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Jones-Drew was asked Tuesday if he believed he could catch Emmitt Smith for the all-time rushing record. "Yeah, I think it's doable," he told ESPN Radio in Denver. "I definitely think it's doable."
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After that, Jones-Drew set about explaining why he'd probably need a great deal of help to achieve the feat. "Once again, Emmitt Smith was in a different situation than a lot of us, though," he said. "I mean, he had a Hall of Fame receiver, Hall of Fame quarterback, Hall of Fame offensive line, Hall of Fame fullback. ..." As NFL.com suggested, Jones-Drew, even if he had the benefit of an all-star supporting cast (and he doesn't) -- will be hard pressed to hit Smith's marks. After winning the rushing title last season, MJD has now accumulated 6,854 rushing yards across six seasons. Through Smith's first six seasons with the Cowboys, he piled up 8,956 yards. Smith finished his Hall of Fame career with 18,355 yards, leaving Jones-Drew 11,501 yards in the hole. ... In other words: Don't hold your breath on this one.
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