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Less. I was misinformed by several things I read saying that he was not that badly injured. I have seen recent pictures of him. He did not look motivated or in shape from what I saw. Not what I want to see.ConnSKINS26 said:
I guess that's the million dollar question: when will he be considered "safe" again? Because if you're not willing to buy him now when his price could be depressed, will you be willing to pony up more as the season draws closer and everyone has visions of possible playoff berths dancing in their heads? I think anyone looking to get value out of MJD has to decide now whether they believe or not--or you'll be paying substantially more a couple months from now. So that's the tricky part, for buyers at least.Current owners have to decide whether to bail now or hold and hope he A) increases in price, to be sold closer to the season or B) is worth keeping on a competitive roster. Go down with the ship, per se.
IIRC he said he's targeting a camp return, but I'm not sure that'll be full go from day one.
His current ADP at FFC.com is 2.07, ahead of Graham, Rodgers, Brees, Julio, D. Thomas, Gore, Wilson, and L. Miller to name a few. I'm pretty sure MJD won't be on any of my teams.
He did get injured in the game, but before that he looked fine health wise. I've got to be honest though. I'm really scratching my head about how they've been using him. The play calling has been horribly predictable and they haven't been using MJD in the passing game at all, despite his strong history as a potent weapon. Both weeks, the defense has stacked the line, blitzed the QB and dared them to beat them in the passing game. I've watched both games and I can't recall a single screen to MJD. I'm sorry but that's football 101. If your QB is under constant pressure, one of the absolute best ways to slow down the rush is a HB screen. Here's the best weapon they have available and they aren't trying any creative ways to get him the ball. Anyone else finding that odd? Or am I the only one actually watching a Jax game (can't say I'd blame you if I am).
agree with everything you wrote - I don't understand the lack of involvement for him in the passing game. Like you said, it seems like a no-brainer to throw some screens or flares to him to try to take advantage of the way opposing teams are coming after Gabbert/Henne so hard, but so far he's been a non-factor there. MJD's been in on a bunch of third downs, too, but it seems like he's being held in to block the majority of the time (meanwhile, when Todman or Forsett are in the game, the Jags throw to them plenty - go figure).
I remember thinknig the same thing a season or 2 ago about theTitans and their use of Chris Johnson. The determination with which they had him pile between the tackles for no gain boggled the mind when he's the type of runner who given a few yards of space could work miracles with his jukes and speed. Any screen pass to CJ in the flat could yield a 40+ yard gain. and yet there he was crashing against his own OL as it was driven right back... Made me think of "Black Adder": "ah but you see, they'll never expect us to run this dumb play for the 12th time in a row!!
And they're doing it again- I think he has 1 reception in 2 games.
Thanks for reminding me about that. I had CJ too. That was very hard to watch and I never could figure that out either. Much like Jacksonville is doing right now, they were getting absolutely no push upfront, yet stubbornly sticking to the same game plan and using no creativity. Granted, MJD is a little better suited for it with his power, but there is only so much any back can do if the defense is constantly playing on your side of the line of scrimmage.
I'd drop Brown, Wilson or Bowe in a heartbeat.
