The Facts: In a slight surprise, HC Mike McCarthy made it clear that impending free agent Lacy would be welcomed back with open arms after a pair of disappointing seasons. "Eddie Lacy, I'd love to see back," McCarthy said. "Eddie's going through a medical situation. I clearly understand his contract situation, so that's really something we're continuing to work through."

Diehards Line: As NFL.com's Chris Wesseling suggests, Lacy is a tricky evaluation for the Packers. He missed the final 11 games of the season after undergoing ankle surgery in late October. Lacy averaged a career-high 5.07 yards per carry in a small sample size, breaking tackles and extending plays at the second level. On the other hand, his footwork had not returned to the preternaturally nimble form that sparked his success in 2013 and 2014, leaving him as an afterthought in the passing game. There were even whispers that the extra weight he carried in 2015 had returned by October, pushing him closer to the 260-pound range. The past two years have taught Green Bay's braintrust the value of quality depth at the position. Don't be surprised if general manager Ted Thompson adds to the position in the draft or free agency even if Lacy is re-signed to complement Ty Montgomery, who will remain a running back going forward.