Ex Packers running back has a sneaky and contentious touchdown

Jamaal Williams, a former Green Bay Packers running back, found himself slipping into the endzone for a “shady” touchdown on Sunday.

Williams abandoned victory formation with a minute to go and slipped in for a touchdown.

The fast take is that if the Saints wanted to keep scoring, they should have tried a conventional offensive play.

Arthur Smith, the Falcons’ fired coach, departed Sunday’s game against the Saints with some harsh words for Saints Head Coach Dennis Allen. It’s widely assumed that it has something to do with former Packers running back Jamaal Williams “breaking rank” on a “victory formation” to score his first touchdown of the season.

For many football fans, this was considered poor sportsmanship.

What else could the former Packer have done?

For this Former Packer RB Things Turned alright in the End 

Jamaal Williams’ NFL career is still going strong.

What went wrong for Jamaal Williams in Green Bay? Was it simply a case of “we like AJ Dillion better”? Green Bay used a fourth-round pick in the 2017 NFL draft to select the BYU running back. Williams had a successful debut season for the Pack, running for 556 yards.

Of course, Williams had a fantastic 17-touchdown season with the Detroit Lions in the 2022 NFL season. He was able to turn that into a contract with the New Orleans Saints. As previously noted, this may have influenced his decision to try for the sneaky TD.

During his time, Williams had a beneficial impact on the team. Williams became a fan favorite due to his contagious personality and hard-nosed playing style. He rapidly established himself as a capable runner and pass-catcher out of the backfield. Williams’ strong on-field presence and captivating off-field persona won over Packers fans. Beyond statistics, his dedication to community service and interaction with supporters cemented his legend. Though he has since moved on, Jamaal Williams is still remembered fondly in Packers history.

The Expendability of NFL Running Backs is “real”

In the league, the running back position is severely undervalued.

That might spell trouble for Aaron Jones and his future with the team. Jones, and basically any running back approaching 30 years of age, face the hard reality of expendability in the crazy world of the NFL. Teams, like quick-draw poker players, are unwilling to leave their chips on the same running back for an extended period of time. Wear and tear, injuries, and salary cap juggling all contribute to a high turnover rate in the backfield. Running backs charge into the melee, taking blows and dealing out damage, but their usefulness is limited. Teams are constantly looking for the next big thing in the draft or scanning the market for new legs. Loyalty frequently takes a back place to the pursuit of the next breakout star in this fast-paced game.

Could that be the team’s move in the 2024 NFL draft? The focus for Jones and the team is on Dallas and Wild Card weekend.