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Green Bay Packers: 5 reasons they’ll surprise the NFL

By Brian Sampson

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 23-16 at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 12: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers walks off the field after defeating the Chicago Bears 23-16 at Soldier Field on November 12, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 8: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in the first quarter during the NFC Wild Card game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field on January 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – JANUARY 8: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers runs with the ball in the first quarter during the NFC Wild Card game against the New York Giants at Lambeau Field on January 8, 2017 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

2. Good-to-great running game

One of the most underrated aspects of the Packers offense is their running game. National media and pundits outside of Green Bay are quick to dismiss the trio of backs Green Bay has. Sure, those around the team on a daily basis may be a bit bias, but the truth is probably somewhere in between.

The Packers may not have a uniquely great talent like the Minnesota Vikings have in Dalvin Cook. What they do have, however, are three running backs with different skill sets that will allow the Packers to do some creative things on offense. This flexibility will be extremely valuable.

Aaron Jones is perhaps the lead dog, even with his two-game suspension. He can do a little bit of everything and is the most natural runner on the team. Jamaal Williams brings the thunder and can pound the rock in between the tackles. Finally, Ty Montgomery is a great pass-catcher as a former receiver and brings some more of that speed component. These three will lead the way in providing a very balanced attack in 2018.

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