If he can stay healthy, Jones could be in line for a huge season as Minnesota's No. 1 running back.
Amid all the discussion about who the Vikings' starting quarterback is going to be this year, the impact Aaron Jones' presence is going to have on the running game shouldn't be overlooked. The former Packers Pro Bowler turns 30 in December, but he was incredible down the stretch for Green Bay last season and has displayed plenty of juice so far in his first training camp with the Vikings.
By adding Jones, the Vikings believe they can be more balanced in 2024. O'Connell was thrilled by that signing and believes fans in Minnesota are going to love watching him play. Between 2019 and 2022, Jones averaged 1,431 yards from scrimmage and just shy of 12 touchdowns per season. He dealt with an injury last season, but returned and finished the year with five consecutive 100-yard rushing games between the regular season and playoffs. Jones is a shifty, explosive runner who has great vision and an understanding of how to read defenses on a given run, which comes with his experience.
Jones is a weapon in the passing game, too. He had 272 regular season receptions in his seven-year run with the Packers, including at least 47 every year in his peak four-season stretch. He has the ability to run routes, catch the ball, and make things happen after the catch. He's also a capable pass-blocker, which is important.
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