Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew: ‘Every year is a make-or-break year’
Article By cbrown.tsn on 25th July, 2010
Maurice Jones-Drew started all 16 games for the Jags last season, rushing for 1,391 yards and 15 touchdowns.
Maurice Jones-Drew loves to carry the football, gaining 1,391 yards last season. However, Jones-Drew also loves fantasy football. So during the upcoming season, Jones-Drew will host a show every Friday on SIRIUS/XM Fantasy Sports Radio, taking calls from listeners and managing his own fantasy team. During a recent visit to New York, Jones-Drew spoke with Sporting News' Clifton Brown and other reporters about his passion for fantasy football and the state of the Jaguars heading to Thursday's opening of training camp.
Q: On your fantasy football show, how will you avoid giving out privileged information about yourself and other players?
A: I have to feed my family first. I'll give out as much info as I can, but I might not come out and say it. You have to kind of read between the lines.
Q: Have you had any conversations with Jaguars management about doing a fantasy football show during the season?
A: They're excited about it. I'm not going to say anything—like if a player is hurt or something—but I'll make sure fans get the real insight.
Q: Many people see this as a pivotal season in Jacksonville, for coach Jack Del Rio and for the franchise in general. Do you see it that way?
A: I think every season is significant. Every year is a make-or-break year. Obviously, the way we finished the last two seasons means some pressure is heaped on us. But we can perform under pressure, and I think we have a great chance of doing some great things this year.
Q: You are coming off your best season ever, gaining almost 1,400 yards. Do you have any personal goals for the '10 season?
A: I was taught that when you win and do great things as team, the individual accolades come with it. All I'm worried about is getting my team to the playoffs and doing everything I can to help the Jaguars...
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Q: On your fantasy football show, how will you avoid giving out privileged information about yourself and other players?
A: I have to feed my family first. I'll give out as much info as I can, but I might not come out and say it. You have to kind of read between the lines.
Q: Have you had any conversations with Jaguars management about doing a fantasy football show during the season?
A: They're excited about it. I'm not going to say anything—like if a player is hurt or something—but I'll make sure fans get the real insight.
Q: Many people see this as a pivotal season in Jacksonville, for coach Jack Del Rio and for the franchise in general. Do you see it that way?
A: I think every season is significant. Every year is a make-or-break year. Obviously, the way we finished the last two seasons means some pressure is heaped on us. But we can perform under pressure, and I think we have a great chance of doing some great things this year.
Q: You are coming off your best season ever, gaining almost 1,400 yards. Do you have any personal goals for the '10 season?
A: I was taught that when you win and do great things as team, the individual accolades come with it. All I'm worried about is getting my team to the playoffs and doing everything I can to help the Jaguars...
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