NFL that need a running back that can catch

[Trapped in California]

Packers running game could definitely use a boost.

Vikings? That's up in the air.

Niners' Gore is like 54 yo.

Defiantly think a west coast style offense would be the best fit on paper. Who else would be interested in Mr Johnson?


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[GonzoCat]

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Packers have Lacy, who's one of the best in the league. They just happen to have the best passer in the league as well so he's not featured. Starks as back up isn't bad either.

Vikings - no please, could never root for DJ there.

Niners - you might be on to something. Second coming of Roger Craig.

[06panther10]

I hope he goes to a good team that knows how to use him. I was thinking the Colts, Niners, or Seahawks would be good fits with good young QBs.

[panther-state]

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I hope he goes to a good team that knows how to use him. I was thinking the Colts, Niners, or Seahawks would be good fits with good young QBs.

Colts would be a poor choice IMO until they give up on the Trent Richardson project. DJ would be buried behind him until they cut their losses, even if DJ came into the league like a man possessed.

Richardson isn't half the back Ahmad Bradshaw is and yet he's splitting carries or is featured in most games. That guy is a mediocre backup. And yes, I am salty because Bradshaw is on my fantasy team.

**** you Irsay!!

[achrist70]

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Runningback isn't the glory position that it once was, I don't think you could honestly put money on any of the teams to pick David up.

[Codytwo]

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Would DJ remain a RB or would he be moved to WR?

[SteinPizza]

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Would DJ remain a RB or would he be moved to WR?

Interesting question. Normally you'd say no way, but DJ is tall enough that someone will be tempted to think about it. Also, taller RBs usually have big injury problems (Adrian Peterson excluded). Most teams steer clear as a result.

[OH, NEWBY]

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I'd love to see DJ go to the Cardinals. They need a dual-threat back. Bruce Arians is one of the best coaches in the league so if anyone could turn DJ into a star it would be him.

[PantherSwag5]

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What is Lacy one of the best in the league at? It isn't catching balls out of the backfield. Had his first receiving TD against the Saints and got a free one last week as well. He has also rushed for 547 yards this season, good enough for 17 best in the league behind Jeremy Hill.

I get this is a Panther football board, but no, he is not one of the best in the league in his second season.

DJ's best option would be to go to a team like the Browns who lets the flavor of the month run it. That way he gets a chance when they decide to go with the hot hand. This will be one of the better RB draft classes in the past couple of years. Maybe he will get a chance like McKinnon did and hopefully he makes the most of it.

[GonzoCat]

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What is Lacy one of the best in the league at? It isn't catching balls out of the backfield. Had his first receiving TD against the Saints and got a free one last week as well. He has also rushed for 547 yards this season, good enough for 17 best in the league behind Jeremy Hill.

I get this is a Panther football board, but no, he is not one of the best in the league in his second season.

Bears or Vikings fan?

The Packers haven't had much of a ground game in oh 30 years or so. They have the best they've had right now with Lacy. I love watching him run. He will go through, around, or over defenders, whatever it takes. He virtually never gets brought down by the first 2 guys to hit him. Reminds me a lot of DJ except at the NFL level in stead of FCS. If he played on a team that featured the run instead of the pass he would be over 1000 yards this year.

As for receiving out of backfield he is #8 in total yards and #2 in average yards among all RBs. Only 3 RBs have more than 2 receiving TDs.

[panther-state]

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Eddy Lacy is easily one of the best RB's in the league. The Packers line struggled plenty to begin the year and he received a concussion in the opener which kept him from playing for a couple games. Lacy was one of the league's best last year and he's managed to improve this year. He's averaging essentially the same amount of yds per rush (4.1 last year; 4.2 this year). He's also caught 27 balls on 34 targets (35 catches on 44 tgts last year) and is averaging 12 yds/catch compared to 7 last year. The only thing he is down on is TD's. Scored 11 this year and has 7 this year (in 5 less games). The dip in TD's probably has a bit to do with the fact that hardly anyone has been able to stop Aaron Rodgers. It's hard for Lacy to score when Rodgers has already done all of the damage.

[panther-state]

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Bears or Vikings fan?

The Packers haven't had much of a ground game in oh 30 years or so. They have the best they've had right now with Lacy. I love watching him run. He will go through, around, or over defenders, whatever it takes. He virtually never gets brought down by the first 2 guys to hit him. Reminds me a lot of DJ except at the NFL level in stead of FCS. If he played on a team that featured the run instead of the pass he would be over 1000 yards this year.

As for receiving out of backfield he is #8 in total yards and #2 in average yards among all RBs. Only 3 RBs have more than 2 receiving TDs.

He mentioned McKinnon so it must be the Vikes. McKinnon is a good RB and has done well this year out of GSU, but he's no Lacy. McKinnon has faced some very forgiving D's this season including Atlanta, New Orleans, St. Louis, (Green Bay), Tampa, Washington, etc...

[Kyle]

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I also hope he goes to a team who can use him and give him a fair shot. I honestly don't care where he ends up and will be cheering him on regardless of team. Boy is it going to be fun watching a Panther carry the ball on Sundays.

If I had to pick, the Vikings are probably a good fit. They play in a dome, need a RB (AP aint com in back), and could use an extra return specialist to complement Patterson.

The Packers are an option, but not an ideal one IMO. Lacy is a decent back and isn't going to be splitting carries with a rookie unless more injury concerns pop up.

[PantherSwag5]

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Yes, Vikings fan. I only mentioned McKinnon as a running back that is from an FCS school and that his situation would be ideal because he was over looked and landed on a team where he could play, like DJ may. And yes the situation as to how he got the starting job is unfortunate, but he would have gotten some snaps in a few situations and on third down probably because of his ability to catch the ball.

And I am not denying that Lacy is a good running back, but not buying that he is one of the best RBs in the league after his second year. His yardage amounts are down quite a bit, which is odd considering that after Rodgers got injured the other team knew they were going to try to run it down their throats. They pass more now obviously but the production that he had earlier in the season was not what most Packer fans expected. Watching AD play (last season of course) as one of the best, I just think that he is head and shoulders above Lacy because of his running style. The best backs in the lead have the ability to bounce to the outside and I just do not think Lacy has that same type of ability because he is not very shifty, more of a power back. But yes, I will acknowledge he is a good RB because I am not in denial as to how talented teams are that are not the Vikings.

[Unionpanther]

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Two words that make DJ's draft status uncertain: pass blocking. Kid is a great athlete but he won't play on anything but special teams without improving his pass blocking.