The MarShawn Lloyd hype train has left the station after a great Josh Jacobs quote

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The Green Bay Packers haven’t missed a beat since AJ Dillon’s injuries, as the standout play of free-agent signing Josh Jacobs has helped the squad keep pace with their division rivals while also overcoming some inconsistency from the turnover- postponed Jordan Love.

Not only do the Packers have Jacobs at the top of his powers, but they used a Top 100 pick informer USC perennial MarShawn Lloyd. After an injury early in the season, Lloyd was placed on injured reserve. Fortunately for Green Bay, he’s returning to a team that needs one more weapon.

While Lloyd’s career with Green Bay will begin as a rarely used backup, it has done little to dull the hype the team has for him. Even Jacobs, who has taken on the role of veteran mentor, is excited about what Lloyd can deliver now that he’s back.

“I make him ride with me on the way to practice every day,” Jacobs said of his new deputy mate. He will be a good running back in this league. I’m excited to see him go this week…I mean, you can’t teach that speed, man. The way he goes in and out of his cuts, he’s just electric. He’s just electric, man.”

Lloyd never got the credit he deserved in college, playing in a USC offense that threw the ball a ton with Caleb Williams running the show. With higher volume, he may have had the gaudy numbers that could have helped him get selected a few spots higher in April.

Although the Packers are going to be a pass-first team now that Love is the starter, the offense looks a lot sharper when they can let Jacobs barrel through for tough gains. Lloyd is a similarly built back who looks like a bowling ball when he can get enough speed built up.

What helped set Lloyd apart was his shiftiness and ability to break tackles at USC. While he only received six carries before being placed on IR, Matt LaFleur’s penchant for nailing his running back evaluations could lead to Lloyd starting his career off on the right foot.

Lloyd averaged more than seven yards per carry. carry during his final collegiate season. If he’s even half as good in the pros, the Packers could add another outstanding young player to their growing stable.

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