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Yahoo
15-05-2025
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Maurice Jones-Drew flashes his Rams Super Bowl ring after predicting 15-2 record
Former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew is a big believer in the Los Angeles Rams in 2025. The ex-Jaguars and Raiders player and current NFL Network analyst predicted the Rams would go 15-2 this season after the team's 2025 schedule was released. He did so with Matthew Stafford on the broadcast and while flashing his Rams' Super Bowl ring. Advertisement Yes, you read that right: Jones-Drew has a Super Bowl ring despite retiring from the NFL in 2014 and never playing a snap for the Rams in 2021. That's because he was given a ring for being on the team's broadcast booth during the 2021 season. Fellow analyst Rich Eisen made sure to check Jones-Drew's use of the ring as soon as he flashed it. "Isn't that funny, Matthew? You come on this show — you're not wearing your Super Bowl ring," Eisen said. "He wears it like he won it. And you're the one no-look side-arming to Cooper Kupp to win the darn thing." "But I was there, Rich," Jones-Drew said. "I was there when they were practicing the no-look in OTAs." This isn't the first time Jones-Drew's flashed the ring, either. Advertisement He's done so at least one other time on NFL Network. While some might think it's a little absurd for a former player to show off a piece of Super Bowl jewelry despite not playing, coaching or being a part of the team's front office, the team gave him one — so who are we to judge what he does with it? This article originally appeared on Rams Wire: 2025 NFL schedule: Ex-NFL RB flashes Rams Super Bowl ring
USA Today
15-05-2025
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- USA Today
Maurice Jones-Drew flashes his Rams Super Bowl ring after predicting 15-2 record
Maurice Jones-Drew flashes his Rams Super Bowl ring after predicting 15-2 record Former NFL running back Maurice Jones-Drew is a big believer in the Los Angeles Rams in 2025. The ex-Jaguars and Raiders player and current NFL Network analyst predicted the Rams would go 15-2 this season after the team's 2025 schedule was released. He did so with Matthew Stafford on the broadcast and while flashing his Rams' Super Bowl ring. Yes, you read that right: Jones-Drew has a Super Bowl ring despite retiring from the NFL in 2014 and never playing a snap for the Rams in 2021. That's because he was given a ring for being on the team's broadcast booth during the 2021 season. Fellow analyst Rich Eisen made sure to check Jones-Drew's use of the ring as soon as he flashed it. "Isn't that funny, Matthew? You come on this show — you're not wearing your Super Bowl ring," Eisen said. "He wears it like he won it. And you're the one no-look side-arming to Cooper Kupp to win the darn thing." "But I was there, Rich," Jones-Drew said. "I was there when they were practicing the no-look in OTAs." This isn't the first time Jones-Drew's flashed the ring, either. He's done so at least one other time on NFL Network. While some might think it's a little absurd for a former player to show off a piece of Super Bowl jewelry despite not playing, coaching or being a part of the team's front office, the team gave him one — so who are we to judge what he does with it?
USA Today
15-04-2025
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- USA Today
Former NFL RB wants to see Rams make this move in 2025 NFL Draft
Former NFL RB wants to see Rams make this move in 2025 NFL Draft The Los Angeles Rams are in the position to add whomever they want in the 2025 NFL Draft. While the team currently sits at No. 26 in the first round, general manager Les Snead and head coach Sean McVay aren't afraid to move around the board to grab a player they want. In fact, many believed the Rams were trying to move from No. 19 into the top 10 of the 2024 draft to select Georgia tight end Brock Bowers. That's the type of move former NFL running back and current analyst Maurice Jones-Drew wants to see the Rams pull off this time around. Specifically, Jones-Drew wrote that he'd love to see the Rams trade up for a premier playmaker like Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. 'L.A. currently owns eight selections, including No. 26 overall, but without a second-round pick, the team might have to give up a future first-rounder in order to move up the board and land the Penn State tight end,' Jones-Drew wrote. 'Les Snead has given up high draft picks in the past — remember the '[expletive] them picks' philosophy? — so it doesn't feel as if that would prevent the Rams from making a move that would add an exceptional player to an offense that's looking to make the most of Matthew Stafford's twilight years.' While this would be a bold — and potentially costly — move, the addition of a skill position weapon like Warren would upgrade the Rams' offense to a level Sean McVay hasn't seen since he joined the team. While players like Gerald Everett and Tyler Higbee have been quality players, L.A. has lacked a true game-changing tight end since McVay joined the team. Warren could be that player. The 6-foot-6, 249-pound Nittany Lion led the Big Ten in catches as a tight end with 104 receptions. Warren finished the year with 1,233 receiving yards and eight touchdowns. He also rushed 26 times for 218 yards and four scores. If the Rams really want to make a splash on draft night, trading up for Warren would certainly qualify. And it would make Jones-Drew smile.
USA Today
09-04-2025
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- USA Today
NFL analyst has Bills bolstering offense in latest mock draft
NFL analyst has Bills bolstering offense in latest mock draft NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew's first mock draft of the season goes against the grain concerning how many analysts view it as an option for the Buffalo Bills first-round pick. While many analysts see the Bills selecting a defensive player in the first round, Jones-Drew has Buffalo looking to bolster their offense. In his Mock Draft 1.0, Jones-Drew has the Bills selecting Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka. Jones-Drew highlighted how this pick will make Buffalo's offense even more potent: "The Bills strengthen the supporting cast for reigning MVP Josh Allen by adding a receiver with a high football IQ, great route-running ability and the toughness to make contested catches downfield." Egbuka finished his college career with 205 receptions, good for the top spot in Ohio State history. Egbuka reached double-digit touchdown totals in both of his completely healthy seasons for the Buckeyes in 2022 and 2024. He caught 10 touchdowns in each of those seasons. All told, Egbuka totaled 2,868 and 24 touchdown receptions during his time in Columbus. Egbuka was one of the most consistent receivers in college football. He has great hands, is a solid route runner, and navigates traffic very well. Egbuka saw most of his time in the slot for the Buckeyes. However, at 6-1, Egbuka has the size to move to the perimeter in the NFL. This would be interesting if it were to happen for the Bills. Khalil Shakir has become one of the best slot receivers in the NFL. In addition, the Bills plan to use a healthy Dalton Kincaid over the interior of the field as well. Egbuak would have to see more time out wide if he were to come to Western New York. If he can make the transition to the next level as a receiver on the perimeter, he would immediately push the Bills incumbents for snaps.
USA Today
14-02-2025
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- USA Today
How close to the top is Colts' Jonathan Taylor in RB rankings?
How close did Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor get to the top of these recent running back rankings from NFL analyst, and former NFL running back, Maurice Jones-Drew recently put a long list that contains 74 running backs and he ranked them from No. 1-74. To qualify, running backs needed at least one start in 2024 and 20 carries. After his most productive season since 2022, Taylor came in at No. 6 on Jones-Drew's list. The five backs ahead of him were Saquon Barkley, Derrick Henry, Jahmyr Gibbs, Bijan Robinson, and Josh Jacobs. 'He was mostly consistent in an offense that once again had up-and-down QB play in 2024, with the highlight of his campaign coming in the final month of the season, when he posted four straight 100-yard rushing games.' Taylor played in 14 of the Colts' 17 games and still compiled 1,431 rushing yards. He averaged 4.7 yards per rush and had 11 touchdowns. Compared to the rest of the NFL, Taylor ranked sixth in yards, 11th in yards per rush, and was eighth in rushes of 10-plus yards, according to PFF. As the Colts' offensive line navigated injuries during the middle portion of the season, it was tough sledding at times for Taylor, who averaged only 2.9 yards per rush from Weeks 9-12 if we take his 58 yard run against Buffalo out of the equation. However, as Jones-Drew noted, Taylor finished the season incredibly strong, which included a 218 yard performance against Tennessee in Week 16. As good as Taylor was, there is still room for growth, particularly in the finer details in crucial moments. Against Denver, Taylor would drop the ball before crossing the goal line, taking a touchdown off the board for the Colts and giving the ball back to the Broncos. Then against the Giants two weeks later, on a pass to Taylor at the 12 yard line, Taylor wasn't looking and the ball bounced off his arm. Later in the game, on third-and-one, Taylor got the ball on a toss but ran out of bounds before reaching the line to gain when it looked like he had room. On the next play, Taylor attempted to leap over the offensive line for the first down rather than staying on his feet. He was again stopped short. 'A situation like that, you've just got to find a way to make it, whether you think you've got it or not, you've got to make sure the officials think that you made it,' Taylor said after the game via the Indy Star. Given the nature of the quarterback position, that's where much of the attention will often lie. But Taylor's ability to perform at a high level is a key component to the Colts' success on offense. Having a strong running game to lean on keeps Anthony Richardson and the passing game out of predictable situations and can help open up opportunities in the passing game, particularly off play-action or from operating ahead of the sticks.
