Why isn't AJ Dillon going higher in rookie drafts?

[Jrblaha]

If AJD is a RB2 without Jones, than Jones is a RB2 with AJD around. Yesterday AJD without a TD was overall RB13 for the week (someone could pass him tonight), and the second highest scoring rb without a TD. He had 15.7 pts, which is more than Jones for 6 out of the 10 weeks he played. Jones is averaging ~16.1 pts per game on the year. Not sure why it’s “too much” to think of AJD as an RB1 without Jones around, unless maybe Jones is no longer thought of as a RB1 himself. If Jones was out the rest of the year, I’d be shocked if AJD wasn’t ranked as a top 12 option for the rest of the year.

[FantasyFreak]

Dillon looked the part today vs a tough front. Out touched Jones by quite a bit. Not sure why they rushed Jones back with the bye next week, but I guess he was good to go, and it was a huge conference game. I expect a more even split going forward. Such a good 1/2 punch the pack have now.

[MFundercover]

Dillon looked the part today vs a tough front. Out touched Jones by quite a bit. Not sure why they rushed Jones back with the bye next week, but I guess he was good to go, and it was a huge conference game. I expect a more even split going forward. Such a good 1/2 punch the pack have now.

People probably expecting me to argue, but I agree completely. I think they wanted Jones active in case they needed him since it was a big game. With the game mostly in hand and Dillon playing well there was no need to push it. They will probably do the typical Lafleur thing and split drives going forward. Still think Jones will be the preferred 2 minute offense back.

[Pac_Eddy]

Dillon looked the part today vs a tough front. Out touched Jones by quite a bit. Not sure why they rushed Jones back with the bye next week, but I guess he was good to go, and it was a huge conference game. I expect a more even split going forward. Such a good 1/2 punch the pack have now.

I like that he continues to do well in the pass game.

[FantasyFreak]

Dillon looked the part today vs a tough front. Out touched Jones by quite a bit. Not sure why they rushed Jones back with the bye next week, but I guess he was good to go, and it was a huge conference game. I expect a more even split going forward. Such a good 1/2 punch the pack have now.

People probably expecting me to argue, but I agree completely. I think they wanted Jones active in case they needed him since it was a big game. With the game mostly in hand and Dillon playing well there was no need to push it. They will probably do the typical Lafleur thing and split drives going forward. Still think Jones will be the preferred 2 minute offense back.

100 percent. If it was vs the Lions, maybe Jones sits. He will absolutely be the 2 minute back, and 3rd down passing down back.

[Ice]

Glad I drafted Dillon as a rookie in my one contract league. Always felt he had talent. I have finally been starting him some this year. One of those players that is really cheap to hold on my roster at this point.

He has low mileage and looks to built for the long haul. Could be a future RB1 in GB.

[mild]

Glad I drafted Dillon as a rookie in my one contract league. Always felt he had talent. I have finally been starting him some this year. One of those players that is really cheap to hold on my roster at this point.

He has low mileage and looks to built for the long haul. Could be a future RB1 in GB.

Agreed. For how cheap I got him (early 3rd that year) I'm more than happy holding, and just watching his ADP rise and rise.

Jones has limits of health, we've seen that the last two years. His days as a featured bell cow were never going to eventuate, the new 1a/b is him and Dillon - and for games that GB are blowing out, it's going to be Dillon as the clock killer. The man loves getting 5 tough yards. No more, no less, always 5 yards.

The biggest question - to me - is whether Rodgers is still going to make good on his trade demand. He holds the nuts right now, that's for sure - if he demands a contract rework to finish his career in GB, then they'll have to give it to him. Hilarious how they tried to take Love as an insurance / leverage against Rodgers holding them to ransom... and it's ended up as something Rodgers is now using against Gutenkust as a ransom. You've gotta love it.

The only upside I could see for A-Rod (and Davante) leaving would be that GB would probably become run heavy - much like the week that Adams was out, and somewhat like the week Love started.

[MFundercover]

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[FantasyFreak]

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[FantasyFreak]

Dillon is being used to milk the clock with the lead tonight. His role has expanded as the season has gone on, and I expect a time share next season, as this season. Dillon has out touched Jones tonight, but Jones has found the EZ twice. Great 1-2 punch the Packers have. I am glad I have Jones in best ball.

[mild]

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It's nice that he has friends to share the joy of football with.

Solid running from Dillon tonight, I agree with your post. This is a 1-2 punch for the forseeable future. Jones will continue being a RZ threat, and Dillon will continue extending Jones' career. When an offense is this good, you want any piece in it you can get.

I guess that's the real question now... all eyes on A-Rod, and 2022.

[MFundercover]

Taking a meme a little too seriously sheesh. I say one thing here and I get the electric chair

[FantasyFreak]

Taking a meme a little too seriously sheesh. I say one thing here and I get the electric chair

[FantasyFreak]

In terms of a football pick, good looking pick by the Pack. This time of year, this guy is a huge asset to what they are trying to do. The Love pick was terrible, but a lot of people were questioning the Dillon pick, too. That pick was a good one in the late 2nd.

[nathanq42]

What an absolute dog of a player. Never going to have the chance to sniff the top 10 in RB rankings. Jones>Dillon therefore Dillon=TD dependent dog s hit

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