Players like Jones-Drew draw my ire.  I don't trust them - and apparently, neither does the Jaguar's management.  MJD will likely sit out this season.  He is showing his ignorance. He is sending a message.  He is acting out a passion play where he will lose and lose big.

First - if he refuses to play - he will likely never recover the losses - but he will make a stand... he will show everyone his (self assessed) value... and,  what a fool he is.

The new owner of the Jaguars made a statement regarding MJD's hold out.  Play, don't play, we will move on without you (MJD).

MJD obviously didn't calculate well.  He surely didn't think this owner would blow him off - which he did.  MJD led the AFC in rushing.  He was 40% of the team offense.  He had more carries than any other back.  AND, he had previously signed a contract and agreed to play at the salary contained in that contract.

It is this last fact that makes MJD untrustworthy to his franchise, fans and teammates.  He might argue he wasn't getting paid enough, he might be injured, he might, he might.  He signed the contract.  A reputable person lives with the contract until that contract expires. Or they try to work it out.  I suppose MJD did ask for more - but didn't like the response given.

There is NO reason to pay him more. There are several reasons why the Jaguars should NOT pay him more and cut their ties with him.  The Jags are in a major rebuilding mode. They won't win many games with or without him.  If they are really bad, they get another talented young player.  They stay under the cap and equitably reward players on the squad - player who will honor their contracts.  It is a bad business decision to reward one player who reveals his selfishness.  Do that, and other players will repeat MJD's behavior.   The Jags will never get out of the cellar.

There is another import factor - you cannot reward a person who refuses to honor their word.  That is what MJD is doing.  He will never again be trusted - no matter where he goes.  He has in one swift motion ruined his chances of making money elsewhere - and volutarily forfeits his earning potential.  He MAY receive a one-year deal - but no other organization will offer him a multi-year deal.  He has shown he will not honor a contract.  His word is worthless.

Good Luck MJD - I hope it is worth it - NOT!