Although the Green Bay Packers made a number of significant offseason acquisitions, none have been more significant than the addition of Josh Jacobs. In free agency, the former running back for the Las Vegas Raiders signed a four-year, $48 million contract with Green Bay. He will now be an important member of an offense that came dangerously close to defeating the San Francisco 49ers in the Divisional Round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs.
After obtaining Jacobs’ signature, the Packers promptly released veteran running back Aaron Jones, realizing they no longer needed him. In response to a question about what it’s like to be replacing Jones, Jacobs gave a thoughtful response that demonstrated his appreciation for the standout running back and stated that he planned to uphold the high standards he had established in the Packers backfield over the previous several seasons.
Josh Jacobs knows Aaron Jones from offseason training in Miami.
“Obviously he’s a legend around here … I don’t really consider myself coming in and replacing what he’s done. I just try to hold that standard.” pic.twitter.com/KDfO2vstMu
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 15, 2024
After obtaining Jacobs’ signature, the Packers promptly released veteran running back Aaron Jones, realizing they no longer needed him. In response to a question about what it’s like to be replacing Jones, Jacobs gave a thoughtful response that demonstrated his appreciation for the standout running back and stated that he planned to uphold the high standards he had established in the Packers backfield over the previous several seasons.
The funny first impression of Matt LaFleur by Josh Jacobs
Josh Jacobs’ funny first impression of Matt LaFleur Replacing Jones is not going to be easy, given how well-liked he was by the fans, and Jacobs will need assistance from everyone to succeed, particularly head coach Matt LaFleur. Before his first news conference, Jacobs got to know his new head coach, and he made a humorous confession about LaFleur that will win over Packers supporters in no time.
Josh Jacobs on Matt LaFleur: “I honestly didn’t think he was gonna be as cool as he is.” pic.twitter.com/a4cu0OYcPP
— Matt Schneidman (@mattschneidman) March 15, 2024
Given that both Jacobs and LaFleur will be crucial to Green Bay’s success going ahead, it’s encouraging to see that their working relationship is off to a strong start. Although everyone will be watching Jacobs to see if he can successfully replace Jones, things appear to be going well so far.