Aaron Jones admits to loving his life in Minnesota with the Vikings after bold move from Packers
Ahead of the thrilling showdown against the Packers, Aaron Jones didn’t hesitate before admitting to loving his life in Minnesota.
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This season, star running back Aaron Jones added more spice to the long-standing Green Bay Packers-Minnesota Vikings rivalry by hopping from the former to the latter. Ahead of the upcoming thrilling showdown against his former team, he didn’t hesitate before admitting to loving his life in Minnesota.
The Vikings may not get the recognition they deserve, but they are truly having one of the best seasons with a 13-2 record and contending for the NFC North title. And though there may be numerous factors contributing to their success, the strong bond within the locker room deserves significant recognition–as Jones shed light on, while sharing his experience in Minnesota.
This is probably the most fun I’ve had playing football. Just being around a great group of guys. forward to coming into work everyday. You know, if you’re away from them, you come back. You miss them, you might have gone for 12 hours [or] 6 hours but… that bond just time to spend together and making those real connections that you know, when you get into battle… you can depend on him and vice versa.
Aaron Jones told the reporters
“This is probably the most fun I’ve had playing football”#Vikings RB Aaron Jones is grateful to be in Minnesota
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The Pro Bowler running back has been a big contributor to the Vikings success this season and his teammates appreciate it more than anything. And Jones shares a similar sentiment about his experience with the Vikings.
Vikings’ Aaron Jones confident ahead of high-stakes matchup with Green Bay
While contending for the divisional title, the Vikings are aiming to achieve their first sweep of the divisional rival Packers since 2017 on the coming Sunday. A player like Jones, who makes a profound impact on the field with every touch of the ball, is crucial for the team when he is performing at his best. Fortunately, he is having a remarkable season with already surpassing 1,000 yards.
I’m not going to give them any bulletin board material. I’m confident in myself. You want to gain their respect in another way by playing against them. Just going to go out there and have fun and remind them who I am.
Jones said on Thursday when asked whether he’s excited to face off against his former team
The veteran running back shuts down all the critics questioning his capability amid growing age. By joining the Vikings, he has not only simplified the game for quarterback Sam Darnold but has also emerged as a key component of the team’s offensive scheme.
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