Breaking down Packers’ loaded running back room for 2021
By Dillon Graff
In an era of teams not wanting to commit big money to running backs, the Green Bay Packers have taken the road less traveled. As it stands, Green Bay re-signed Aaron Jones to a long-term deal in hopes of putting together one last run at a Super Bowl with Aaron Rodgers at the helm – thus committing $7.86 million in total cap to the position as a whole. This figure puts the Packers 18th in terms of money committed to the position.
At the core of Matt LaFleur’s philosophy is running the ball to control the time of possession, which the Packers dominated to the tune of plus-five minutes a game on average. To do that you need a dependable offensive line and an impressive stable of running backs, which is precisely how the Packers have built their roster.
Last season, Packers running backs totaled 2,118 rushing yards (eighth in the NFL) on 4.8 YPC – good for the sixth-most efficient in the NFL. And despite all of last season’s success, the Packers are in position to have even better production due to their current stable of backs – all of whom were drafted by the franchise.
Today, we’ll take a look at who the Packers will feature in this year’s offense, and what they might be able to contribute this coming season.