Running Backs — Blog — The Power Sweep (Green Bay Packers)

Who Will Be the Packers' Third Running Back in 2021?

The Packers have plenty of options at running back beyond Aaron Jones and A.J. Dillon, but who will emerge?

AnalysisJon MeerdinkJuly 12, 2021Running Backs, Dexter Williams, Patrick Taylor, Kylin Hill

Saints RB Alvin Kamara Shows How the Packers Should Use Aaron Jones

The Packers should use Aaron Jones more. Saints dynamo Alvin Kamara shows us the way.

Green Bay Packers, AnalysisJon MeerdinkOctober 2, 2018Aaron Jones, Packers Offense, Running Backs

How the Packers Should Use RB Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones feels like a weapon that Packers head coach Mike McCarthy doesn’t quite know how to use.

Editorial, Green Bay PackersJon MeerdinkSeptember 19, 2018Aaron Jones, Running Backs, Jamaal Williams, Jordy Nelson

2018 Position Preview - Packers Running Backs Ready and Steady

Jamaal Williams leads a solid group of running backs this season.

Analysis, Green Bay PackersJon MeerdinkJuly 23, 20182018 Preview, Running Backs, Fullbacks

Don't Take McCarthy's Word on "Running Back By Committee" Approach

Just because he says it doesn’t mean it’ll happen.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkJune 21, 2018Aaron Jones, Jamaal Willams, Running Backs, Mike McCarthy

Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones Could Hit Historic Numbers in 2018

With healthy seasons and decent production, Jamaal Williams and Aaron Jones could do something we’ve never seen before.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkMay 21, 2018Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams, Packers Offense, Running Backs

Packers Break 10-Year Streak on UDFA Running Backs

General manager Brian Gutekunst’s actions have spoken loud and clear: he is going to build the Packers roster differently than his predecessor. For the first time in over a decade, the Packers have not signed a running back in undrafted free agency.

Why Ty Montgomery Can't Be the Third Running Back

You don’t want to be the third running back on the Packers roster.

AnalysisGary ZilavyApril 16, 2018Ty Montgomery, Running Backs

Packers Exit Survey: Season Recap Series

Jon and Gary answer some tough questions about the evaluation and the Packers going forward.

Packers 2017 Recap: RB Aaron Jones

Aaron Jones was tantalizing in just a few snaps for the Packers in 2017.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkJanuary 31, 2018Aaron Jones, Packers Offense, Running Backs, 2017 Season Recap

Packers 2017 Recap: RB Ty Montgomery

Ty Montgomery's injuries cost him serious ground heading into the 2018 running back race.

AnalysisJon MeerdinkJanuary 30, 20182017 Season Recap, Ty Montgomery, Packers Offense, Running Backs

Why Haven't the Packers Run the Football More?

The Packers running game has been one of the lone bright spots this year. We examine the data to see why they haven't had more opportunities.

AnalysisGary ZilavyDecember 21, 2017Aaron Jones, Ty Montgomery, Jamaal Williams, Running Backs, Aaron Rodgers, Brett Hundley

What Can Devante Mays Contribute?

With Aaron Jones sidelined, seventh round pick Devante Mays could have to shoulder some of the load on offense. What do we know about him?

AnalysisJon MeerdinkNovember 15, 2017Devante Mays, Running Backs, Packers Offense

Don't Bank on Big Numbers From Ty Montgomery

Ty Montgomery can be a big asset on offense even without piling up rushing yards.

EditorialJon MeerdinkSeptember 6, 2017Ty Montgomery, Packers Offense, Running Backs

2017 Packers Previews: RBs both new and improved

Ty Montgomery leaps into this season at the top of the running back depth chart. How big of a role will he play?

AnalysisJon MeerdinkJuly 21, 2017Running Backs, 2017 Packers Preview

What to Expect From RB Aaron Jones in Year 1

Aaron Jones had an extremely successful college career at UTEP. What can the Packers expect from him as a rookie running back?

What to Expect From RB Jamaal Williams in Year 1

One of the three running backs the Packers drafted last month, Jamaal Williams, seems to be first in line to challenge Montgomery for touches and playing time.

AnalysisJon Meerdink and Gary ZilavyMay 30, 2017Jamaal Williams, Running Backs