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Running Back Rank: #8
Overall: #9
Jones-Drew played most of the season with a torn meniscus in his knee, which is impressive considering his production. Jones-Drew did end up missing the last two games of the year because of the injury, but still managed more than 1,600 total yards and seven touchdowns. He had a stretch of six straight 100-yard games at one point during the season. Jones-Drew sure didn't play like a guy hurting. He did have knee surgery to repair the injury, though, which was more extensive than originally thought as his knee was bone-on-bone. Any kind of knee surgery is a concern, but Jones-Drew doesn't really have an injury history and is 26 years old. He should be able to recover alright to be ready for the start of 2011. Jones-Drew has double-digit touchdowns three of five years in the league and rushed for more than 1,300 yards back-to-back seasons. He also is a valuable receiver, having 40 or more receptions in all but one season. Jones-Drew is the complete package. He has top speed, great moves and can also run with some power.
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Jones-Drew is a bit of a concern because of the knee injury, but he should be able to rebound at his age. He should still be considered a first-round pick and solid No. 1 fantasy back. His touchdown numbers were down last season but history shows those can go back up. He has been a touchdown machine past seasons. His carries could be down some as the Jags ease him back into action, but a season with 1,700 total yards and double-digit scores is very possible for Jones-Drew. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew posted six carries for 56 yards for the AFC at the Pro Bowl Sunday, Jan. 29. The NFL's leading rusher ripped off a 39-yard scamper in the second half, the longest rushing play of the game for either side. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew was voted first-team All-Pro by the Associated Press Friday, Jan. 6. Jones-Drew won the NFL rushing title, and he set the franchise single-season rushing yardage mark, with 1,606 yards. He is only the fifth player in team history to be voted to the first team. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew rushed for 169 yards on 25 carries against the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Dec. 30. He is listed as probable for Week 17 and is expected to play. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) missed practice again Thursday, Dec. 29, but he is expected to play in the season finale in Week 17 against the Indianapolis Colts. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew received a text message from former teammate RB Fred Taylor, who encouraged Jones-Drew to break the franchise single-season rushing record. Jones-Drew needs 136 yards to break Taylor's franchise single-season rushing record of 1,572 yards set in 2003. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (ankle) did not practice Wednesday, Dec. 28. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew was named to his third consecutive Pro Bowl Tuesday, Dec. 27. He is the fourth player in franchise history to be voted to the Pro Bowl in three straight seasons, joining former OT Tony Boselli, WR Jimmy Smith and DL Marcus Stroud. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew leads NFL rushers with 1,437 yards, and he'll face the Indianapolis Colts in Week 17. In the first meeting this year, Jones-Drew posted 114 rushing yards on 25 carries with a touchdown. Jones-Drew has topped 1,300 rushing yards in four straight seasons. |
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| Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew is one of many players who said he would hide playing with a concussion if he could. 'The bottom line is: You have to be able to put food on the table. No one's going to sign or want a guy who can't stay healthy,' Jones-Drew said. 'I know there will be a day when I'm going to have trouble walking. I realize that. But this is what I signed up for. Injuries are part of the game. If you don't want to get hit, then you shouldn't be playing.' In a series of interviews with players about head injuries over the last two weeks, 23 of 44 NFL players - slightly more than half - said they would try to conceal a possible concussion rather than pull themselves out of a game. |
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