The Case for Paying Aaron Jones

[thequick12]

Dalvin evidently had quite a game today.

That he did, I'm not saying by any means he's not a top 10 guy because he is...I'm just saying no way aaron jones gets over 2 m less per. Hence the 10 m per ship that may have been around prior to the season has sailed

 

[PikeBadger]

It shouldn't.

But it does.

 

[swhitset]

Even the really good receivers do this on a rare occurrence. happens.

While true, when it becomes a pattern that is worrisome.

 

[Sunshinepacker]

Without a salary cap in place it would be a no-brainer to re-sign Jones. Unfortunately with that not being the case and running backs are easier to replace than most other positions it's not smart to pay him a significant amount of money.

Other teams doing that with RBs should work as evidence.

You ignore the reality of the Packers' offense; Jones is the 2nd best skill player they have. The Packers can manufacture the cap space to re-sign him pretty easily. You truly excited for the Packers to have an offense next year with Adams as the ONLY good skill player on offense? Because bringing in any decent free agent is going to cost as much. I also think you're arguing against a contract that I'm not envisioning. Jones is a late round pick and that still sticks to players because GM's can be stupid about that. If Jones is willing to sign for $9 million/year, he's well worth it. Heck, I'd be willing to say he'd be worth $11m/yr so long as his salary stays low for the first year or two while the cap is lower.

 

[GleefulGary]

You ignore the reality of the Packers' offense; Jones is the 2nd best skill player they have. The Packers can manufacture the cap space to re-sign him pretty easily. You truly excited for the Packers to have an offense next year with Adams as the ONLY good skill player on offense? Because bringing in any decent free agent is going to cost as much. I also think you're arguing against a contract that I'm not envisioning. Jones is a late round pick and that still sticks to players because GM's can be stupid about that. If Jones is willing to sign for $9 million/year, he's well worth it. Heck, I'd be willing to say he'd be worth $11m/yr so long as his salary stays low for the first year or two while the cap is lower.

Why would Jones sign for that low of a number? Look what Kamara and Cook got. Jones is gonna wanna be around there.

 

[Sunshinepacker]

Why would Jones sign for that low of a number? Look what Kamara and Cook got. Jones is gonna wanna be around there.

Because Jones is a much later draft pick who has been ignored by his coaches? Reality is that he's better than both but doesn't have the volume stats. He won't make as much though he IS better than both.

 

[longtimefan]

You ignore the reality of the Packers' offense; Jones is the 2nd best skill player they have. The Packers can manufacture the cap space to re-sign him pretty easily. You truly excited for the Packers to have an offense next year with Adams as the ONLY good skill player on offense? Because bringing in any decent free agent is going to cost as much. I also think you're arguing against a contract that I'm not envisioning. Jones is a late round pick and that still sticks to players because GM's can be stupid about that. If Jones is willing to sign for $9 million/year, he's well worth it. Heck, I'd be willing to say he'd be worth $11m/yr so long as his salary stays low for the first year or two while the cap is lower.

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[Sunshinepacker]

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Sorry to hear that. Thanks for the notice!

 

[swhitset]

You ignore the reality of the Packers' offense; Jones is the 2nd best skill player they have. The Packers can manufacture the cap space to re-sign him pretty easily. You truly excited for the Packers to have an offense next year with Adams as the ONLY good skill player on offense? Because bringing in any decent free agent is going to cost as much. I also think you're arguing against a contract that I'm not envisioning. Jones is a late round pick and that still sticks to players because GM's can be stupid about that. If Jones is willing to sign for $9 million/year, he's well worth it. Heck, I'd be willing to say he'd be worth $11m/yr so long as his salary stays low for the first year or two while the cap is lower.

The funny is thinking 9 million is on the table.

 

[GleefulGary]

Because Jones is a much later draft pick who has been ignored by his coaches? Reality is that he's better than both but doesn't have the volume stats. He won't make as much though he IS better than both.

So he's gonna get paid less, because he got drafted later?

And he's ignored by the coaches? We talking about the same Aaron Jones?

 

[gopkrs]

But it does.

Yes, but last week we had two different receivers do it. That starts to be a problem and the coaches should deal with it. Sometimes you have to take a minute to go back to the basics. Sternberger seemed to me to have learned his lesson. MVS too...I hope.

 

[swhitset]

So he's gonna get paid less, because he got drafted later?

And he's ignored by the coaches? We talking about the same Aaron Jones?

Yeah... I’d say he is really digging deep to try and support his argument with that one.

It’s amazing that Tom Brady ever gets more than league minimum... considering his lowly draft status lol.

 

[GleefulGary]

Because Jones is a much later draft pick who has been ignored by his coaches? Reality is that he's better than both but doesn't have the volume stats. He won't make as much though he IS better than both.

2019 Jones was 10th in the league in total touches.

So far in 2020 he's 5th in the league in total touches (before MNF game).

So I can totally understand why you think he's been ignored. Very good take!

 

[PikeBadger]

Yes, but last week we had two different receivers do it. That starts to be a problem and the coaches should deal with it. Sometimes you have to take a minute to go back to the basics. Sternberger seemed to me to have learned his lesson. MVS too...I hope.

Rare occurrences doesn’t constitute a pattern of drops. I think you may have misread his post back there.

 

[PikeBadger]

2019 Jones was 10th in the league in total touches.

So far in 2020 he's 5th in the league in total touches (before MNF game).

So I can totally understand why you think he's been ignored. Very good take!

Being under publicized by the media means zero. NFL personnel departments know his value and worth. It of course changes depending upon a team’s offensive approach.

 

[GreenNGold_81]

Jones is making a very strong case to be re-signed, Gute is going to need to make some tough decisions. This is a best case scenario for us this year - as Jones continues to ride his wave of production and we continue to win. Hopefully, we can get a home playoff game (obviously hopefully we get homefield advantage). Lots can change though, obviously still early in the season and teams are getting into the groove.

 

[gopkrs]

Jones is making a very strong case to be re-signed, Gute is going to need to make some tough decisions. This is a best case scenario for us this year - as Jones continues to ride his wave of production and we continue to win. Hopefully, we can get a home playoff game (obviously hopefully we get homefield advantage). Lots can change though, obviously still early in the season and teams are getting into the groove.

I am actually coming around to not paying Bak and being able to pay everyone else. We have a real good team...as in team. Be nice not to mess with the chemistry so much. Yes, we need a L tackle.

 

[gopkrs]

Rare occurrences doesn’t constitute a pattern of drops. I think you may have misread his post back there.

I am not saying it constitutes a pattern. I'm merely saying it should not happen and if the coaches need to talk about; then they should talk about it. It just should not happen. Understandable if the receiver is going to get stomped on by a safety but otherwise if it happens; the coach should make sure it doesn't again. And it looks like both MVS and Sternberger got the message. Not a pattern but still important.

 

[RRyder]

Because Jones is a much later draft pick who has been ignored by his coaches? Reality is that he's better than both but doesn't have the volume stats. He won't make as much though he IS better than both.

Did you stretch before pulling off those mental gymnastics?

 

[longtimefan]

because I’ve seen him have similar days before and then disappear for games at a time.

https://amp.packersnews.com/amp/3550199001?__twitter_impression=true

Loosening reins on Aaron Jones gives Packers' offense a different dimension

 

[Dantés]

I went back through old Saints box scores to find this out-- Aaron Jones' 16 for 69 yards (4.3 ypc) is the highest ypc allowed by the Saints against a guy to get at least 15 carries since week 12 of the 2018 season, when Todd Gurley had 17 for 74 (4.4).

 

[PackerDNA]

I went back through old Saints box scores to find this out-- Aaron Jones' 16 for 69 yards (4.3 ypc) is the highest ypc allowed by the Saints against a guy to get at least 15 carries since week 12 of the 2018 season, when Todd Gurley had 17 for 74 (4.4).

I was wondering before the game what the Pack was going to do offensively since I didn't think they'd be able to run the ball well against the Saints, who are very tough team to run against. last night makes 45 straight games the Saints have not surrendered a hundred yard rusher

 

[Dantés]

I was wondering before the game what the Pack was going to do offensively since I didn't think they'd be able to run the ball well against the Saints, who are very tough team to run against. last night makes 45 straight games the Saints have not surrendered a hundred yard rusher

The Packers executed the play action game amazingly well despite not having a prolific rushing attack.

 

[GleefulGary]

I went back through old Saints box scores to find this out-- Aaron Jones' 16 for 69 yards (4.3 ypc) is the highest ypc allowed by the Saints against a guy to get at least 15 carries since week 12 of the 2018 season, when Todd Gurley had 17 for 74 (4.4).

Cam Jordan is really good.

 

[PikeBadger]

I am not saying it constitutes a pattern. I'm merely saying it should not happen and if the coaches need to talk about; then they should talk about it. It just should not happen. Understandable if the receiver is going to get stomped on by a safety but otherwise if it happens; the coach should make sure it doesn't again. And it looks like both MVS and Sternberger got the message. Not a pattern but still important.

Vince Lombardi used to tell his players, “It’s ok to make mistakes, but if you make too many, you’re going to be making them in Philadelphia.