run D in TB, I'll take my chances. 3.06 is one thing, but a TD a game is quite another. There are a few teams that have only given up a single rushing TD all year and the Bucs do it every week.
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When did Freddy complain? I am thinking of starting Taylor too cause I don't think they will risk MJD when they already lost Gerrard last week.
 
From Saturday's Florida Times-Union

Five Jaguars questionable

While Garrard (ankle) and kicker Josh Scobee (quadriceps) are out for Sunday's game at Tampa Bay, five Jaguars are listed as questionable on the club's latest injury report.

Defensive end Reggie Hayward (hamstring), running back Maurice Drew (knee), defensive tackle Tony McDaniel (wrist), defensive tackle Marcus Stroud (ankle) and cornerback Brian Williams (hamstring) are questionable. Linebacker Daryl Smith (hip) and tight end George Wrighster (head) are listed as probable.

Williams strained his hamstring in practice Thursday and didn't practice Friday. If he can't play, the Jaguars likely will go to either Scott Starks or veteran Aaron Glenn. Drew, Hayward, McDaniel and Stroud all missed a portion of Friday's workout.

Drew expects to play against the Buccaneers.

Bucs injury list
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ETA linkhttp://www.jacksonville.com/tu-online/stor...212595179.shtml

 
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