Aaron Jones Should Take Over At RB Now

[PackAttack12]

Lacy has an incentive-laden contract contingent on his weight, production, etc., and he can't even make a difference for the Seattle Seahawks. I know they have offensive line issues, but so do the Packers in run blocking. I just don't understand the desire to bring him back. Those are carries I would much rather give the younger guys at this point.

I know Ty and J-Will are banged up, but I say pass. I'm comfortable with what we currently have.

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

Lacy has an incentive-laden contract contingent on his weight, production, etc., and he can't even make a difference for the Seattle Seahawks. I know they have offensive line issues, but so do the Packers in run blocking. I just don't understand the desire to bring him back. Those are carries I would much rather give the younger guys at this point.

I know Ty and J-Will are banged up, but I say pass. I'm comfortable with what we currently have.

If his price tag was very cheap, I'd consider giving him a second chance.

Thing is I don't think he'd like having his carries limited which is I believe what would happen with Aaron Jones playing the way he is. Lacy might be able to deliver a few knockouts on a short yardage play or be a good changeup in a situation where you wanted to go downhill power on a draw play or something. But we gotta keep using Jones because he's so much faster and could burn defenders pretty good if he got in the open space. For all the hype Cohen was getting last night, Jones looked as if one more tackle broken and he might be getting loose out there.

 

[gbgary]

Well we don't want to give the rookie 20 carries. And we don't want to become one dimensional.... if Cobb got a couple carries, it keeps the defense honest. Imo

they have rip and mays too. no need to risk cobb.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Jones definitely looked good vs. the Bears yesterday but it's too early to consider him a viable long-term solution as the team's starting running back. Williams suffered a knee sprain according to Ian Rapoport, resulting in him missing at least some weeks. With Montgomery probably being sidelined over the next few games as well it might be smart to sign another running back to pair with Jones and Mays. I don't consider bringing back Lacy as a decent option though.

Well, lord knows how long that will be. Plus, as I already mentioned, let's remember Davante Adams is out with a serious injury, and a real serious one. You just can't rush a guy back with that one, and I'm very worried his career might already be in jeopardy.

According to several reports Adams suffered a concussion but is fine otherwise. He might end up missing some time but the injury doesn't seem to be career threatening by any means.

 

[gbgary]

jamaal williams knee mri came back negative. no damage. so he'll be back soon.

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

jamaal williams knee mri came back negative. no damage. so he'll be back soon.

Good news for sure. I still think Aaron Jones is a bit more of a full package with his speed and quickness though.

 

[rodell330]

I can understand why people are against bringing Lacy back..but you've got to do something. Montgomery will be ou for at least 4-5 games with those ribs and I don't trust two rookies and Rip. Just don't. It wont hurt to add a veteran to the squad even if it does mean bringing Lacy back...especially since he knows the system and can play immediately. This is just another example of TT not adding adequate depth to a position. Time to trade for Adrian Peterson....the Saints Can have Randall for all I care.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

I can understand why people are against bringing Lacy back..but you've got to do something. Montgomery will be ou for at least 4-5 games with those ribs and I don't trust two rookies and Rip. Just don't. It wont hurt to add a veteran to the squad even if it does mean bringing Lacy back...especially since he knows the system and can play immediately. This is just another example of TT not adding adequate depth to a position. Time to trade for Adrian Peterson....the Saints Can have Randall for all I care.

FWIW McCarthy mentioned that Montgomery is planning to play at Dallas next week. There's absolutely no reason to bring up Peterson as a possible option for the Packers once again.

 

[AKCheese]

They've got 10 days. Hopefully we'll have both tackles back.... to me thats THE most important thing.... Adams would seem doubtful to me (based on NOTHING), ditto Ty...depending on broken vs cracked.... get the Tackles back and the rest is manageable

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

I can understand why people are against bringing Lacy back..but you've got to do something. Montgomery will be ou for at least 4-5 games with those ribs and I don't trust two rookies and Rip. Just don't. It wont hurt to add a veteran to the squad even if it does mean bringing Lacy back...especially since he knows the system and can play immediately. This is just another example of TT not adding adequate depth to a position. Time to trade for Adrian Peterson....the Saints Can have Randall for all I care.

You had me until this. That is certainly not going to happen nor should it.

Also, if we aren't wanting Demarius Randall why would they?

 

[Croquet]

I also liked what I saw of Jones. And I also like where we are. The Lacy tugboat has sailed. Montgomery seems very indecisive this year versus last, although last night he seemed to have that hit the hole burst that I really liked from last year. These constant injuries are unlike anything I have ever seen.

 

[RRyder]

I can understand why people are against bringing Lacy back..but you've got to do something. Montgomery will be ou for at least 4-5 games with those ribs and I don't trust two rookies and Rip. Just don't. It wont hurt to add a veteran to the squad even if it does mean bringing Lacy back...especially since he knows the system and can play immediately. This is just another example of TT not adding adequate depth to a position. Time to trade for Adrian Peterson....the Saints Can have Randall for all I care.

TT drafts 3 RBs. TT keeps all 3 on the roster. And yet apparently didn't adequately address the position? WTF are u talking about?

And people wonder why they get called "haters"

PS: AP is done and a bad fit. Not even worth discussing

 

[rodell330]

TT drafts 3 RBs. TT keeps all 3 on the roster. And yet apparently didn't adequately address the position? WTF are u talking about?

And people wonder why they get called "haters"

PS: AP is done and a bad fit. Not even worth discussing

Gotta spell everything out for you guys I swear. How about adequately with s vet? Or proven guy? Oh here's one!! How about not so prone to injury? Geesh. Just because he kept 3 doesn't meant he fixed the RB situation.

 

[RRyder]

Gotta spell everything out for you guys I swear. How about adequately with s vet? Or proven guy? Oh here's one!! How about not so prone to injury? Geesh. Just because he kept 3 doesn't meant he fixed the RB situation.

A: "Proven Vet" is one of the absolute worst catch phrases on this board. Very few vets are "proven" within a system simlar enough to our own to guarantee productivity which is what term is implying. Especially for the RB position where seasoned "vets" aren't generally good things to have as they tend to be broken down by the time they get to the vet stage and become available (hey look that kinda covers a guy like AP)

B: Your simply acting pissed off because TT didn't bring in a "name". The fact you bring up AP shows that. The man's done. Can't make his way on the field for the Saints, is losing time to a rookie RB, ( but by gosh he's a "proven vet" how could that be?), and you want to bring him in. Least you recognize his name though

C: Drafting 3 RBs and keeping 4 all together on the roster is in fact adequately addressing the position no matter your opinion. Now I'm sure you can argue he couldve drafted one less and then brought in a vet. Problem is most rational fans would, or at least should, take the rookie RB with an actuall future ahead of him rather than a vet who is over the hill so in either case the position would be considered addressed

 

[BrokenArrow]

I still think bringing back Lacy is a no-brainer (if he is cut by Seattle)

I agree it's a no-brainer. It's a no-brainer that he's washed up. Seattle signed him with every intention of him being their starter and he can't even get on the field.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

Gotta spell everything out for you guys I swear. How about adequately with s vet? Or proven guy? Oh here's one!! How about not so prone to injury? Geesh. Just because he kept 3 doesn't meant he fixed the RB situation.

I'm fine with the way Thompson addressed the running back position this offseason, especially considering it's probably the easiest for a rookie to have an immediate impact.

 

[lambeaulambo]

Lets see how Jones does when he is prepared. No panic button yet, but he needs to get some opportunities to show us what he has.

 

[bigbubbatd]

If ty can play Jones will be nothing more than 5 or so carries per game guy. For everyone fawning over what Jones did in the game they need to remember how ty looked that first drive (with a rib injury for most of it)

 

[HardRightEdge]

As a runner, Jones should pass Williams on the depth chart. What separates them is patience. Williams has been a disappointment in this respect. Williams is the better pass blocker. The one time I took note of Jones trying to block on a double team he got thrown back on his heels. We'll see where the value emphasis is placed when both are able to suit up.

While Montgomery is a lousy pass blocker, he's polished in the other aspects of the position. Don't expect anybody to pass him this season when healthy. He was not leading all running backs in the league on snap count for nothing. But, like I've always said, he runs high and that makes him vulnerable to injury. I would have figured it would be leg-related rather than ribs, but there you have it.

 

[TosaFan76]

No disrespect to Ty, but we need a true RB. I'm not saying Ty shouldn't run the ball, he should. Having him in the backfield is problematic for defenses. He'd be a great change of pace back. But I don't think he should be the primary back b/c he's just not built to take the punishment. Plus, he's an excellent receiver that we need in the line-up every day.

 

[swhitset]

No disrespect to Ty, but we need a true RB. I'm not saying Ty shouldn't run the ball, he should. Having him in the backfield is problematic for defenses. He'd be a great change of pace back. But I don't think he should be the primary back b/c he's just not built to take the punishment. Plus, he's an excellent receiver that we need in the line-up every day.

sigh... you are a little late to the party with that argument..... Running backs get hurt all the time... but as has been stated many times before, Montgomery is definitely built like a running back.... he is actually bigger than many of the starting backs in this league.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

Guy runs with pad level low, is shifty, can shoot through holes, just seems a more natural fit at RB than Ty, and seems to be what we were missing in Starks and Lacy last year. I say keep him at number 1.

Small sample size.

However, in the near term, it appears the Pack has few other options, so he's likely to "get the rock".

After that, we'll all have a better idea at how productive he can be.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

No disrespect to Ty, but we need a true RB. I'm not saying Ty shouldn't run the ball, he should. Having him in the backfield is problematic for defenses. He'd be a great change of pace back. But I don't think he should be the primary back b/c he's just not built to take the punishment. Plus, he's an excellent receiver that we need in the line-up every day.

The Packers added three true running backs this offseason through the draft. The team doesn't need Montgomery to line up as a traditional receiver.

 

[PackerfaninCarolina]

The Packers added three true running backs this offseason through the draft. The team doesn't need Montgomery to line up as a traditional receiver.

We don't need to, but it'd be great if we did. Most teams use RBs out of the backfield and motion them into WR slots to get defenses guessing. Thing about it is most RBs will just be out there as a decoy or to run a screen pass of some sort. In our case, we could run WR routes with Ty cuz he knows that position.

 

[Deleted member 6794]

We don't need to, but it'd be great if we did. Most teams use RBs out of the backfield and motion them into WR slots to get defenses guessing. Thing about it is most RBs will just be out there as a decoy or to run a screen pass of some sort. In our case, we could run WR routes with Ty cuz he knows that position.

I'm absolutely fine with motioning Montgomery to one of the receiver slots out of the backfield but there's no reason to play him as a traditional WR on the majority of downs as Nelson, Adams, Cobb and Allison present better options.