Dillon is running naturally again. The key was ending the initiative to change his running angle. He’s back to being a pile mover. They are also running him more from under center, finally.

The question with Dillon is not whether he could contribute to this team moving forward, but how much he is worth. I don’t think he’s shown he’s a ideal primary back, but he’s a very good number 2 in a tandem and can help as a pass protector and quasi FB in the run and passing game as well.

Is that enough to earn him a new contract offer and would he accept one based upon that assessment? It’s worth noting that the Chiefs have been soft against the run between the tackles all year. We actually averaged less per carry than their recent opponents, albeit, with little effective blocking.

Dillon is the type of back that needs to get a lot of carries to get going and wear down the defense. Unfortunately, this Offense and specifically OL is not built for that. LeFleur fed him more this game and it showed. However, for whatever reason, with the body type and massive legs he has, he still gets leg tackled too easily. He also tends to turn and push backwards. Effective at times, but you'd rather see him lower and have much more drive in those legs to potentially bust through. He did fine this game, but I do see the Packers taking a RB next year in the draft.

Rex, he may be picking it up, but isn't it a coincidence that the O-line seems to be picking it up too? I don't remember seeing too many holes that he's missed.

He does seem to be making more holes for his self though.

We're getting a little more push up front from OL, but Dillon got most of his yards himself and after contact. This is the AJ we know and love. Looking forward to how much we can lean on ground game down the stretch. Esp if the other AJ returns.
Any way we can keep them both again next year? If not, we gotta have Marshal Dillon, IMHO!
The Szotman

Dillon appears to be running harder and more fluidly than earlier this season. I suspect he was probably playing with an injury that wasn’t serious enough to keep him out but enough to affect his performance.

AJ is running with authority again. Just what you expect from a Quad Squad University graduate : )

I thought the OL did a better job blocking too. Dillon really needs to be untouched before hitting the LOS. He needs that head of steam and generally loses a lot when having to cut early.

A lot of shoestring tackles on Dillon last night too. He was close to busting a couple of big ones.

except please stop tossing him the ball and making he run to the sideline only to get stopped making his cut , he is better head on not sideline to sideline.

Dillion is a complementary RB. He will never be the go to back. The Pack should attempt to sign him for the average backup contract rate. If a reasonable contract can’t be worked out, thank you for your years of service, well done.

Last night when Aaron Nagler was asked who was the unsung hero, I said his answer before he said it: A.J. Dillon. His stats may not look that great, but boy, did he run well. He came up with solid gains to set up short 2nd and 3rd downs, and he ran really hard. I'm glad he's coming through, and hopefully he's just heating up.

I beg to differ. Dillon was never a liability and always an asset. Notice his play improved when the original offense by Matt LaFleur returned following the departure of AR?

When the gales of Nov and Dec come to Lambeau, time to use the Bridgestone Blizzaks (aka #28)

Business decision,

Pantz

I saw an OL that leaned on a defender and then watched 3 or more defenders jump on Dillon.

If you watched Pacheco, you saw a real OL. Those guys rallied to the RB after their initial block and made a big difference in total yards as well as the ability of a RB to break ONE tacklers grip instead of letting 3 or more guys drag the RB down (like our OL and Dillon).

Just less standing around please. I am really tired of crappy run blocking followed by indifferent behavior when the play is still going and the RB is still struggling.

Coaching, coaching, coaching. Get these guys to look for work until a beat after the whistle. Then I would feel better about this OL. There doesnt seem to be much of a hard working attitude in that OL room.

I have to agree that the improvement in the O line is a huge factor in Dillon’s improved performance. If he could be signed at a very reasonable “#2” back rate, I’d do it. But if not, let the season play out. At this juncture we know what he does and what he’s worth.

Dillon definitely deserves to get a contract. His power and determination should not go unnoticed. I mean, we shouldn't lose him to the competition. This graduate of Boston College wasted no time and is now charging forward like a locomotive. We need to use all available resources to secure victory. In college, if I had https://edubirdie.com/assignment-writing-service at my disposal, I used this tool and achieved excellent results. Similarly, we cannot turn a blind eye to a player like him who helps us leave opponents behind. All he does is showcase his professional growth.