![]() ![]() ![]() Jones and Tennessee’s Derrick Henry are the only running backs to post 1,000-plus yards from scrimmage and 10-plus scrimmage TDs each of the last three seasons (2019-21). Dillon is a punishing runner who has surprising speed and tends to get stronger as the game goes. It’s likely Gutekunst will add a third back soon, but for now, the speedy Jones and the 247-pound Dillon give Green Bay one of the best 1-2 punches in football.ĭillon led the Packers with 803 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns last year. Summary: The Packers kept just two running backs - for now - following the release of Taylor, Goodson and Williams. He’s done a much better job and has a much better grasp of protections and how to adjust those, and when he needs to get the ball out.” I don’t see a whole lot of hesitation in his play. “Just the consistency with what you see with his fundamentals, his footwork, he looks much more fluid, I would think we can all agree with that. “He’s shown a lot of growth,” Packers coach Matt LaFleur said of Love. But it’s been apparent that if Rodgers goes down for an extended period, the Packers have a terrific chance to succeed with Love. Love was hurt by dropped passes in exhibition games that led to interceptions and subpar numbers. This summer, though, Love showed that his accuracy, command of the offense and decision making were all dramatically improved. Love’s arm talent and physical gifts were never in question. ![]() I rely on the coaching staff to pass on the message as we’re learning the offense, and then I’m kind of the 202 professor.”Īrguably the biggest story in Green Bay this summer was the growth of Love.Īfter two non-descript seasons, the Packers’ 2020 first round draft pick took a major step forward this preseason. “There’s plenty of time for conversations, for practice, for a lot of the things that (I) expect them to do in the regular season. “Training camp is a long experience,” Rodgers said. Many wondered if that will hurt his chemistry with a revamped wide receiver group that’s now without Davante Adams. Then, he didn't play a single snap in any of Green Bay’s three exhibition games. Rodgers skipped the overwhelming majority of the Packers’ offseason program, though. Rodgers won his second straight MVP, his fourth overall, and now trails only Peyton Manning (five) in that department. Summary: Rodgers threw 37 touchdowns last season, just four interceptions and posted a 111.9 passer rating. ![]()
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