Packers 2018 depth chart predictions: Running back

The Backup: Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones was thrust into a significant role after Montgomery struggled with injuries in 2017. And he was able to do so with great vigor. Jones proved to be a durable option who also had a penchant for making big plays.

The second-year pro rattled off a blistering 5.5 yards per carry in his rookie season. While Jones offered a rather small sample size, only 81 carries, the end result is still rather impressive.

Head coach Mike McCarthy has consistently spoke of the “second-year leap” he looks for out of his young players. His expectations of Jones should be no different. Some players struggle moving from year one to year two and some develop into even better players. With that being said, everything is pointing towards a successful sophomore season for Jones. Pictures from the team’s OTAs and minicamp have shown that Jones has bulked up from last year. This can only bode well for a position that requires constantly running through the trenches.

The definition of a starting running back has been rather blurry at times for the Green Bay Packers. Maybe that is due to the lack of talent or maybe it is due to game planning. Only time will tell what it will look like in 2018. Jones could definitely see his fair share of snaps and be given the opportunity to make plays. However, coach McCarthy has stated in previous years to use the running back-by-committee strategy in similar situations. Whoever sees the most amount of snaps may be truly determined by who has the “hot hand” at the time.