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Jacksonville Jaguars’ GM Gene Smith says NO TRADE

Found August 30, 2012 on CJ Sports NASCAR Talk: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Maurice Jones-Drew
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Jacksonville Jaguars general manager Gene Smith told the Florida Times-Union on Wednesday that he has no intentions of trading holdout running back Maurice Jones-Drew. “Maurice is a Jaguar,” Smith told the newspaper before the team’s annual Kickoff Luncheon. Asked if he’d consider dealing the 2011 NFL rushing leader, Smith said, “No.” Jones-Drew entered Day 35 of his holdout Wednesday. The star running back wants a new deal after leading the league with 1,606 yards rushing last season. He has two years remaining on a five-year, front-loaded contract worth $31 million. He is scheduled to make $4.45 million this season and $4.95 million in 2013. Read More...
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