Aaron Jones Comes Up With Minnesota Version Of ‘Lambeau Leap’, And It’s Genius

This might be a little controversial, but I think it's genius.

Minnesota Vikings running back Aaron Jones is embracing his first year in purple and gold, putting a fantastically clever name on a Minnesota version of a tradition that's hugely popular with his old team.

If you're unfamiliar, Jones started his career with the Green Bay Packers, playing for them from 2017  through last year. Following a tradition of some other Packers stars, he jumped the border to (what I would personally argue) is the better team.

Through two games in Minnesota, Jones has 126 yards and a touchdown. That one touchdown came on the road in week one. When asked in a recent interview about a celebration for when he scores his first home touchdown at US Bank Stadium, he had the most epic name for what I'd guess becomes a tradition for more than just him.

Many players around the league will jump into the open arms of fans after scoring a touchdown, and Jones said he'd do that and call it "The Bank Vault".

Chef's Kiss. Perfection.

He even joked "The bank's open on Sundays".

It plays on so many levels. Vaulting into the stands, the US Bank Stadium tie-in...well done, Aaron.

Now, here's where the controversy comes in.

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Packers fans will argue it's just a rip-off of their rival team's long-standing tradition that has a well-known name, the Lambeau Leap. So, Packers fans will cry foul, saying how a player that wasn't worth keeping around is just stealing their bit.

I'll admit, the history and the tradition are awesome. It's really the OG, and I understand that. As the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel explains, the Lambeau Leap became a thing back in December of 1993 when LeRoy Butler forced a fumble, scored a touchdown, and jumped into the crowd, and the rest was history.

Like I said before, more than just Packers players jump into the crowd after a score. Sure, the Lambeau Leap is an iconic brand, but they aren't the only team doing this. Why not have an awesome name for it at every stadium while still respecting the original?

I am 100% in on the Bank Vault. Here's hoping he breaks into several bank vaults this season!