Did the backs even have 75 targets for all of 2018? I know Jones passed his 2018 total already.
We were all screaming for MM to put the ball in Jones hands last year. If he had done so, he still might be coaching.
I bet you have that tattooed on your body somewhere.....
FinnLander posted:I bet you have that tattooed on your body somewhere.....
No.
It annoyed me when he said it, so un-Bellichick.
BrainDed posted:We were all screaming for MM to put the ball in Jones hands last year. If he had done so, he still might be coaching.
How could MM have put the ball in Jones' hands last season when he was starting Montgomery?
Somehow MM looked at the 3 RBs on the 2018 roster and decided the always injured one who was really a WR was the best fit for his offense.
Gute had to ship Ty out to force MM's hand.
Yeah, Ty has been so productive with the Jets.
The level of play Jones is playing at right now, he is the best RB the Pack has had since Ahman Green was at his peak in 2003.
I don't think Jones is quite as good as Green in terms of pure running ability, but his pass receiving skills make him a versatile weapon that frankly I'm not sure the Pack has really had ever. Guys like Dorsey Levens and Edgar Bennett had great hands but weren't as fast as Jones and really weren't true down the field threats even though on rare occasion they might surprise someone and catch a 25 yarder.
I loved Eddie Lacy's brute strength and surprising quickness for a big back in 2013 and 2014. But even during those 2 very good years for him, he wasn't a breakaway guy and he really wasn't a guy that could challenge downfield as a receiver. Maybe as a pure runner during those peak seasons, he might have been every bit as good as Jones, but he was nowhere near the receiving threat that Jones is.
FinnLander posted:I bet you have that tattooed on your body somewhere.....
No; he has "Like Reply" tattooed on his body.
Fedya posted:FinnLander posted:I bet you have that tattooed on your body somewhere.....
No; he has "Like Reply" tattooed on his body.
Hateful.
Ahman Green and Ryan Grant are the names that pop into my head when thinking about backs that are in Jones class (or Jones in their class). Green and Grant ran faster at the combine than Jones. I remember Green being near world class speed in college. Jones looks plenty fast on the field though.
Aaron Jones is a stud. My only concern with him is his size. Gotta stay healthy baby.
Both times Jones injured his MCL came on shitcagos soldier field, if I remember correctly. Since he did not have an injury there in week one perhaps hes good to go for the rest of the season injury wise.
Not comparing abilities or styles, but Barry Sanders was 5'8", 203 lbs and Jones is 5'9", 208 lbs. Jones looks compact to me and I think he will hold up well.
The way MLF is using him reminds me of Thurman Thomas during Buffalo's glory days. Run, catch, just get yards and score.
TT is a good comp. Jonrs plays much faster than 4.56 it seems.
In my opinion, we're gonna have to pay this guy. Once he's on the open market, he'll cash in.
fightphoe93 posted:The level of play Jones is playing at right now, he is the best RB the Pack has had since Ahman Green was at his peak in 2003.
I don't think Jones is quite as good as Green in terms of pure running ability, but his pass receiving skills make him a versatile weapon that frankly I'm not sure the Pack has really had ever. Guys like Dorsey Levens and Edgar Bennett had great hands but weren't as fast as Jones and really weren't true down the field threats even though on rare occasion they might surprise someone and catch a 25 yarder.
I loved Eddie Lacy's brute strength and surprising quickness for a big back in 2013 and 2014. But even during those 2 very good years for him, he wasn't a breakaway guy and he really wasn't a guy that could challenge downfield as a receiver. Maybe as a pure runner during those peak seasons, he might have been every bit as good as Jones, but he was nowhere near the receiving threat that Jones is.
Uhm...let's not put him in the Ring of Honor quite yet.
Hornung was the best RB we ever had as a weapon. Threw for TD's ran for em..kicked FG"s and XP...and laid more dollies than Max could shake a stick at.
Tdog posted:Jonathon Franklin woulda been special had he not gone down
That triggers a standard reply involving your aunt and testicles
oldschool posted:fightphoe93 posted:Hornung was the best RB we ever had as a weapon. Threw for TD's ran for em..kicked FG"s and XP...and laid more dollies than Max could shake a stick at.
And missed a whole year that may well have cost Vince and the Packers another championship.