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He admitted that trying to get physical with Lacy in practice would be foolhardy.
The 25-year-old Lacy has been a productive complement to the Aaron Rodgers-directed throwing attack, rushing for more than 1,Jerseys NFL Wholesale,100 yards each of his first two NFL seasons and becoming a reliable pass catcher.
Veteran nose tackle B.J. Raji has been a fan of Lacy since the running back plowed over and spun away from college defenders his final year at Alabama in 2012, helping the Crimson Tide win a second straight national title.
And after mostly relaxing in the offseason when he was at home in Louisiana, Lacy says he's a lot more comfortable going into his third pro season.
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — For the first time since their stunning loss in the NFC championship game in late January, the Green Bay Packers put on the pads Saturday.
"He's a good young player, very physical," Peppers said. "I love his style of running. He's our tone setter on offense, in my opinion. So it's nice to have a big back like that on your team."
The Packers took Lacy in the second round of the 2013 draft. He went on to earn NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors by setting multiple team records for a first-year player, including rushing yards (1,178) and rushing touchdowns (11).
Lacy became an every-down back last year. He had another superb season with 1,Cheap Jerseys China,139 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground as well as personal highs of 42 catches for 427 yards and four TDs.
Linebacker Nick Perry, who is practicing after recovering from shoulder surgery in the offseason, talked how he doesn't want to do anything foolish early in camp to set him back for the start of the season.
"I'm able to go out there and play a lot more natural, with my natural ability, and a lot less thinking," Lacy said.
The Packers' third day of on-field work in training camp featured plenty of hits during extended team periods and blocking drills, along with ball carriers periodically winding up on the ground.
"That's when the big backs show up, when it's time to put the ball in their hand and accelerate the crease," coach Mike McCarthy said after practice.
Peppers and others with the Green Bay defense just aren't thrilled to have to try to step in and act as a roadblock when the 5-foot-11,Wholesale Jerseys, 234-pound Lacy comes running at them.
"Now, that may equate to less reps in the games, but as you can see, Eddie's taken a lot of reps here the first three days," McCarthy said.
"Excuse the phrase, but to me he's an animal," Raji said. "So I'm always checking to see how he's doing . because I know the impact he can have."
Given Lacy's punishing running style, McCarthy is mindful about having his star back ready to go when the Packers' season opens Sept. 13 at Chicago. But McCarthy also wants Lacy to get sufficient work the next few weeks.
The rugged Lacy stayed upright wearing the extra gear and excited a standing-room-only crowd that ringed the practice field by busting loose for a few big runs.
"I wouldn't say get out of the way,Cheap NFL Jerseys, but just put hands on him,China NFL Jerseys," Perry said. "I think that would be the best approach for right now."
"I don't really want to have (to deal) with him too much," said linebacker Julius Peppers, 35, the oldest player on Green Bay's preseason roster.
Running back Eddie Lacy responded in a predictable way.
NOTES: TE Andrew Quarless,Wholesale NBA Jerseys China, a returning starter, practiced for the first time Saturday. The sixth-year pro had been dealing with what McCarthy said was a difficult family matter. Quarless was arrested in Miami in early July on a charge of firing a gun in public. The case is pending. . WR Jared Abbrederis remains out with a concussion he suffered Thursday. |
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