Packers: 5 running backs they could target in 2021 free agency

FOXBOROUGH, MASSACHUSETTS - NOVEMBER 29: James White #28 of the New England Patriots stiff arms Patrick Peterson #21 of the Arizona Cardinals during the third quarter of the game at Gillette Stadium on November 29, 2020 in Foxborough, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ – NOVEMBER 09: James White #28 of the New England Patriots runs with the ball during a game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium on November 9, 2020 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Benjamin Solomon/Getty Images) /

Packers’ running back to target in free agency: James White

This would be an awesome addition to the Packers’ running back room. Not only is James White a former Wisconsin Badger, but his skill set also serves as a perfect compliment to Dillon.

Dillon appears to be a more straight-line runner who has no issue running over or through defensive linemen, linebackers and safeties. He does a great job of setting the tone for the offense. That’s where White can come in as the lightning to Dillon’s thunder. Although White probably isn’t going to run by many defenders, he is shifty in open space and has been used exclusively as a pass-catching and third-down back throughout his career. That’s exactly what Green Bay needs and he’d be a nice weapon to add to Aaron Rodgers’ arsenal.

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