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Yea, but there's a big difference there. The Cowboys have a better offense and Barber gets more of the goal line work than MJD does. Drew will hit a home run here and there, but since you can't predict when that's going to happen, he's not a great option in most leagues.
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Exactly. I just hope that Del Rio has finally realized that MJD gives JAX a better chance to win. MJD carries need to rise a bit, but I think they are finally implanting the type of offense they did last year.
All signs are pointing to a good second half from Jones-Drew. With Indy coming up next week, we could see a big week from the NFL's smallest running back. In 2 games against the Colts in 06, Jones- Drew racked up 300 yards and 3 TDs.
It's two great games. After four bad ones. It's still a bit premature to be climbing up on that high horse.
Colts run d in the regular season last year was alot different then the run d in the playoffs/this year.Ilov80s said:
How so? The title of the thread is, "Maurice Jones-Drew is the bust of 2007." He's a Top 10 RB in my league right now. Even if he's just average for the rest of the season there is no way that he's "the bust of 2007." Calling for crow isn't the least bit premature considering the topic of this thread.Steven Jackson...now we're talking bust of 2007.AnonymousBob said:
That really shows how BAD the RBs are this season. Based on two games MJD jumps into the top-10. Is LT the number 1 because of this past week?If the Jags get the lead and Freddy sits out, MJD will be a great play, but as long as the game is close Freddy is still getting featured, and MJD is an afterthought. Until that changes, teams will be hard pressed to rely on him.I don't think he's the bust of 2007, as there were RBs drafted higher that have done worse, but I still say MJD went too high for the role he plays right now.
I agree that SJax is now more of a bust than MJD, but frankly MJD did nothing to help a fantasy team win games until these past two weeks. If the rest of your team is decent you may have won some games, but in the two leagues that I am in both MJD owners are going to be 2-4 after this week and MJD had a lot to do with those records.If they end up going on a run and making the playoffs thanks to MJD then nothing to complain about with the guy. But to this point, two good games do not a good season make.
I have him on my team and did fine. But, I also get points for return yards, which puts a nice floor on his points in most weeks.Anyway, him having a "good season" wasn't the point of this thread. The topic was that not only was he bust, but he was "the bust of 2007." I don't really see how that will be the case.
How many JAX games have you watched?Game is close MJD is an afterthought?MJD is the only big play weapon they have. When they're losing, Freddy is on the sidelines. When it's close, they mix them both in. When they have a big lead, MJD is taken out of the game. When JAX was in a tight game with Denver, MJD got the ball A LOT (5+ carries inside the 10, 2 of the last 3 series). Pretty sure you've yet to even see a JAX game, let alone multiple games. Because you're pretty much completely wrong.
You are right, without question.However when this post was originally created he was pretty easily the bust of 2007. This is exactly why naming people a huge bust or a huge success is better served to be done at the end of the season.
Are you just talking trash about MJJ just to talk.I have seen MJJ play 5 games this year. Did he play his bye week on a diffren team??This shows you do not follow him very closely and just want to bash the man.BTW I traded him away last week thinking I was selling high.I was wrongAnonymousBob said:
jackson got hurt, so at least you know not to start him. MJD can get you 25 or get you 5, have fun with that. and he was alot worse than average the first 3 games.
I agree on all counts. The guy is now in the top 10. He may have done so based on two big games, but he's there. Could we see him regress? Maybe. But when he gets the opportunity he does well with it. Unless the OC had been the manager of a bed and breakfast the year prior I can't see them cutting his opportunities after what he has done with them. It's going to be a fun ride from here on out. Houston, Indy and TB are the next 3 games for the JAgs. Those are going to be big tests of what MJD can do.
Are you serious? Yes I've seen plenty of JAX games. Maybe your MJD-love blinds you to the truth, but he is the second option, and both of his breakouts have come after the Jags have been well ahead in their games. This past week both his TDs, and the majority of his rushing yardage was accumulated AFTER Taylor was out of the game. 6 of his 12 carries came AFTER Taylor was out of the game.My point is, you can't expect him to do this every week, because unless they are well ahed and Taylor is getting rested, MJD isn't going to get a ton of carries.Ugh... nevermind. It's
How many games has MJD cost you? Did you even bother starting him this week?You stud, what a call.
You're wasting your time man. Same argument people trying to convince others in June/July.Drew will be splitting with Taylor. If they can't accept that, it's on them. Yet again.Ugh... nevermind. It'sHow many games has MJD cost you? Did you even bother starting him this week?
But if while splitting time with Fred (as he did last year) he finishes top 10 (as he did last year) are we idiots for putting him in our lineups? MBIII spits time and puts up pretty good stats. Just because he splits time doesn't mean he shouldn't be on a roster. Me, I'm going with him every week from here on out. I can't rely on Rudi/Watson right now (maybe in a week or two) and Cedric is, well, Cedric. So, LT and MJD is it for me. Hopefully when MJD has a down game (and he will) LT will shoulder the load for me and secure the win....You're wasting your time man. Same argument people trying to convince others in June/July.Drew will be splitting with Taylor. If they can't accept that, it's on them. Yet again.Ugh... nevermind. It'sHow many games has MJD cost you? Did you even bother starting him this week?
Drew had more carries and touches than Taylor when Taylor saw his last carry (and time) of the game. Drew was already on his way to a very good game at that point.He scored on his 52 yard TD against KC in the middle of the 2nd quarter when the score was 3-0. How were the Jags well ahead at that point?Are you serious? Yes I've seen plenty of JAX games. Maybe your MJD-love blinds you to the truth, but he is the second option, and both of his breakouts have come after the Jags have been well ahead in their games. This past week both his TDs, and the majority of his rushing yardage was accumulated AFTER Taylor was out of the game. 6 of his 12 carries came AFTER Taylor was out of the game.My point is, you can't expect him to do this every week, because unless they are well ahed and Taylor is getting rested, MJD isn't going to get a ton of carries.
Ugh... nevermind. It's
How many games has MJD cost you? Did you even bother starting him this week?
looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
Nevermind that at the point Taylor retired for the night, he had more carries than MJSD had touches (9 to 8)... but let the MJD hypers continue to be blinded. They'll be back complaining that the coach sucks when MJD reverts to weeks 1-3 form.looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
C'mon Switz. All carries aren't equal - you know that. Key 3rd downs, goal line, etc. MJD was on the field a lot more last week. Even on plays he didn't touch the ball, he was in pass patterns or blocking. Taylor had some good runs, especially early, but MJD is the difference maker in that offense. And it was great to see the other Jones take much less of a role. It's going to be hard to sit this guy from here on out.Nevermind that at the point Taylor retired for the night, he had more carries than MJSD had touches (9 to 8)... but let the MJD hypers continue to be blinded. They'll be back complaining that the coach sucks when MJD reverts to weeks 1-3 form.looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
crystal ball? you will disappear and neglect to own up to your man-hate for MJD once/if he continues to shine....Nevermind that at the point Taylor retired for the night, he had more carries than MJSD had touches (9 to 8)... but let the MJD hypers continue to be blinded. They'll be back complaining that the coach sucks when MJD reverts to weeks 1-3 form.looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
wow. Fred Taylor was good in his prime. he's past his prime. Drew had a rocky start to the season. he's starting to come alive. the offense was sluggish and they were adapting to a QB change made days before the season started.Nevermind that at the point Taylor retired for the night, he had more carries than MJSD had touches (9 to 8)... but let the MJD hypers continue to be blinded. They'll be back complaining that the coach sucks when MJD reverts to weeks 1-3 form.looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
they got CREAMED by the Titans in week 1 and people wrote off their season as a total loss. now they're 4-1.let's let the season develop a bit before saying Drew is a do-nothing pedestrian RB.thanks
Very true. I never said anything differently. Neither of them is "featured" at the moment nor an "afterthought."looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
While I am an MJD fan I own both and right now this situation is in flux. It has by no means stabilized to really support either argument. MJD had two good games after 3 bad ones. Neither trend makes a season. I like arguing this kind of stuff just as much as the next guy (as many of you know) but we just can't make the argument either way just yet. The Jags will be playing on Monday night this week. That should give all a better idea of what we are dealing with. It also give Taylor an extra day off to rest that injury. I say we table till next Tuesday....Very true. I never said anything differently. Neither of them is "featured" at the moment nor an "afterthought."looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
What are you talking about?If you are talking about the Houston game, then your stats are a little off. Fred Taylor had more carries than Drew had touches when Taylor "retired" for the night? Interesting. Taylor had 6 carries the entire game (not 9). He had four carries in the first half (2 less than Drew) and 2 at the beginning of the 3rd Quarter. He had 7 touches for the game. At the point that Taylor retired, Drew had 6 carries (all in the 1st half). He also had 7 touches at that point.Do you just throw #### at the wall and see what sticks or where do you get your stats from?Nevermind that at the point Taylor retired for the night, he had more carries than MJSD had touches (9 to 8)... but let the MJD hypers continue to be blinded. They'll be back complaining that the coach sucks when MJD reverts to weeks 1-3 form.looks like Taylor either equaled or had more touches than Taylor in 3 out of Jacksonville's 5 games, to me
Denial's a b¡tch isn't it?Let it go.
I'm 5-1 with him. Lost a game by a point. First time I started him was last week though. I have him in a dynasty league and have been able to rely on other players to this point. With LT on a bye this week he's going again on Monday night for me. I can see if you've been relying on this guy all season you would be in the tank...
