Maurice Jones-Drew rips the Jaguars

by ColtsFanInEnemyTerritory on Oct 15, 2009 12:09 PM EDT

I was reading this morning about Maurice Jones-Drew ripping the Jaguars. This guy for years has been one of the best running backs I've seen in the NFL and the Jaguars used to have an incredible running back duo with him and Fred Taylor. He seems very dissatisfied with his team, so I thought I'd see what Colts fans thought about a what if scenario:

What if Maurice Jones-Drew became available. Would you as a Colts fan like to see the Colts pick him up? I know it is not probably the best time with the Colts having just aquired Donald Brown, whom I think is AWESOME!!! But the Colts running game still hasn't shown that great of a spark. I like Donald Brown and Mike Hart, but I don't tend to see the production out of Joseph Addai that I would expect for a starting running back. As a Colts fan, for years I've seen Maurice Jones-Drew rip the Colts for tons of yardage and I think it would be cool to see him wearing a Colts uniform.

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Would you like to see Maurice Jones-Drew join the Colts?

Yes

36 votes

No

33 votes

69 votes | Poll has closed

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Nope.

I’ll keep Addai and Brown (especially Brown!!!)

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by peytonsthebest on Oct 15, 2009 12:17 PM EDT reply actions

Turning down a MJD

Would be silly. That said, will we pay for him? Can we afford to? Is this realistically even possible? Most likely “no” on all fronts.

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by bamock on Oct 15, 2009 12:22 PM EDT reply actions

I don't think another RB is the answer to improving our run game

If a Pro Bowl LT came available, then we’re talking

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by LovinBlue on Oct 15, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions

Exactly

Our running backs are fine; it’s the line that needs to be fixed.

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by KMR24 on Oct 15, 2009 12:29 PM EDT up reply actions

With CJ at LT...

I would be happier with a right guard or tackle. The left side of the line is fine right now…it is the right.

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by TRDean on Oct 15, 2009 2:23 PM EDT up reply actions

You’re nuts if you wouldn’t take MJD over Addai.

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by KingRichard on Oct 15, 2009 1:31 PM EDT reply actions

do you think

MJD would do better than Addai with the same O-Line? I really don’t know.

He could probably gain more yards, but I can’t tell if those would be enough yards to turn our running game into a great running game…

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by BlueMark1821 on Oct 15, 2009 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions

He'd probably be more healthy

I think health is the biggest problem concerning Addai. Once he gets banged up, his production tails off (sometimes dramatically) and he misses games. I can’t say I’ve followed MJD’s career very closely, but he does seem more durable. Either way, I still think the O-line is a bigger concern at this point. Addai has been a pleasant surprise (at least to me) and with the addition of Brown spelling him, he has been more durable (so far). I would go O-line over RB at this point all day, but if I had to choose between the two RBs I would certainly take MJD.

by yellowsnow on Oct 15, 2009 3:24 PM EDT up reply actions

So...

MJD is pissy because he feels the Jags are too quick to abandon the run.

And you think that he would be a good fit for the Colts… why?

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by szquirrel on Oct 15, 2009 1:37 PM EDT reply actions

The Colts RB arent the reason the running game isnt great

Its the O line…They are arent opening holes for the runners to run through. If you wanna start looking at Offensive replacements start with the line. Because thats were the problem is IMHO

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by coltsfan723 on Oct 15, 2009 2:04 PM EDT reply actions

I don't want any player who goes public with his hostile feelings.

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by Indy Lori on Oct 15, 2009 3:51 PM EDT reply actions

^^ what she said

Especially when he just signed a $31M contract six months ago.

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by szquirrel on Oct 15, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

+32

Expensive. Now suddenly controversial. No thanks.

by coltsfanawalt on Oct 15, 2009 7:45 PM EDT up reply actions

He's a great back

And he’d definitely be a talent upgrade on what we’ve got. But I don’t really want him playing for the Colts and I don’t think he’d make a huge difference to the side.

by eltharion_doa on Oct 15, 2009 11:09 PM EDT reply actions