Strength of schedule is calculated from the opponents projected fantasy points allowed for the RB position. The best rating is +16 which gives the player the advantage against the defense and indicates an easy opponent, the worst rating is -16 which gives the defense the advantage and indicates a tough opponent.
While the rest of the NFL is converting to a RBBC (Running Back By Committee) approach, Jacksonville is doing the opposite. After the release of veteran Fred Taylor, the Jags have given MJD the keys to the castle. Fantasy owners have been watching and waiting, imagining what Jones-Drew could do with a season full of legitimate touches. The waiting is over! Look for coach Del Rio to re-establish a run-first philosophy behind a revamped offensive line. MJD is part of a dying breed known as a four-down back. His speed is surprising and his stature misleading. He is proven in short-yardage situations and is just as reliable as a receiver. His every-down versatility gives him tremendous up-side. MJD's current ADP (Average Draft Position) is #2 overall. Much pre-season hype has him in contention for Fantasy MVP honors.
League sources told the Post-Dispatch on Wednesday evening that former Rams WR Torry Holt will be paying a free-agent visit to the Jacksonville Jaguars on Thursday. Jacksonville is in dire need of receiving help. St. Louis Post-Dispatch...
The Jaguars handed Maurice Jones-Drew the keys to their running game Monday when they released veteran Fred Taylor. That means Jones-Drew will now becoming the starting running back after alternating with Taylor the past three seasons. And while ...
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2008 Draft Central
Average Draft Position (ADP) Tracker
Draft Analysis
Round 2, Pick 1
Positives -Makes the most out of every touch, with outstanding rushing YPC and receiving YPC.
-Figures to experience an increased role with Fred Taylor fading.
-The best is yet to come, as his talent level justifies him being amongst the elite backs. If his touches can go up by merely 30-40, he could be a top 8 finisher in points. Negatives -Fred Taylor might be fading, but he's not out. It will be a RBBC, but a prolific one.
-David Garrard maintains the offense, but the passing game doesn't figure to be anymore prolific. This may lead to less TD opportunities. Draft Strategy I thought about nabbing another WR, as the value of RBs has taken a hit here at the turn. However, I have serious MJD-love and I'd like to think that his touches will increase in his 3rd year. If they do, there's little doubt he'd be a top 10 back. (Contributed by: FantasyHussy)
Round 2, Pick 2
Positives Jones-Drew had 768 rushing yards with nine touchdowns and caught 40 passes for 407 yards last year. Rumor is he may also return some kicks this year, which will make his stock go up even more. Negatives He'll still share carries with Taylor. Draft Strategy I thought about drafting a WR here but, I had to get a RB since I took Brady with my first pick. I could not afford to wait until my next pick for a RB because most will be long gone by then. (Contributed by: GUESS_WHOM)
Round 2, Pick 7
Positives MJD has finished as the 8th & 13th rated back the last 2 years while splitting carries with F Taylor. at 32, I think Taylor is on the downhill side of his career and more of the load should go to MJD. My projections are 865 yds rushing, 45 receptions for 400 yds and 12 total TDs...11th ranked RB. Negatives F Taylor could still get the majority of the carries. Draft Strategy Went into the draft thinking I'd pick up a WR in the second round but MJD was a steal at 2.07 (19th overall) so I had to take him. (Contributed by: dmcduke)
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