Packers are signing RB Josh Jacobs!

[MY_TAKE]

I like it. Noone will know for sure until we watch next season but lets be honest about a couple things. 1. The Raiders oraganization was a dumpster fire last year. Other than Crosby, who on that team actually had a good year? I assume Gute, MLF and company ha ive kicked the tires, so to speak, and think he can thrive here or they wouldn't have pulled the trigger.
2. To me, the biggest difference in making the Packers offense click was healthy Aaron Jones. The Packers were a tremendous machine (secretariat) on offense when he was healthy. Unless you think he(Jacobs) is done at 26 years old, it seems like it goes along ways in solidifying the position. You still draft RB or RBs somewhere, but its not such a gamble (IMO) having a young veteran rather than a rookie. Just my 2 cents. The Packers org is NOT a dumpster fire and we have a real threat at QB. Its all good.

Go Pack go !!!!

[BF004]

Still no word on the dollars yet. Probably good for us.


Saquan got like over $13M, more than the franchise amount.

[YoHoChecko]

The dollars matter a lot here. I’m very sad about this RB change even though they make sense. I need the money to be low to make this swap feel good tho

[BF004]

The dollars matter a lot here. I’m very sad about this RB change even though they make sense. I need the money to be low to make this swap feel good tho

Really don't think it can be too high if they are getting rid of Aaron Jones for making too much.

[Acrobat]

The dollars matter a lot here. I’m very sad about this RB change even though they make sense. I need the money to be low to make this swap feel good tho

Really don't think it can be too high if they are getting rid of Aaron Jones for making too much.

My guess is that it makes sense from a Cap Room perspective more than actual dollars, so hopefully everyone is careful when they analyze the numbers.

[Acrobat]

The dollars matter a lot here. I’m very sad about this RB change even though they make sense. I need the money to be low to make this swap feel good tho

Really don't think it can be too high if they are getting rid of Aaron Jones for making too much.

My guess is that it makes sense from a Cap Room perspective more than actual dollars, so hopefully everyone is careful when they analyze the numbers.

[lupedafiasco]

No dollars released is good for the Packers. If it was good for the player the agent would have already released it.

[MY_TAKE]

I posted to this before seeing the release of AJ. I assume the money isn't too ridiculous( for Jacobs) or they could have just went after S. Barkley.

Now I am curious what the market is for A. Jones? What if its soft and they could bring him back? I assume this is just my wishful thinking.

PS. I do realize Barkley signed with PHilly. Just saying though.

[YoHoChecko]

Now I am curious what the market is for A. Jones? What if its soft and they could bring him back? I assume this is just my wishful thinking.

That was reported as a possibility before free agency, but I’d have to think it’s less of a possibility with Jacobs in the fold.

[YoHoChecko]

Hate it.

Free agent Josh Jacobs has reached a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, who in turn have told Aaron Jones he's being released, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Jacobs' deal also includes $12.5 million guaranteed, a source told Schefter.

[go pak go]

Boy.

Yeah I don't get the contract. They must really be thinking it was a Raiders thing and not a Jacobs thing in 2023.

[Madcity_matt]

Hate it.

Free agent Josh Jacobs has reached a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, who in turn have told Aaron Jones he's being released, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Jacobs' deal also includes $12.5 million guaranteed, a source told Schefter.

interested more in the structure of the deal vs the total. Hoping it includes an inflated 4th year that he will never play on to make the agent and player feel good.

[Acrobat]

I'd still like to see us get an RB in the draft, maybe 3rd or 4th round. But what I like about this is that JJ can handle the load. Love Jones, but his durability has been questionable, and is turning 30. Not a good combination.

Also, I'm fine with the money if Jacobs can be a top back in the league. With all the skill position players the Packers have, plus Love, JJ should have some room to run and should be very effective.

[MY_TAKE]

Hate it.

Free agent Josh Jacobs has reached a four-year, $48 million deal with the Packers, who in turn have told Aaron Jones he's being released, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter on Monday.

Jacobs' deal also includes $12.5 million guaranteed, a source told Schefter.

Any idea how close AJ and the Packers were and what sort of contract he was seeking?

[lupedafiasco]

No dollars released is good for the Packers. If it was good for the player the agent would have already released it.

[Labrev]

4 years, $48m seems like a lot on its face, but $12.5m guaranteed does not seem exorbitant.

Also, he just turned 26, so he is still in his 20s for the length of the contract.

[Labrev]

A nice video of Jacobs at his best. His peers rated him the 12th best player in the league after his 2023 campaign:

[MY_TAKE]

Who is the real Josh Jacobs? 2022 or 2023? Some were worried about his heavy work load in 2022. Hard to believe a RB, who just turned 26 would be washed up. Packers are paying him like 2022 JJ. As I said, the entire raiders team was a dumpster fire last year. I think he has a chance to look real good in green and gold.

[Labrev]

Who is the real Josh Jacobs? 2022 or 2023? Some were worried about his heavy work load in 2022. Hard to believe a RB, who just turned 26 would be washed up. Packers are paying him like 2022 JJ. As I said, the entire raiders team was a dumpster fire last year. I think he has a chance to look real good in green and gold.

The stories about how toxic the Raiders locker room was in 2023 are wild.

Players often find a second wind when they change teams.

[Yoop]

every season Jones had 200 touches he went over a 1000 yrds, can't say that for Jacobs who eclipsed 200 touches every season 340 touches in 2022, rode hard, put away dry

12 mil. guarantee on a 4 year deal, sounds like a 1 year 12 mil. deal with option for 3 more.

seems like a high mileage RB, and security till the draft pick is ready to start