![]() ![]() "I think as a team, we're disappointed in the fact that we didn't accomplish our ultimate goal, and obviously, he plays an important part in that by not being able to win the world championship this year," Packers offensive coordinator Edgar Bennett said of Lacy. Just think what the rushing attack might have looked like if Lacy could have pushed away from the buffet table. In fact, from the waist down, you couldn't tell the difference between Lacy and 301-pound center Corey Linsley.Įven with an out-of-shape Lacy, Green Bay ranked 12th in rushing yards per game (115.6) and 11th in yards per carry. But it's a good bet Lacy was at least 25 pounds heavier than that. The Packers listed Lacy at 234 pounds all season. He has to get it done because he cannot play at the weight that he played at this year." "His off-season last year was not good enough, and he never recovered from it. I think I'm stating the obvious," McCarthy said. "Eddie Lacy, he's got a lot of work to do. Two days after the season ended, Mike McCarthy blasted Lacy in perhaps his most scathing public criticism of a player in his 10 years as Green Bay's coach. On the other, Lacy's weight problem - a year-long issue - was never more apparent. On one hand, Lacy showed the vision, balance and power to pull off a 61-yard run. In fact, Lacy's 61-yard run took 12.02 seconds to complete. Lacy looked more like an offensive guard rumbling in the open field than a 25-year-old running back in the supposed prime of his career. ![]() While the run was thrilling for Packer Nation, it was also painful. Finally, safety Rashad Johnson jumped on Lacy's back and brought him down at the Cardinals' 8-yard-line. There, Lacy spun away from two defenders and went the next 48 yards untouched. Lang pulled beautifully, and no Arizona defender made contact with Lacy until he was 11 yards downfield. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga and right guard T.J. Lacy ran off left guard and was untouched through the hole. It was Lacy's longest run of the season, and Green Bay's second-longest of the year.īut getting from Point A to B was quite the adventure. Green Bay - The run was exhilarating, intoxicating and embarrassing all at once.ĭuring Green Bay's divisional playoff game at Arizona, Eddie Lacy ripped off a 61-yard run early in the third quarter. ![]()
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