Could missing linemen slow Mo-Jo?
Maurice Jones-Drew owners can be thankful he only has to play Tennessee one more time. They can't be too thankful that his offensive line is falling apart at the seams.
The interior of the line has been gutted, with two guards likely out for the season, and C Brad Meester out another month. (Update: Both guards are now officially out for the year.) The top backup tackle, Richard Collier, was almost fatally shot and will miss the season. Another backup guard is hurt. The Jaguars are quickly threatening the '07 Rams to be the most banged-up line I've ever seen.
All of this should worry owners of David Garrard and Maurice Jones-Drew. Their offense was built on the big uglies up front. MJD has less margin for error than most fantasy starters. If you are splitting touches, those touches better be effective.
Comments
I've been wringing my hands about Mojo's line all week.
I need to make a roster move, and at this point I'm wondering if Derrick Ward is more worth the roster spot.
Mojo's line is decimated, and the Giants' is strong. On the other hand, the Jags schedule is a lot more favorable if their makeshift line can make any holes, which is one of the reasons I invested the high draft pick on Mojo to begin with.
Any suggestions?
Posted by: Fredex | September 10, 2008 04:48 PM
If yr suggesting dropping Mojo - no freaking way. I'm thinking about benching him based on the roster but def don't drop him.
Posted by: Gregg | September 10, 2008 05:03 PM
I picked up Thomas Jones as my 3rd RB in the draft and hes got some decent matchups to exploit while MoJo works through some tough teams.
Posted by: Matt | September 10, 2008 06:43 PM
I hear you on being hesitant to let a guy with Mojo's talent go, but I drafted Cadillac in various spots in all three of my leagues the year injuries ruined Tampa's line... I'm still a little sore from that to this day.
He'd get his 20 carries, it's just that he'd finish with 20 yards too, haha.
I certainly believed in his talent, but the supporting cast was giving him no help.
That said, there are several matchups on the Jags schedule that have got some great potential if their line doesn't completely suck, so you're right-- I should at least see how things go the next couple weeks before doing anything brash.
Posted by: Fredex | September 10, 2008 07:59 PM
If you are that nervous about the "Pocket rocket" then trade him but definitely do not drop him. Someone will pay decently for him, his stock isn't high right now, but he definitely is worth something on name alone.
Posted by: John from MN | September 10, 2008 11:29 PM
What about Fragile Fred? My starting RB's in a deeeep keeper league are Fred and E Graham, but I'm only required to start 1 RB, so I'm thinking of benching Fred for a few weeks to see how the Jax OL situation plays out.
Posted by: Rob | September 11, 2008 08:22 AM
I'm also in on the fragile fred question. He's my 5th rb right now: would you consider dropping him for Slaton or DeSean Jackson? Or should I just be patient as always?
Posted by: db | September 11, 2008 11:44 AM