Post-Draft, Looking on the Bright Side – Part 6
Zach Kruse of Packers Wire wrote on May 5 that he doesn’t expect much impact from the Packers’ rookie draft class this season. Specifically regarding A.J. Dillon, he thinks he’ll be the third-string “rotational” RB behind Aaron Jones and Jaamal Williams. I hope he’s wrong, but it all depends on Coach Matt LaFleur.
Rookie Running Backs
There’s a widespread misconception around the NFL that rookies seldom contribute much to their teams in their rookie seasons. That might have some general validity, but it doesn’t apply to exceptional running backs.