Packers Select RB Aaron Jones in 2017 NFL Draft, Round Five
With their fifth-round compensatory pick (182nd overall) in the 2017 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Aaron Jones, Running Back, UTEP
By kevinmooney
With their fifth-round compensatory pick (182nd overall) in the 2017 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Aaron Jones, Running Back, UTEP.
COMMENTARY:
If Aaron Jones can avoid the injury woes (stop me if you've already heard that phrase a million times this draft season) he could be a nice asset for the Packers. He runs tough, has nice speed and is very good catching the ball out of the backfield. Along with the addition of Jamaal Williams who is more of an old-school running back, the Packers now have a well-rounded backfield which features all the skill sets needed.
Comments (15)
Dzehren
April 29, 2017 at 03:14 pm
We have not had a little guy since Duann Harris. New dimension for A-ROD
dobber
April 29, 2017 at 03:23 pm
This is a pick I can get on board with. Productive guy, good athlete, effective in the passing game.
After the Yancey pick, I feel a little better.
dobber
April 29, 2017 at 03:18 pm
"With their fifth-round comensatory pick (182nd overall) in the 2017 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select Kenny Clark, Nose Tackle, UCLA"
Huh?
Irish_Cheesehead
April 29, 2017 at 03:20 pm
Yes! A nose tackle at running back! Definitely the thunder in the backfield!
kevinmooney
April 29, 2017 at 03:28 pm
Nothing gets by your proof reading prowess.
dobber
April 29, 2017 at 03:49 pm
I don't know if that was intended to be a compliment... ;)
Besides, it shows that I was actually reading the post. That's a good thing, right?
kevinmooney
April 29, 2017 at 03:57 pm
Definitely a good thing - appreciate it!
4thand1
April 29, 2017 at 03:28 pm
He'll tear it up in pre season. 5 running backs now.
Turophile
April 30, 2017 at 01:18 pm
208lb on a 5'9" guy is a solid build. Low-down power, has a knack for getting off blocks with stiff arm, change of direction and spin, stays on his feet well. Has a burst of speed. Looks like he has quick eyes. Nice acquisition, one of my favourite Packer picks.
dobber
April 30, 2017 at 01:59 pm
Yep. Akin to a "pinball" back. I like him better than either of the other backs they picked.
jeremyjjbrown
April 29, 2017 at 03:39 pm
Sure hope Jahari Evans stays healthy. No OL picks. Guess, that's "just how it worked out" to draft a bunch of RBs they don't need.
dobber
April 29, 2017 at 03:43 pm
Drafted 2 OL last season...kept them both. Signed Evans. Got Barclay, Patrick coming back, too. they must like what they have there. I'd like for them to find a G/C yet so they can let Barclay go, but maybe Patrick can snap?
kevinmooney
April 29, 2017 at 04:32 pm
Evans won't be what once was but he definitely took some pressure off this draft.
What do you mean by "RBs they don't need"?
jeremyjjbrown
April 29, 2017 at 05:58 pm
It's hard to be more clear.
They already had more than enough running backs for MM to run the ball 6 straight plays in the first quarter, punt and then forget to call a run for the rest of the game.
HankScorpio
April 30, 2017 at 02:42 pm
Wasn't it generally considered a weak draft for OL? I'm a fan of adding OL in every draft but not a fan of forcing a pick just to hit a preferred approach. TT's track record with drafting OL gives him a little leeway in my book. He's definitely not ignored the spot.