Green Bay Packers: 4 Early takeaways from training camp

2. Aaron Jones improving as a pass-catcher

There were many aspects of the late years under Mike McCarthy that were frustrating to watch. However, there were perhaps few instances that were more egregious than the way that the now-former head coach utilized running back Aaron Jones. It almost became a running joke on social media about Jones being the best player on the offense and not getting consistent work in the offense.

With LaFleur taking over, however, the hope is that things are going to change in that regard. Not only did the new head coach utilize Derrick Henry and Dion Lewis heavily as the offensive coordinator of the Titans but he consistently found ways to creatively utilize both backs. That’s something that Jones is ready for.

In fact, Jones has been working hard on improving as a pass-catcher to likely increase his work in this new offense, as he noted to Packers.com:

"“I’ve done a lot of work,” Jones said after the Packers’ second practice of training camp Friday. “If he’s going to be putting me out there at wide receiver or using me in different ways in the pass game, I have to be ready. I’m confident in my hands. I’m going to continue to work them and be ready for when my number’s called.”"

Considering the averages that Jones has put up already when used too sparingly under McCarthy, him improving the pass-catching part of his game to be involved in an offense that may already feature him more naturally is promising. This could finally be the year the Jones actually breaks out and produces like one of the league’s best young running backs.