Aaron Jones

[texaspackerbacker]

When you say Lewis, you really mean Dexter Williams the draft pick, right?

Yes. Sorry about changing his name hahahaha.

Radagast: from your post above: "As an example: Imagine Jamaal Williams playing in place of Todd Gurley (healthy) or Devante Adams in place of Robert Woods. Yes Aaron Rodgers is a better QB than Jared Goff, but the offensive system is the prime concern here. IMO, most will not have a problem with the transition." This is exactly why I expect a smart coach - LaFleur - to modify away from the run-first they do in St. Louis. J. Williams, A. Jones, and D. Williams should be very decent, but they aren't Todd Gurley (healthy). Also, the Packers O Line isn't quite as good. Aaron Rodgers, however, is better than Goff by a wider margin than the RBs and the O Line deficit put together. And Davante Adams is at least as good as Woods. Also, I expect with more creative offensive coaching, the younger Packer receivers to flourish, not to mention Graham playing a lot more like he did a few years ago.

[mraynrand]

The Packer O-line will be exceptional this year APRH. It all depends on what happens at that RT spot I think.

[Rutnstrut]

He will have a BEAST of a season, prove me wrong.

You are not wrong, so nothing to prove.

[Patler]

Re Jones realizing the run first mentality of the new offense, and his need to be ready for it:

Jones realized that not only from his first look at LaFleur’s playbook but also based on what he knows about McVay and Shanahan as playcallers.

So he set out to be ready for it. That meant remaking a body that, as Aaron Rodgers joked, had “a little bit of a belly.” And one that suffered three knee injuries -- all MCL sprains -- in his first two pro seasons.

“I like to tease Aaron Jones from time to time,” Rodgers said earlier this offseason. “He’s the most athletic, fast guy with a little bit of a belly. He’s pretty lean this year.”

According to Jones, he cut his body fat in half. He said he’s down to 5.3 percent from more than 11 last season all while maintaining his playing weight of 205 pounds. To do it, he cut out potato chips, cookies and candy.

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He believes he's stronger and faster already and hopes it improves his durability after failing to finish either of his first two seasons.

“In OTAs somebody puts their arm out there and running through it, it won’t turn my body or torque my body like it used to,” Jones said. “I just feel stronger in the legs.”

http://www.espn.com/blog/nflnation/p...or-new-offense

[Joemailman]

That's pretty good, halving your body fat while maintaining your weight. If he can stay healthy, he could be one of the top RB's in the NFL as far as rushing/receiving combined yards. Had nearly 1000 yards last year, but he can do much better.

For fantasy players, he's a tough call. Tons of potential, but how often will he get the ball?

[mraynrand]

I know this works because I doubled my body fat while keeping the same weight from only eating potato chips, cookies and candy.

[pbmax]

I know this works because I doubled my body fat while keeping the same weight from only eating potato chips, cookies and candy.

You can do this just by sitting for 9 hours of football on Sundays.

[mraynrand]

You can do this just by sitting for 9 hours of football on Sundays.

That’s a different exercise regimen

[Upnorth]

You can do this just by sitting for 9 hours of football on Sundays.

he made NO reference to alcohol.

[run pMc]

he made NO reference to alcohol.

or weed

[mraynrand]

Alcohol and weed are PEDs for couch potato sports fans.