The Green Bay Packers are still waiting for a decision on the future of Aaron Rodgers to determine what the quarterback situation looks like in 2022. However, there are no questions about the running room.
Speaking Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine, coach Matt Lafleur boasted about the flexibility Aaron Jones and AJ Dylan bring to attack.
“We’re lucky, we have two defenders number one,” LaFlor said. “Both offer a little different. But the only thing I like about both boys is that they can manage football at a very high level, but only their contribution to the game of passes. Whether it’s defending, whether it’s backfield acceptance, whether it’s arranging them widely. I think they are both very flexible and that is an important part of our attack. “
Jones proved to be one of the most explosive defenders in the NFL, scoring 799 yards in 171 curries with four touchdowns in 15 games in 2021, adding 391 yards and six more results in 52 catches. Dillian, meanwhile, became a force in itself in Year 2, leading the Packers with 803 rushing yards with five TDs on 187 Curries. As a successor, Dillion also improved the rebounds, catching 34 of 37 targets at 313 yards and two results (two catches for 21 yards in 2020).
LaFleur was asked on Wednesday to get more touches from Dylan next season.
“I thought we mixed it in a decent amount last year, but it’s obviously not enough,” he joked. “He’s a prime return.”
With 6 feet, 247 pounds, Dylan proved a burden on the defense, especially at the end of the game with yards. Dylan’s 50 quick first downs last season were the most for a back with less than 200 curries.
“Of course, I think you felt the effect when we lost AJ in this playoff game. We were missing a little bit there, “LaFlore said of the Packers’ injury loss in the 49ers playoffs. “So we’re super excited about both of them, and I think AJ’s just scratching the surface of what’s going to happen.”
No matter who is under the center in 2022, Green Bay will boast one of the best backfields in the NFL. There is no need to classify them as № 1 or № 2. Rather, it is 1A and 1AA for packers.