The Green Bay Packers ushered in some significant changes this offseason. Regardless, there is plenty of optimism for a big year from running back Aaron Jones.

Jones has seemingly been on the cusp of a breakthrough season for quite some time now. According to Michael Beller of Sports Illustrated, he will finally enjoy it in 2019.

“Assuming new head coach Matt LaFleur goes in that direction, Jones is in line for a monster year. Previous results do not guarantee future performance, but Jones’s career to date provides a nice jumping off point, considering his workload over his the first two years of his career translates well to a full season as a workhorse on a per-start basis. He has played in 24 games but started just 12, totaling 1,176 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns on 214 carries, and 228 receiving yards and one score on 35 receptions and 53 targets.”

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The prospect of Jones enjoying a breakout year is certainly not too far-fetched. He has etched out a solid role for himself since his arrival prior to the 2018 campaign. Unfortunately, a combination of injuries and suspensions have seemingly kept him from maximizing his potential. Fortunately, he is optimistic that he will be able to put it all together this season.

Jones finished the 2018 campaign with 728 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 26 receptions, 206 receiving yards, and one receiving touchdown. Although Green Bay has relied heavily on the passing game behind quarterback Aaron Rodgers, new head coach Matt LaFleur has indicated that he would like to institute a more balanced approach on offense moving forward.

Jones has already made it knows that he is excited to take on a heavier workload and potentially break the 1,000-yard mark in 2019.