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Aaron Jones taking the lead?

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Saw this on Yahoo. I was expecting closer to 50/50 till I saw this. Anyone see anything else about Jones being the starter even if/when Ty comes back?

"ESPN's Rob Demovsky believes the Packers could start Aaron Jones regardless of Ty Montgomery's (ribs) status.

Advice: Jones has upgraded the Packers' run game the last two weeks, and is coming off a dominant showing against Dallas. He profiles as Green Bay's early-down back going forward, with Montgomery likely settling into a pass-game role. Jones is averaging 5.4 YPC and already leads the Packers in rushing. Even if Montgomery returns Sunday, Jones is the favorite for carries."

 

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Yeah I saw it.

 

Now that makes my hold of J Williams worthless.

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I expect that to be the case this week. At the very best, Monty will be playing with broken ribs not game tested. I could see a handful of touches to see how he handles them and how sore he is on Monday. I struggle to see a scenario where GB decides he goes back to anywhere near a full workload his first game back and with a viable (superior?) alternative.

 

Williams is a waste of roster space.

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if ty montgomery is still hurt - this makes sense.

 

however, i just don't think he loses his job here, if healthy

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At worst it's a committee. There's no way they are going to go away from Jones after how productive he looked.

 

I don't think Montgomery fits the mold of an early down back. You could see the difference in running style with Jones. I think Ty is a better fit for a change of pace role.

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he may not really fit the mold, but i don't think he played his way out of a job earlier this season and committee does noone any good.

 

best chance for jones is that montgomery stays out

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Surprisingly, the dude who owned Jones dropped him to pick up Mcfadden. I own Ty. Should I pick up Jones? Does it really help me to own both Packer backs in a standard league? A time share doesn't help me no matter who I play.

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Wow, no wonder people are terrible stock pickers. I would say pickup Jones, just think of him as a high upside handcuff at this point.

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Surprisingly, the dude who owned Jones dropped him to pick up Mcfadden. I own Ty. Should I pick up Jones? Does it really help me to own both Packer backs in a standard league? A time share doesn't help me no matter who I play.

 

If you got the ww priority I'd pickup Jones post haste

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If you got the ww priority I'd pickup Jones post haste

Okay, I'm number 6 of 10 so let's see. I will know Sunday. I will have to give up Alex Collins though.

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Differently give up Collins for Jones.

 

I think he will retain the first and second down work even when Ty is ready to return.

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