Jaguars vs. Steelers: Maurice Jones-Drew Should Run On The Steelers

by Alfie Crow on Oct 13, 2011 9:02 AM EDT in Jacksonville Jaguars Game Preview

The Jacksonville Jaguars travel to Heinz Field on Sunday to take on the Pittsburgh Steelers. Typically, the Pittsburgh Steelers are a team that other teams cannot run on, but in 2011 they're allowing over 100 yards a game on the ground. Not only that, but the Steelers defense could be without up to three key defensive players on gameday. Linebacker James Harrison we know will be out, recovering from eye surgery. The Steelers could also be with nosetackle Casey Hampton and defensive end Aaron Smith. That's two thirds of a normally very, very good defensive line that eats up offensive lineman and frees up the Steelers linebackers.

Given that, Jones-Drew should see plenty of carriers. He's currently on pace for the best season of his career rushing the ball averaging 95.2 yards a game and 5.0 yards per carry. That means if he keeps his current averages up, he should get around 1,500 rushing yards on the season and could challenge Fred Taylor for the Jaguars career leader in rushing yards in a single season.

Now, I'm not expecting Jones-Drew to run for a buck-30 against the Steelers defense, but the Jaguars should be able to grind out yards on the ground and keep themselves out of third and long situations. The last time the Jaguars played the Steelers (2008), Jones-Drew was limited to just 5 carries for 7 yards.

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Run Drew Run

This is one game where I definitely think Drew should be featured more. Get Drew rolling and let it open up the play action pass.

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by MadKow on Oct 13, 2011 9:10 AM EDT reply actions

Why not let Greg Jones get a few carries?

It’s going to be a physical game, and Deji isn’t exactly a physical runner.

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by JagsAlex87 on Oct 13, 2011 9:20 AM EDT reply actions

Please let Greg Jones carrying the ball die.

It’s not going to happen.

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by Alfie Crow on Oct 13, 2011 9:36 AM EDT up reply actions

is this where someone posts the youtube video of the stiff arm when he was at FSU?

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

is this where someone posts the youtube video of the stiff arm when he was at FSU?

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions

is this where someone posts the youtube video of the stiff arm when he was at FSU?

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 9:41 AM EDT up reply actions

Say it again Joe.....Say it again!

by GAJAGFAN on Oct 13, 2011 12:01 PM EDT up reply actions

Is this where....

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 6:08 PM EDT up reply actions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wbO3ZOQMbQ

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 6:14 PM EDT up reply actions

When have I brought it up before?

I was just suggesting that he get a few touches, just enough to spell MJD. I never had any expectations of him having a huge game running the ball. This would have been a good game for Jennings.

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by JagsAlex87 on Oct 13, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

I don't think he was singling you out....

A lot of people call for Jones to carry the ball. Why give someone else the ball when MJD is averaging 5yds/carry?

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by Gabbert2Shorts on Oct 13, 2011 10:13 AM EDT up reply actions

This.

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by Alfie Crow on Oct 13, 2011 10:17 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

That 2008 season he was also running behind a total patchwork line. Dennis Norman. Jordan Black. Stefan Rodgers

Once again, that’s the year we should have blown it completely up.

Speaking of, whatever happened to Mo Williams? Man did he fall off. Got a lot out of his ability but when it dipped he was done.

On a side note, anyone else here really impressed with Gabbert’s PA fakes? Little by little, teams are going to have to respect the pass.

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 9:22 AM EDT reply actions

Don't we have to have decent recievers for people to respect the pass?

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by JagsAlex87 on Oct 13, 2011 9:26 AM EDT up reply actions

it's coming. All Gabbert needs to do is start drilling them in the back of the head during practice a few times

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 9:39 AM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

Here's some inspiration for the guys.

I'd rather be golfing.

by iodrew on Oct 13, 2011 10:12 AM EDT up reply actions

I see mo williams all the time

At craxker barrel on monument, comes there with his family alot, hes got a huge family

by amujic32 on Oct 13, 2011 10:00 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

As in a lot of people or a sumo wrestling team?

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by JagsAlex87 on Oct 13, 2011 10:04 AM EDT up reply actions

Lol nah

Hes got alot of kids and stuff

by amujic32 on Oct 13, 2011 10:09 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions

I absolutely refuse to go to the Cracker Barrel on Monument

aside from the fact I moved out to 210 and 95, they had the nerve to be out of hashbrown casserole one Saturday morning for breakfast. And the coffee was way too weak. My catfish was solid, but the damage was done.

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by Joe Fisher on Oct 13, 2011 10:31 AM EDT up reply actions