Aaron Jones says Packers’ ‘standard is high’ after strong 2023 season: ‘What we’re building here is special’

While the Green Bay Packers proved they’re a legit force in the NFC after a strong 2023 season, Aaron Jones has a feeling that 2024 could be even better for them.

The Packers’ talented running back recently shared his optimism for next season. Green Bay surprised most by making the playoffs this year, and shocked just about everyone after upsetting the Dallas Cowboys on Super Wild Card Weekend. 

“I feel like what we’re building here is special,” Jones told Larry McCarren on Total Packers, via NFL.com. “You can feel it. You can see it. The chemistry, the bond, the standard that we’ve set. I feel like with the standard we’ve set, we know what our expectations are when we come back next year. 

“Our standard is high,” Jones continued. “We have no reason not to reach that standard every day because we’ve shown that we can do it this year, and we’ve shown we can do it game after game after game. We can put it together. I feel like we’re gonna be dangerous. We’re gonna be special.”

Jones’ optimism is valid. The Packers were solid across the board last season, which was one of the main reasons for their success. Green Bay finished 12th in the NFL in points scored and 10th in fewest points allowed. After a 3-6 start, the Packers went 6-2 down the stretch that included their playoff-clinching win over the Chicago Bears in Week 18. 

They were also the youngest NFL team (average age: 25 years, 214 days) to win a playoff game since the 1970 NFL/AFL merger. 

A big reason for Jones’ optimism surely has to do with his quarterback, Jordan Love. A first-time starter last season, Love threw 20 touchdowns and just one pick during a nine-game span following Green Bay’s 3-6 start. He put on a clinic in the Packers’ win over the Cowboys; Love threw three touchdowns and nearly tallied a perfect passer rating. 

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-01-27 21:45:38

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