Quote:You don't pay players (escpecially RB's) off past production, the Jaguars will be able to find a cheaper, younger, effective option in the draft. I love MJD, but it's time to move on.

Agreed.  You don't pay them for past production.  But, you certainly can pay the guy to come in and fill the same role Fred Taylor did for him.  It helped to extend Fred's career even though he was on the back end of his, and it allowed MJD to develop into the feature back by splitting reps. 

 

Everything hinges on what MJD expects to get from his next contract.  If he recognizes that he's no longer a feature back and therefore is willing to take reasonable deal that may be loaded with incentives, I'd be fine with that.  I don't think he's completely done as a productive running back in the league.  I just think he's lost a step and is no longer a legitimate feature back.  If he also understands this, there's a place for him on this roster.  It's not like we're pinching pennies next year.  We've got a ton of cap space to deal with.

 

That being said, do I think MJD will agree that he's got to be reasonable in his salary demands?  Probably not. 

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