Jaguars Fantasy News

Tuesday, June 18, 2013, 12:11pm

The most pressing issue for RB Maurice Jones-Drew is his rehabilitation and conditioning after Lisfranc surgery.

Jaguars General Manager David Caldwell said last week the plan is for Jones-Drew to be 100-percent when camp opens July 26. Jones-Drew said he is optimistic about his progress.

MJD said his foot is now healed and that the focus is now on strengthening the ankle. The foot being healed, he said, is important because now he can run. That, in turn, means he can condition at a level that will allow the weight he added following surgery to come off in time for training camp.

MJD may not be ready for training camp
Monday, June 10, 2013, 11:07pm

Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (Lisfranc) said his plan is to be ready for training camp but didn't say it was a certainty.

Cecil Shorts to train with Larry Fitzgerald (again)
Friday, June 7, 2013, 11:29am

Jaguars WR Cecil Shorts's weight is up from 195 pounds to 202 pounds, and you can see the extra strength helping on the practice field.

"I wanted to get stronger to be able to get off the press and be more powerful," Shorts said. "When I watch film, guys like A.J. Green, Michael Crabtree, Calvin Johnson and Larry Fitzgerald, they all explode off the ball. Getting of the jam and being able to shed is important. You have to be strong to hold your own. I feel stronger. I feel more explosive."

When the team took 11 days off recently, Shorts didn't. He spent his time at the facility working with the rookies, who didn't get the time off. Later this summer, he will head to Minneapolis to work out with Larry Fitzgerald, whose workouts are legendary for being tough. Shorts trained with Fitzgerald, and some others, last summer.

"Fitzgerald is the ideal pro," Shorts said. "He's an extremely hard worker, extremely humble. He's the professional of all professionals. He gets it. You can see why he's one of the best. I want to work to get there."

Thursday, June 6, 2013, 7:14pm

When Jaguars HC Gus Bradley was asked if he’s found any playmakers, he said, “I like Cecil Shorts.” He then laughed and said, “Put it down. I’m a good evaluator.”

Shorts was an obvious pick because he has been a standout in camp.

Maurice Jones-Drew getting in shape
Wednesday, June 5, 2013, 11:04am

Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew is recovering from Lisfranc surgery on his left foot. He arrived for the team's offseason conditioning program out of shape -- he hasn't been able to run full speed since December -- but believed the extra weight would come off by training camp. He had hoped to be running by the end of May.

Last month, Jones-Drew got permission to leave organized team activities and start working out on his own in Miami.

"It sounds like he's making good progress and that his weight is coming down," Bradley said. "It feels like the workouts are going good down there."

The best evidence will be when he returns to Jacksonville for a mandatory, three-day minicamp next week. The trip might also include a talk with investigators and possibly a chat with teammates.

Maurice Jones-Drew not charged with battery
Tuesday, May 28, 2013, 1:58pm

Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew has been charged with battery after allegedly KO'ing a security guard at the Conch House in St. Augustine, FL.

According to the police report obtained by TMZ, MJD is accused of striking the security guard with a closed fist on the guard's left cheek, knocking him out.

Update: Adam Schefter writes, "Maurice Jones-Drew’s agent, Adisa Bakari, said St. Augstine police about to issue new release saying no charges filed against MJD."

Via ESPN: "Maurice was there and was not involved. As soon as an altercation broke out, Maurice exited the premises. He was not questioned by police immediately after, nor later that day," Bakari said Tuesday.

Wednesday, May 15, 2013, 2:09pm

Jaguars beat writer Mark Long: "Worst day of QB play I've witnessed at Jaguars practice in years -- and that's saying a lot. ... O-line not much better."

MJD has progressed to running sprints
Tuesday, May 14, 2013, 12:38pm

Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew (foot) was among nine players who either didn’t practice or weren’t present because of academic commitments.

Jones-Drew said he ran 30 yards at three-quarters speed during the workout.

“That was exciting,” he said. “Lately, it’s been one day on, a day off, two days on, a day off — it’s part of the process.
I’m closer than I think. I just want to take my time and make sure we do it the right way.”

Jones-Drew’s goal is to resume full-scale training for the month leading into the start of training camp the last week of July.

Saturday, May 4, 2013, 10:10am

The selection of No. 2 overall pick Luke Joeckel mined both old-school and new-school research. GM David Caldwell cited the former Texas A&M standout's makeup, his background, his competitiveness, and the fact that he routinely faced top pass rushers -- not only in both Big 12 and SEC play, but also in practice against Von Miller and Damontre Moore at A&M. The owner's son, Tony Khan, had data revealing that QB Blaine Gabbert was actually in the top third of NFL quarterbacks when given at least 2.6 seconds to throw.

Justin Blackmon suspended four games
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, 4:17pm

Jaguars former first-round pick WR Justin Blackmon is being suspended four games by the NFL, per league sources.

Denard Robinson likely to play RB for Jaguars
Monday, April 29, 2013, 9:59pm

Jaguars RB/WR Denard Robinson (5-feet-10, 199 pounds) played quarterback at Michigan, but is expected to play running back in the NFL. He worked at wide receiver at the Senior Bowl.

Thursday, April 11, 2013, 6:36pm

RB Rashad Jennings announced on Twitter that he's signing with the Oakland Raiders.

Saturday, April 6, 2013, 10:26am

Jaguars agree to terms with WR Mohamed Massaquoi.

Tuesday, April 2, 2013, 1:40pm

Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew says he started jogging lightly on Monday in rehab from Lisfranc injury.

Sunday, March 24, 2013, 12:03pm

Jaguars GM Dave Caldwell was hired in January and has informed Maruice Jones-Drew’s camp he would not talk contract until later in the season or afterward.

“I really learned that through my first year in Atlanta and the approach we took,” Caldwell says. “We need a full year’s body of work to be around the guys to see what they do on the field and how they conduct themselves in the locker room, community, everything to say, ‘Hey, this is a guy we want to invest in for the future.’ ”

Says Jones-Drew: “That didn’t bother me.”