Will Eddie Lacy Be On Packer Roster in 2017?

[King Friday]

theres also the question of, do we even need a feature back (lacy). he only averages about 15 carries per game and isn't much in the passing game

i still say, if he can stay in shape and go to a team that will give him 20-25 carries a game, he'll be one of the best in the nfl

that won't happen under M3

monty is a much better fit for his system

I completely agree...which is why I don't think there is much chance of Lacy returning to Green Bay. It isn't that Green Bay wouldn't take him back...it is that Lacy probably has had enough of the Packers and is looking to move on to a team that will feature him 20-25 times a game. You have to think some other NFL team will be willing to do that.

[Bretsky]

I feel the need for speed; I want Michaels or a burner draft picks as one of the RB's

Everybody noted Lacy for a bargain. What are we willing to pay ? 1 Year 5 MIL ? More ?

Put me I the who cares category for Eddie

[Pugger]

I'm still hoping for a Lacy/Montgomery/rookie backfield.

Me too.

[Freak Out]

he didn't last year going into a contract year, and he has not been able to work out for awhile now. why do you think he would get in shape this year?

I never said he would. I said if he changed his ways it's worth a look. Obviously no guarantee he won't get huge again.

[pbmax]

Whatever weight he was at this year was fine as he seemed to be in shape. That's all he needs.

If he wants a long career, then he needs to slim down. But I am only concerned about next two years with a new deal.

[Fritz]

Whatever weight he was at this year was fine as he seemed to be in shape. That's all he needs.

If he wants a long career, then he needs to slim down. But I am only concerned about next two years with a new deal.

Clearly you don't care about these players as human beings, like I do.

[vince]

One DB bounced off him like he was a brick wall, then he carried 2 others for 15 yards to finish that run - plus a DE and a LB.

WHY TY MONTGOMERY SHOULD GET 20-PLUS CARRIES PER GAME

Montgomery blossoming into a star as a running back

In Week 15, Packers RB Ty Montgomery led all running backs (min. 12 carries) in yards after contact per attempt, elusive rating, and breakaway percentage.


Next year, change his number to 38 and he's a game changer. I do like the idea of pairing him with Lacy and Michael though, but in my mind, Monty's the feature guy with everything he can do. If he can stay healthy the sky's the limit. What a natural. No one can open things up downfield like he can as a double threat.

Obviously Lacy brings some things Monty doesn't, but he doesn't draw people off their assignment and open up man coverage like this:

[King Friday]

Obviously Lacy brings some things Monty doesn't, but he doesn't draw people off their assignment and open up man coverage like this

Absolutely. This offense NEEDS a dynamic receiving threat out of the backfield. Lacy is not that kind of player.

[Rutnstrut]

It's odd how I watch these other teams have success with being deep at RB. The Patriots must not know what they are doing with all their depth at RB, nor the Cowboys, or Giants...

[Harlan Huckleby]

Is the Eddie Lacy question still unsettled?

Cut ties and develop youngsters. Use a 3rd round pick. Send Michaels to Tony Robbins Self Improvement seminar. Monty has upside.

[gbgary]

Is the Eddie Lacy question still unsettled?

it'll be unsettled until the Packers decide what's up.

[Rutnstrut]

Keep Lacy on the cheap if possible. Keep Michaels, and draft a late round RB. Also bring in some camp bodies at RB.

[smuggler]

I like having Monty in the backfield. He can swing out to WR without substitution and it really fucks with the opposing defense. It basically got us a free first down late in the game tonight, because the Leos tried to sub and got caught with 12-men participation. Cobb did it a few times, but Monty is much better in the backfield, and about as good at WR if 2016 is to be believed.

[call_me_ishmael]

I have been clamoring for a Shane Vereen type guy for years. Monty is a bigger Shane Vereen. Remember how NE used to pass to him to set everything up in their quick pass offense? That dink-and-dunk attack could be equivalent in Green Bay.

Monty is 225 which is thick but he is also hella tall for an RB at 6'2". Something to keep in mind.

[smuggler]

Green Bay's offense this year looks very Patriotesque, at least in the past 6 games. Controlling games with short passes. Monty is part of the reason why.