Is it a big decision for coach Mike McCarthy? Sure. Do you heed to your player’s wishes and let him play or do you make him sit to protect him from himself? What McCarthy needs to wrestle with is opportunity. Rookie third-stringer Aaron Jones looked good vs. Chicago and will be up to the challenge of going up against a Dallas defense that has allowed 4.2 yards an attempt this season — which is exactly what the Packers have allowed as well.
The Packers have one of the NFL's most coveted weapons in Ty Montgomery—a running back who can churn out yards after contact and also line up as a wide receiver to create matchup nightmares for opposing defenses.
In Thursday’s 35-14 dismantling of the Bears, Damarious Randall was benched for ineffective play after the 2015 first rounder showed more coverage warts. The NFL Network reported there was an argument between Randall and a coach and before long, Randall left the entire stadium.
Through four games, Bennett looks nothing his 2016 self. He has lacked explosion, has appeared sluggish and has displayed butterfingers with four drops.
From former first-round picks looking to fulfill their potential to established veterans who can elevate their game, Aaron and Bill break down which players have the most to prove and why their performances could have a major impact on the Packers' success this season.