nosfan1019
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Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew has a sprained foot the team believes will sideline him multiple games. He does not need foot surgery, which means he does not have Lisfranc, per team source.
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MJD has sprained foot (1 Viewer)
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nosfan1019
Footballguy
Thanks ... I guess this isnt the worse case senario. Get well soon MJD
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
What does this news to dampen the Jennings hype train salivating over his playoff schedule? MJD is now a stash and wait. Perfect.
Dought Man
Footballguy
We all know the score here and can be honest with one another. Nothing makes the Jaguars worth watching.
sporthenry
Footballguy
In light of this, is Jennings worth wasting the WW #1 slot? How long do people expect him out?
zamboni
Footballguy
I mentioned in the other thread, but I wouldn't get too optimistic.
Let's say he misses 6 games and the team is sitting at 2-10, 3-9, or something like that with the playoffs well out of reach. The team could just decide to shut him down for the year and not risk aggravating the injury with nothing at stake.
Let's say he misses 6 games and the team is sitting at 2-10, 3-9, or something like that with the playoffs well out of reach. The team could just decide to shut him down for the year and not risk aggravating the injury with nothing at stake.
Rylenol
Footballguy
Does nothing to change the fact that he's this weeks #1 WW acquisition. RBs are scarce. Looking like he'll start for at least 2 weeks.
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Not Allowed In Mexico
Go tell that to Darren McFadden
Rylenol
Footballguy
Right. Schefter said "multiple". Didn't say a few or a couple.
RamMan
Footballguy
DeMarco Murray
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
If he's healthy, he'll play. Teams don't shut guys down simply because they have no chance to make the playoffs.
Buck Bradcanon
Footballguy
zamboni
Footballguy
In theory I agree, but not sure that's always the case in practice if it's late in the year. We'll have to see on this one.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
MJD is disgruntled about his contract. It's very possible the injury could "linger" more than it should.
Dr. Awesome
Footballguy
That's a different argument than the team shutting him down. The team shutting him down if he's healthy makes zero sense. It just doesn't happen even though every year we hear the same stupid argument with various players. Though I'm skeptical MJD would do that - it's not a good way to endear yourself to teammates/fans and doesn't help show you're worth more cash - I admit it's possible.
just_want_2_win
Footballguy
From NFL.com:A source briefed on the player's condition tells NFL.com and NFL Network's Ian Rapoport that Jones-Drew's foot injury won't require surgery. The source said Jones-Drew does not have a season-ending Lisfranc fracture, but he'll miss a "significant" number of games.
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At the risk of getting totally bashed with the point at the shirt emoticon and the whole 9......I was once a rb with a sprained arch. It was probably the worst "minor" injury I've had including 100s of sprained ankles, broken arm, separated shoulders, etc. etc. It felt like my foot was bending in the middle on every step. Of course, there are different degrees of sprain, just throwin my 2 cents in. Let the bashing begin.
JoeyJoeJoeJr
Footballguy
Ok we don't know what kind of sprain it is other than non dreaded Lisfranc, but I'll take Jene Bramel's speculation on DeMarco Murray as a starting point. That was also a nebulous foot sprain. We have about as much information on that injury, and Bramel thought 3-6 weeks total, and 6-8 weeks if turns out to be the non-surgery requiring dreaded Lisfranc. With all the quotes of multiple weeks out, It sounds like they are expecting at least 3 weeks, and probably closer to 6 weeks. Looking into my crystal ball, I see 2 weeks of straight ruled out, 2 weeks of doubtful and ruled out by Friday, and 2 weeks of questionable, GTD, the first week ruled out, and the second week active but with limited touches, which we don't learn about till after the game. Then you're stuck with deciding whether to trust MJD as a probable the first week of your playoffs, and hoping that he plays fully. championship! TIFWIW (which is not much)
So yes, Jennings is worth it.
and dreaded Lisfranc always requires the prefix dreaded.
mquinnjr
Footballguy
Adrian Peterson Week 16 2011? Yes, sometimes they act slightly irrationally with franchise players. I'd not expect him to win you your season in 2012 being pragmatic about it.
Does it matter?JAX blows and, while Jennings is worth a pick up based on his situation (thinking he was gonna be the guy this year with MJD's holdout, getting 1st team reps, veteran, etc.), is there anyone else on their roster worth taking up space on your roster?
Banger
Footballguy
no, especially if Gabbert has surgery. I think Jennings will likely be a 30% watered down MJD and a 20% reduction of Jennings likely equals Shawn Draughn. The Jags have a tough schedule and their QB situation is horrible so it will likely be tough sledding for Jennings as is but he's a starter who will likely get most of the carries and those are tough to get for free.
donkshow
Footballguy
Exactly. Not to mention he'll be a 3 down back, getting one of those on the WW that could potentially be used for the remainder of the season, is the best you'll get on the waiver wire.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
For anyone who has deep rosters/is in a large league, it absolutely matters. Reps are reps.I think the current backup right now would be Montell Owens....who is not only hurt, but I thought he was being used as a FB. Not a Jags fan, so I'm not the one to ask on that though. Parmalee's still on their roster too, I think.I'd wager they'll be bringing somebody in this week to add to their RB mix.I also don't think Jennings' schedule is that tough overall. Five pretty good/great matchups out of the remaining 9 games. Miami/Texans/Pats all tough. Lions not great either, but Colts/Bills/Titans are prime matchups in my mind. Jets not far behind and Packers aren't world beaters vs. giving up points to runners either. The Jags quarterback has been terrible for three years, so I don't see that making their run game crater any more than it has already. The only rub is that two of the tough matchups are in the FF playoffs.Throw in the fact that he's pretty much the third down back by default at present.....you take that all day long as a WW add(if that's how you're getting him) or as the lottery ticket you've been holding on the end of your bench since week 1. He ain't gonna win anyone their league, but he is absolutely going to be valuable as long as he's healthy/getting 3 downs worth of work most drives.
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Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
No doubt Jennings has value. But those lucky enough to grab him might want to consider other options this week. He'll find no running lanes against Green Bay and who knows if Gabbert will hold up with the torn labrum in his non throwing shoulder. The shoulder is considered a "pain tolerance" issue, but Gabbert has always had the knock against him about his lack of toughness in the pocket. His backup Henne blows chunks so Green Bay can stack the box to take away Jennings.
omahawildcat25
Footballguy
Not based off of the footballguys. He's a top 10 back this week according to them.
CentralPA
Footballguy
In PPR he's going to grab a ton of check down catches. Lammey said the same. I'm rolling with Jennings this week and crossing my fingers.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Just outside of the top 10, but I won't split hairs. I don't see what they see other than to assume that Jennings is going to be have an "MJD type" slice percentage of the entire Jags offense and that is skewing his projections. Even if that is a mathematically probability, playing from behind I don't see Jennings being a major factor, considering his starting QB is below average and now hurt. This is the same team that is so desperate for a win they onside kicked with a 14 point lead on the road and still lost. They know who they are. I could be wrong though. And early rankings are nothing to hang your hat on as they sometimes shift wildly late in the week. I'm starting Alex Green who is top 10 for instance, but I don't have nearly the confidence in him as FBG's.
Matt Bitonti
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there's a halfway decent chance that Chad Henne is to the Jags what Hasselbeck is to the Titans. A decent vet who can move the chains and make teams play honest defense. Gabbert has way more upside than Henne but he's also a mess most of the time. Henne might actually be a better QB.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
I dunno about that. I heard a radio interview this morning on the way to work (Jags beat reporter) and she said in an MJD update that Henne has been all out of sorts since training camp and it may be due to learning the Jags offense which is new to him, and for whatever reason, the Jags don't seem to trust him and really want Gabbert to tough this shoulder injury out. Local opinion is that since it's not the throwing shoulder, it's just a pain tolerance issue of when Gabbert takes hits and how he reacts to the shoulder getting planted in the turf. Henne seems more like he's at his last NFL stop than an ascending QB.
GroveDiesel
Footballguy
Lots of teams on bye this week. In one of my larger leagues I was able to grab Jennings and he's the best of the bunch of Andre Brown, Mendenhall and Joique Bell with Foster and Fred Jackson on byes.
sho nuff
Footballguy
Problem is...Hasselbeck has always been better than Henne.
I went back to the pre-season stats and noticed that Jennings had the following:12-56 yards11-62 yards; 1 reception for 5 yards13-57 yards11-34 yards(4.4 YPC)...not bad. However, not alot of check downs/receptions. We'll see now that he will be the main guy for the next few weeks.
Raiderfan32904
Footballguy
Total speculation given no timetable offered, but the 3 to 4 week timetable offers some hope. Can't wait to hear Dr Jene's analysis and speculation on when we might see MJD return.
JFS171
Footballguy
Anyone actually trading FOR MJD in dynasty leagues? I think you'd have to take the approach that he may be out the rest of the season, and IF he comes back, that's gravy.
His price probably never gets any lower, though, especially if he's currently on a contender's roster. Question is how many productive years does he have left? He turns 28 in March, and currently is sitting on 1570 career carries with another 292 receptions. Jags likely have Matt Barkley or Geno Smith playing QB next year, which certainly can't hurt the guy... Anyone buying?
His price probably never gets any lower, though, especially if he's currently on a contender's roster. Question is how many productive years does he have left? He turns 28 in March, and currently is sitting on 1570 career carries with another 292 receptions. Jags likely have Matt Barkley or Geno Smith playing QB next year, which certainly can't hurt the guy... Anyone buying?
Army Eye
Footballguy
Yeah.. from what I've seen of Henne, he's more Gabberty than he is Hasslebecky.
MarcO
Footballguy
I bought, knowing I'm guaranteed to get Jennings off the waiver tonight: Lynch and Lance Moore for Wayne and MJD and enough BB$ to ensure me of getting Jennings.
JaxBill
Footballguy
Yeah, Henne stunk in camp, stunk in exhibitions, and stunk last week.This might be hard to fathom but he is a significant downgrade from Gabbert. Seriously.
Cheesedawg
Footballguy
Wadsworth
Footballguy
I agree, but doubt we will makeup any ground on the mountain of Gabbert hate. People see what the want to see.
oNe MaN wOlF pAcK
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