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I think this is going to be warranted.
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Joe posted this in the Oilers Banjo thread:
"It's ironic that Dillon's first significant game came against Tennessee because I suspect another Derrick Henry is exactly what Gute and MLF had in mind when they drafted Dillon.
Some 40 times:
A.J. Dillon 4.53
Derrick Henry 4.54
Davante Adams 4.56
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Also posted by Joe:
"You don't want to be #92.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1343631978051096578"Comment
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Dillon looked great. The big question is sort of like "why won't the packers start Desmond Bishop" question of yesteryear. Why have we not been using AJ on 3rd and 1 all year. We drafted a tank, yet we kept giving the ball to our Lexus' when it was short yardage. He changed the down singlehandedly in this game. He tanked a DT for a tough 1st down in short yardage. Neither of the other 2 backs would have gotten that 1st. So what took so long?The only time success comes before work is in the dictionary -- Vince LombardiComment
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Agreed. This is what they needed last year- a Hammer on the short yardage plays especially on the goal lineOriginally posted by bobblehead View PostComment
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Well we might have seen Dillon earlier if he hadn't missed 5 weeks with Covid. Before that, I suspect the coaches felt he wasn't quite ready, or at least less ready than Jones and Williams. Even if it's 3rd and 1, the RB needs to be solid in pass pro in the event the play gets changed to a pass. Besides, the Packers have 2 RB's who between them scored 25 TD's last year. It's not like Dillon needed to be rushed in there.I can't run no more
With that lawless crowd
While the killers in high places
Say their prayers out loud
But they've summoned, they've summoned up
A thundercloud
They're going to hear from me - Leonard CohenComment
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Don’t forget to mention Dillon’s “41 in vertical” and “10’11 Broad Jump” as well!!!Originally posted by George Cumby View Post
That equals Massive Explosion that #92 for Tennessee felt through his entire body. Believe that!!!Comment
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Wonder how tall that wall in Lambeau really is.Don’t forget to mention Dillon’s “41 in vertical” and “10’11 Broad Jump” as well!!!
Seriously, Joe is right that Jones and Jamaal are very solid, experienced backs who have earned their snaps. MLF said they didn't change the playcalling with Dillon in there, meaning he'd better be sound in any pass pro he had to do (and he was in the little bit he did).
I've actually seen Jones be pretty slippery in short yardage, but that's mostly on the goal line, where he has a nose for the end zone. Williams slimmed down to be more all-purpose, but he can still wear down a defense and has converted short yardage. So I think they could be good at it, and I wonder how much of it is on the OL or the play call.
Once Dillon got going vs TEN he was running downhill, and in the snow he's a load to tackle with his momentum.
I could see them carving out a couple series per game for him, it would keep Jones fresh for the 4Q of a close playoff game where they might need their playmakers.
It's one game, but you could see flashes of it from time to time in earlier games. The Covid illness definitely set him back, but might have helped from the standpoint of learning the game.
I will be interested to see how his career unfolds. Gute's gotta be happy with his pick.Comment
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Lafleur said its the RB coach who sets the rotation during the game. I suspect he wanted to get his good friends and long time teammates (jones and Williams) more tuds. Plus, 12 runs a tight ship, leaning heavily on chemistry and last second adjustments that long time players tend to shine under. So it's part loyalty most likely and part 12 as well if I had to guess. Neither reasons to be upset about and both reasons that are no longer rationalized as 28 is now well integrated and proven to be able to work with 12. Expect more 28 in short yardage going forward as well as stealing a few of 33 and 30s carries. 30 is safe on 3rd down. Few better in the whole league in that role. 33 is safe in a lot of regular down situations. Few better and no one more cohesive with 12 there. 28 is the hammer. Count on it.Originally posted by bobblehead View PostFormerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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28 is a brilliant pick because now we can afford the covid cap without much if any drop off. Big for this year and even bigger for 12s championship window. Gute bag shining this year.Formerly known as JustinHarrell.Comment
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Dillon should be the ideal to go with Aaron Jones. He is NOT a replacement for Aaron Jones. If all we had was Dillon and Williams, we'd be just like everybody else - very limited ability to run and a whole lot worse team than we have now.What could be more GOOD and NORMAL and AMERICAN than Packer Football?Comment
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Sign me up, but enough with the Joemailman quotes GC, hella maricon of you!Comment
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Dillion is 100% AJs replacement. AJ is going to be WAAAAYYYY too expensive and he disappears way too often.Swede: My expertise in this area is extensive. The essential difference between a "battleship" and an "aircraft carrier" is that an aircraft carrier requires five direct hits to sink, but it takes only four direct hits to sink a battleship.Comment
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Dillon may be Jones' replacement but if we go that route we definitely need a speed/pass-catching back. Jones is a tough tough call. He's a threat to score from anywhere and a high character guy on top of that. The economics say to let him walk but he'll be difficult to replace.Go PACKComment
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They are gonna get a speed catching back and a receiver upgrade in the offseason to make up an actually surpass what they lose with AJ.
Watch!!!!
Which then I will completely apologize for everything I ever said about Gute!!!Comment
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