SnoTapWI 2019 Packers Grades: Running Back
The funny thing about doing content for SnoTapWI is you forget things from time to time. I started to work on Packers grades on Friday and planned to publish one over the weekend. That didn’t happen. And now, it’s Wednesday without any traction on the grades. I hope that we will have grades for today, tomorrow, Friday and Sunday then once the Super Bowl dies down, Tuesday. We’ll get this thing moving because I know you guys enjoyed the quarterback one. If you missed that, check it out. Let’s talk about running backs.
Aaron Jones – GRADE: A
What a year for Aaron Jones. He is likely the Packers MVP of the season on the offensive end. Jones had a breakout year for the Packers. He rushed for over 1,000 and scored 19 total touchdowns. Two of his biggest games of the year were against two of the top teams on the Packers schedule. Jones went off against Kansas City and Dallas this season. He had five games with over 100+ rushing yards. In eight games, Jones had multiple touchdowns (Rushing/receiving). The Packers’ workhorse had six games where he averaged five yards or more per attempt. Jones should get MVP buzz to start next season.
Jamaal Williams – GRADE: B+
Do people realize how good a season that Jamaal Williams had this year? I don’t think so. Williams rushed for nearly 500 yards, and he caught five passing touchdowns as well. He became a vital resource of the Packers offense. Williams’ yard per attempt went up to 4.3 which is the highest of his career. The BYU running back had the most passing targets of his career. While Jones flourished under LaFleur’s next system, Williams did too.
Danny Vitale – GRADE: B-
I enjoyed what Vitale did as a blocker this season, but he did not do much in the passing game. I’m convinced he should have been more of a passing option for the team. Is this on Vitale? Not really. It is partly the system. This isn’t a spot for Green Bay to upgrade, but it is a tough look for him that Jace Sternberger played just as good as he did in the final few weeks.
Dexter Williams – Incomplete
One of the more disappointing rookies this season was Williams. He doesn’t get a grade because Williams spent most of the time on the inactive list. I do not think his spot is safe on the 53-man roster to start the season. Brian Gutekunst could make one of his draft selections on a running back this April.
Charlie.