Aaron Jones graded as NFC North’s best running back in 2018, says PFF

nerdmann
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5 years ago

Green Bay Packers running back Aaron Jones led the NFL in yards per carry in 2018, posting an average of 5.5 yards on 133 carries. That mark beat out a handful of other backs across the league, as rookies Kerryon Johnson of the Detroit Lions and Phillip Lindsey of the Denver Broncos were a big behind at 5.4.
However, Jones was more than just a rushing threat. He worked hard to improve his pass-blocking abilities, which were at least part of the reason he did not take over as a full-time starter early in the season. By week six, though, he started over Jamaal Williams and did not let that job go until suffering a sprained MCL late in the season. Jones also took a big step forward as a receiver in 2018, catching 26 passes for 206 yards and a touchdown.
Combined, those efforts earned Jones the top Pro Football Focus grade among all running backs in the NFC North:

2018's highest-graded running backs in the NFC North pic.twitter.com/5oCcgehLqY — Pro Football Focus (@PFF) February 16, 2019

As he did in yards-per-carry, Johnson finished one-tenth of a point behind Jones. Meanwhile, Williams finished well back of his teammate, earning an overall grade of just 68.5.
Jones’ grade was not only the best among players at his position in the division; it ranked him 12th among all running backs in the entire NFL last season. Furthermore, his rushing production ranked seventh in the NFL in DVOA . These numbers illustrate the impact he had on the Packers’ offense in 2018, as well as why Packers fans expect him to take yet another step forward next season.

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I'd still take Dalvin Cook over him, but I think he's gonna be even better under LeFleur. I think he's gonna get used in the passing game way more, which will not only increase his all purpose yards, but keep him healthier as well. (Not to jinx of course.)

Btw, I still think we should get another solid RB. Maybe someone will fall to us in the draft.

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Zero2Cool
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5 years ago

When I saw this on Twitter, I was kind of surprised. I thought Cook would be #1 for sure.

packerfanoutwest
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5 years ago

Most of us knew about his rushing yards average, so why did Mike McCarthy rarely use him? 133 carries is only about 8 carries a game?

Zero2Cool
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5 years ago

Most of us knew about his rushing yards average, so why did Mike McCarthy rarely use him? 133 carries is only about 8 carries a game?

Originally Posted by: packerfanoutwest

I really wish we knew how many times the call came in and was a pass, but was changed to a run. And vice versa. We always get this "why didn't McCarthy run him more" and yet, we don't have a damn clue who to fault. Maybe it all balances out? I don't know.

I suppose we'll find out starting this September!

beast
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5 years ago

Most of us knew about his rushing yards average, so why did Mike McCarthy rarely use him? 133 carries is only about 8 carries a game?

Originally Posted by: packerfanoutwest

I think it goes up to 11 carries when you factor in the games he missed... but he also got banged up at times and missed some drives (and that's natural for RBs position, not a knock against him, RBs just seem to get injured more often than other positions).

But ultimately Mike McCarthy ran the ball the least amount in the entire NFL... so either play calling got one sided, or they defenses we're giving them defending the run looks, or they didn't trust the running game ...

Either way this ultimately put too much pressure on the passing game and the offense failed, because the WRs/Rodgers weren't on the same page and getting open and seeing it, and the OGs aren't OTs and can survive the non-stop passing attack.

But in LaFleur system the RB will be more important because he's what takes pressure off the QB that they're looking for, both the RB in running plays but also as a receiver... which is why I wouldn't be surprised at all if they bring in another RB in FA or draft.

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