The Green Bay Packers have completely turned around their season. After starting 3-6, the Packers have gone on an impressive three game winning streak to climb back to .500. The Packers will continue their improbable playoff run tonight on Monday Night Football against the New York Giants.
This past off-season proved that the Packers are investing in the future of this team. That was evident with their trade of Aaron Rodgers as well as the numerous veteran free agents they chose not to re-sign. However, there may be one veteran they do choose to bring back according to one report.
The Green Bay Packers Could Actually Re-Sign Star Running Back Aaron Jones According To Report
The Athletic’s Matt Schneidman wrote on Thursday, December 7, that he doesn’t think the Packers will cut ties with Jones over the offseason:
It’s possible. Jones has one year remaining on his contract after this season and cutting or trading him before June 1 would free up a shade less than $5 million in cap space. He also just turned 29, which is like 85 normal human years in running back years. Would I keep Jones for one more year and, knowing how effective he can be when healthy, bank on him staying on the field? Yes.
But I’m also not the general manager. Through 12 games this season, he’s been fully healthy for about two after playing in 62 of a possible 66 regular-season games over the prior four seasons. I’m not sure you just move on from a guy like Jones, an integral part of the organization both on and off the field, because of one injury-riddled season.
Does It Make Sense For The Packers To Retain Jones?
It is no secret that when Jones gets touches, the Packers offense succeeds. The Packers are 33-9 when Jones gets at least 15 touches in a game. This season, Jones has carried the ball 66 times for 245 yards and caught 19 passes for 169 yards. He has 414 total yards and three touchdowns.
Giving Jones another contract while also using a premium draft pick on a running back makes the most sense. That allows the Packers to run their offense through Jones while also developing another star in the process. It will certainly take some work with Jones’ contract ($17M cap hit next season), however, the Packers may have more salary cap flexibility in the coming seasons.
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Alexander needs to go! Trade him because he obviously doesn’t want to be in GB. He can’t stay healthy anyway, he has missed 90% of the games the past two seasons. He is dead weight