• Articles
  • News
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Terms of Use
  • Contact
Total Packers - Green Bay Packers Blogs and News
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer
No Result
View All Result
Total Packers
No Result
View All Result

The Book on Packers Second-Round Pick Eddie Lacy

Monty McMahon by Monty McMahon
April 26, 2013
in Uncategorized
33

Eddie Lacy

The Green Bay Packers moved back in the second round, from No. 55 to No. 61, and selected arguably the best running back in the draft, Alabama’s Eddie Lacy.

At 6-0, 220, Lacy is the type of bruising back the Packers coveted.

Many thought Lacy would be a first-round pick including, presumably, the league, since he was one of the players invited to hang out in the green room on day one of the draft. That didn’t happen and Lacy tumbled. He was ultimately the fourth back selected behind North Carolina’s Giovani Bernard (Cincinnati, No. 37), Michigan State’s Le’Veon Bell (Pittsburgh, No. 48) and Wisconsin’s Montee Ball (Denver, No. 58).

In 2012, Lacy ran for 1,322 yards and 17 TDs. He averaged an impressive 6.5 per rush. In the national championship game, Lacy gouged Notre Dame for 140 and averaged seven yards per carry.

Lacy is the type of runner who can move the pile. He’s not a burner, but he’s quick in the hole and reads blocks well. Lacy can catch the ball out of the backfield and also blocks, so he’s a true three-down back.

The knocks on Lacy and probably the reason he fell are injuries. He’s had ankle and foot injuries. He also had a mediocre pro day, running 4.58 and 4.62 in the 40. Some people translated that to laziness, saying he was out of shape. Lacy, in fact, admitted that he hadn’t trained properly for the event.

So, someone will have to whip this boy into shape.

As for the trade, the Packers swapped second-round picks with the 49ers and also received a sixth-round pick as part of the deal, No. 173 overall.

Trader Ted strikes again!

Here are the obligatory highlights.

Tags: 2013 NFL DraftAlabama Crimson TideEddie LacyGreen Bay Packers
Previous Post

Aaron Rodgers Has a New Contract

Next Post

Packers Got Three Picks for Their Third-Round Selection

CB Tony Brown

Packers CB Tony Brown Fined for Penalty Against Bears

September 15, 2019
Tony Brown Packers CB

Packers Cornerback Tony Brown’s Stock Is Ascending

September 8, 2019
Packers vs Jets 2018

Recapping Packers 2019 Off-Season Moves

July 9, 2019
Green Bay Packers in snow

[Updated] A Look Ahead at the 2019 Packers Schedule

April 17, 2019
Next Post
Ted Thompson

Packers Got Three Picks for Their Third-Round Selection

Comments 33

  1. Avatar for Vijay Vijay says:
    10 years ago

    Good value here…I still prefered LaVeon Bell..but solid selection non the less and Ted is being non traditional so that’s nice.

    • Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
      10 years ago

      I know you liked Bell…but i believe Lacy fits our offense better. He can protect Rodgers better than Bell could have & he can catch outta the backfield better than him too.

      GPG

  2. Avatar for Stiffee Stiffee says:
    10 years ago

    I believe he was the 4th RB. Bengels tool the first one.

  3. Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
    10 years ago

    We FINALLY have our bell-cow! I am floored! Lets just hope for good health & no fumbles! Great value. Way to step-up Teddy!

    & we acquired a 6th Rd. pick too!!!! Wow! Awesome!

    Now lets target Brian Schwenke from Cal & get a thick interior offensive lineman!

    Good job, Pack!

    • Avatar for Vijay Vijay says:
      10 years ago

      Nice call on Schwenke…that kid can hold the point very well. Great football name too!

  4. Avatar for Vijay Vijay says:
    10 years ago

    I want Rambo next!!!

  5. Avatar for Buster Bluth Buster Bluth says:
    10 years ago

    It was either this or, Jesus on a cross, Cedric entertainer Benson.
    They HAD to draft a starter. Thats how bad a spot they were in.
    Lets just hope they got lucky.

  6. Avatar for the real russ letlow the real russ letlow says:
    10 years ago

    Schwenke is my pick as well. Tough as nails with an attitude.

    • Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
      10 years ago

      & Rodgers would embrace him. Good fit i think.

      His profile picture kinda looks like the stay puft marshmallow man, though.

      • Avatar for brooksnelson87 brooksnelson87 says:
        10 years ago

        Brilliant. You can hardly tell the two apart.

  7. Avatar for Jamal Reynolds Jamal Reynolds says:
    10 years ago

    Wow – TT got this one right…I am critical of the front office usually, but Kudos on this pick.

    • Avatar for Vijay Vijay says:
      10 years ago

      Nice profile name…or are you the real guy?!

      • Avatar for Savage57 Savage57 says:
        10 years ago

        Naahh, the real guy would have injured himself typing the post.

  8. Avatar for Iltarion Iltarion says:
    10 years ago

    Great highlights. Love the spin move! Lacy is a better back than the Packers have had in a long time. With Harris and Lacy, the Packers are gonna come right after teams, and hopefully, we will no longer have to dread the infamous 3rd and short!

    The DialTone and the Circle Button! Great draft so far!

    Now, let’s see Bacarri Rambo!

  9. Avatar for Packer Bob Packer Bob says:
    10 years ago

    He might have been the best player available but his injury history bothers me. And I’m getting tired of injuries.

    We need an offensive lineman. Let’s get Armstead!

    • Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
      10 years ago

      Armstead got picked already there, guy.

      • Avatar for Packer Bob Packer Bob says:
        10 years ago

        In my defense Armstread was still on the board when I wrote that.

  10. Avatar for PackAttack PackAttack says:
    10 years ago

    Great pick for the Pack! Lacey is a solid all around RB who was considered top tier coming into the draft. Injuries and hamstring/ankle problems probably hurt him a little bit but nonetheless this is a steal in the lower half of the 2nd Round. I was shocked Lacey last this long. This guy is a competitor and he’ll be coming in with a chip on his shoulder. This has all the makings of a very, very good selection in years to come.

    Finally defenses won’t be able to play deep Cover 2 on Rodgers and drop the safeties 25 yards deep on every play, defensive coordinators will now need to plan for a wrecking ball in the backfield. The same wrecking ball that put Mantea Teo’ on his ass multiple times during the Naty Championship.

    Impressive pick.

  11. Avatar for Buster Bluth Buster Bluth says:
    10 years ago

    Pack now has 10 draft choices in rounds 4-7.
    Wow. Ted now going for quantity. Go Teddy Go Teddy

    • Avatar for Vijay Vijay says:
      10 years ago

      More shots at the dart board….

      • Avatar for ballz ballz says:
        10 years ago

        yep. It’s a good philosophy since you can’t find guarantees in the late rounds.

  12. Avatar for Iltarion Iltarion says:
    10 years ago

    TT got Lacy and then put on a show.

    Packers started this draft with 8 total picks. They now have 10 picks to make tomorrow.

  13. Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
    10 years ago

    Boys…Girls….what a great day.

    Hey, who did Minnesota draft today?

    • Avatar for Vijay Vijay says:
      10 years ago

      LOL…nice one. I especially liked that Kick Returner in Josh Cribbs 2.0 that they’re trying to make a #2 receiver on that wannabe Packer’s receiving corps.

      But yeah, they do still have ALL DAY, however…YIKES!

  14. Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
    10 years ago

    Sometimes you draft “Best-Available”
    Sometimes you draft “Position Of Need”
    & then sometimes you draft vs. your division foes.
    Datone Jones seems to be all 3 of those…
    We can’t stop AP. It’s sad even though we’ve held over that scerve team for the last 3 years.
    ………….
    Also, Minny drafted for needs well. I just read an article that said that Rick Spielman (GM for ‘Queens) ran 1,000 scinerios for his draft & not 1 had Sharriff Floyd there at 23…that is scary.
    He will be a thorn in our sides for a while.

    Pains me to say, Minny will be good, i am just glad they have a below average QB.

    • Avatar for Greg Greg says:
      10 years ago

      I think for using 3 first round draft picks, they didn’t really add too much. Last year adding Kalil and Harrison Smith is going to have much more impace over the next 4+ years

      • Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
        10 years ago

        I agree with you. But Sharriff Floyd will be a monster

  15. Avatar for Don Q Don Q says:
    10 years ago

    Drafting Lacy just made Rodgers that much more dangerous!

  16. Avatar for TyKoSteamboat TyKoSteamboat says:
    10 years ago

    Rambo is over-rated…cool name, though.
    Kid can’t tackle.
    Our last pick should be Jordan Rodgers.
    Lets make another steal ;)

  17. Avatar for Chris Restivo Chris Restivo says:
    10 years ago

    Still wont help your help team out. We got AP and three first round picks. We raped Seattle and New England! Fuck your Pack

  18. Avatar for john john says:
    10 years ago

    Oh and Chris would you like to compare records and playoff appearances? What a silly Viqueen

  19. Avatar for john john says:
    10 years ago

    or in particular, SB wins?

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube

Total Packers - Green Bay Packers News and Rumors

Find It!

No Result
View All Result

Recent Posts

  • Packers Season Recap: Best NFL Highlights from Green Bay
  • Comparing The 2022 First Round Wide Receivers with Christian Watson and Romeo Doubs
  • Look Into the Top 5 Favorites of This Season’s 2023 Super Bowl
  • Reviewing Gutekunst, the Packers Roster and Coaches: Where Did it All Go Wrong: The Preseason Decisions
  • Packers Fall Apart in 4th: Lose 20-16 to End Season
  • Packers vs Lions – Game Day: Week 18
  • Packers Make Statement: Pound Vikings 41-17
  • Packers vs Vikings – Game Day: Week 17
  • Packers vs Vikings: The Pack Needs to Save the Season
  • Packers Deliver Huge Present: 26-20 Over Dolphins
  • Packers Bring Rams; Mayfield Back to Earth 24-12
  • Packers vs Rams – Game Day: Week 15

Popular Tags

A.J. Hawk Aaron Rodgers Brett Favre Brian Gutekunst Bryan Bulaga Charles Woodson Chicago Bears Chicago Bears Clay Matthews Clay Matthews III Dallas Cowboys Davante Adams Detroit Lions Eddie Lacy fans Featured free agents game analysis Green Bay Packers Green Bay Packers Greg Jennings injuries Jay Cutler Jermichael Finley Jordy Nelson Julius Peppers Mike McCarthy Mike McCarthy Minnesota Vikings Morgan Burnett New England Patriots New Orleans Saints NFL Oakland Raiders Philadelphia Eagles predictions Randall Cobb Sam Shields San Francisco 49ers Seattle Seahawks T.J. Lang Ted Thompson Ted Thompson Tramon Williams Ty Montgomery
No Result
View All Result
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
  • Articles
  • News
  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Website Terms of Use
  • Contact

© 2022 Total Packers -- This site is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or Packers.com

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Analysis
  • Packers News
  • Contact
  • Disclaimer

© 2022 Total Packers -- This site is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or Packers.com