Welcome RB Aaron Jones to Minnesota

It's done. A massive get at RB. Aaron Jones had the 3rd-highest YAC per attempt in the NFL. Packers offense transformed when he returned healthy. Key piece not only without Kirk Cousins, but also potentially with a QB draftee. Now, we'll see if there's more to come on D... https://t.co/AlAMsAUVGI

— Alec Lewis (@alec_lewis) March 12, 2024

Wow, I'm surprised by that. 29, RB, used to making bank. Smacks of a guy who would wait for months. But who knows, maybe Jones is smarter than other backs and knows the money declines very quickly for RBs. 

It sure looked like he had some gas left in the tank last season.

Was wondering how hard they were going to go at Jones.

I knew we were bidding for Darnold at that point too, as was Denver. 

I woke-up to a whole new backfield, literally. 

Great signing! He still looks good and I’ve always thought very highly of him. I’m sure he won’t be motivated to pound his former team

1 year, $7 million.

Aaron Jones has agreed to terms with the Minnesota Vikings on a one-year, $7 million deal, NFL Network Insiders Ian Rapoport and Tom Pelissero reported Tuesday, per sources.

I love this so much. https://t.co/pceZqJno09

— Ben Leber (@nacholeber) March 12, 2024

Solid player when he's not hurt. Good move. I said yesterday we have more money than picks. Good allocation of resources here.
He can pass block, catch dumpoffs, and run in a zone system. Perfect fit to pair with (barf) Darnold.

He's good and a true #1RB.  Hopefully we can find some IOL to make it work.

Always thought Chandler played a similar game to Aaron Jones coming out. I like Jones, but he has been injury prone the last few years. Showed up for the last month of the season in 23 and looked well rested.

Very good signing.  Jones is still a top 10 RB.  Plenty of YAC.  

We have upgraded many pieces in the last 24 hours while dodging a franchise crippling contract.  Keep it going Kwesi, go get DJ READER at DT please and head to the draft with options at 11

Love the signing.  Great opportunity and we grabbed him.  I am sure that we had appeal to him as a way to stick it to the Packers at least twice a year.  Here's hoping that he does just that!

Merry Christmas @JimmyinSD…  ;)

Jones, 29, arrives as an experienced lead back who showed that while he missed six games to injuries last season, he still has game-changing talent.
He returned from a three-game absence due to a November knee injury and finished the year with five straight 100-yard games, including each of Green Bay's two playoff games. He reached a top speed of 19.6 miles per hour, the third-fastest time by a ball carrier in the NFL Divisional playoff round, during a 53-yard run against the 49ers, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Prior to last season, Jones had four straight years with at least 1,190 yards from scrimmage. He led the NFL with 16 rushing touchdowns in 2019, and made the Pro Bowl in 2020.
Only one active NFL running back, the Browns' Nick Chubb (5.3 yards), averages more yards per carry than Jones' five-yard average that is tied with the Colts' Jonathan Taylor (minimum 750 attempts).

https://www.startribune.com/vikings-sign-running-back-aaron-jones-packers/600350398/

Seeing what Henry got, 2 years 18, would have loved to have seen us go that route instead as he is game changer

@"JR44" said: Seeing what Henry got, 2 years 18, would have loved to have seen us go that route instead as he is game changer

The Vikings want a pass catcher at RB and Jones is better at that than Henry.  Also I think last year Henry was starting to look burnt.

Jones is a better fit, the Ravens have been after Henry, tried to trade for him last season…

It’s a fine signing. Nothing more than a “ticket mover”, in my opinion. He’s someone they can point to this offseason and say “See we did something to help the offense”. Its not like he’s a “Super Bowl winning” piece. 

If he does great, cool. If he’s washed, it wont really matter. Either way he wont be a Viking in 2025, but he’ll be something to watch this year

@"CFIAvike" said: It’s a fine signing. Nothing more than a “ticket mover”, in my opinion. He’s someone they can point to this offseason and say “See we did something to help the offense”. Its not like he’s a “Super Bowl winning” piece. 

If he does great, cool. If he’s washed, it wont really matter. Either way he wont be a Viking in 2025, but he’ll be something to watch this year

Man, go outside and touch grass.  Fucking Debbie downer here.  What's your grand plan armchair QB?  He's an upgrade over Chandler and Mattison.  He's also kicked our ass for the last 5 years.  It's a good smart signing to that could be something more if he plays well.  What's a Super Bowl winning piece for this team to you?  Resigning a 36 year old off an achilles injury to a 4 year contract??

@"Skodin" said:

@"CFIAvike" said: It’s a fine signing. Nothing more than a “ticket mover”, in my opinion. He’s someone they can point to this offseason and say “See we did something to help the offense”. Its not like he’s a “Super Bowl winning” piece. 

If he does great, cool. If he’s washed, it wont really matter. Either way he wont be a Viking in 2025, but he’ll be something to watch this year

Man, go outside and touch grass.  Fucking Debbie downer here.  What's your grand plan armchair QB?  He's an upgrade over Chandler and Mattison.  He's also kicked our ass for the last 5 years.  It's a good smart signing to that could be something more if he plays well.  What's a Super Bowl winning piece for this team to you?  Resigning a 36 year old off an achilles injury to a 4 year contract??

From Tom Grossi on Youtube.  This is hysterical  B)