Mojo Rising: Maurice Jones-Drew’s Fantasy Value

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Published: June 28, 2009

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... fantasy value has taken a huge boost.

Behind Fred Taylor in the depth Chart MJD has been a No. 2 or No.3 option on most fantasy rosters.

Now that he is the featured back in Jacksonville. He has moved to a solid first round pick. MJD is projected to go any were from No. 2 overall to No. 5 in most fantasy drafts this year.

Last season Maurice Jones-Drew totaled 1,389 yards and 14 touchdowns. MJD had 824 rushing yards with 12 touchdowns. He also had 62 receptions for 565 yards and 2 touchdowns.

MJD managed to put up those numbers not only behind Fred Taylor on the depth chart. Also the Jaguars offensive line was decimated with injuries.

Last season, both starting guards, Vince Manuwai and Maurice Williams, were injured in week one and missed the rest of the ’08 season.

Center Brad Meester also missed six games during the season as well.

During the offseason the Jags were dedicated to improving their O-Line. They signed f...

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