Aaron Jones anyone?

Just saw that, thought the same thing, this team better find a running game to pair w/ their rebuilt D & ? QB…

@"Kentis" said: Just saw that, thought the same thing, this team better find a running game to pair w/ their rebuilt D & ? QB…

Always liked Aaron Jones! 

Ekeler and Jones seem similar. Both older. Both hurt a lot. And both really good when “on”, especially as pass catchers.

Jones was better last year but Ek was playing through injury.

I think Ekeler would be my first call but if he says no I’d offer Jones about the same money and hope to land one of them.

Henry is a wildcard. I’m guessing he’ll be ring chasing though and as of about an hour ago, that probably ain’t gonna be in Minnesota. 

Nope, we need young RBs. Not old ones.

I'd LOVE to see a 2-headed RB situation in Minnesota with Chandler and Jones. 

@"AGRforever" said: Nope, we need young RBs. Not old ones.

I would agree on the age in general, but really if they come in cheap,  who cares how old they are?  RBs have become like paper towels,  grab one,  use it once or twice,  then toss it away and get another one.  Chandler is young enough to be the "feature back"  but they should still be looking at limiting him and letting others wear down the opponents when its possible.

@"JimmyinSD" said:

@"AGRforever" said: Nope, we need young RBs. Not old ones.

LOL on the new avatar,  good shit right there.

I would agree on the age in general, but really if they come in cheap,  who cares how old they are?  RBs have become like paper towels,  grab one,  use it once or twice,  then toss it away and get another one.  Chandler is young enough to be the "feature back"  but they should still be looking at limiting him and letting others wear down the opponents when its possible.

29 is ancient for a rb.  It's like a 13 year old dog.  Sleeps most of the time.

Can he run the ball 500 times?  No? Pass

Chandler is actuality older then Mattison, for what it’s worth….

Jones was not willing to take a 50% pay cut from 12 million, so it is not like he is going to come cheap?  Would not be a fan of this move. 

@"JR44" said: Jones was not willing to take a 50% pay cut from 12 million, so it is not like he is going to come cheap?  Would not be a fan of this move. 

What he thinks he's worth and what NFL gm's think he's worth are likely two very different numbers. 

@"bigbone62" said:

@"JR44" said: Jones was not willing to take a 50% pay cut from 12 million, so it is not like he is going to come cheap?  Would not be a fan of this move. 

What he thinks he's worth and what NFL gm's think he's worth are likely two very different numbers. 

Cincinnati cut Mixon,  remember the debates pre draft about him vs cook.

@"JimmyinSD" said: Cincinnati cut Mixon,  remember the debates pre draft about him vs cook.

Per the Athletic, the Vikings have high interest in Jones 

@"supafreak84" said: Per the Athletic, the Vikings have high interest in Jones 

It would be an excellent signing IMO.

#Vikings are having constructive dialogue with former #Packers running back Aaron Jones with some optimism that a potential deal could be reached for him to remain in NFC North after being released by Green Bay, per league sources @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) March 12, 2024

I'm never in favor of signing FA RBs. Too much wear on the tires. There will be good RBs available on Day 3 of the draft who can complement Chandler.