The Facts:
HC Mike McCarthy gets fired up when thinking about the potential for his offense in 2014. That’s nothing new for McCarthy, who has produced a top-10 offense in seven of his eight seasons. But the prospect of using Rodgers and running back Eddie Lacy in tandem for a full season is tantalizing to the Packers head coach. “I’m definitely excited to play with a healthy Aaron Rodgers and Eddie Lacy,” McCarthy said at last week’s NFL owners meeting.
Reported by the Green Bay Press-Gazette
Fantasy Football Diehards Line:
Even last year, when Rodgers missed eight games with a broken collarbone, the Packers ranked No. 3 in the NFL in yards per game (400.2) and No. 8 in points (26.1), so McCarthy's enthusiasm should be shared by fantasy owners. As Press-Gazette staffer Mike Vandermause notes, for the first time since 2009, Rodgers will have a bona fide 1,000-yard rusher for a full season to help take some pressure off the passing game. Defensive coordinators no longer will be able to let their safeties sit back in coverage and show little or no regard for the Packers’ run game. The Packers will be a pass-first team as long as McCarthy and Rodgers are around. But Lacy displayed Pro Bowl ability last season as a rookie, which has compelled McCarthy to think about running the ball more often.
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