Can Eddie Lacy Be the NFL’s Next Legendary Power Back?

July 8, 2014   ·   Matt Stein   ·   Jump to comments

As the NFL becomes more about speed and athleticism, Eddie Lacy constantly brings us back to old-school football. As he enters his second season for the Green Bay Packers, the former Alabama back now has his eyes set on being the next legendary power back.
Lacy is coming off a rookie campaign that saw him run his way to Offensive Rookie of the Year honors. While his numbers aren't as impressive as other legendary power backs, they are certainly impressive:
One thing that separates Lacy from the likes of Jerome Bettis, Earl Campbell and Jim Brown is the presence of an elite quarterback. With Aaron Rodgers, the Packers simply don't need to rely on Lacy as much as Bettis, Campbell and Brown were relied on during their careers.
However, when Rodgers got injured early in Week 9, Lacy took over as the focal point of the offense. During those eight games that Rodgers missed, Lacy had 666 rushing yards and seven touchdowns.
If you stretch those numbers over a full season, L...

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