The reason why Pitt didn't pick Lacy

STEELERS: The Steelers raised some eyebrows with their choice of running back in the second round, taking Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell over Alabama's Eddie Lacy, who was considered the top back in the draft. A team source told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the Steelers weren't going to draft Lacy because his big toe had been fused, which has never been reported. There had been reports that teams were concerned about Lacy's hamstring and turf toe. The Steelers weren't the only team to pass on Lacy. He lasted until the bottom of the second round, when the Green Bay Packers made him the fourth running back drafted

leejr wrote:STEELERS: The Steelers raised some eyebrows with their choice of running back in the second round, taking Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell over Alabama's Eddie Lacy, who was considered the top back in the draft. A team source told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the Steelers weren't going to draft Lacy because his big toe had been fused, which has never been reported. There had been reports that teams were concerned about Lacy's hamstring and turf toe. The Steelers weren't the only team to pass on Lacy. He lasted until the bottom of the second round, when the Green Bay Packers made him the fourth running back drafted

People don't realize how serious an injury that toe can be... ask Jack Lambert... it caused him to retire earlier than anyone anticipated. Turf toe can be extremely serious. I'm pleased that the Steelers passed on Lacy. we have enough "fragile" atheletes.

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leejr wrote:STEELERS: The Steelers raised some eyebrows with their choice of running back in the second round, taking Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell over Alabama's Eddie Lacy, who was considered the top back in the draft. A team source told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the Steelers weren't going to draft Lacy because his big toe had been fused, which has never been reported. There had been reports that teams were concerned about Lacy's hamstring and turf toe. The Steelers weren't the only team to pass on Lacy. He lasted until the bottom of the second round, when the Green Bay Packers made him the fourth running back drafted

People don't realize how serious an injury that toe can be... ask Jack Lambert... it caused him to retire earlier than anyone anticipated. Turf toe can be extremely serious. I'm pleased that the Steelers passed on Lacy. we have enough "fragile" atheletes.

It cost Curt Warner a carreer and a HOF. Turf tow....is .....lights out!!!

I think they chose Bell over Lacey because of this and the fact that Bell excelled behind a much less talented offensive line. He created extra yards on his own, which, unfortunately, is something he'll need to do if he wants to sniff a 4 yard per carry average behind this line, which has no clear left tackle and a low average left guard, not to mention shallow depth and the potential that one injury could again derail any continuity they establish.

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leejr wrote:STEELERS: The Steelers raised some eyebrows with their choice of running back in the second round, taking Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell over Alabama's Eddie Lacy, who was considered the top back in the draft. A team source told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the Steelers weren't going to draft Lacy because his big toe had been fused, which has never been reported. There had been reports that teams were concerned about Lacy's hamstring and turf toe. The Steelers weren't the only team to pass on Lacy. He lasted until the bottom of the second round, when the Green Bay Packers made him the fourth running back drafted

People don't realize how serious an injury that toe can be... ask Jack Lambert... it caused him to retire earlier than anyone anticipated. Turf toe can be extremely serious. I'm pleased that the Steelers passed on Lacy. we have enough "fragile" atheletes.

Lambert actually had problems with his toe 5 years before it was announced, he played 10 1/2 seasons in the NFL and back then ( even today) LB's take a beating especially when you compare the rules of the 70's to todays game. it may have shortened his career by a year, maybe two but the writing was already on the way and he had alreadty lost a step, I think Green Bay stole Lacy and RB is the biggest reason GB hasnt won more championships, their running game has sucked and they are more of a threat now then they have been the last 3 years.

Bell is the better RB regardless of the turf toe that Lacey had ... Bell carried the entire Mich St offense on his back , and did it in spite of the opponents all knowing that he was their only real threat ... teams lined up to stop the running of Bell, and he ran all over most of those teams anyway ... he will be the real deal and excel if our coaching staff puts together smart gameplans  with unpredictable methods of madness ... every running play doesn't have to be straight up the middle or only on obvious running downs.

TASKFORCE wrote:Bell is the better RB regardless of the turf toe that Lacey had ... Bell carried the entire Mich St offense on his back , and did it in spite of the opponents all knowing that he was their only real threat ... teams lined up to stop the running of Bell, and he ran all over most of those teams anyway ... he will be the real deal and excel if our coaching staff puts together smart gameplans  with unpredictable methods of madness ... every running play doesn't have to be straight up the middle or only on obvious running downs.

  I dunno know if I'd use better as the adjective... I know they are different style running backs. Bell is more the style Pittsburgh needs. Lacy just doesn't exude that black & gold smash mouth... but neither have played a down in the NFL yet... so we'll have to see how this turns out. I'm excited about Bell... Think he could be something special.... Let's hope he meets the expectations.

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TASKFORCE wrote:Bell is the better RB regardless of the turf toe that Lacey had ... Bell carried the entire Mich St offense on his back , and did it in spite of the opponents all knowing that he was their only real threat ... teams lined up to stop the running of Bell, and he ran all over most of those teams anyway ... he will be the real deal and excel if our coaching staff puts together smart gameplans  with unpredictable methods of madness ... every running play doesn't have to be straight up the middle or only on obvious running downs.

  I dunno know if I'd use better as the adjective... I know they are different style running backs. Bell is more the style Pittsburgh needs. Lacy just doesn't exude that black & gold smash mouth... but neither have played a down in the NFL yet... so we'll have to see how this turns out. I'm excited about Bell... Think he could be something special.... Let's hope he meets the expectations.

 Agree, Lacey is an outstanding RB who will most likely wreak havoc against Green Bay's opponents who are stuck trying to defend the Packers WR's ... I like the fact that Bell is a bigger back and he's coming from a school which struggled in the passing game .. he's used to having to fight for his yards and should find them more easily with Big Ben's passing game keeping the defenders on their heels.

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leejr wrote:STEELERS: The Steelers raised some eyebrows with their choice of running back in the second round, taking Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell over Alabama's Eddie Lacy, who was considered the top back in the draft. A team source told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the Steelers weren't going to draft Lacy because his big toe had been fused, which has never been reported. There had been reports that teams were concerned about Lacy's hamstring and turf toe. The Steelers weren't the only team to pass on Lacy. He lasted until the bottom of the second round, when the Green Bay Packers made him the fourth running back drafted

People don't realize how serious an injury that toe can be... ask Jack Lambert... it caused him to retire earlier than anyone anticipated. Turf toe can be extremely serious. I'm pleased that the Steelers passed on Lacy. we have enough "fragile" atheletes.

It cost Curt Warner a carreer and a HOF. Turf tow....is .....lights out!!!

 I remember when Jack Lambert retired with turf toe and I thought to myself, what a big sissy.  LOL!  That's before I knew all about "turf toe" and how tuff Jack Lambert was as a football player.

Toddseahawks wrote:

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leejr wrote:STEELERS: The Steelers raised some eyebrows with their choice of running back in the second round, taking Michigan State's Le'Veon Bell over Alabama's Eddie Lacy, who was considered the top back in the draft. A team source told [You must be registered and logged in to see this link.] that the Steelers weren't going to draft Lacy because his big toe had been fused, which has never been reported. There had been reports that teams were concerned about Lacy's hamstring and turf toe. The Steelers weren't the only team to pass on Lacy. He lasted until the bottom of the second round, when the Green Bay Packers made him the fourth running back drafted

People don't realize how serious an injury that toe can be... ask Jack Lambert... it caused him to retire earlier than anyone anticipated. Turf toe can be extremely serious. I'm pleased that the Steelers passed on Lacy. we have enough "fragile" atheletes.

It cost Curt Warner a carreer and a HOF. Turf tow....is .....lights out!!!

 I remember when Jack Lambert retired with turf toe and I thought to myself, what a big sissy.  LOL!  That's before I knew all about "turf toe" and how tough Jack Lambert was as a football player.