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Found January 03, 2013 on Sports Junkie Online: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Maurice Jones-Drew,  Blaine Gabbert,  Cecil Shorts,  Justin Blackmon,  Chad Henne,  Bjoern Werner,  Phil Loadholt,  Cliff Avril,  Dwight Freeney,  Michael Johnson,  J.J. Watt
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars,  Houston Texans,  Tennessee Titans,  Minnesota Vikings,  Detroit Lions,  Indianapolis Colts,  Florida State Seminoles
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1. What will the team do with Maurice Jones-Drew?Jones-Drew stated prior to the 2012 season that he would "be open" to a trade, and after only playing in six games prior to going down with a season-ending foot injury, only decided to opt for surgery this past week. When healthy, MJD is one of the best running backs in the game, as he's a great pass-catcher and a strong pass protector in addition to his obvious ability to run the ball. Turning 28 this next year, Jones-Drew should still have some productive seasons left, though his heavy workload over the past three seasons and a lengthy holdout before this season likely had a lot to do with his injury. The Jaguars clearly have a lot of holes to fill, and while Jones-Drew is without a doubt their best player and it might be un-popular, it may be in their interests to move him for draft picks or players this offseason. Jacksonville is clearly still in rebuilding mode, and Jones-Drew may no longer be the elite back so many...
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