Round 5, Pick 182 - Aaron Jones

James1980 · Post #2 » by **James1980** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:44 pm

Another RB?

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Gianstoppable · Post #3 » by **Gianstoppable** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:45 pm

Gianstoppable · Post #4 » by **Gianstoppable** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:45 pm

Hodges there, a TE we could use after this year and we draft another RB lol

LittleRooster · Post #5 » by **LittleRooster** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:47 pm

Love it

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M-C-G · Post #6 » by **M-C-G** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:49 pm

Not a fan of having Michael on the roster, so I am good with this

RiotPunch · Post #7 » by **RiotPunch** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:50 pm

Drumming up some competition in the DB and RB rooms.

crkone · Post #8 » by **crkone** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:53 pm

One of the best pass catchers in the draft at RB. 71 catches for his career, 1773 yards on the ground last season.

Profound23 · Post #9 » by **Profound23** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:54 pm

Is this our David Johnson?

bizarro · Post #10 » by **bizarro** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:54 pm

Indeed. For those of you questioning this pick, I think it has to do with lack of familiarity. This is a Packer guy through and through. And, i see us next season w/ a Monty, WIlliams, Jones backfield. I like it. My first college roommate is an El Paso native. He breathes UTEP (poor soul) and he touted this guy for months. I started watching him a bit. The guy is a legit under-the-radar prospect w/ 4.45 speed, strength, and the ability to shoulder the load. UTEP was pretty awful. Jones was pretty damn good.

Profound23 · Post #11 » by **Profound23** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:55 pm

I love in his interview yesterday he was begging for the Packers not to select a running back because he wanted to come here.

xTitan · Post #12 » by **xTitan** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:57 pm

I shocked that anyone is shocked GB took 2 RB's, this cat is fast and explosive, definitely needed speed on both sides of the ball....Michael, won't make the team, surprised they brought him back.

RiotPunch · Post #13 » by **RiotPunch** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 7:58 pm

He's gotten a lot of mileage at UTEP, but he's a baller.

bizarro · Post #14 » by **bizarro** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:00 pm

A bit more:

This is a kid from a military background. He is used to and was raised in a regimented and disciplined environment. His transition should be an easy one. And, this is a kid who is ascending. He has put on some weight - I believe he was last at 208 - and gained explosion. He worked out at EXOS leading up to the draft and was considered one of, if not the, favorite athletes there due to his no-nonsense, respectful, and uplifting attitude.

BUCKnation · Post #15 » by **BUCKnation** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:01 pm

Looks like our backfield is pretty set, even with lots of competition.

crkone · Post #16 » by **crkone** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:05 pm

Sounds like he got a DWI.

M-C-G · Post #17 » by **M-C-G** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:08 pm

Watch on YouTube

bizarro · Post #18 » by **bizarro** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:10 pm

crkone wrote:Sounds like he got a DWI.

Happened last spring. He entered a DWI diversion program (for first time offenders) and has been compliant every step of the way. Let's hope he's learned.

bizarro · Post #19 » by **bizarro** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:14 pm

If you really want to dive deep, here's the video from the above twitter link:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=14&v=lHAY9um3CRc

The one error listed above is Jones actually has 40 times in the sub-4.5 range (I've seen 4.8 and 4.9) though he did run a 4.56 at the Combine and a 4.56 at his Pro Day. So, perhaps the added weight has added some to his straightline speed? I linked the YouTube due to its 47 minutes of length.

WiscoKing13 · Post #20 » by **WiscoKing13** » Sat Apr 29, 2017 8:34 pm

great pick, and if he can pass block will be a huge plus on 3rd down. Him and Monty on either side of Rodgers on 3rd down in the backfield gives mm a lot of options.