Jones-Drew says he’s still a couple of weeks away

Last Thursday, Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew told NFL Network that he’s roughly two weeks away from returning to action with a sprained foot.
This Thursday, Jones-Drew adjusted his assessment.  Sort of.  “Hopefully I will be back in a couple of weeks,” Jones-Drew told Petros & Money of FOX Sports Radio, via SportsRadioInjuries.com.
If Jones-Drew, the 2011 rushing champ, keeps saying “two weeks” or “a couple of weeks,” there eventually won’t be many/any weeks left. But he remains confident he’ll be back this season.
“It’s definitely not going to be the year but with a foot injury you don’t want to mess around with it and come back at 70 or 80 percent,” Jones-Drew said of the injury he suffered on October 21. “It’s just one of those things that’s going to take a little bit of time but it’s doing much better.”
Meanwhile, coach Mike Mularkey apparently has abandoned his plan to fine players who talk about injuries. Then again, it wouldn’t be the first time this year Jones-Drew was in line for a fine.

Source: PFT.com
Author: Mike Florio

Jaguars welcome back Jones-Drew

He’s gotten on the train.  And the conductors have welcomed him back with open arms.
Jaguars G.M. Gene Smith and coach Mike Mularkey have issued statements regarding the end of running back Maurice Jones-Drew’s 38-day holdout.
“It’s great to have Maurice back in the building,” Smith said.  “He has been a valuable part of this organization, and his presence in the locker room and on the field will make those around him better.  We’re glad to now have everyone in and working as a team to win football games.”
“I had a really good visit this morning with Maurice and I welcomed him in,” Mularkey said.  “It was good to finally speak face-to-face.  I can tell he’s ready to go, so we’ll be working with him to get him up to speed as quickly as possible.  It’s great to be able to proceed with our preparation for the opener and the season beyond with Maurice as part of the plans.”
Missing from the quotes was any reference as to whether Jones-Drew will play next Sunday, when the Jaguars visit Minnesota.  Mularkey previously has said that Rashad Jennings will get the start.
Also missing was any comment from owner Shahid Khan, who publicly inflamed the situation with remarks that riled up Jones-Drew.  If, as it appears, Jones-Drew received nothing to report (there’s even chatter that his seven-figure fines won’t be waived), Khan would be wise to do or say something that would appear conciliatory and magnanimous.

source: PFT.com
author: Mike Florio