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5 Predictions For Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy In 2015

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5 Predictions for Green Bay Packers RB Eddie Lacy In 2015

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Aaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are expected to be Super Bowl contenders in 2015, and there is a lot of excitement surrounding the franchise. They have a stacked offense, and Eddie Lacy's play over the last two seasons has been extremely important. That will be the case once again this coming season, as he is expected to have a big year. What five predictions can be made for him as the new season continues to draw closer?

5. Third Straight 1,000-Yard Season

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5. Third Straight 1,000-Yard Season

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Green Bay saw Eddie Lacy take off for 1,178 yards in his rookie year and 1,139 yards as an NFL sophomore last year. He will make it three straight 1,000-yard seasons with another strong showing during the 2015 season. Mike McCarthy may not be calling the plays anymore, but Tom Clements loves running the football just as much as the head coach has over the past couple of seasons.

4. 10 Or More Rushing Touchdowns

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4. 10 Or More Rushing Touchdowns

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Eddie Lacy is one of the best dual-threat running backs in the game and is a legitimate workhorse. The Packers had major issues scoring in the red zone last year, and it ended up costing them. During the 2015 season, the Packers are going to be relying heavily on Lacy to power the ball into the end zone rather than having to settle for field goals.

3. Total 500+ Receiving Yards

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3. Total 500+ Receiving Yards

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One of the biggest surprises Lacy showed last year with the Packers were his numbers as a receiver out of the backfield. He ended up catching 42 passes for 427 yards and four touchdowns during the 2014 season. Those numbers are going to improve during the 2015 season, and he will be a very valuable receiver in the Green Bay offense.

2. Averages At Least 5.0 Yards Per Carry

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2. Averages At Least 5.0 Yards Per Carry

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Eddie Lacy improved his yards per carry average from 4.1 to 4.6 last season, and he will take another step in the right direction in 2015. It isn't going to be easy for him to make another leap, but he will record a 5.0 yards per carry average. That is a bold prediction to say the least, but it is one that he is more than capable of making a reality.

1. Finish Top 5 In NFL In Rushing

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1. Finish Top 5 In NFL In Rushing

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There aren't many predictions that are bolder than saying that Lacy will become a top five NFL running back. Despite Green Bay being primarily a passing offense, he is going to come through with big numbers and will end up being one of the top running backs in the league. Lacy has more talent to unlock, and that will show with his production this year.

Evan Massey is a writer for RantSports. Like him on Facebook.
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