Lacy Update (1 Viewer)

[Cyclones]

How long is he projected to be out - is there a standard # of weeks a guy misses with a concussion?

I'm weak at RB and need to know how much $$ I should bid for Starks, which will be contingent on how long Lacy is gonna be out.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

I have nothing to base this on but with a bye in Wk 4 my guess is he will be back Wk 5 vs Detroit.

 

[RGIII HTTR]

How long is he projected to be out - is there a standard # of weeks a guy misses with a concussion?

I'm weak at RB and need to know how much $$ I should bid for Starks, which will be contingent on how long Lacy is gonna be out.

It's a bit hazy right now, we should know more when things clear up...

 

[Lydia]

How long is he projected to be out - is there a standard # of weeks a guy misses with a concussion?

I'm weak at RB and need to know how much $$ I should bid for Starks, which will be contingent on how long Lacy is gonna be out.

Here's a good breakdown of what happens once a player is diagnosed with a concussion.

The return-to-play path can begin one to two days after the game. Players are evaluated using elements of the SCAT and monitored to determine when they are back to normal without return of symptoms, followed by another round of cognitive tests.

According to guidelines from the NFL’s head, neck and spine committee, “Once symptoms have subsided, players submit once again to the standard baseline testing, plus the 30-45 minutes required to complete more advanced versions. Sometimes there is additional testing with the neuropsychologist. Even then, there are no pass-fail grades, only additional data for doctors to interpret.”

If a player shows progress on his tests, he can be cleared for return to physical activity.

“It’s a gradual increase in exercise intensity,” Dr. Podell said. “We start with cardio, advance to intense cardio with weight lifting and position-specific drills. If athletes continue to be symptom-free, they advance to the next stage.”

NFL regulations, he said, allow a player to complete up to two stages each day. A player might be allowed light cardio activity in the morning, for example, and moderate activity that afternoon.

Further stages include a return to non-contact drills, contact drills and, eventually, a return to the playing field. But even after a player is cleared by the team doctor, he must be evaluated by an independent concussion expert approved by the NFL and NFL Players Association.

So a player could return the next week. But nothing is guaranteed.

 

[shadyridr]

The most likely scenario for Lacy’s return is that he would sit out Sunday, get an additional week of rest with the Packers’ Week 4 bye and return for the home game against Detroit on Oct. 6.

Even if Lacy is 100 percent by then, the Packers likely would ease him back into the lineup, meaning Starks would share the load.

“We’re going to use both backs,” said Clements. “When Eddie’s healthy he’s going to get his reps and James will be ready to get his reps.”

 

[FDC]

With the new rules the quickest a player can be cleared to play is 5 days after injury

So don't expect to have any concrete information by the time you have to submit your waiver bids

 

[Insein]

Best case seems week 5. Doesn't seem like Starks is worth going crazy for on the ww.

 

[sho nuff]

I have nothing to base this on but with a bye in Wk 4 my guess is he will be back Wk 5 vs Detroit.

Sure you have something to base it on...logic.

Same reason we likely won't see Morgan Burnett in their defensive backfield until week 5.

 

[Boston]

I have nothing to base this on but with a bye in Wk 4 my guess is he will be back Wk 5 vs Detroit.

Sure you have something to base it on...logic.

Same reason we likely won't see Morgan Burnett in their defensive backfield until week 5.

What's the latest with Franklin...is he still buried...he could be a little bit of an x-factor...if gets an opportunity and does something with it you suddenly have another body in that backfield...is their potential for that or he still having a difficult transition to the pro game?

 

[Banger]

How long is he projected to be out - is there a standard # of weeks a guy misses with a concussion?

I'm weak at RB and need to know how much $$ I should bid for Starks, which will be contingent on how long Lacy is gonna be out.

all depends on the severity...could be a couple days, weeks or in some cases a career. A lot of unknowns at this point as it pertains to concussions.

 

[joekop58]

I have nothing to base this on but with a bye in Wk 4 my guess is he will be back Wk 5 vs Detroit.

Sure you have something to base it on...logic.

Same reason we likely won't see Morgan Burnett in their defensive backfield until week 5.

What's the latest with Franklin...is he still buried...he could be a little bit of an x-factor...if gets an opportunity and does something with it you suddenly have another body in that backfield...is their potential for that or he still having a difficult transition to the pro game?

With the performance of Starks this past week, I don't think that they will try and rush him into the pro game if he is having difficulty adjusting.

 

[John 14:6]

http://www.rotoworld.com/player/nfl/8382
The Green Bay Press-Gazette calls a Week 5 return the "most likely scenario" for Eddie Lacy (concussion).
The Packers play at Cincinnati in Week 3, have a bye in Week 4 and then host Lions in Week 5. We still don't know the severity of Lacy's concussion or if he's still feeling symptoms, but taking a week off ahead of the bye makes plenty of sense. With John Kuhn nursing a hamstring injury, James Starks and Johnathan Franklin are the only healthy backs currently on Green Bay's roster. Sep 17 - 9:28 AM
Source: Green Bay Press-Gazette

 

[MCguidance]

Did not practice today.

 

[FDC]

Sounds like he is for sure out Sunday but seems that most stages have been passed so a week 5 return seems reasonable.

 

[Darryl Talley]

How many stages are there in this process? Is being able to practice a "stage"?

 

[sho nuff]

Figured I would put this here.

Lacy officially listed as questionable...with a possible decision to come today.

It would not surprise anyone if he is out this week, with the bye week next week...and back by week 5.

I would also caution Lacy owners that even if you see him active for Sunday...he may not really play.

Kuhn is doubtful...hamstring injury and if he is out and Lacy is active...IMO, Lacy would be a last resort.

They would be going into the game with only Starks and Franklin if Lacy and Kuhn are both out. My guess would be Lacy would then only be used if Starks got hurt and would still be used minimally.

 

[KingPrawn]

Figured I would put this here.

Lacy officially listed as questionable...with a possible decision to come today.

It would not surprise anyone if he is out this week, with the bye week next week...and back by week 5.

I would also caution Lacy owners that even if you see him active for Sunday...he may not really play.

Kuhn is doubtful...hamstring injury and if he is out and Lacy is active...IMO, Lacy would be a last resort.

They would be going into the game with only Starks and Franklin if Lacy and Kuhn are both out. My guess would be Lacy would then only be used if Starks got hurt and would still be used minimally.

Pretty much exactly what Jason Wilde said on ESPN Milwaukee on Friday. You must be a listener.

 

[Cyclones]

Yeah, Lacy is a bad idea this week. I'm starting either Snelling or Pierre Thomas with no confidence.

 

[sho nuff]

Figured I would put this here.

Lacy officially listed as questionable...with a possible decision to come today.

It would not surprise anyone if he is out this week, with the bye week next week...and back by week 5.

I would also caution Lacy owners that even if you see him active for Sunday...he may not really play.

Kuhn is doubtful...hamstring injury and if he is out and Lacy is active...IMO, Lacy would be a last resort.

They would be going into the game with only Starks and Franklin if Lacy and Kuhn are both out. My guess would be Lacy would then only be used if Starks got hurt and would still be used minimally.

Pretty much exactly what Jason Wilde said on ESPN Milwaukee on Friday. You must be a listener.

Not lately...have not listened to him since the draft.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Lacy is not going to play.*

*Packer homer and they do not mess around with concussions and injury reporting.

Just my opinion, but I can almost guarantee he sits this week with the bye next up. Why risk it?

 

[LawFitz]

As a Lacy owner, I'd rather he sit. That would give him a full three weeks since the KO blow. Lots of fantasy and real football left this season.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

As a Lacy owner, I'd rather he sit. That would give him a full three weeks since the KO blow. Lot's of fantasy and real football left this season.

Not an owner, but he is going to be relied upon a lot this year (obviously). He was out before he hit the ground. You will be rewarded in due time.

 

[MCguidance]

Cleared to play this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9750763/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-cleared-play-concussion

 

[Cyclones]

Cleared to play this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9750763/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-cleared-play-concussion

50/50 split with Franklin or does one take a higher percentage of the carries?

 

[unckeyherb]

good play this week at home against Detroit?

 

[sho nuff]

Cleared to play this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9750763/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-cleared-play-concussion

50/50 split with Franklin or does one take a higher percentage of the carries?

Its anyone's guess at this point with how Franklin looked.

Id guess it would start as more of a 70/30 or 60/40 in favor of Lacy.

But if he looks sluggish early on...and Franklin's first carries go 10ish like he was running the other day...that could easily flip.

I just don't see a clear answer other than thinking its going to be Lacy as the bellcow to start.

 

[MCguidance]

Cleared to play this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9750763/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-cleared-play-concussion

50/50 split with Franklin or does one take a higher percentage of the carries?

I'm not into the guessing game, but I think he sees a larger percentage of the carries. He brings a different element, so perhaps it's based on flow. One thing I noticed that was before the injury he was on the field as a 3 down RB.

good play this week at home against Detroit?

If your team sucks like mine? Absolutely.

 

[Tony Jabroni]

Cleared to play this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9750763/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-cleared-play-concussion

50/50 split with Franklin or does one take a higher percentage of the carries?

Its anyone's guess at this point with how Franklin looked.

Id guess it would start as more of a 70/30 or 60/40 in favor of Lacy.

But if he looks sluggish early on...and Franklin's first carries go 10ish like he was running the other day...that could easily flip.

I just don't see a clear answer other than thinking its going to be Lacy as the bellcow to start.

Dammit...I have to agree.

 

[steveski]

I think I'm going to play him this week over Chris Johnson. CJ is killing me and I think Lacy gets more than 50% of the carries and I think he's basically a lock for the goalline work, which is what I'm counting on. Not expecting huge rushing numbers from him this year, but hoping he punches in a bunch of TDs.

 

[Henry Ford]

Cleared to play this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9750763/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-cleared-play-concussion

50/50 split with Franklin or does one take a higher percentage of the carries?

Its anyone's guess at this point with how Franklin looked.

Id guess it would start as more of a 70/30 or 60/40 in favor of Lacy.

But if he looks sluggish early on...and Franklin's first carries go 10ish like he was running the other day...that could easily flip.

I just don't see a clear answer other than thinking its going to be Lacy as the bellcow to start.

Granted, Lacy's only game was against the 9ers and Franklin's only game was against the Bengals - but the Bengals are giving up 3.4 yards per carry this season, and the 9ers are giving up 4.5, even including Franklin and Lacy's games. Lacy averaged 3.4 yards per carry. Franklin averaged 7.9.

I have zero confidence in Lacy's ability to hold on to the lion's share of carries. I have been an outspoken proponent of Franklin since before the draft, though, so maybe I'm biased.

 

[unckeyherb]

Cleared to play this week.

http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/9750763/eddie-lacy-green-bay-packers-cleared-play-concussion

50/50 split with Franklin or does one take a higher percentage of the carries?

I'm not into the guessing game, but I think he sees a larger percentage of the carries. He brings a different element, so perhaps it's based on flow. One thing I noticed that was before the injury he was on the field as a 3 down RB.

good play this week at home against Detroit?

If your team sucks like mine? Absolutely.

not to make assumptions, but I'm fairly certain my team sucks at least as bad as yours, probably much, much worse.