Green Bay Packers star Aaron Jones joins Oakley's ad campaign
“The future’s so bright, I gotta wear shades,” said Aaron Jones, channeling his inner Timbuk 3, probably.
Okay, maybe he didn’t sing along with the classic rock band’s song, but the Packers star running back will be a featured part of Oakley‘s latest ad campaign, as the eyewear giant is enlisting Jones’ help in marketing their Re:SubZero line of sunglasses. Check out a photo of the Green Bay ball carrier rocking the shades below.
Jones has been an ambassador for Oakley since ascending to NFL stardom, as the former UTEP star has even rocked versions of their shades on the sidelines after scoring touchdowns. Now, it’s evident we’ll be seeing Jones don Oakley’s latest pair as the season inches closer.
In addition to Jones, NFL stars Patrick Mahomes II, Lamar Jackson, Derwin James Jr., JuJu Smith-Schuster and Trevon Diggs are apart of Team Oakley. It’s an impressive crop of athletes, and Aaron Jones will look to continue to prove he belongs with the elite when he takes the field in 2022.
And you’re damn right he’ll look cool doing it in his new Oakleys.
Packers GM Brian Gutekunst offers up first impressions of 2022 schedule
Now, when will Aaron Jones debut his new sunglasses on the field? Well, the NFL announced the full schedule for the 2022 season on Thursday night, providing the Green Bay Packers with clarity on their 17-game regular season. In addition to the six divisional games, the team will make its international debut in London on Oct. 9.
Packers general manager Brian Gutekunst shared his thoughts on the upcoming slate after the release.
“It’s always an exciting time when you get (the schedule) because it puts the whole season in focus,” Gutekunst said. “I think there’s a stretch in there where we’re away maybe five out of seven games and that’s a tough stretch, but at the same time, the season, hopefully, is going to be one of those seasons where our guys kind of bond together as we go through it because obviously, that ultimate goal is to get to that second season – the playoffs.”
After the tough stretch in the middle of the season, Green Bay gets to close out the year with three of the last four games at home.
“Getting teams at Lambeau Field, in front of our fans, is so much of a distinct advantage for us, specifically at that time of the year,” Gutekunst said. “Hopefully, we’ll have a lot to play for at that time and it’ll help us accomplish a lot of the goals we’ve set out to accomplish.”
On paper, Green Bay currently faces one of the most difficult regular season schedules in the NFL. But with Aaron Rodgers back in the fold and a pair of first-round picks improving the defense, the potential for a big season remains.