Josh Jacobs

[Pokerbrat2000]

2024 is a strong year for RB. Here are the Top 3 NFL RB’s and the strength of their opponents.
(Based on projected finish)

Saquon Barkley
2,385 All Purpose
6.21 Yards/Touch
15 TD’s
Opposing D scoring rank = #21.50
Opposing Run D = #19.80

Derrick Henry

1,942 All Purpose
5.99 Yards/Touch
18 TD’s
Opp D scoring rank = #16.57
Opp Run D = #14.36

Josh Jacobs

1,760 All Purpose
4.90 Yards/Touch
16 TD’s
Opp D scoring rank = #14.21
Opp Run D = #15.30

Good summary. All 3 are with new teams this season as well. Throw in Aaron Jones as well.

I have heard it from a few announcers, this season may change the way teams view RB's and their importance.

 

[Thirteen Below]

The guy is just a beast -- and seems a good guy too.

He is a really good guy. After the last game of the Raiders' season last year, he made it a point to go around the locker room saying goodby to al the local media, and telling them how much he appreciated their professionalism. I heard that sraight from one of the Vegas beat reporters a couple of days after we signed him.

When have you ever heard of a player doing that? This is a classy guy.

I still kind of wish we'd kept him; what with Lloyd missing almost the entire season. This offense would be unstoppable.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

He is a really good guy. After the last game of the Raiders' season last year, he made it a point to go around the locker room saying goodby to al the local media, and telling them how much he appreciated their professionalism. I heard that sraight from one of the Vegas beat reporters a couple of days after we signed him.

When have you ever heard of a player doing that? This is a classy guy.

I still kind of wish we'd kept him; what with Lloyd missing almost the entire season. This offense would be unstoppable.

I agree on wishing the Packers had kept him. The 2 of them might have turned into to best RB tandem in the NFL.

However, I think ultimately Gute made the right move with signing Jacobs. Jones only is under contract with the Vikings, maybe Gute can convince him to come home to GB in 2025!

 

[OldSchool101]

Good summary. All 3 are with new teams this season as well. Throw in Aaron Jones as well.

I have heard it from a few announcers, this season may change the way teams view RB's and their importance.

Exactly. I have been very vocal about our Run game being critical to our total success. That was true with #33 and it’s even more true with #8.

 

[Pokerbrat2000]

I really hope Lloyd gets a chance to play this season. While it isn't THAT critical for Lloyd, it might give the Packers a good idea of what they have in him, but more importantly, what the position may or may not need in 2025.

 

[OldSchool101]

I really hope Lloyd gets a chance to play this season. While it isn't THAT critical for Lloyd, it might give the Packers a good idea of what they have in him, but more importantly, what the position may or may not need in 2025.

Oh yeah.
I mean he had an Appendectomy. So my little brain says when he’s cleared? it’s at most minor rust. As we’ve witnessed again, the RB position is not immune to making a splash in a Rookie season. We’ve been fortunate to have a pair of options behind Josh in the meantime.

Hopefully we never see Marshawn because that means all is A ok. Although it wouldn’t surprise me to see him make some splash plays in Postseason if he’s cleared

 

[Schultz]

In my mind, money aside, Josh Jacobs is a better RB than Aaron Jones. He has fumbled less, is more durable and I believe picks up more tough yards. If you compare the 2 on the chart below, Jacobs breaks a lot more tackles (28 VS 10) and his yards after contact/attempt are better. (2.4 VS 2.1).

2024 Advanced Running Back Stats | NFL Metrics | FantasyPros

View 2024 Advanced Running Back Stats including Yards After Contact, Broken Tackles, Rushes of 30+ Yards, and more. See how RBs perform across the NFL's key metrics.

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I agree Jacobs is better and younger. Of course, I expect him to be since he makes 70% more money per year.