Well, I suppose if Aaron Jones will retire after 2024, it would be wise to keep AJ Dillon on the roster. As "veteran" RB who can help speed development of the drafted rookies or young UDFA. I'm sure that AJ Dillon contract can be worked out in the manner that cap hit would not be high while A Joned is still on roster.

On the other hand, I agree that it is not fiseable to have 2 RBs with relatively high salaries.

Let's see how 2023 plays out before we start working on the 2024 roster. A lot can happen between now and the end of the 2023 season. Thanks. Since '61

With the relatively short-term nature of Jones' deal, it would be easy to structure a deal for Dillon--if he earns it--that would keep the big hits from happening at the same time.

Quite the feat AJ is now in the company of Jim Taylor and Ahman Green as top RBs in Packer history.

If Love gets the ball next season (and I hope he does), AJ can greatly help lower the pressure on his new QB with his diverse skillset. With Love, Jones will probably be even more productive next season if both stay on the field. Win win for both men.

It means he'll probably leave like Jamal Williams.
Jamal Williams- now a Detroit Lion.
had 500 carries, never fumbled. Abt 2000 yds (4 yrs)
AJ Dillion- 419 carries, abt. 1800 yds (3 yrs) 0 fumbles lost.
He never was a 100 yd rusher from what I saw.
Which is a major achievement in Rushing stats.
The other downer is; Williams & Jones were drafted later.
Hindsight tells you a lot.
Dillion isn't what we imagined he would be.
The packers are still struggling on; 3rd and one to go.
And as both RBs age.
It might be best;
to draft a new RB who will be a game breaker.
I say draft Robinson @15 if you can.

I'm on the same side of the fence as Since '61. I'd wait and see what happens with Jones and 2023 before even thinking about an extension. I may be wrong but if Rodgers isn't gone this year (2023 season) and comes back, aren't cap ramifications even worse in 2024?

Whatever the case is I'd like to see Dillon beyond 2023. If Love is the QB then I see we see more of Dillon getting the handoff from Love under center. I think that makes a big difference when it comes to Dillon and his success as a ballcarrier. IMO he's just so much better with the QB under center.

GOD, I hope McGinn is right!

As a second round pick, I find Dillon to be a bit disappointing. Don’t get me wrong, I love the guy as a person. I remain a fan. But, given his draft position, I thought he would be more like a Lacy. Perhaps it’s the lines fault or the play calling but I don’t think that he runs over people like I expected he would given his size. I see too many RB’s drafted later that are just as dynamic. I am all for keeping “The Mayor” but not for the big bucks. Too much hype over the size of his legs led me to believe that he would be a steamroller. And he can do that over DB’s but he seldom gets to that level because he gets stopped at the line. He doesn’t have speed or elusiveness so power is his only option and other teams know that.

My deep suspicion is the Packers will look for a replacement back for Dillon via the draft this year.
As I've said before I like Aaron Jones as a player and a citizen. But "The Turk" of fiscal responsibility will hit the Packers if they keep kicking things down the road if it hasn't already.

Jones' injury past has me concerned as he gets older.

The team could have cut Jones and they would have been out about $9.5 mill but saved $10 mill. Now they will be hanging with him(and his dead cap) for at least one more year. I understand the merits of his many talents to the team but this is the one position where you can find a good running back on the cheap. Robinson from Texas has been compared to Barkley from the Giants by scouts. With Jones gone and Robinson in you would have a potential great back paired with Dillon, to the point you could keep Dillon next year. Of course the draft is a crap shoot and who knows what will happen. But there are other backs almost as good this year. My fear is Gute thinks this team can win the Super Bowl. Can it? I don't think so. Tearing it down guarantees another losing season, but long term it would be back with an infusion of talent.

I know this bucks the trend of the Jones re-signing but there are times you need to consider it all.

Personally, I will say that I wanted the FO to cut Jones for cap reasons, and because we couldn’t afford to restructure more dollars into the future. However, I will be the first to o admit that what Jones did in taking a pay cut (along with a partial restructure) was a selfless and noble act. We need more team players like Jones who are willing to sacrifice for the team. Glad to have him back.

There's much to be said for keeping your head and your feet in the same place. It's a challenge for me to be in the moment even when I accept we're all day-to-day. What does Aaron Jones pay cut that wasn't a pay cut mean for anyone?

As it concerns the fate of AJ Dillon, I want to celebrate that Aaron Jones and Dillon will be together for one more year. Organizations need to look ahead, but staying focused on the upcoming season is also beneficial. I'm unsure how many questions about this season or the next one can be answered until Aaron Rodgers leaves the darkness. I credit the organization for restructuring the contract of Aaron Jones while plans about how to move forward with Aaron Rodgers and other players remain significant concerns.

It's astounding how much different is the future of the Packers if Love is the quarterback this upcoming season instead of Rodgers.
At least that's my impression, and it seems worthy of good discussion.
As an example, the question of quarterback would seem to make a huge difference as to how Dillon is used next season, and would seem to be a huge factor in the decision as to whether to keep Dillon thereafter.
I think most of us here at CHTV are wondering how Dillon would do with Love at QB, in an offense that presumably would be more determined by our head coach, Matt LaFleur, without the influence/interference of Rodgers.
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If such considerations are on point, it's staggering how much power the front office has given to Rodgers to leave us twisting in the wind as to whether he wants to stay with the Packers or not.
It's embarrassing to the Packers as a franchise to cede its dignity to the arrogant and domineering and aloof Rodgers -- and extremely trying as a fan to watch it play out ever so slowly and painfully.
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Another topic of discussion would be how this upcoming draft for the Packers would change depending on whether it's Rodgers and Love at QB.
I think Aaron Jones is a great keep for the Packers regardless of the QB; but the draft, as well as decisions on our veterans and those from other teams, may be quite a different story depending on the QB.

Anyone else feel these stories being leaked by McGinn and Silverstein are in bad form?

When AR12 comes out of the darkness to be briefed on these so-called stories, it will just piss him off. Poor taste and exactly the wrong thing to do. All the team had to do was tell Aaron they want to go younger. He set it up for them on a tee, like tee ball, and they still can't do the right thing.

I hope I'm wrong, but I feel like the Packers are going to screw this up no matter what they do.

They both get haircuts.

Fall of 2023 Dillion will be entering his 4th season. They don’t have do anything yet except provide camp competition. At least this coming FB season. and the following year they can exercise the 5th yr option.