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Green Bay Packers: 5 most important training camp battles

By Brian Sampson

DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers watches his team against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on December 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 29: Head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers watches his team against the Detroit Lions during the first half at Little Caesars Arena on December 29, 2017 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 15: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at AT&T Stadium on January 15, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX – JANUARY 15: Ty Montgomery #88 of the Green Bay Packers dives into the end zone to score a touchdown during the second quarter against the Dallas Cowboys in the NFC Divisional Playoff game at AT&T Stadium on January 15, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /

1. McCarthy vs Running Backs

The running back position is certainly one to keep an eye on with three talented runners in Aaron Jones, Jamaal Williams and Ty Montgomery. However, the more interesting battle will include McCarthy and how he chooses to use this trio.

In the past, McCarthy has relied on the hot hand at running back, often causing his team to become too predictable. If he’s smart and adaptable like he says, he’ll look to other teams to figure out how to use three talented but very different backs. The New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles are two good places to start.

Given the different skillset of each back, McCarthy would be wise to create packages around each player. This doesn’t mean every time Montgomery is in the game he’s going to go out for a pass, but it does mean McCarthy can mold his packages to maximize the talent at the position.

Watching McCarthy and offensive coordinator Joe Philbin figure it out will be a treat to watch during training camp and into preseason. All three backs certainly deserve to touch the ball throughout the game and McCarthy will surely try to make that happen.

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