Fantasy Football: Maurice Jones-Drew Skips OTAs—Should You Be Concerned?

May 19, 2012   ·   Ryan Lester   ·   Jump to comments

The Jacksonville Jaguars can’t be pleased with star running back Maurice Jones-Drew missing the OTAs, but of course their preference is for the team to be united. For the fantasy owner, whose team is constructed of players from a multitude of teams, is this cause for concern?

My gut says no.

For starters, the workouts are voluntary. Mojo is entering his seventh year in the league and has been a dynamic performer each and every year. He knows what it takes to get ready for the rigors of the season. It’s not like he’s sitting on his couch playing some advanced copy of Madden 13. He is preparing for another season.

For the record, the past two years he has not attended OTAs. The past two years (one by choice, one by lockout) he has worked out on his own. Despite knee concerns he combined for 3,621 total yards and 18 total touchdowns.

Oh, and he managed to run away with the NFL rushing title last year.

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