The talk so far this offseason has been about the Packers wide receiver battle. There is no doubt that the conversation will be a critical one during the training camp. However, there is another interesting offensive skill position battle that is worth keeping an eye on. Josh Jacobs is the clear #1 back but how…
Offseason Outlook: The need for a back-up Running back?
Is there a need for a back-up Running Back in Green Bay? In a day where most teams have a second running back to take the load off of the starting running back, it is crucial. It is even more crucial for the Packers, who thrive on using the running game. Last year Josh Jacobs…
Packers RB Emanuel Wilson Deserves a Round of Applause
The Packers second year RB Emanuel Wilson has been a pleasant surprise thru six games this season. Wilson is the Packers back up running back. Due to injuries to AJ Dillon and Marshawn Lloyd, Wilson has been given the opportunity to back up Josh Jacobs. Wilson has capitalized on this opportunity and has been deemed…
Packers Look For Elusive Emanuel Wilson To Explode Sunday
Week 1 is thankfully and firmly in the rearview mirror. The Green Bay Packers now look ahead to their home opener this Sunday against the Indianapolis Colts. Will uncertainty on offense provide Packers RB Emanuel Wilson a chance for have a monster game? Indianapolis Colts & Packers Collective Run Defense Woes Indianapolis Colts Last week…
The Impact of the loss of Running Back A.J Dillon
Coming into the season A.J Dillon was the veteran of the running back room. With the departure of Aaron Jones and the arrival of Josh Jacobs, Dillon was the running back was the most experience with the Packers. Dillon, who was re-signed this offseason, was going to have the same role as he had in…
Emanuel Wilson Can Push For RB2 Status In Green Bay
Emanuel Wilson had a nice start to the 2024 preseason. He lead the Packers in yards, attempts, and yards after contact. Additionaly, he accounted for 51% of Green Bay’s rushing yards after contact and had the second most yards after contact among all running backs in the first week. Wilson repeatedly bulldozed through Browns defenders,…
Can AJ Dillon Bounce Back for Green Bay Packers After Slow Start?
AJ Dillon isn’t off to the start Green Bay Packers fans were hoping for this season. The Packers RB2 has 74 rushing yards on 28 carries averaging 2.6 yards per carry. While Dillon isn’t fully to blame for the slow start, fans were hoping to get more juice and spark from Dillon who does get…