Jacksonville Jaguars RB Maurice Jones-Drew thinks he’s still a featured back as he prepares to test the free-agent market this spring. The Jaguars are willing to match any offer another team gives him, but they’d likely have him back in a role in which he’s sharing carries more than he ever has in the past. Jones-Drew’s 3.4 yards per carry was the worst of his career in 2013. ‘There are some guys that don’t need the offseason. They can just go out there and play ball,’ Jones-Drew said. ‘For me, the offseason is critical. I have to be able to train my body to be able to take the pounding that it takes each week, to be able to recover. I’ve been taking a lot of shots at my legs the last couple of years. I want to be able to get them back in shape and get ready to roll.’

Footballguys View: Jones-Drew is in for a harsh reality check when he hits the market. There’s a good chance that he ends his career as a Jaguar after signing a modest deal this offseason when no one is willing to pay him what he thinks he has earned.
Jaguars | Maurice Jones-Drew still thinks he’s feature back