Apparent unwillingness of the team to offer him much in terms of guaranteed money suggests they're moving on. My guess is they draft another RB in the middle rounds next year.
Aaron Jones rn pic.twitter.com/BYLRMonWnF
— Sarah Kelliher (@sarahkelliher4) March 14, 2021
Man, the second the Packers decided not to tag him I was 100% sure he was gone. I thought the talk of still working on a long term deal was just lip service to keep the fanbase quiet a little longer. And I figured Jones wanted to get every million he could out of this deal. Really happy to be wrong here!
From Tom Pelissero:
#Packers RB Aaron Jones' four-year, $48 million deal includes $20M over first two years -- a little over the cost of two franchise tags. A $7 million roster bonus is due on 3rd day of 2023 league year. So, that'll be decision time. He's due $16M in 2023 and $12M in 2024.
He's 26, so in '23 the decision will be extension or release. At 28yo and the way they use him he could have a lot of value left at that time.
Even with the WIS taxes he could bank enough off the first 2 years to live quite comfortably for a long time if he manages his earnings well.
It would buy a lot of Touchdown Squares.
Or about 12 times as many Kark's Cinaminnys.
So I'm not usually a fan of paying top dollar for a RB but I expect Jones to be great for at least 2 more years. Unlike Zeke, Bell, Gurley, etc., Jones hasnt had the 350+ touches per year for 2-3 years prior to the deal, and likely wont have those touches going forward. Ideally, he gets 250-275 and Dillon gets 150-175. Of course, will he be worth $12m per year when he's only getting 250 touches a year? I think he can but we'll see.
He, like Adams, is currently an offensive asset you fear.
In two years, we shall see.
Gurley no longer is.
Packers RB Aaron Jones will be one of NFL’s best values in 2021 https://t.co/YIOmF8PJ4h
— The Packers Wire (@ThePackersWire) March 17, 2021
Really a team-friendly deal.
@CoPackFan posted:From Tom Pelissero:
#Packers RB Aaron Jones' four-year, $48 million deal includes $20M over first two years -- a little over the cost of two franchise tags. A $7 million roster bonus is due on 3rd day of 2023 league year. So, that'll be decision time. He's due $16M in 2023 and $12M in 2024.
That’s a great contract. Counts 4.3 million against the cap this year. Nice work by Gute.
@michiganjoe posted:Packers RB Aaron Jones will be one of NFL’s best values in 2021 https://t.co/YIOmF8PJ4h
— The Packers Wire (@ThePackersWire) March 17, 2021Really a team-friendly deal.
A steal!
@EC Pack posted:Brandon doesn't think so.
Brandon is an idiot.
We lost one of the most selfless, caring, strong, faithful individuals in Mr Alvin Jones Sr. Nothing was more important than God, family and giving back. Please keep the Jones family in your prayers. pic.twitter.com/3BmFguBvyS
— A&A All The Way Foundation (@AAAllTheWayFdn) April 7, 2021
Thoughts and prayers to his family..
Alvin Jones Sr., the father of Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones, died at age 57, according to a post on Aaron Jones' Instagram account.
The cause of death was not announced.
"Heart torn into a million pieces I’m so proud of you I love You Dad I promise I’ll always protect and take care of our Queen and the rest Family you’ve raise me and have been preparing vino and I for 26 years !," wrote Aaron Jones, the Green Bay Packers' starting tailback.
He added, "Can’t even imagine game days without you by my side haven’t missed a game in 9 years and it scares me to think about it but I know you have the best seat in the stadium and you’re forever engraved in me and I’ll carry our Name high and be great like you’ve pushed me all my life! I could write a book and go on and on but Now it’s time to Be a Man and Hold it down I got you Poppa."
Aaron Jones on his father Alvin, who passed away in April.
— Wes Hodkiewicz (@WesHod) May 25, 2021
"The rest of my career will be dedicated to my father. He’s the reason I started playing football.” Mentions they have unstated goals they talked about. Appreciates the support from everyone who reached out. #Packers
Aaron Jones said Aaron Rodgers never told him he might not return to the Packers, and Jones said it wouldn't have influenced his decision to re-sign. "This is home," Jones said. "I love my coaches, my teammates, the community,... https://t.co/0JDOpj4JvG pic.twitter.com/m6IssjbeJJ
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) May 25, 2021
Much respect to Jones, I was so glad he was able to stay in GB. He's a guy I think we would have regretted letting walk. We know who he is on the field, but man he just seems like a really good guy off the field.
Thrilled for this smash and dash combo. Showtime and the Quadfather
And ball security should be high on his list of goals...
Didn't realize his father died of complications from Covid.
@packerboi posted:Aaron Jones said Aaron Rodgers never told him he might not return to the Packers, and Jones said it wouldn't have influenced his decision to re-sign. "This is home," Jones said. "I love my coaches, my teammates, the community,... https://t.co/0JDOpj4JvG pic.twitter.com/m6IssjbeJJ
— Rob Demovsky (@RobDemovsky) May 25, 2021
Aaron Jones is "Carrying The "G"!!!"
Somebody has gotta say it...
"Packer People".
Is Aaron Jones not as good as I think he is? Not 1 vote from anyone:
I wouldn't trade 33 for Cook nor Chubb.
We also have our own version of Henry in 28.
It's plausible that Henry is a better running back, but Jones far outshines him blocking and receiving.
Chubb's not even in the conversation.
That's the trouble with these kinds of lists; they're more popularity contests than anything else.
Just for pure talent, I probably take Dalvin Cook over Jones, but Jones just seems like an excellent teammate and I don't recall him missing as much time due to injury as Cook has over the years, but I could be wrong on that. Cook might be better by a smidgen, but still very happy to have Jones on the team.
Jones' only kryptonite appears to be Tampa's defense. They made him look very ordinary in both games last year, but they really were about the only team that I felt really had his number all year.
It wasn't Jones fault in the NFCC Game, it was the OL.
@Thunderbird posted:Is Aaron Jones not as good as I think he is? Not 1 vote from anyone:
I think Jones gets overlooked by many because of Aaron Rodgers.
@fightphoe93 posted:Just for pure talent, I probably take Dalvin Cook over Jones, but Jones just seems like an excellent teammate and I don't recall him missing as much time due to injury as Cook has over the years, but I could be wrong on that. Cook might be better by a smidgen, but still very happy to have Jones on the team.
Jones' only kryptonite appears to be Tampa's defense. They made him look very ordinary in both games last year, but they really were about the only team that I felt really had his number all year.
I'd take Jones over Cook any day. How bad is Cook? Well, he plays for the Vikings. 'Nuff said!
Two Cook issues are his health and he's prone to fumble. I know some people think Jones has a fumbling issue since his last touch was a fumble but he's not really a fumble concern overall.
@PackerHawk posted:Two Cook issues are his health and he's prone to fumble. I know some people think Jones has a fumbling issue since his last touch was a fumble but he's not really a fumble concern overall.
He got hurt on that play as well. He got absolutely blasted.
Yep and I've seen a number of people (not necessarily here) question his toughness and ability to protect the football based on that one single play.
He's not a big guy. That football looks huge in his arm.
Ammo's right though. Our OL was banged up/shuffled for that game and those TB LB's are the best in the business. Not a good combo. I would imagine that's some of the reason behind the latest OT signing. MLF also needs to come up with a better game plan vs the TB D. He's 0-2 vs them and they're really the only team that gave him fits.