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Anyone not like Eddie Lacy? (1 Viewer)

Jokes aside, he showed this same tenacity in losing weight last offseason. He did very well to start the year. He was on pace for a career season before his injury. If he can keep his weight down he should do pretty well and Seattle will have gotten a steal. However, the problem in GB last year was that he gained all of that weight back from August-October. That's crazy!! When he got hurt he was about 15-20 pounds heavier than he was when he started the season, if my memory serves me right. I could very well be wrong on specifics, it's been one of those months for me where I don't know what day it is. But I do recall he had gained a lot of weight back during the season because that pressure was off of him. Time will tell with Eddie 

According to WheelsUp he hasn't lost a single pound since March:

WheelsUp said:
I have no doubt he is maybe 245ish in that pick based off height and size. 
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jmo87usc said:
Then 5 more pounds before training camp starts and voila, the hawks have themselves a quality fullback.
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Eddie gets his share of abuse on these boards (for good reason given weight and inconsistency) and has a lot to prove to fantasy GMs (both in terms of shape and performance).

However I think he has some decent upside on a team whose running system is designed around a back with his talents. He is a solid power back who fits well with Seattle's game predicated on the run threat setting up the passing game, playing to Wilson's strengths of reading Ds the snap.

You can definitely expect him to be in a committee, and Lacy will not be as valuable in PPR (given the established roles that Prosise and to a degree Rawls have). But, per Dr. Dan above, if he can stay on his fitness and stay healthy, I think he may have some good upside and crack Top 25 -- 850 rush yards and 7 TDs is not unrealistic. 

 
According to Bob Condotta of the Seattle Times, it's "unclear" if Eddie Lacy (ankle) will be 100 percent for the start of training camp.

Lacy was limited at OTAs while recovering from ankle surgery and that might still be the case when camp opens on July 30. The 27-year-old is hoping for a fresh start in Seattle after his last two seasons in Green Bay were derailed by injuries and ineffectiveness brought on by weight struggles. Thomas Rawls will be his biggest threat for early-down work.

Source: Seattle Times

Jul 21 - 3:50 PM
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Lacy is trash as a player. He couldn't get PT in arguably the worst backfield in football last year.  He won't do anything in Seattle either. Buy Rawls and Procise in Dynasty all day long. 

 
shadyridr said:
5.1 ypc and then he got hurt 
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Ypc is 100 percent worthless.  Too many factors. 

My opinion is based on watching all of his snaps.  He offers very little in the passing game either as a blocker or a receiver.  He is a big back but he isn't decisive in hitting the hole and cutting up field and leaves yards on the field.  He is tough to bring down, but so are a lot of other backs who aren't good either... He's not an every down player and he's probably in a committee for his 2 down role. 

 
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He was supposed to have his weigh in today. Normally my Twitter TL would blow up with jokes about him making weight, today there was crickets. Could that mean he didn't make weight and it just wasn't made public?

 
kittenmittens said:
Lacy is trash as a player. He couldn't get PT in arguably the worst backfield in football last year.  He won't do anything in Seattle either. Buy Rawls and Procise in Dynasty all day long. 
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What in the world makes you think Rawls is any good? Lacy needed ankle surgery, before that he was on pace 1200 yards. 

 
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Dr. Dan said:
Yeah this is confusing to me... Lacy was on pace for a career year last year before he got hurt
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Yeah, I haven't seen all of his carries for last year nor would it matter. I am not an NFL scout and I can't always tell the difference between good blocking vs good rb play, etc. . All I can say is he was getting touches and he was efficiently racking up yards. 

 
Dr. Dan said:
Yeah this is confusing to me... Lacy was on pace for a career year last year before he got hurt
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Lacy is constantly talked about as if he's a plodding backup level RB, but the truth is he's been nothing but productive throughout his college and NFL career.

 
Ilov80s said:
Yeah, I haven't seen all of his carries for last year nor would it matter. I am not an NFL scout and I can't always tell the difference between good blocking vs good rb play, etc. . All I can say is he was getting touches and he was efficiently racking up yards. 
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He didn't look like rookie Eddie Lacy, but he was much more effective. Keep in mind, GB cut their probowl guard a few weeks before the season started

 
Dr. Octopus said:
Lacy is constantly talked about as if he's a plodding backup level RB, but the truth is he's been nothing but productive throughout his college and NFL career.
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He is a beast if he can stay at weight. If he can keep his weight off this season Seattle has a steal. 

I am very surprised no one knows about his weigh in...chances are he didn't make weight. If news is good, people often fall over themselves to get it out. When it's bad it's usually just kept quiet

 
Dr. Dan said:
He didn't look like rookie Eddie Lacy, but he was much more effective. Keep in mind, GB cut their probowl guard a few weeks before the season started
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My worries with Lacy this year are just as much the Seahawks oline than anything Lacy related. 

 
Ilov80s said:
My worries with Lacy this year are just as much the Seahawks oline than anything Lacy related. 
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I think I need to see or hear something that shows me he's the definitive lead guy before I buy at his adp.  Prob only take him if he falls and I'm desperate at RB

 
Dr. Octopus said:
Lacy is constantly talked about as if he's a plodding backup level RB, but the truth is he's been nothing but productive throughout his college and NFL career.
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This. He is very talented and a complete back more than just a big bruiser. I think there are 2 reasons for the Lacy hate.

A- many were burned the year he was being drafted in the top 5-7 or so

B- everyone loves to pick on the fat guy, his weight situation has removed many from their draft list

I don't know if he will return to form but we all know he has in the past and is still somewhat young, I'm taking a shot on Eddie

 
Ilov80s said:
My worries with Lacy this year are just as much the Seahawks oline than anything Lacy related. 
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Yeah that line looks pretty bad but Tom Cable has done a pretty solid job with them considering the dearth of talent.  And having a mobile QB like Wilson also helps prevent stacked boxes. 

Rawls is the X factor for me.  He showed some flashes in 2015 and I just don't know what to expect from him.

 
prosise actually looked the best last year to me.  alot of question marks.  he probably wont be on any of my teams this year

 
Let me sum up Eddie Lacy for you guys. 

Yes there is upside of like 1,100 yards and 9-10 TD's. 

As a die-hard Packers fan I was happy to see him leave because he had the opportunity of a life-time (hall of fame QB, great o-line, and WR's to keep 8 out of the box) and he could not keep his ### away from a buffet line. 

Yes, he looks good now, in camp, and he has lost the weight, but last year we heard the same tune and a month into the season he was back to looking like a Tackle and not a RB!

Unless the Seahawks get their O-line fixed, and unless they outlaw Eddie from every fast food/buffet in the STATE OF WASHINGTON, he will not be worth the draft price, when there are safer options in that range. 

Eddie, us Packer fans dream of what could have been in we had just wired your jaw shut forever.... :lmao:

 
Congrats on your moderator status Mavis  :rolleyes: . I'll stop the jokes when Lacy can see his toes for a full year...

 
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Mavis said:
No, I am just trying to do what @Joe Bryant has asked us all to do, and thats stop this type of stuff. I bet if you keep this up, they will stop before then by a moderator. 
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I put in legitimate facts in my comments. Have you not seen him. We heard the same "Eddie Lacy is in shape", nonsense last year. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m4vsfZ97fM

The dude has all the resources in the world and he can't avoid getting FAT. It's not a joke, it's a fact! It will be a sad day when we can't report facts on this board. 

 
I'm still worried that we didn't hear about the weight in. I understand we're in preseason camps now so info comes out in different ways but all the other weigh-ins were reported immediately. I need to know whether to start up the hype train or the hoagie train

 
Ilov80s said:
What in the world makes you think Rawls is any good? Lacy needed ankle surgery, before that he was on pace 1200 yards. 
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Rawls has a ton of burst and hits holes really hard.  He looks way better than Lacy in my opinion, but both have shown to be injury prone. 

 
kittenmittens said:
Rawls has a ton of burst and hits holes really hard.  He looks way better than Lacy in my opinion, but both have shown to be injury prone. 
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My guess is you own Rawls as this is the type of statement that screams it. He look way better? Please show what you have seen to say that. 

 
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Miro Z said:
Watch him running for 209 yards vs the Niners.
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2 years and a major injury ago. By that logic, I guess we can talk about how impressive Eddie is because man, look at those two 1100 yards and +10 TD seasons. Your comment adds nothing to the discussion.

I just hope that Russel can run this year because that would really help mask the offensive line's deficiencies a little bit. If they try to make him a pocket passer again this year, I think that offense in general is going to have production problems. They need to have that dual threat ability from him.

 
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gabes1919 said:
2 years and a major injury ago. By that logic, I guess we can talk about how impressive Eddie is because man, look at those two 1100 yards and +10 TD seasons. Your comment adds nothing to the discussion.

I just hope that Russel can run this year because that would really help mask the offensive line's deficiencies a little bit. If they try to make him a pocket passer again this year, I think that offense in general is going to have production problems. They need to have that dual threat ability from him.
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Jimmy could be a big factor here with how the run game will perform. 

 
gabes1919 said:
2 years and a major injury ago. By that logic, I guess we can talk about how impressive Eddie is because man, look at those two 1100 yards and +10 TD seasons. Your comment adds nothing to the discussion.

I just hope that Russel can run this year because that would really help mask the offensive line's deficiencies a little bit. If they try to make him a pocket passer again this year, I think that offense in general is going to have production problems. They need to have that dual threat ability from him.
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By your logic, we are meant to analyse players without any reference to previous performance, which makes no sense at all.

You might want to check out this report from the Seahawks camp, which recently started:

Seahawks training camp takeaways

"Rawls was quick and elusive. His ability to hit the lane hard and cut to the outside, similar to his performance against the Carolina Panthers last fall, gave freedom to the offensive line to not necessarily have to hold their block for very long. The energy Rawls brings in a game is identical to the player everyone saw during practice on Sunday."

 
So Eddie Lacy and Jared Lorenzen walked up to the buffet line...... :lmao:

In all seriousness I do hope Eddie get's his life in order, or he could be a classic case of what could have been. Lacy has probably already cost himself a good 10-15MIL minimum he will never get back, along with the chance to win a few titles in TITLETOWN....yes, I know SEATTLE is a contender, but the GB situation was made for his success...

I like orange chicken and burgers as much as the next guy, but how can you not do your body right with that opportunity? 

Any Lacy backers want to take a side bet? I'll bet he is back up to 255 by week 15. We have seen this "Eddie Lacy is losing weight", story before. 

 
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hoffman0001 said:
So Eddie Lacy and Jared Lorenzen walked up to the buffet line...... :lmao:

In all seriousness I do hope Eddie get's his life in order, or he could be a classic case of what could have been. Lacy has probably already cost himself a good 10-15MIL minimum he will never get back, along with the chance to win a few titles in TITLETOWN....yes, I know SEATTLE is a contender, but the GB situation was made for his success...

I like orange chicken and burgers as much as the next guy, but how can you not do your body right with that opportunity? 

Any Lacy backers want to take a side bet? I'll bet he is back up to 255 by week 15. We have seen this "Eddie Lacy is losing weight", story before. 
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Get his life in order? Dude is a starting RB in the NFL. 

He has been hurt, before he got hurt he was still doing well..he was a rookie of the year just 4 years ago, followed that up with another stellar season and has been hurt the past two...he had a 5+ ypc last year until his injury.

If you could stop making jokes, maybe you could see the facts about Lacy and that he has always been "fat."

 
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Mavis said:
Get his life in order? Dude is a starting RB in the NFL. 

He has been hurt, before he got hurt he was still doing well..he was a rookie of the year just 4 years ago, followed that up with another stellar season and has been hurt the past two...he had a 5+ ypc last year until his injury.

If you could stop making jokes, maybe you could see the facts about Lacy and that he has always been "fat."
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That remains to be seen.  ComPETE isn't going to hand him the keys to the starting job just because they signed him as a free agent. 

 
cockroach said:
That remains to be seen.  ComPETE isn't going to hand him the keys to the starting job just because they signed him as a free agent. 
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No he is as of now, they will hand it to him at the start because he is the better back on the team and they are paying him like it. (if healthy, of course)

 
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Mavis said:
Get his life in order? Dude is a starting RB in the NFL. 
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Ummmmmm...he lost the starting job on the Packers in 2015 because he was over-weight and was not getting the job done. Then in spring of 2016 he was told BY HIS COACH to get in shape. He was able to lose the weight for about 3 months, and then was back to being over-weight BEFORE he got hurt last year. Part of avoiding injury is keeping in shape, and Eddie has had a problem with that period. 

Don't give me that "he has always been heavy", comment. Heavy people can and do get healthy and thin every day, it takes DESIRE and WILL POWER. NFL players have trainers, cooks to make them healthy food, and specialists to help them meet their goals. There is no reason other than lack of WILL POWER to not stay in shape. Sorry, but it's true. 

Eddie is the only one to blame for his weight problems...period. 

Facts are facts, until he can show he can stay at his target weight for a year, he is suspect. 

 
Mavis said:
I would consider it more or less trolling, but point taken. 
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Trolling is annoying.  The jokes and comedy routines are what makes this board fun.  There is a fine line between trolling and comedy that the moderators get to deal with. 

 
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