Comments on: Khan ruling out a trade could be the next step in the Jones-Drew saga http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Thu, 20 Jun 2013 00:20:12 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: yoshioc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1950110 Thu, 23 Aug 2012 09:49:24 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1950110 To quote moneyball, it’s not about the money. It’s about what the money says: that you’re worth it.
MJD is worth it. He’s been tearing up the field as a jaguar since day 1.

]]> By: gojev93 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1949481 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 21:43:09 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1949481 As a Jags fan, I’m tired of this whole thing.

Does MJD make the Jaguars a better football team? Absolutely. Does not having him in Jax make or break the team? Absolutely not. See last year’s (5-11) record.

MJD did this to himself. He went from the star of the city and face of the franchise coming off a career year to this mess. Maybe he is getting bad advice, but it was a horrible decision on his part.

To the people saying “The Jags should pay their best player…” THEY DID! They paid him earlier than they needed to. They ripped up his rookie contract and gave him a huge brand new front-loaded contract that made him the 3rd highest paid RB in the league. This was risky for them considering he had never carried the load before as he shared carries with Fred Taylor.

Did I mention the contract was front-loaded?

Not having MJD in camp this year was the best thing to happen to the new-look Jaguars as it forced them to put more pressure on Blaine Gabbert and the passing game. This is Blaine’s team now.

Would I welcome MJD back tomorrow? For sure. Am I scared of handing the reigns over to Rashad Jennings? No way. He is more than capable to carry the load.

I am totally on board with Shad Khan’s stance on this one. MJD could have handled this differently, but he did not. The Jags have multiple players in their LAST year of their contract (unlike MJD who has 2 years left) who are here and working their butts off. I guarantee Khan will make the right message by extending these guys before he gave any money to Maurice-Jones Drew.

Stay strong Khan! Go Jaguars!

]]> By: covercorner http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1949286 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 20:09:04 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1949286 Barry Sanders retired in his prime. MJD can too.

]]> By: wiley16350 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948971 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:36:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948971 Some fans seem to have a hard time understanding exactly why people are against MJD. I will spell it all out so that they can.

Things that fans have no problem with in terms of players and how much they make:
1. They don’t care how much the player and team agree upon that the player is worth.
2. They don’t care if a player asks for more, especially when they are clearly underpaid.

What fans do care about:
1. Players crying that they don’t make enough and do things to disrupt the team to try and get their way. Especially if the player still has 2 or more years left on a 2nd or 3rd contract that the player agreed upon at a time when his value and abilities where well known. Much like that in this MJD case.
2. Players acting like petulant little children because the owner refuses to give them the raise.
3. Players wanting more money just because somebody else got more. If they all did that, it would become a vicious circle.

Also, a little hint on running a business. You can’t give into every demand that is placed on you by your employees. You would become broke and the company would be lost in no time if you placate to your employees every demand and wishes. MJD and the Jags agreed on a contract that they both felt was what he deserved based on his abilities. The only reason he wants more is because someone else is making more than him. As other people have said, the Jags can’t really be much worse than they were with him last year. So what incentitive do they have to give him a raise?

]]> By: insanelomein2 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948937 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 17:06:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948937 What if Khan and the Jags decided to renegotiate on a performance incentive base like Cincy did with TO?

Then after the contract is signed by MJD, they use him primarily on kickoff returns so he receives none of the incentives and makes generally less than he would at this point.

That would be sticking it to MJD with a smile.

]]> By: broncosnative http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948887 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:38:03 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948887 Last I checked, RK owns the team, not MJD. What some of you don’t understand, MJD signed his hugh contract a few years ago and he got the big money up front. That’s what he wanted, that’s what he got, and now he wants more because he the one who chose the big money up front and now is left with 2 million a year for the next two. If you keep paying the same player, renewing the contract every two years, how are you gonna make your team better. Mjd only cares about himself and guess what happens to all about me guys?

]]> By: swankybeat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948704 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:23:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948704 Lions need to make a move, MJD = NFC Champs.

]]> By: contract http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948685 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 15:15:13 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948685 MJD does have some leverage. He can show up for work and pull a hamstring muscle.

]]> By: lightofkolob http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948646 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:52:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948646 Chris Johnson kind of ruined it for RBS that want to hold out.

]]> By: cliffordc05 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948563 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 14:14:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948563 MJD has already received $20 million from his current contract. If he does not play for the Jags this year what will happen to the team? Will they be appreciably worse than last year? If he waits until week 10 he will still have another year left on the contract and the team will be even less inclined to renegotiate. MJD has no leverage.

]]> By: ocgunslinger http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948520 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:58:10 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948520 I understand MDJ’s position…..I just disagree with him. Running backs are really expendable, high injury risk and are among the first positions to fade as their early years tend to be their most productive. Each year provides new highly skilled and ready to play rookies. Knowing the obvious, he signed a new contract in 2009….not exactly ancient history. Play out your contract and if you didn’t win the SB and/or demonstrate the skill and leadership to warrant a new contract, then you can become that experienced leader on a SB contending team. Either way you make big $$$$$ so don’t look for fan support if you want to hold out.

]]> By: gallogj http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948436 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 13:14:58 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948436 MJD…better beware of the wrath of Kahn…just sayin! Or his next job is going to be yelling “da plane…da plane”.

]]> By: nivekred http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948393 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:42:30 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948393 Mr. Jones-Drew, you signed a contract, it is a binding agreement. Get to work! If you did not sign for more money in you last contract guess who’s fault it is! YOURS! I hope you continue to hold out the whole season! One last thing, your show on SIRIUS XM Sucks!

]]> By: bengalsucker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948391 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:41:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948391 Honestly, why would a team want to keep a player that doesn’t want to play for them? Coming from a fan who went through this with Carson Palmer, I never understood why Mike Brown didn’t just trade Palmer. Then the Raiders came calling. lol MJD would be traded right now if a team called with a crazy trade for him. Khan would be stupid to deny it. But of course he’s going to say through the media that he won’t trade him. He’s trying to make MJD cave first.

]]> By: titansbro http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948390 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 12:41:33 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948390 Anyone who says the Jags should give MJD a new contract must not fully understand this particular situation. It is unlike the CJ, Forte, or Ray Rice situation in that those guys had all outperformed their rookie deals when they got paid. MJD, however, has already gotten paid. He is not on his rookie deal. A couple years ago, in a very shrewd movie, Jags mgmt gave him a new, front-loaded contract. By signing this deal, MJD gambled on the premise that he would make less money overall if he waited until he hit the open market to sign a FA deal. That gamble, in his eyes not mine, did not pay off as he slightly out performed this deal. But he signed that 2nd deal knowing what he was getting paid. If this were his rookie deal, where he had no choice but to sign, I could see his side of it. But he chose to sign this deal when he didn’t have to.

]]> By: wiley16350 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948315 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:19:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948315 Why are so many fans jealous of pro athletes contracts??? Are they stopping you from earning more. No boos an investment banker on his annual salary but, here’s the best part… THEY GET PAID BECAUSE OF YOU!!! We watch sports & buy merchandise that funds your favorite league to pay their players! No one is forcing anybody to watch or buy stuff. Shut up & watch or don’t its your choice.

Let’s go Bears! Beardown!!!

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Fans only have a problem with athlete’s contracts when they whine because they think they deserve more. And usually they think they deserve more only because somebody else just got paid more than they were. MJD just signed a contract 2 years ago. He felt it was a good deal then, but now that other RB’s have gotten more he feels his contract is no longer good enough. That’s when fans have a problem with athletes. When a player signs a new contract do you see alot of fans coming on here and ripping the player? i don’t. Because most fans feel like the player deserves whatever the owner wants to pay him. It’s only when a player starts whining about how much he is making that fans will start to turn on him.

]]> By: raqaiw http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948307 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 11:05:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948307 Gotta love the preseason. Even Jags fans have hope of being more than a .500 team. Too bad the whole season isn’t preseason,because once the games are real Gabbert turns back into a pumpkin. Book it.

]]> By: nashwaakkidd http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948303 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:52:07 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948303 new owner making a very clear statement here.mjd is a great player, but he’s not getting the W here. might as well suck it up and get to camp, same as mike wallace, the owner is holding the winning hand here.

]]> By: raid2055 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948299 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:44:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948299 What blows my mind is regular people continue to compare their situation to professional athletes. This man is top five at his position and let me add that it’s a position that doesn’t have a long life expectancy. Now I will agree that he signed the original contract and he should go about another way like being in camp to prove that he deserves a pay raise. But I won’t sit here and compare my job to his. I make six figures working as a Govt. contractor in Afghanistan. Everyday I here guys complaining about how much this person makes and how much that person makes. That is plain stupid. You choose your own career path and if another person knows their worth, who are to judge. They had a guy who said earlier that he loves to see owners make the players crawl on their knees. Well, I pay top dollar to see the players not the owners. And remember the owners are the reason sporting events aren’t family outing anymore. They are so busy pricing the regular guy out to build luxury boxes for their high class friends. So I side with the player on this one. He has given them everything they could have expected and more. Now it is time for him to get the money he deserves. And lastly, I could understand if we were talking about a who doesn’t leave it on the field. But we are not!!

]]> By: chesslungo http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948289 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:24:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948289 trade him. rbs are not worth the money. They will only get a 3rd but jennings almost as good and a million times cheaper. Btw Trent Richardson is the worst pick ever, I know hes not a jag, just saying

]]> By: dryzzt23 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948283 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:14:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948283 Khan…stick it to MJD
He voluntarily signed the contract that he demanded 2 seasons ago, he got it front loaded like he wanted, now he’s pulling the same crap.

Players must learn that they are merely cogs in the machine…

]]> By: jagalag http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948282 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:12:57 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948282 Anyone who thinks the Jags should pay this guy what he wants should have their head examined. MJD’s under contract for two more years. There is no pressure for the Jags to do anything. The offense has looked much improved thus far and having MJD on the roster at this point is just a bonus. He’ll be way behind anyway.

And to the fan that said he would boo and then cheer his a$$ off; that is exactly how I feel. I will boo MJD the first time and then be his biggest fan. We want him to do well but we’d appreciate it if he didn’t try to hold the team hostage.

]]> By: jmbates10 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948279 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 10:00:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948279 He got a new deal in 2009. MJD should honor it. Kahn is doing the right thing here. If he caves, then the next guy will do the come and ask for same thing. He’s got leverage and he’s using it.

]]> By: realdealsteel http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948253 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 06:38:39 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948253 MJD just got a new contract not long ago. And he wants another? No.

He’s getting good money, he’s gotten good money. Just shut up and go to work like the rest of us.

]]> By: mooreyb http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948240 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:58:00 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948240 If MJD wasn’t the rushing champ but instead got injured, the team could cut him and not pay the remainder of his contract. He outperforms his contract and he’s the bad guy. The NFL is cut throat as it comes to it’s treatment of players. Shame on you MJD haters. For them to pay him the big bucks imagine how much they made. You never get a better deal than the one giving you the deal. Too bad the new owner has decided to make an example of the teams best player.

]]> By: qwikstyx http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948231 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:36:56 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948231 OK, um, the games are not blacked out in Jacksonville and haven’t been for several seasons now. You must be thinking of Miami or Tampa Bay. In fact, the pre-season opener against the Giants was nearly a sellout (yes, that’s right, preseason). This franchise is bigger than any one player, and anyone with any football IQ at all understands that. I’ve been a huge MJD fan, but he’s losing me on this one. Fast. And I think most Jaguar fans would agree. I think this issue is actually rallying the fanbase here behind the franchise. I agree with Khan on this.. his absence is not moving the needle.

]]> By: ibreathefootball http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948225 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:25:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948225 1. DET, 2. NE, 3. DAL, 4. NYG, 5. PIT, 6. DEN, 7. SD,

]]> By: skyslimit87 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948220 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 05:21:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948220 I dont get why athletes even sign contracts cuz once they don’t like what they get paid they cry for a new one..its pathetic. Go work in the real world for way less and probably hate your job

]]> By: jluttrell32 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948190 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:28:46 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948190 MID was viewed as a possible future Hall of Fame player, now he’ll be lucky to join Fred in the Jags Ring of Honor! I hope they grant your wish and trade your ass to Oakland so you’ll get lost in the Black Hole!

]]> By: tfd4999 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/08/21/khan-ruling-out-a-trade-could-be-the-next-step-in-the-jones-drew-saga/#comment-1948184 Wed, 22 Aug 2012 04:21:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1113228#comment-1948184 I think they should trade him. I think it’s in the best interest of the Jags and of Jones Drew to part ways. Realistically, he has been underpaid in comparison to his production versus his peers, but i don’t think he makes much of a difference in the prospects for the Jags this season. They’re going to go as far as Gabbert can take them. On the other hand, he could be a difference maker for a team like the Jets, who want to win with defense and a running game, but who lack the running back to make it happen. Jones Drew has been, through last season, a terrific player, and he’s still reasonably young. I think a second rounder would be fair.

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