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Pro Football Talk.com has former Denver GM Ted Sundquist analyzing three games each week and the first one he analyzed this week is the Buffalo-Jacksonville game. On the surface, this looks like a game where Jones-Drew and Taylor will have no success. Their O Line is in trouble and the Bills' defense looks real good this season. But this point from Sundquist caught my eye:
"Also, look for the (Jacksonville) running game to attack the perimeter more. Buffalo has struggled a bit in stopping the outside run, especially to their right side. Both backs have big-play speed and can hit the home run once in the secondary, another category that has plagued the Bills defense (26th in ’07 giving up runs of 10+ yards). Seattle had 4 runs of 10+ yards this past Sunday."
Again, the issues up front are a major source of concern for the Jaguars and for owners looking to start Jones-Drew or Taylor. But I did find this point interesting. If the game is close - and given the strength of both defenses and the fact neither offense is dynamic by any means I think it will be - the Jags will likely run it as much as possible since Garrard isn't the type of QB who can beat you throwing the ball. If Mo Morris and Julius Jones can have some success on outside runs, it stands to reason that Jones-Drew and Taylor (who are significantly more talented) have a chance to do well.
I don't think either Jacksonville RB is looking good this week due to the offensive line concerns and the overall strength of the Buffalo defense. But if you're a Jones-Drew or Taylor owner who needs to start them this week and you're looking for something positive to hang your hat on, perhaps this is it.
"Also, look for the (Jacksonville) running game to attack the perimeter more. Buffalo has struggled a bit in stopping the outside run, especially to their right side. Both backs have big-play speed and can hit the home run once in the secondary, another category that has plagued the Bills defense (26th in ’07 giving up runs of 10+ yards). Seattle had 4 runs of 10+ yards this past Sunday."
Again, the issues up front are a major source of concern for the Jaguars and for owners looking to start Jones-Drew or Taylor. But I did find this point interesting. If the game is close - and given the strength of both defenses and the fact neither offense is dynamic by any means I think it will be - the Jags will likely run it as much as possible since Garrard isn't the type of QB who can beat you throwing the ball. If Mo Morris and Julius Jones can have some success on outside runs, it stands to reason that Jones-Drew and Taylor (who are significantly more talented) have a chance to do well.
I don't think either Jacksonville RB is looking good this week due to the offensive line concerns and the overall strength of the Buffalo defense. But if you're a Jones-Drew or Taylor owner who needs to start them this week and you're looking for something positive to hang your hat on, perhaps this is it.