The backup running back job is all but in the bag for the young group rounding out the depth chart behind Ty Montgomery. Even Montgomery has been challenged throughout camp.
While he's focused on his pass protection and adding another vital skill to his repertoire, rookies such as Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones have also been making their fair share of noise.
In today's practice that was moved inside the Don Hutson Center due to inclement weather, Williams impressed mightily with his blitz pickups and was reportedly receiving carries with the first-team offense. If there's a favorite for one of the raw tailbacks to step in on third downs for the sake of pass protection, Williams would be it.