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Fred Taylor and Greg Jones to IR? (1 Viewer)
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Big 'N Tasty
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I don't get to watch the Jags hardly ever, but I thought Jones hasn't played hardly at all over the last three years anyway. Definately could be wrong, though. As a MJD owner, I'm happy about this.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
feed it to MJD baby. I need a big effort this week.
jurrassic
Footballguy
I play him this week, so of course this happens. I agree with you on the injuries, but the fact is Green Bay is not good at stopping the run, and MJD should see more passes out of the backfield as well. I actually picked up Mercedes Lewis in one of my league, based on the injuries to Taylor and Porter, and the suspension of Jones. They have to throw someone the ball.
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Neil Beaufort Zod
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They use him to open holes, don't they? Or is he simply a short-yardage specialist in their offense? I don't get to watch them much.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
I haven't seen many Jags games...can anyone confirm this? I thought they ran out of the I formation a lot. But maybe they run double TE sets and single back formations. Losing your FB can be very bad (see LT2). Trying to decide between MJD and Pierre Thomas...any info would be great.
Jayrod
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I'm definitely not an expert on the Jags, so I could be wrong, but from what I remember they use a lot of single back and shotgun formations with either double tight or three receivers. This is definitely the case on passing downs.Either way, MJD with 20+ touches vs. the Packers is almost a lock for 100 total yards and a score.
ETA: Jones was inactive last week as well and MJD did well against a better run defense than the Packers.
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Deuce'sWild
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Wow, the Jags are decimated by injuries. I guess we will see what MJD can do now.
Sweetness_34
Footballguy
As horrible as the green bay D has been recently, this must be a good start from a FF perspective. Woodson could return an int for a TD here.
Chaka
Footballguy
Absolutely.
Silver & Black
Footballguy
So, the question now is do I start Jones-Drew over Portis?
I think with this news, G Jones or not, MJD has to become a must start against the not-so-great GB defense... who are your other options?
Silver & Black
Footballguy
Thats the problem. My number 1 back is Peterson. I got Portis as my #2 and rode him all year. I'm not benching ADP...ergo my quandry about Jones-Drew or Portis.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
As much as MJD was involved in the passing game WITH Freddy, you have to think he will be getting close to 30 touches WITHOUT Freddy. I mean, he's the only option they have now. You have to think 20-25 rushes, and another 8-10 receptions aren't out of the question for him.
A lot of us have been waiting a loooong time to see what he could do in the lead roll, but Freddy has been relatively non fragile until now.
A lot of us have been waiting a loooong time to see what he could do in the lead roll, but Freddy has been relatively non fragile until now.
Chaka
Footballguy
Greg Jones is on IR now.
It looks like Fred is getting a second opinion before any decision is made. Even if he does not go on IR it seems likely that Fred's role will be reduced this week, if he plays at all.
It looks like Fred is getting a second opinion before any decision is made. Even if he does not go on IR it seems likely that Fred's role will be reduced this week, if he plays at all.
JohnnyCat
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Until I hear more news I'm still rolling with Chris Johnson over Jones-Drew.
FantasyTrader
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Beautiful! Chaka, I'm writing up an article on MJD this week. Could I get your permission to use that?
Chaka
Footballguy
Granted.PM link please.
FantasyTrader
Footballguy
No linky my friend. Part of a weekly newsletter to subscribers. Talking more on the forum isn't appropriate. PM for details if needed.
Chaka
Footballguy
Permission withdrawn.Just kidding. Go nuts.
Deuce'sWild
Footballguy
Taylor's thumb to end his season?
Fred Taylor, RB JAC
News: The Jaguars might be without running back Fred Taylor for the rest of the season. Taylor was getting a second opinion on his injured left thumb Wednesday before deciding whether to go on injured reserve. Taylor tore ligaments in his thumb Sunday at Chicago. The thumb was purple, red and swollen at first, but Taylor said it has gotten consider better since and felt like a bad sprain. He said he would like to play vs. the Packers on Sunday, especially because this could be his final season in Jacksonville, but doesn't want to do anything that would make the injury worse.
Fred Taylor, RB JAC
News: The Jaguars might be without running back Fred Taylor for the rest of the season. Taylor was getting a second opinion on his injured left thumb Wednesday before deciding whether to go on injured reserve. Taylor tore ligaments in his thumb Sunday at Chicago. The thumb was purple, red and swollen at first, but Taylor said it has gotten consider better since and felt like a bad sprain. He said he would like to play vs. the Packers on Sunday, especially because this could be his final season in Jacksonville, but doesn't want to do anything that would make the injury worse.
I'm a big fan of Fred Taylor and his success, but as an owner of MJD this couldn't have happened at a more perfect time. Chooo chooo!!
(TheHuddle) Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars RB Fred Taylor will miss the rest of the season after tearing ligaments in his left thumb during Week 14. Taylor will undergo season-ending surgery on the thumb and will be placed on Injured Reserve.
Analysis: It's not as if the Jags are still in the hunt, and Taylor sought multiple opinions before hanging it up for the year. Maurice Jones-Drew will get the bulk of the carries the rest of the way, especially with Greg Jones also on IR. Given his age, his salary, and his declining role in the Jacksonville offense Taylor may have played his final game in teal and black.
(TheHuddle) Updating a previous report, The Associated Press reports Jacksonville Jaguars RB Fred Taylor will miss the rest of the season after tearing ligaments in his left thumb during Week 14. Taylor will undergo season-ending surgery on the thumb and will be placed on Injured Reserve.
Analysis: It's not as if the Jags are still in the hunt, and Taylor sought multiple opinions before hanging it up for the year. Maurice Jones-Drew will get the bulk of the carries the rest of the way, especially with Greg Jones also on IR. Given his age, his salary, and his declining role in the Jacksonville offense Taylor may have played his final game in teal and black.
Desert_Power
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