New York Jets: How Maurice Jones-Drew Could Save This Entire Season

August 22, 2012   ·   Will Agathis   ·   Jump to comments

By now, there is little faith in this multiple back system where the Jets pound the ball. The blocking is inconsistent and the backs are weak. The utilization of Tim Tebow probably won't save this offense from being close to a cellar-dweller.
However, there is one acquisition that could save this team before it sinks on a sinking ship.
That acquisition would be to somehow pry Maurice Jones-Drew out of Jacksonville's hands. Now content with Blaine Gabbert and Chad Henne, the Jaguars might let this trade go by without inquiring about Tim Tebow.
The question is, what would it take to acquire a top-five running back in the NFL? Well, a player like Thomas Jones (who was a top-15 running back when he was traded to New York) was acquired for a swap of second-round picks. So, I'd say Maurice Jones-Drew is worth a second, fourth and Bilal Powell.
A second and a fourth is a good trade as the Jaguars currently have no leverage with Maurice Jones-Drew. The addition of Bilal Pow...

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