by Ryan Wilson
For the glass-half-full-types: one beneficiary of the Jaguars' decision to part ways with 11-year veteran Fred Taylor: Maurice Jones-Drew. The diminutive third-year player led the team in rushing last season, and, now that he appears to be the feature back, is in line for a raise.
Head coach Jack Del Rio did indicate that fullback Greg Jones can also expect 5-10 carries a game, the bulk of the work will fall to the 5-7, 210-pound Jones-Drew, who also answers to Pocket Hercules. As to what he can expect in terms of compensation, the Florida Times-Union's Vito Stellino commences with the speculation:
With Taylor Gone, MJD's Getting Paid originally appeared on NFL FanHouse on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:30:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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