Jones-Drew's final day with the Jaguars


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Madden Jones-Drew reacts to his father's comments about retiring and being able to spend more time with his family. Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew played nine years in the NFL.
Madden Jones-Drew reacts to his father's comments about retiring and being able to spend more time with his family. Former Jacksonville Jaguars running back Maurice Jones-Drew played nine years in the NFL.
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Maurice Jones-Drew retired Tuesday after nine years in the NFL, including eight years with the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Here's a look at his career by the numbers:

2006: Selected 60th in the second round

32: Number he wore to remind him how many teams passed on him

3: Seasons with over 1,000 yards rushing

2009-11: Seasons he made the Pro Bowl

2011: NFL rushing champ with 1,606 yards

2,944: Career receiving yards

27: 100-yard rushing games with Jaguars

8,167: Total career rushing yards

23: Times he fumbled

81: Touchdowns in his career

346: Number of career catches

9: Number of years in the NFL

"It truly was a privilege to be associated with MoJo." - Gus Bradley, Jaguars head coach

"He was confident, assertive and anxious to hit the field so he could prove the critics wrong who thought he was too small." - Fred Taylor, Former Jaguars teammate

"He played the game the way it was supposed to be played." - Mike Tomlin, Steelers head coach

"He was a selfless, tough, relentless and intelligent player. He was simply fun to watch." - Josh Scobee, Jaguars kicker

"From Day One, when he stepped into that locker room, he was a tremendous leader." - Brad Meester, Former Jaguars center

"On any given play, our defense knew that he could go the distance." - Peyton Manning, Denver Broncos quarterback

 

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