Aaron Jones Re-Signed

RBs with 1,100+ rushing yards and 400+ receiving yards last season:

Jahmyr Gibbs
Bijan Robinson
Aaron Jones https://t.co/H26kTXgesN

— Underdog NFL (@UnderdogNFL) March 9, 2025

Nice company.

StickierBuns wrote:
Ty Chandler must be a mental midget.....because he's got skills. But no trust with the staff.

At this point it's safe to say that Chandler has no trust with the fanbase either.

StickierBuns wrote:
Ty Chandler must be a mental midget.....because he's got skills. But no trust with the staff.

It's his pass blocking, or lack thereof. If you want a clue as to which back the Vikings will target in the draft, look for players who can pass block. 

Good: Hampton, Henderson, Allen
Bad: Tuten, Harvey, Skattebo

StickierBuns wrote:
Ty Chandler must be a mental midget.....because he's got skills. But no trust with the staff.

The plan was RBBC, but that evaporated quickly. I would have used Akers more. There’s definitely some juice left. 

Jones deal is practically a 1 year job. Extremely team friendly. Thankfully takes Harris out of the equation. Now, to add that rookie to the room.

MaroonBells wrote:

It's his pass blocking, or lack thereof. If you want a clue as to which back the Vikings will target in the draft, look for players who can pass block. 

Good: Hampton, Henderson, Allen
Bad: Tuten, Harvey, Skattebo

I’ve read mixed reviews on Harvey otherwise I would have trashed him by now. Skattebo I’ve seen on tape trying to spear guys. Literally head down not seeing the target. Rushers just sidestep him and make a beeline for the QB.

Brugler should have the Beast out soon. McGinn should be out soon. We shall see.

JustInTime wrote:
I’ve read mixed reviews on Harvey otherwise I would have trashed him by now. Skattebo I’ve seen on tape trying to spear guys. Literally head down not seeing the target. Rushers just sidestep him and make a beeline for the QB.

Brugler should have the Beast out soon. McGinn should be out soon. We shall see.

I just took the pass blocking grades from NFL Draft Buzz, so add salt. 

Really looking forward to McGinn's first draft column where he interviews current NFL scouts. Up until then, all we have are evals from media scouts. What actual scouts think can be eye opening, but it usually starts forming a much more solid consensus. Last year's first column was up March 11th, so it should be any day now, assuming he's doing it again this year.

JR44 wrote:

6 games of less than 48 yards and only went over 100 yards twice and that was barely.  Great if you think that kind of production for a guy on the decline is worth signing up for two more years of, that is your prerogative.  In a RB rich draft, I would rather look for a franchise back there.

I'd gently suggest to look at the known IOL issues, the pass-centric offense and HC, and the mediocre running game the Vikings have had in recent years.

Yes, AJ was beaten up a lot of that time, but that's not rare for RBs in general. He's a good locker room guy and one who'll play through pain for the team.

Leadership has its value.

Ty Chandler must be a mental midget.....because he's got skills. But no trust with the staff.

I wouldn't call it desperate, but our options at RB were limited. In looking at the amount of 2025 draft picks we currently have (woof), and the other FAs available (woof), I'm not shocked the team stuck with Jones. He's fine; it's fine.

pattersaur wrote:
I wouldn't call it desperate, but our options at RB were limited. In looking at the amount of 2025 draft picks we currently have (woof), and the other FAs available (woof), I'm not shocked the team stuck with Jones. He's fine; it's fine.

Agreed.  There was only really two options.  Resign Jones who was a 1000+ yard rusher with 400+ yards receiving and probably the best RB on the market.  Be forced to use a top pick on a RB, which is generally a cardinal sin of drafting.

Like where were we going to get a better option at RB?  Even if you want to get one in the draft, we’re still better off going Jones/Rookie than Rookie/Akers or whoever.  It’s not like this deal is cutting into our ability to sign other FAs.