I assume you meant "I don’t think the Packers can win a shootout vs. the Cowboys" not a "shutout."

Jones is one of my favorite Packers, ever, and I was much more excited by the selections of Williams and Dillon at the time, though I don't know why you think "Many didn’t like the pick back then." He was pretty much an afterthought, not a dislike.

Aaron Jones alone has revitalized my kids' interest and investment in the fortunes of the Packers post the other Aaron era.

My youngest calls him, "Mr. Electric", and says he makes watching the Packers fun again. The other two aren't as focused on Jones, they love Love, but they all say the Packers are an easier team to get behind because it isn't all about Aaron Rodgers anymore, it's about the team.

I'm thankful for this iteration of the Packers. They've forged a new, more fun identity for this team, and they've removed the clouds that came with the stink eyes, the gesticulations, the hissy fits, and the aloofness that had become the hallmarks of this team and its so-called leader.

They don't have to win to be enjoyable, they just have to be themselves because they've made Packers football fun again.

Aaron Jones is 5'9". He is also going to have a salary cap hit of a bit over $17 million next year, and will turn the dreaded 30, a virtual death knell for running backs. On the other hand, Jones was not used very much for the first couple of years under McCarthy. Then again, his injuries seem to be getting worse, with more time missed. Does he have another good season in him, or several good seasons? Do the Packers let both Jones and Dillon go and hope they can find replacements in the draft? Cut Jones and keep Dillon and draft a replacement for Jones? Well, none of this matters until after the Packers season is done, which hopefully won't be for a few more weeks.

Cory,
You absolutely nailed it. thank you!
Jones is the consummate Packer in so many ways, from his work on the field and off with his work with kids and his charities.
His Green and Gold sombrero accompanied by that huge smile is a bright spot every time we see them and his 'Team' attitude is a refreshing contrast to that exhibited by the 'other' Aaron who is now part of the Jets.
Jones was willing to re-do his deal to stay in Green Bay, help the team, and hopefully management is fully aware of what he means to this team.
He was instrumental in helping Jordan Love to organize and was a big part off-season work outs that took place last summer, and has shown constant support for Love right from the start. He's not only a Packer, but a Packer fan, and a Packer ambassador, a very good one. Its only fitting that from what we often see on the sidelines during games is that this young team looks up to him and views him as a team leader. At the so-called offensive skill positions he's the grizzled veteran, and it shows. After seeing him talking with teammates on the sidelines during breaks, he takes the field and walks the walk, and I believe he plays a big part in the success and improvement of our young receivers group. He's a Pro"s Pro.
Management needs to find a way to keep him in GB, he's kinda' the latest version of Favre and/or Rodgers, and now that the team is on the rise he has earned and deserves a shot at the Title!

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I feel like we'll probably see the return of Jones AND Dillon PLUS the drafting of at least two RBs. I think they'll find some way to make it work. We don't have to worry about a Jones injury if there is a cheap, good rookie backing him up.

p.s. I like Trey Benson, Blake Corum, Will Shipley, and Audric Estime as Packer RB Prospects.

Running, blocking, receiving....he fits the mold of a running back in MLF's system. He can act like another wide receiver at times...which is important in the scheme. And yes.....without dwelling on it too much, Savage57 absolutely hit the nail on the head...and recent events have confirmed it.

Fulcrum is a good description for Jones, Corey. Well done. Not aware of any athlete being nicknamed "The Fulcrum", but it would be a good moniker.

I'm confident one of you geezers will clap back with "what, you don't remember Walter "The Fulcrum" Wiskowski? Played for the Browns in 1956?"

Well said Cory, great points. I’m confident in saying if the play calling and run blocking are on par with what we’ve seen these last three games (sequential ‘set up’ play calls with misdirection, motion and play action to put the defense on its heals) and if Jones can exploit gaps in the wide zone looks and tosses to the outside with a few of his signature cutbacks inside to soften the belly of the D line…we’re going to be in this game all the way and quite possibly dictate the flow of the game (vital on the road) and dominate TOP, keeping Dak and his weapons off the field and our defense fresh. Jones, Love, the O-line and the entire offense are peaking at the right time and this entire team has a solid, quietly confident yet ‘perceived underdogs’ vibe about them. I believe Jones is going to have yet another signature game in Dallas, not a four TD effort like ‘19, but it will be more than enough to keep Dallas’ D off balance and give our QB10 plenty of clean pockets and looks to distribute the ball to the open target (refreshing to say that!) on all three levels. Of course, the defense has to hold up, but if MLF calls another excellent game and the offense executes…Barry’s defensive concepts are tailored for playing complimentary ‘bend but don’t break’ with a lead and a cushion. If I’m Joe Barry, and my contract expires at seasons end, I KNOW I’m out after our next loss—I’m gonna do whatever is asked and put my players in the best position (i.e. NO ILB covering WR’s!) to succeed by emphasizing their strengths (press-man) out on the field in the spotlight and have something to hang my hat on for my next job as ILB coach somewhere else because this game is my audition and interview. That’s his reality, and I think he’ll actually call a decent game for the second consecutive week. This team right now just gives me good vibes, I believe they are fired up for this and will play loose, relaxed and very well. It’s all house money right now, they’re all in, so are we. Game on, Dak and Big Mike…I believe the pressure is on you!

If Watson plays, I think GB could absolutely win in a shootout. This is going to be a fun one to watch. It’s going to be interesting to see how Love handles the 4th quarter. I’m so glad 12 is gone.

It's really hard to patient for this game against the Cowboys.
In other words, I can barely wait until tomorrow.
I hope the Packers are serious about preparing for Sunday so as to give us a treat by fighting to the finish.
Please, don't just be happy to be in the playoffs; play to knock those Cowboys off of their high horses and onto the dusty scrub of the Texas plains.

I think 100% of us fans on here love AJ and want him back. It is all going to depend on the new contract restructure and if he takes another pay cut. AJ is a proven game changer for the Packers, and we really need him back, but at the right dollars. I hope it can be worked out as well as Dillon resigning a lower prove it contract. I think Dillon will get better offers elsewhere. The reality is the salary cap works in the NFL and you can't keep everyone. Too bad MLB isn't the same.

The best Aaron Jones clone I see in this draft is Marshawn Lloyd-USC. 5'9 210 lbs. and runs 4.4s. Same speed and size and he has great hands like Jones. He had 13 catches last year for almost 20 YPC. Probably an early 3rd rounder. Looks like he could be a great replacement for Jones regardless of the contract situation. Check his video highlights.

Another early round RB I like because he is a combo of our 2 RBs is Braelon Allen-Wisc. 6'2 225lbs and runs 4.4s. Catches well and he is only 21 years old. Probably will take a 2nd round pick to get him.

Later round guys I like are Ray Davis-Kentucky, 5'10 220lbs, and runs & catches really well. He had 21 total TDs for Kentucky this year. 4th or 5th rounder?
Isaiah Davis-S Dakota St, National Champs best RB. Big and fast like Braelon Allen. 6th round?

I hope Jones stays. At the very least Jones will be worth as much as the Bills gave us for that CB we traded them. Think how strong the trade interest would be if a team could redo his contract for $5 to $7 mill per year. Too bad losing Bahk won't be in a demand as well. Waited too long.

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Who didnt like Jones being picked? He was absolutely electric in college. I was doing jumping jacks when Packers drafted him.

Most people didn't know anything about Jones, Baloney. It looked like GB said lets draft 3 RBs and see what happens. It's probably one of the best late round picks ever in the NFL. Maybe we can duplicate it with Rasheed Walker as I think he went in same round or later.

I like Marshawn Lloyd as well Baloney. He is a complete back and very much similar to Jones. He really catches the ball well. Only 13 catches in 2023 but @ almost 20 YPC. He can make tacklers look stupid. Even if we are lucky enough to resign Jones, we need to pick for the future. Draftek had him going in the 6th in their latest mock. He won't last that long. Probably late 3rd or early 4th.

Ray Davis is another later back who could help us. Similar skills to Jones and Lloyd, but bigger @ 5'11 220lbs. He had 21 TDs this year for Kentucky against SEC competition. Probably a 5th or 6th to get him.