NFL that need a running back that can catch

[PantherObserver]

Re: NFL that need a running back that can catch

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.

Only the biggest Packer homer could call Eddy Lacy "easily one of the best RBs in the league." That is simply an asinine statement. By what measure? 4.1/4.2 YPC is not elite. He has only topped 100 yards on the ground once this year, and he has only topped 100 yards from scrimmage in combined Rushing/Receiving in a game 4 out of 11 games this year.

Then people go on to discredit people arguing this by saying they must be Bears or Vikings fans. No, a statement has been made that nobody would agree with outside of the dopiest Green Bay fans. It isn't just your rivals fans that would disagree. It would be just about everyone, because you made a meatball, homer statement. Of course, this is also the fan base that loves to chant for a slow, white fullback who is terrible ("KUHHHHHHN!").

[panther-state]

Re: NFL that need a running back that can catch

Only the biggest Packer homer could call Eddy Lacy "easily one of the best RBs in the league." That is simply an asinine statement. By what measure? 4.1/4.2 YPC is not elite. He has only topped 100 yards on the ground once this year, and he has only topped 100 yards from scrimmage in combined Rushing/Receiving in a game 4 out of 11 games this year.

Then people go on to discredit people arguing this by saying they must be Bears or Vikings fans. No, a statement has been made that nobody would agree with outside of the dopiest Green Bay fans. It isn't just your rivals fans that would disagree. It would be just about everyone, because you made a meatball, homer statement. Of course, this is also the fan base that loves to chant for a slow, white fullback who is terrible ("KUHHHHHHN!").

You mad? Bro?

[GonzoCat]

Re: NFL that need a running back that can catch

Well let's just say the Packers aren't going to draft DJ because they aren't happy with Lacy as the OP suggested and I indicated wasn't likely. I think most would agree DJ's biggest strength might be receiving and as I said Lacy is 8th in receiving total yards and 2nd in YPC among all NFL backs. Whether that along with his power running, best or second best on the Packers since Jim Taylor I would say as someone who's yes been a fan since Taylor played, makes him one of the best in the league is open to opinion I guess.

[95UNIGRAD]

Re: NFL that need a running back that can catch

Only the biggest Packer homer could call Eddy Lacy "easily one of the best RBs in the league." That is simply an asinine statement. By what measure? 4.1/4.2 YPC is not elite. He has only topped 100 yards on the ground once this year, and he has only topped 100 yards from scrimmage in combined Rushing/Receiving in a game 4 out of 11 games this year.

Then people go on to discredit people arguing this by saying they must be Bears or Vikings fans. No, a statement has been made that nobody would agree with outside of the dopiest Green Bay fans. It isn't just your rivals fans that would disagree. It would be just about everyone, because you made a meatball, homer statement. Of course, this is also the fan base that loves to chant for a slow, white fullback who is terrible ("KUHHHHHHN!").

Nailed it. When AP wasn't suspended for beating on his son, Lacy was clearly the third best running back in his own division (and a healthy Reggie Bush and his pass catching gives him a run for that spot). I would take Matt Forte and his all-around game in a heartbeat over anything Lacy can do.

[unipanthers8907]

Re: NFL that need a running back that can catch

I think he'd be a good fit in Denver catching passes and taking hand offs from Manning. Ball and Hillman are injury prone.

[95UNIGRAD]

Re: NFL that need a running back that can catch

I think he'd be a good fit in Denver catching passes and taking hand offs from Manning. Ball and Hillman are injury prone.

I actually think that'd be a great spot for him.