That situation puts MM in a bad spot. He gets asked about Lacy's weight on a regular basis, especially when Lacy struggles, and MM has to put lipstick on that pig and act like everything is OK. That's MM's choice to do so. Obviously, it's a new day and age. I'm sure coaches from previous times would have gotten on his case, which MM still might be doing in private, but may have also said something about it to the press when asked, in hopes of motivating the player to do better.

I think they realize that Lacy is a special talent, and while not airing out the situation to the press might seem a form of coddling, it also keeps the trust in line when the player is considering his second contract, should he be able to literally reform his weighs.