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MJD and Jags Still Not Negotiating

Found August 02, 2012 on Fantasy Football Champs: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Maurice Jones-Drew
TEAMS: Jacksonville Jaguars
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According to the Florida Times Union, Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew is not in contact with the team at this time.Fantasy Spin:The Times Union said "Jones-Drew's holdout is likely to last a long time." New Jaguars coach Mike Mularkey hasn't even met his star running back yet, which can't bode well for the running back's fantasy outlook.
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