Braelon Allen would be a good replacement for AJ Dillon, who is about to hit FA. We need someone who can spell Aaron Jones, on occasion. A guy that was mentioned on CHTV with Nagler and "Big Mac" was Rasheen Ali out of Marshall. Ali has a similar running style to Jones and can he picked up in the 6th round. He may be a draft sleeper. There is video of him on youtube, if you'd care to take a look.

Showtime Jones is returning and I can see an incentive laded deal focused on availability, not necessarily production. When he's on the field, he consistently produces running, receiving, blocking and LEADING. He will be handsomely paid and will stay in Green Bay.

Having watched nearly all of Braelon Allen's plays, he has many of the attributes Dillon has as a change of pace power back...and more.

Allen has been a productive college receiver which bodes well for him as a Packer. His size, 4.4 speed, and uncanny balance and ability to lower his pads to get additional yards is sublime.

His fumbles are a bit of a concern (9 over 597 touches)...several were after he had a good gain and was stretching for more yards.

Is he high on the Packers Board as one of the 3rd rounders? With AJD likely gone, he may be. 4 year rookie deal would be good for the cap too.

I expect two RBs drafted.

I'm a fanatic on Wisconsin football and I've seen every game Allen has played in college. His first season with the Badgers was a revelation. Power, speed, burst, amazing for a 17 year old. He became a target the next season and the yards didn't come as easily but made almost as many yards on more carries. This past season I noticed he was larger than the previous two seasons. He was nicked up most of the year but with sheer guts keep carrying on. I thought he had lost a step or two after gaining the weight. He had improved his pass protection and was targeted much more in the passing game.

Allen would be a help, but I think he would be much more effective with a weight loss, helping to restore his quickness.

I would select Trey Benson ahead of Allen. Benson is a game changer. They need a starting level running back but Benson might edge out Allen.

Last year I wanted Robinson;
just so we wouldn't have to pick
one this year.
And the more I read Dillion won't be coming back.
The more I don't care if he does.

The RB test totals; look great.
And when you pick one out.
How can you not compare them to Jones?
So the more you watch the top guys, tape.
They just don't measure up!.
For me it's a pass.
Replacing Jones this year isn't happening.
There is No equal.

Draft and development.-
The Later the Better.
If not NEXT YEAR.

What did semicolons ever do to you that you have to abuse them like you do? I feel sorry for the poor things.

I just looked back at two different drafts you proposed last year in the days before the 2023 draft, and in none of them did you have the Packers picking Bijan Robinson or attempting to move up for him. You did say you thought he was great RB, but you exclusively had Nolan Smith (Edge/LB) as the packers top draft pick.

Furthermore, you didn't have a single HB targeted in your mock drafts. The only running back you had the Packers taking was a flyer in the 7th round on Hunter Luepke- a Fullback.

Doesn't really seem like you were so concerned about making sure the Packers didn't have to pick a RB this year.

So Riddle me this Packman. What would it take for the Packers to "retain" their # 1 pick in the draft (# 25) and also obtain the 1st round # 12 pick. What would the Pack have to give up...via trade and/or draft choices? I'm dreaming here but can you imagine the Packers drafting Brock Bowers. Crazy you say...think about it. Add Bowers to the tight end room and put Kraft (a former running back) in Deguara's spot. What would we have to give up? Possibly Christian Watson & a draft pick or 2. But think about that tight end room. Holy Schmitt!!

Aaron Jones was/is a better 3rd and one/two yard runner than Dillion. The 9ers, Lions, Chiefs don't have the "incredible bulk" runners and get the job done consistently in short yardage situations. Jonathon Brooks, Texas, Trey Benson, Florida State:, Jaylen Wright, Tennessee have excellent vision, power, and wiggle. They all are good receivers and pass protectors. Each would be a complement to Jones and a potential long term solution at RB. What a coup to get two of them like we did TEs Musgrave/Kraft last year.

Consider Rasheen Ali - Marshall, or Isaiah Davis - South Dakota State in later rounds.

As a Badger, I also wish Allen well as a Pro. My concern with him is his college wear & tear (frequent leg/shoulder injuries), and ball control. He has strength and speed, but lacks the wiggle to make tacklers miss.

I thought one thing the combine showed us is that RB is really deep in this years draft. There were three that ran sub 4.4. The fastest was Isaac Guerendo at a 4.33. He also is a bigger back at 6'1 and 225 lbs. Of course speed isn't ' everything..... unless you are being chased from behind.lol .One back that ran slower in the combine than expected was Blake Corum. However, he has the uncanny ability to find holes out of nowhere. Just watch the film. I loved him at Michigan. However, he is smaller and (surprisingly) slower. Some have rated him the top RB in the class. That said; clearly there are a a number of picks we could use at RB. One thing is clear. For the Packers, having a great RB was instrumental to their success. Needless to say as well for the Forty Niners having McCaffery. So...... we have two picks in the second round and there will potentially be a great RB staring at us. Assuming Dillon Is gone we desperately need another RB early. I would definitely not even consider a free agent unless it was Dillon at a reduced price. Only because Dillon is better than Wilson for the third RB. On offense we need RB and depth on O-line. The rest of picks should be used on finding the best defensive players available. I think our new DC will have the best ideas for who those players should be.

Every year Wisc Packer fans want some guy from UW, this year its Allen...I hope they dont pick him there are many better options out there, with Jones age and injury history they for sure need another dynamic back...and no, Wilson isn't it either...

Wilson did more than well enough to have been given more opportunities instead of being benched after having gotten a first down in three consecutive run plays, some of MLF's stupidest playcalling.

You have no way of evaluating #31 Wilson, and neither does Gutey.

They were right about TJ Watt but otherwise the Packers have done well in avoiding Wisconsin guys. I’m not going to complain about the fifth round pick they spent on Abbrederris.

I've read repeatedly that Benson needs a lot of work on his pass protection. So MLF may be hesitant to put him on the field. Better hope A. Jones doesn't miss time early so Benson can develop a little in this regard. Besides, I think we can afford to wait until the third round to address this position.

No way does Gutey pick Benson as RB.

Knock on wood.

I think it would be folly to draft a RB that high, and I think he'll be among the first RBs to go.

Benson appears to be a willing blocker. Like most college guys, that likely takes some work in the pros because he’s not asked to do it much or to make similar reads, but he’s not shy of contact or commitment with or without the ball. I do think he gets overdrafted now though.

Regardless of who we pick up for the RB room, we need to assume that protection will need a be lot of work and have a concerted off and preseason plan to get them up to speed. LaFleur is going to have to have new RBs out there fire a lot if snaps this year. We can’t wait a year or two for him to be comfortable. He had to find a way to ensure they are ready,

Who knows how our draft will go, tradeups/downs, so many possibilities. One thing I would like for sure is drafting high character young men. I’m confident in Gute. GPG.

I hope not, especially in this RB class. Better to wait till day 3 and select 2-3 players. We learned that lesson with Dillon.

They absolutely could and absolutely should. Look up the rushing leaders from last year. It's an overwhelming majority of 1-3 round picks. This myth of we can get a good running back in the fifth round is baloney. That rarely ever works out. Everyone still drunk on getting Jones that late. Yes. It happens. Rarely. We have extra picks. Use one on a running back and get a solid player in round 2-3. We are looking for an Aaron Jones replacement. He's old injury prone. He doesn't have much NFL life left.

There are many RBs in this draft class who are probably "good enough." Lots to evaluate beyond the combine measurables. Their game film includes all the complexities of did the system they were in play to their strengths, or did it expose all their weaknesses and not feature them. This can make a better RB look lesser.

Team fit is a HUGE consideration!

That said, I like all day Ray, but I'm not saying I know he's the best fit for GB of all RBs in the draft. Gutey won't get to pick that person anyway so it's irrelevant, I just think he'd do very well developing behind #33. He also should not be among the first 3 picked, I'm guessing. He ran a 4.52, which is plenty fast enough for the position. Seems to be a very sure pass catcher.

I see lots to choose from :)

I'm not opposed to drafting a couple resumes, but not before r3. Allen is the one I want for sure. After that another in the 5th or 6th would be good. I see most of the picks this year used on D, especially the early ones.

In the old days, first round running backs were commonplace. Nowadays, productive backs can come from anywhere. Clearly GB needs to add one or two, but predicting how they’ll do it is a fool’s errand.
Any one of us can be that fool.

OMG! STOP making lineman run the 40!!! Why?

I don’t know whether to think, OMG!! STOP making lineman run the 40!!! or let it go and weed out the guys prone to injury.

I like Wright and Benson but have a gut feeling they will both go in the 2nd round.
Also like Estime as a back of the type Dillon was supposed to be. Not bothered by the 40 time. Some guys just play faster. Numerous example of him out running secondary and not getting caught from behind.
As far as the 40 goes, Aaron Jones ran a 4.56 at his combine.