![]() ![]() (But) obviously, I want to be in the green and gold. “Like I always say, Green Bay is home for us whether football is here or somewhere else. Breaking more tackles and catching the ball at a higher rate are both ways Dillon can regain the incredible efficiency and productivity of his 2021 season.ĭillon said he and his wife plan to make Green Bay their long-term home regardless of where he’s playing football in 2024. In fact, there’s a good chance the Jordan Love offense in 2023 will run through Jones and Dillon, ensuring 200 or more touches is well within reach if Dillon is healthy. And hopefully, we’re back here next year,” Dillon said.Īlthough the Packers retained starting running back Aaron Jones, Dillon should have plenty of opportunities to touch the ball, both as a runner and receiver. When Rodgers made his Packers debut in 2005, Jordan Love was 6 years old. “I’m going to have fun and enjoy all the time I have here. The late Orbin Love didnt become father to Jordan for another six years. And if he takes care of business on the field, he’ll greatly increase his chances of returning to the Packers on a second contract. The goal for Dillon in 2023 is to play free and have fun while thinking less. The Packers finished the 1998 regular with an 115 record in 2nd place in the NFC Central (qualifying for an NFC Wild Card playoff game), behind the Randall. Running backs coach Ben Sirmans believed he wasn’t aggressive enough as a runner. The third-year back gained 976 total yards on 214 touches after producing 1,116 yards on 221 touches during a breakout 2021 season. 1 running back - or looking for a new home for 2024.ĭillon told Wilde that he was thinking too much during what he described as a disappointing 2022 season. How he performs this year will likely determine if he’s back in Green Bay - potentially as the long-term No. But there’s only so much I can control.”ĭillon’s rookie contract with the Packers expires after the 2023 season. “I’ll pick up long snapper or whatever it is when I start slowing down. I’d play here until I can’t run anymore,” Dillon told Jason Wilde of the Wisconsin State Journal. Dillon, who is entering a contract year in 2023, wants to stay in Green Bay for as long as the Packers want him there. ![]()
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