I was wrong about Montgomery too, I thought he could handle the full time position of RB for the GB Packers. Obviously the O-Line hasn't helped but Jones has managed to shred defenses with the same O-Line. But Montgomery can still be of HUGE value to the Packers, it's up to McCarthy to help him do it.

If McCarthy ever tried to emulate what the Patriots do with RB's like James White or Shane Vereen before him, or what the Redskins are doing with Chris Thompson right now they'd actually take advantage of what Montgomery does best...Catch the ball. I still think Montgomery could make a better RB than WR, but that's all on McCarthy now. I'm really starting to wonder if McCarthy is capable though. I mean have you seen the screen pass plays the Packers have attempted this year or most years for that matter? I mean they are UGLY. But it's not just the screen passes. McCarthy has never been one who really incorporates the RB into the passing game a whole lot. I guess that's the beauty of Bill B. He'll take whatever is on his roster and make it into a top 5 offense, most times WITHOUT a running game.

The Packers are going to find themselves in a tough situation next year. Nelson will be another year older. I think this could very well be Cobbs last season in GB. But I think the Packers are going to find themselves in the EXACT same position next year with Adams as they found themselves in this year with Perry. They'll HAVE to pay him. If they don't what the hell is left? This is EXACTLY why Thompson has got to go. The Packers will have the best QB on the planet returning next year with a ever dwindling WR group to throw to. Not to mention the defense is still an issue. IMO that's another reason why Montgomery should be the Packers James White.

He is a weapon for the offense , backfield, slot , outside , you can't ask for more, other teams would love a guy like him.

Nick Perry, you are right on. What will limit the Packers this year is not Hundley or any of the players. It is the coaching staff. Not can, but will MM and Capers use the players to best use their skills and make mismatches work? Belichick does this every year. It is like MM is stuck in a funk that is like "I have an all world QB and I am going to run basic patterns. And my QB will throw them open." It seems like every time I go to a game, the other defense plays bump and run and they position themselves perfectly for the route being run. And rarely do I hear announcers say "that was a well designed play" when the Packers are on offense. IMHO

I think people got over excited on Monty last year based on 2 games. Probably doing the same with AJones based on couple good games. Too few games to make such pronouncements like " Aaron Jones is the real deal" and Monty is now a "bit player".
nty, Jones as well as others each have their strengths....depending on opposing Defense....so I would imagine both will see some big games, and some flat ones....and I am not ready to believe either will be a dominant, feature back, if even one exists on GB squad.

When he took one for the team, and made the switch to RB last season, I said at the time he was taking a big personal career risk for the benefit of the team. Which is a good and bad thing all at the same time.

He provided the Packers an injection of capability to their running game, while surrendering his future as a NFL WR.

It'll be interesting to see how the Packers remember that as he now tries to find a place in the offense.

I honestly could see Montgomery dropping weight and going back to WR in 2018.

Why? Cobb and Nelson will be FAs in 2019. Nelson could retire or stay on a final 1 year deal to make a final run and Cobb could be gone.

Assuming they bring back Davante Adams in 2018, then we'd have Montgomery for some depth at WR. It makes sense considering we drafted 3 RBs.

To me it would be absolutely ridiculous if the Packers can't find a way to utilize Monty effectively in their offense. He can play in the backfield, he can come out of the slot and he can play wide. He could probably even come off the TE spot, not to block but to receive. Think of the mismatch that would create.

There is no excuse for the Packers not using Monty in their offense. Not necessarily on every down but MM should be able to create packages that he will be effective in.

Using Monty on special teams is a waste in my opinion unless they will use him on returns. As for the future, Monty can replace Cobb after this season. I like Cobb, I think he is a very good player and a great Packer but he will be a victim of the salary cap, especially if TT drafts another receiver or 2 in the 2018 draft.

Hundley needs weapons, Monty is a weapon, MM needs to get him involved. Whenever Rodgers returns he is going to need all the weapons this offense has. If we can't get Monty involved in the offense then to me "something is rotten in the state of Titletown". Thanks, Since '61

Stubborn MM will probably start Monty at RB against the lions just to try and prove his point. Just like he inserted Monty in at RB after the 2nd int against the Saints. Jones was tearing it up and he sat out the series. They lost yardage and wasted the turnover. The Packers are famous for sticking with what doesn't work and we've all seen this movie before. If Hundley doesn't improve, he'll be there week after week till the end. The overall telling point will be if they lose to the Browns. It will prove that we are at the bottom of the barrel without Aaron Rodgers.

To me Ty just could not take the hits. You saw even last year he was dinged up often lots of cramps. He is a gamer he would come in again and look good and the go out.

I wonder if we'll see Monty and Jones in the backfield together? They are both exceptional receivers who can run, so the options are wide open. Swing them out in both directions and the middle could easily be open for a TE.

I see Monty replacing Cobb next year as slot receiver, should be larger, stronger, version of Cobb.

Move C MIII permanently to ILB with Martinez 3 downs for rest of his career. Should strengthen run and short pass coverage and eliminate need for Nitro group personnel changes that create chaos.

TT will have 12 or 13 draft picks in 18. ( he had 10 this yr and cut 3) If he uses all 12 through 7 rounds he will probably cut 5 or 6. Not much difference between UDFAs and round 6&7 picks.
I think he should do some draft pick trades and end up with 5-7 picks in first 3 rounds and focus on some speed in WR and top pass rushers first. Forget best athlete BS, focus on known talent at positions.

Hate to think like this but a high draft number this year would be a positive thing for a 2018 AR Super Bowl run.
4-5 new 2018 playmakers would turn this team into a real powerhouse.

Guys look at this offense , a good variety of tight ends , a good group of outside receivers , a young running backfield with a stud ,and guys like Monty and Cobb to line up anywhere , what offensive coordinator wouldn't sell their sole for this?

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And if Jones goes down? I wouldn't be too hasty and have him on ST. He could lose a few pounds and be back in the mix at receiver as well. School still out on Allison. December is a ways off, lot's of football.

The fact we are even talking about Montgomery going back to WR next year is ridiculous. How we are at the point of wondering if he will be used this season shows how full of it MM is. If we are not using all the weapons this O has the whole organization needs their heads examined. Just so frustrated with uncovering talent and begrudgingly using it. What's the point when after the season ends they'll talk again about draft and develop. Talk, talk, talk.

No surprise. Moving forward:
2-3 carries and 2-4 catches per game. What’s wrong with that?? The problem is AARON jones is better than money.

Monty is a multi-dimensional running back. He is a good runner who can also be motioned into the slot and can run real wide receiver routes, not just leak out into the flat. A guy we could line up in 11 personnel and if match ups are favorable motion him into the slot and send 4 or 5 receivers out into patterns. We never saw that, perhaps because MM is MM or perhaps because Bakh and Bulaga weren't on the field together until recently.

I don't buy the notion that Monty can replace Cobb in the slot or that he took one for the team when he asked to move to RB. I don't think he was a very good slot WR. I'd note that game one in 2016, as a WR, Monty got 11 snaps plus 14 ST snaps. Game two, he was a DNP Coaches decision as a WR, but played 14 ST snaps. Game three he played 4 snaps + 15 ST snaps. Game four he got 2 snaps + 17 ST snaps. He was totally buried on the WR depth chart.

I like him as a versatile player but whether its the ribs or something else, he just doesn't have the burst and looks very pedestrian. I sure wouldn't sign him to any big contract