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Getty Images According to Eugene Frenette, Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew must report by this Saturday to have any chance at starting week one. If MJD hopes to have any shot of starting the opener vs. Minnesota, and that might already be gone, he must report no later than Saturday — Eugene Frenette (@GeneFrenette) August 23, 2012 Even though there have been reports that Jones-Drew’s hold out will last into the regular season, I believe he’ll show up by Saturday.  I don’t think he can afford to miss a game check.
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