spain Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I have read a couple rumors about Fragile Fred Taylor's knee injury keeping him out of training camp this year and possible missing the entire season. I have no confirmation on this whatsoever. Can anyone shed some light on the seriousness of Fragile's knee and when he will be back for the Jags? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ts Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 (edited) For what it's worth: • 08MAY05 Cincinnati Enquirer on Fred Taylor: Jaguars RB Taylor sat out with a knee injury and said: "There was a little bit more (MCL damage) than the first diagnosis, but nothing overly bad. It was sort of like rotating the wheels on your car, because I want to play 6 or 7 more years." Taylor said he'll be ready for camp. Also, from KFFL: -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sat, 14 May 2005 06:42:05 -0700 Paul Kuharsky, of the Tennessean, reports Jacksonville Jaguars offensive coordinator Carl Smith has left open the possibility RB Fred Taylor (knee) could miss the season due to his recent knee surgery. At a minimum, as noted previously, Taylor will not be able to do any work in June. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Sun, 8 May 2005 07:51:15 -0700 Mark Curnutte, of the Cincinnati Enquirer, reports the Jacksonville Jaguars could express interest in free agent RB Eddie George (Cowboys) with RB Fred Taylor (knee) still recovering from a knee injury. The Jaguars are believed to be seriously contemplating whether to inquire about George this year. Edited May 14, 2005 by ts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
major-tom Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 (edited) That's more than enough info to keep me from drafting him. Funny though after all the years of the Jags rebuilding and personnel changes Fragile Freddie is the one who stuck around. Edited May 14, 2005 by major-tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 because I want to play 6 or 7 more years." 813688[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swiss Cheezhead Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 I know a certain DWII owner who won't be happy to read this thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaumont Posted May 14, 2005 Share Posted May 14, 2005 So who is the backup? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Ziachild007 Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 I know a certain DWII owner who won't be happy to read this thread. 813811[/snapback] 813816[/snapback] No worries. It does change things up a little bit, but nothing I cant overcome. On the positive side, at least I will probably end up with 2.1 next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budlitebrad Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Just make Matt Jones play RB too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Just make Matt Jones play RB too. 813993[/snapback] who is the backup, Greg Jones or Toefield? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_hause101_ Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 who is the backup, Greg Jones or Toefield? 814008[/snapback] They should trade for Henry right now..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 They should trade for Henry right now..... 814056[/snapback] well, they got Jones last year with one of their 1st 3 picks...they should at least see what he can do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 who is the backup, Greg Jones or Toefield? 814008[/snapback] I've always thought that Toefield was their 3rd down back, not Fred's backup. There was some talk about moving Jones to fullback, but I bet he get's a chance at the job. Good think the Jags drafted Pearman... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Toefield has been the 3rd down back and I do not believe he will be the starter if Taylor doesn't come back or goes down to injury again. Consider in the two weeks that Taylor did not play last year: Week 17 - Toefield (7car - 18 yd, 2 cat - 26 yd), Jones (16 car - 30 yd) Week 16 - Toefield (3 car - 13 yd, 2 cat - (-5)), Jones 9 car - 38 yd) Jones was the back-up for when FT was out last year but he certainly didn't amaze anyone. Alvin Pearman might end up very interesting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rovers Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 From what I've read, Jones is the FB, but things can change, look at Goings last year. First off, I think Taylor will play. Second, I think Toefield gets a shot if he doesnt. Even if Pearman does get some time, he won't be getting the rock at the goal line. It's a stay away situation for me. With all of the complaints the head coach has publically lodged regarding Taylor's lack of success in the red zone, I have avoided him anyway. He really burnt me two years ago when he played against the Jets when all reports said he wouldn't. After that, I haven't even dreamed of drafting him, unless it was in a nightmare. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 From what I've read, Jones is the FB, but things can change, look at Goings last year. First off, I think Taylor will play. Second, I think Toefield gets a shot if he doesnt. Even if Pearman does get some time, he won't be getting the rock at the goal line. It's a stay away situation for me. With all of the complaints the head coach has publically lodged regarding Taylor's lack of success in the red zone, I have avoided him anyway. He really burnt me two years ago when he played against the Jets when all reports said he wouldn't. After that, I haven't even dreamed of drafting him, unless it was in a nightmare. 814211[/snapback] I think any fantasy player worth his salt has a Freddy T Anger Story. Mine centers around The Groin Tear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted May 15, 2005 Author Share Posted May 15, 2005 I think any fantasy player worth his salt has a Freddy T Anger Story. Mine centers around The Groin Tear. 814213[/snapback] Use Anal Lube next time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riffraff Posted May 15, 2005 Share Posted May 15, 2005 Just another over-hyped injury report in a slow information week. Nothing fantasy footballers need to obsess over in May. Or so I hope... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baron Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 So who is the backup? 813812[/snapback] Toefield took all the snaps with the first team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I think any fantasy player worth his salt has a Freddy T Anger Story. Mine centers around The Groin Tear. 814213[/snapback] I had him the year of the hamstring pull. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted May 16, 2005 Share Posted May 16, 2005 I think any fantasy player worth his salt has a Freddy T Anger Story. Mine centers around The Groin Tear. 814213[/snapback] funny, the only time I even had him on my team was 1998 when I won... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seahawks21 Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I know he tends to get hurt often, but I've only had him on my fantasy team the last three years, and he only missed like two games. Granted he only scored like two touchdowns. (I've since traded him for T. Holt) Anyhow, when healthy, I think he bar-none is the best runner in the NFL. He has the best mix of size, speed, quickness, and running strength--and although he isn't on TV often, he is just jawdropping to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soopanuts Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I think any fantasy player worth his salt has a Freddy T Anger Story. Mine centers around The Groin Tear. 814213[/snapback] Oh yeah, that groin tear blew up an entire season for me. Tried to recover, but ended up going 6-7 and missing the playoffs in my local. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Wings Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 I read in the local newspaper that Jacksonville is very interested in Travis Henry. We'll see what happens with that one. First it was Arizona, then Phily. I'll believe it when I see it that Henry gets traded. For his sake and for the sake of the Bills, I hope it happens soon. And for my sake, I hope that he winds up starting somewhere. I have a clause in a trade that only kicks in if he is starting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Like Soup Posted May 17, 2005 Share Posted May 17, 2005 Oh yeah, that groin tear blew up an entire season for me. Tried to recover, but ended up going 6-7 and missing the playoffs in my local. 815918[/snapback] Yeah, that was the year after I had won our Super Bowl methinks. About a week or so after that Rickey Watters went down so both my starting RBs were out after the first few weeks. The only consolation was...I had Shaun Alexander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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