RB LaBrandon Toefield Having Great Camp (1 Viewer)

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It's the most competitive position in training camp and Friday night's scrimmage will showcase the depth of that talent. LaBrandon Toefield and Alvin Pearman know they will be playing for their football lives.

“I'm always competing for playing time. I got tired of sitting on the sideline. I'm just trying to turn it up a notch. I know I can play,” Toefield said as he left the field following Wednesday morning's practice.

Three years ago, Toefield was Fred Taylor's backup. Toefield had an impressive rookie season and he appeared to have a bright future.

Then came injuries, beginning with a severe ankle sprain in '04. Greg Jones moved into the backup job and Toefield became somewhat a forgotten man, as Pearman even moved ahead of him last year.

Now, Toefield is back. He's having one of the best training camps of any player on the Jaguars roster; maybe the best. He is running with such force that bigger defenders are having trouble stopping him.

“Each day is important to me. I'm competing every day. I'm competing in the meeting room,” Toefield said.

The resurrection of his football career began on Christmas Eve last year, in Houston, as Toefield rushed for three touchdowns. He showed bulldozer-like power in that game and a week later he enjoyed his first 100-yard game, rushing for 102 yards, including a 32-yard touchdown run that is Toefield's career-long run from scrimmage.

Friday night, he will attempt to continue his quest for increased playing time. It may only by an intrasquad scrimmage, but it's football “life or death” for Toefield.

Toefield will be lucky to make the roster!

marklot said:

Toefield Pearman will be lucky to make the roster!

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Fixed. Greg Jones down?

While Toefield has been having an exceptional camp, even despite the added weight, it is Greg Jones who is the #2 option in Jacksonville. Even in this TC, he's shown a gear that many thought he didnt have being a power back and all. He's lighter, faster and more explosive than last year.

My thoughts on Toe specifically is that he's just being baited at this point because the Jags really have no specific role for him. I suppose his bulking up and Jones' loss of weight is not coincidental- the Jags may be planning on using him in short yardage situations or as a goaline specialist (him at HB, wimbush at FB), and using Greg Jones solely to spell Fred Taylor. But shopping him seems more realistic.

Speaking of running back, don't be surprised if fourth-year veteran LaBrandon Toefield doesn't make this team. Between Fred Taylor, Alvin Pearman, Greg Jones and Jones-Drew, the Jags look pretty loaded at running back.
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If you are looking for a handcuff for Taylor, I would go with Maurice Drew, I know Greg Jones is there too but from all reports i have read Drew so far has been the most impressive in camp. I am going to take it even one step further in an upcoming draft by ignoring Taylor completely and ill take Drew with a late round selection, I think it is the safest play since you can not draft a spare set of hamstrings for Taylor.

Verminard said:

If you are looking for a handcuff for Taylor, I would go with Maurice Drew, I know Greg Jones is there too but from all reports i have read Drew so far has been the most impressive in camp. I am going to take it even one step further in an upcoming draft by ignoring Taylor completely and ill take Drew with a late round selection, I think it is the safest play since you can not draft a spare set of hamstrings for Taylor.

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Yes that is fine and all but what many people forget is that he needs to be able to pick up the blitz and pass-block. At this point, his skills are raw to say the least and he's gotten burned more than a few times. Leftwich is far more important an asset than any other individual player and one missed block may land him on the DL again (he's also not the most mobile of QB's). Its going to be a while before we see him have a definitive role in the offense. Not to mention the fact that for as good a camp as Maurice Drew is having, Greg Jones has had an equally impressive showing not commiting any mental errors and showing newfound acceleration and a lighter frame. It doesnt help that MoJo is also dropping a few passes.Dont be surprised if, when Taylor retires, there is no definitive #1 and #2 option on the team; but rather 1a and 1b. The talent of both Jones and Drew has RBBC written all over it.