View Full Version : Eddie Lacy
Alabama running back.
Normally, I am against using a first round pick on a rb, but if he were to survive to the end of the 1st round when Denver might pick, I want him.
Requiem
12-01-2012, 04:29 PM
Definitely not a first rounder.
DBroncos4life
12-01-2012, 04:31 PM
Definitely not a first rounder.
Or in the right forum :thumbsup:
GreatBronco16
12-01-2012, 06:10 PM
When did Lacy say that he was entering the draft?
Agamemnon
12-01-2012, 06:21 PM
I'd be fine with drafting the guy in the 3rd round or later, but there's no ****ing way the guy is worth a 1st rounder.
It seems every Alabama rb is damn good, Lacy looks like the next great rb next in line from that pipeline.
Mat'hir Uth Gan
12-01-2012, 06:39 PM
I dunno. I do think he is a 1st Round back and would compete with Giovani Bernard to be the first back off the board. Right now, I'd think Green Bay would be very interested around Pick #25.
The guy is 6'0, 220. Runs in the low-mid 4.5s. Is going to have over 1200yds averaging more than 6 yards per carry in the SEC. He also has decent hands. And he's only a Junior in a timeshare with Yeldon whom is a future Top 10 back, or he'd have massive numbers. He was really good spelling Richardson last year as well and has substantial similarities to Trent.
If he's not a 1st Round back, I'm not sure what is.
Lestat
12-01-2012, 06:40 PM
bump that, i want Yeldon(yes i know he's a frosh), that dude is going to be a beast and they have some seriously wickedly good ones coming in this recruiting class.
BroncoMan4ever
12-01-2012, 07:12 PM
What about Montee Ball? Big strong back with a nose for the end zone.
Plus he is getting a 3rd round grade right now. Better to get a guy like that and get a MLB or dominant DT earlier in the draft
Lestat
12-01-2012, 07:14 PM
What about Montee Ball? Big strong back with a nose for the end zone.
Plus he is getting a 3rd round grade right now. Better to get a guy like that and get a MLB or dominant DT earlier in the draft
only MLB i want early is named Teo and that mother is going top 15.
well Bostic from Florida is good too, but he's likely 2nd round more than 1st so that would still be early.
rugbythug
12-01-2012, 07:16 PM
With the 32nd pick in the 2013 NFL draft the Denver broncos select-
razorwire77
12-01-2012, 07:17 PM
It these guys come out, it should be a much better year to draft a power back in the 2nd or 3rd round than last year.
Montee Ball is a senior
Levon Bell (MSU) is a junior
Bernard, Lacy, really any of these guys would go a long ways to helping to upgrade the RB position.
With the 32nd pick in the 2013 NFL draft the Denver broncos select-
This.
Agamemnon
12-01-2012, 07:31 PM
I dunno. I do think he is a 1st Round back and would compete with Giovani Bernard to be the first back off the board. Right now, I'd think Green Bay would be very interested around Pick #25.
The guy is 6'0, 220. Runs in the low-mid 4.5s. Is going to have over 1200yds averaging more than 6 yards per carry in the SEC. He also has decent hands. And he's only a Junior in a timeshare with Yeldon whom is a future Top 10 back, or he'd have massive numbers. He was really good spelling Richardson last year as well and has substantial similarities to Trent.
If he's not a 1st Round back, I'm not sure what is.
I don't see it. That line makes everyone look great, but I just don't see the play-making ability of a 1st round pick. Then again the size (there's no way he's just 220) and speed combo may just be too tempting for teams. Should be interesting to see what the guy does at the Combine.
DivineLegion
12-01-2012, 07:54 PM
Production production production! I'll take Monte Ball.
BroncoMan4ever
12-01-2012, 07:56 PM
only MLB i want early is named Teo and that mother is going top 15.
well Bostic from Florida is good too, but he's likely 2nd round more than 1st so that would still be early.
I would love a DT like Kawann Short from Purdue that can get push up the middle in the 1st. Bostic Would be a nice 2nd round pick but if Te'o isn't an option I want Kevin Minter from LSU in the 2nd. Then in the 3rd Montee Ball.
That One Guy
12-01-2012, 07:58 PM
I won't lie, I don't watch a whole lot of college ball closely so I don't know one guy from the next usually but I was rooting for Georgia tonight (F Saban) and that Lacy guy looked amazing. The line surely helped but the guy seemed to get 5 yards after the first guy jumped on his back. That one drive where I don't think Alabama threw the ball once and Lacy was averaging 12+ YPC was just insane.
He may not have the body of work to be a 1st round pick, I don't know, but boy he sure dominated that Georgia D at times.
Baba Booey
12-01-2012, 08:02 PM
Much rather have Yeldon.
DivineLegion
12-01-2012, 08:05 PM
After tonight Ogletree might lose some draft stock, the guy got steam rolled all night long. Maybe we can steal Ogletree late in the second round.
Lestat
12-01-2012, 08:11 PM
Bernard would be my #1 RB if we have to take someone early. if it's later on i want Gillislee.
at DT since we won't get Star, either Shariff Floyd,Jonathan Jenkins or Sheldon RIchardson early.
Lestat
12-01-2012, 08:12 PM
After tonight Ogletree might lose some draft stock, the guy got steam rolled all night long. Maybe we can steal Ogletree late in the second round.
i doubt he lost much stock. he's like 220-225 playing LB on a safety frame.
pricejj
12-01-2012, 10:03 PM
After tonight Ogletree might lose some draft stock, the guy got steam rolled all night long. Maybe we can steal Ogletree late in the second round.
It doesn't look to me like Ogletree would help the Broncos Defense out any...he's definitely not a 4-3 MLB. The Broncos need a good RB...hopefully they can get one in Free Agency.
There are a few NT's that I wouldn't mind taking with the 32nd pick in the draft...
Aftermath
12-02-2012, 12:11 AM
Absolutely not. Terrible thread. We dont even know if he will be in this years draft. Let's make a thread about every prospect we should draft!
Doggcow
12-02-2012, 12:23 AM
I like Rambo. He has a sweet name. I liked Major Wright too because he had a sweet name and he seems to be working out.
Ratboy
12-02-2012, 12:33 AM
No idea.
But we do need a running back that has the ability to take it to the house on a consistent basis.
Mat'hir Uth Gan
12-02-2012, 03:43 AM
What about Montee Ball? Big strong back with a nose for the end zone.
Plus he is getting a 3rd round grade right now. Better to get a guy like that and get a MLB or dominant DT earlier in the draft
Ball will be an interesting name to watch. What's interesting is that after last year's ridiculous season, he was a 3rd round pick because of speed limitations. A year later, he's had a much less impressive statistical season while adding considerable mileage to his tires. That said, to me, he looks better and the Wisconsin line is not nearly as good as last season. I think he's a late 2nd Round pick, but there's probably not a player in this draft whom will have as much riding on a 40 time as Ball will. I expect a 4.63 if he weighs in at 215-225.
Mat'hir Uth Gan
12-02-2012, 03:48 AM
only MLB i want early is named Teo and that mother is going top 15.
well Bostic from Florida is good too, but he's likely 2nd round more than 1st so that would still be early.
I've been really impressed with Kevin Minter from LSU. If he declares and makes it to our pick in the late first, I think he has to be the selection as things stand now. Te'o probably goes Top 5 now with both the Chiefs and Raiders needing an ILB.
Mat'hir Uth Gan
12-02-2012, 04:00 AM
I would love a DT like Kawann Short from Purdue that can get push up the middle in the 1st. Bostic Would be a nice 2nd round pick but if Te'o isn't an option I want Kevin Minter from LSU in the 2nd. Then in the 3rd Montee Ball.
That would be a really nice draft. Short is my preferred DT in this draft, though he didn't take the Senior jump I was expecting. I had him as my #1 DT last year, so maybe I'm just being stubborn after a very good, not great senior year. I'm not convinced he'll make it to the late first, and if he doesn't, I think Sylvester Williams from North Carolina would be a great consolation prize. Personally, I do hope we go DT in Round 1, maybe even trade back a bit like last year.
As for Minter, I made a post before I saw yours about him. He's kind of an easy evaluation because he won't come out unless he's a 1st Round pick. So, we would either take him in R1 or he's not an option this year. Really good player though.
Ball in the 3rd would work. Has a lot of similarities to former John Fox backs Stephen Davis and DeShaun Foster. I really think he'd have to be the 2nd Round pick though, and we might even have to move up a bit for that.
Mat'hir Uth Gan
12-02-2012, 04:11 AM
After tonight Ogletree might lose some draft stock, the guy got steam rolled all night long. Maybe we can steal Ogletree late in the second round.
It's definitely a thought. I don't see how he goes in Round 1.
I'm not overly high on Ogletree. Taking college 34 ILBs that play in limited space and schemes, and projecting them to a 43 NFL style defense is pretty risky. Not to mention the off-the-field concerns.
He definitely appears athletic and probably is a 3 down LB, but what is the cost? He looked bad in the run game, and most RBs in the NFL are Lacy's size. I guess he could be a developmental talent if you think you could put another 10-15lbs on him while being able to keep his athleticism. His instincts are obviously good as well.
I'd still feel a little reluctant taking him in the last 2nd to play MIKE in a 43. There is definitely risk there regardless of early draft hype.
Mat'hir Uth Gan
12-02-2012, 04:28 AM
Bernard would be my #1 RB if we have to take someone early. if it's later on i want Gillislee.
at DT since we won't get Star, either Shariff Floyd,Jonathan Jenkins or Sheldon RIchardson early.
Doubt we take Bernard, he'd render Hillman completely useless. Fox probably does his usual thunder/lightning type thing, and looks for a 215+ lb thumper that can log 200 carries up the gut. Not sure that would be Gillislee either, though it is possible. You'd just like to see more of a load bearing history than one season of 240 carries for a potential between the tackles starter in the NFL.
There's a only a few guys I really view as John Fox style backs in this draft. Eddie Lacy would take a 1st Round pick, Stepfan Taylor and Montee Ball would take 2nd Round picks, and maybe a late round flier on Knile Davis or Marcus Lattimore where we stash them for a year while they heal up. Christine Michael is interesting as a late round/UDFA flier as well, he was kind of lost in Texas AM's new offense, but he has some ability.
This looks like a weak RB draft overall though, too many situational RBs.
2KBack
12-02-2012, 05:03 AM
Don't be fooled by Wisconsin backs:
Ron Dayne
PJ Hill
Anthony Davis
Brian Calhoun
John Clay
Now Monte Ball
DivineLegion
12-02-2012, 05:24 AM
It's definitely a thought. I don't see how he goes in Round 1.
I'm not overly high on Ogletree. Taking college 34 ILBs that play in limited space and schemes, and projecting them to a 43 NFL style defense is pretty risky. Not to mention the off-the-field concerns.
He definitely appears athletic and probably is a 3 down LB, but what is the cost? He looked bad in the run game, and most RBs in the NFL are Lacy's size. I guess he could be a developmental talent if you think you could put another 10-15lbs on him while being able to keep his athleticism. His instincts are obviously good as well.
I'd still feel a little reluctant taking him in the last 2nd to play MIKE in a 43. There is definitely risk there regardless of early draft hype.
You should read this.
http://www.itsalloverfatman.com/broncos/entry/fat-camp-the-multiplicity-of-the-broncos-defense
Bacchus
12-02-2012, 05:45 AM
Alabama running back.
Normally, I am against using a first round pick on a rb, but if he were to survive to the end of the 1st round when Denver might pick, I want him.
No
DivineLegion
12-02-2012, 05:52 AM
I don't think Laceys spin move is going to be effective in the NFL, if anything it's going to get him killed.
Elway 4 Life
12-02-2012, 06:20 AM
I would rather have Yeldon or Gurley in a few years. If we did draft Lacey I wouldnt be upset.
Dr. Broncenstein
12-02-2012, 06:38 AM
DJ Fluker impressed me more than the running backs.
Absolutely not. Terrible thread. We dont even know if he will be in this years draft. Let's make a thread about every prospect we should draft!
I see running back as Denver's biggest need going into next season. So, yeah, creating a thread about a running back is a terrible idea. 90% Lacy is coming out. Alabama won't miss a step with Yeldon coming afterword. If you don't like the thread, don't participate in it, but I don't see the point in bitching about the thread like a little ****ing crybaby.
No
I am convinced by your insight. Maybe he is a bad idea afterall!
Requiem
12-02-2012, 09:43 AM
Likes omgs, i saw his SEC games last nite he's da best RB by fars likes lets drafts him guise!!!
Al Wilson
12-02-2012, 10:14 AM
Eddie Lacy in my opinion is going to be a great back at the next level. The way he's built he reminds of Terrell Davis. Has great game speed, can read blocks, and has very good vision. His blocking is also great, and he's a good recieving option out of the backfield. I hope we draft him
g6matty
12-02-2012, 10:16 AM
We need another WR bad. Who plays if DT or decker go down... Willis and Caldwell? Lol
Agamemnon
12-02-2012, 04:43 PM
We need another WR bad. Who plays if DT or decker go down... Willis and Caldwell? Lol
Not nearly as bad as we need a dynamic running back or a play-making MLB. I would think there would plenty of options at the position in free agency if all we are looking for is a #3 type guy.
Agamemnon
12-02-2012, 04:44 PM
Eddie Lacy in my opinion is going to be a great back at the next level. The way he's built he reminds of Terrell Davis. Has great game speed, can read blocks, and has very good vision. His blocking is also great, and he's a good recieving option out of the backfield. I hope we draft him
Terrell Davis was built nothing like Eddie Lacy. Are you being serious?
Agamemnon
12-02-2012, 04:49 PM
Ball will be an interesting name to watch. What's interesting is that after last year's ridiculous season, he was a 3rd round pick because of speed limitations. A year later, he's had a much less impressive statistical season while adding considerable mileage to his tires. That said, to me, he looks better and the Wisconsin line is not nearly as good as last season. I think he's a late 2nd Round pick, but there's probably not a player in this draft whom will have as much riding on a 40 time as Ball will. I expect a 4.63 if he weighs in at 215-225.
That won't go ever well here after the whole Moreno thing. Though I can see the appeal of Ball in the 3rd round. He could end up being very good yardage grinding type back.
Agamemnon
12-02-2012, 04:50 PM
I don't think Laceys spin move is going to be effective in the NFL, if anything it's going to get him killed.
No but his power and relative agility probably will be. I do think he'll be an effective NFL runner, just not high draft pick effective.
Al Wilson
12-02-2012, 04:56 PM
Terrell Davis was built nothing like Eddie Lacy. Are you being serious?
He's taller than Davis, but his lower body built is similar to Davis, and he runs low like Davis did.
Agamemnon
12-02-2012, 05:00 PM
He's taller than Davis, but his lower body built is similar to Davis, and he runs low like Davis did.
Did you actually watch Terrell Davis play? There's virtually no similarities between the two. Lacey is much more like Steven Jackson. Seriously, Lacey probably outweighs Terrell Davis by 30 pounds and is far more of a pure power back than a vision-based cutback runner.
Al Wilson
12-02-2012, 05:22 PM
Did you actually watch Terrell Davis play? There's virtually no similarities between the two. Lacey is much more like Steven Jackson. Seriously, Lacey probably outweighs Terrell Davis by 30 pounds and is far more of a pure power back than a vision-based cutback runner.
I said he runs low like Davis did. I never said he is the same type of running back Davis was. And I said his low body build is similar to Davis. That's all. And he is 30 more pounds heavier cause he is taller than Davis was.
He's not just a power back, he can cut, and is agile/has the speed to take it the distance. You need to watch his highlights.
Lestat
12-02-2012, 06:01 PM
Eddie Lacy in my opinion is going to be a great back at the next level. The way he's built he reminds of Terrell Davis. Has great game speed, can read blocks, and has very good vision. His blocking is also great, and he's a good recieving option out of the backfield. I hope we draft him
Eddie Lacy is built closer to Trent Richardson than TD.
not sure how you see that, not even close to the same build.
He said he is going pro. I still want this guy, he is a ****ing beast. I don't think he will last to the last pick in the 1st round though.
DBroncos4life
01-12-2013, 09:38 AM
I don't see him falling past the Steelers.
Dr. Broncenstein
01-12-2013, 09:43 AM
Would be possibly the worst way to spend a first round pick. As evidence to this, I present the previous decade in NFL history.
oubronco
01-12-2013, 10:24 AM
http://sphotos-a.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/c0.0.851.315/p851x315/538436_10151066895094751_1518857654_n.jpg
Dedhed
01-12-2013, 10:25 AM
If we draft anyone from Alabama in the first round it should be Chance Warmack.
Lestat
01-12-2013, 10:46 AM
i'm cool with Warmack,Jones,Lacy or Millner in the first. Lacy doesn't look fast but he has wheels and he's a big bruising dude.
imagine Peyton back to being able to hand off the ball to the runner and utilize the offense like back in his Indy days with James.
Cito Pelon
01-12-2013, 10:49 AM
Montee Ball seems like a good chain-mover kind of guy that could be available in Rd 3.
Lestat
01-12-2013, 10:51 AM
if we're going lower tier RB in the 2nd or 3rd i want Gillislee or Bernard.
DBroncos4life
01-12-2013, 10:54 AM
if we're going lower tier RB in the 2nd or 3rd i want Gillislee or Bernard.
I think Bernard sneaks into the first round.
Lestat
01-12-2013, 10:57 AM
I think Bernard sneaks into the first round.
i definitely agree but i hope not, but he's essentially the David Wilson of this draft, can do a little bit of everything, fast and explosive.
he'll be pretty young too and those fresh legs will have less mileage than most others.
DBroncos4life
01-12-2013, 11:19 AM
i definitely agree but i hope not, but he's essentially the David Wilson of this draft, can do a little bit of everything, fast and explosive.
he'll be pretty young too and those fresh legs will have less mileage than most others.
The combine will be big for him. If he is in that 4.4 range I think he will be high on teams list. I can't see the Jags passing on him to begin the second round if he does fall. No way MJD is back and they need a RB bad IMO.
TheChamp24
01-12-2013, 11:54 AM
I'd be shocked if Lacy goes in the 1st to be honest.
And no, I don't want to go for a RB when we just spent a 3rd on Hillman and Moreno seems to be playing up now, plus we have Mcgahee as well for depth.
maher_tyler
01-12-2013, 12:01 PM
Give me Todd Gurley when he comes out. That guy reminds me of a faster version of McGahee. Having said that. I hope we go D with our first pick. Preferably MLB.