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NFL 2018: Every team’s biggest training camp battle

By Randy Gurzi

ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - APRIL 26: Sam Darnold of USC poses after being picked #3 overall by the New York Jets during the first round of the 2018 NFL Draft at AT&T Stadium on April 26, 2018 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images) /
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DETROIT, MI – DECEMBER 29: Jamaal Williams #30 of the Green Bay Packers runs for yardage 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) /

Green Bay Packers: Running Back

Stop me if you’ve heard this one before, the Green Bay Packers can use some clarity at the running back position. Now, in fairness to them, they’ve done some good work getting a few capable options back there as they attempt to take some of the offensive load off of quarterback Aaron Rodgers’ shoulders.

Now, they just have to figure out who will carry the load. The favorite likely would have been Aaron Jones, one of two rookies from 2017 the Packers added. However, Jones will start the season on a two-week suspension and that could open the door for their other rookie from last season, Jamaal Williams.

A third name in the mix is Ty Montgomery, the converted wide receiver. Montgomery will get his snaps regardless of what happened between Jones and Williams. He excels as a pass catcher, but is no slouch when running the ball.

However, having a traditional back will help any offense. Jones was the better option in that regard last year and he will have to prove in training camp to be much better than Williams to avoid losing his job during his absence. For Williams, it’s actually a great opportunity and if he can take advantage of it, he could be a big part of the offense in Green Bay.

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