Green Bay Packers running back Eddie Lacy nudged out San Diego Chargers wide receiver Keenan Allen for the 2013 Associated Press NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award at Saturday's "NFL Honors" ceremony. Whereas Allen finished 22nd in receiving yards and 13th in receiving touchdowns, Lacy placed eighth in rushing yards and third in rushing scores. From Week 5 on, LeSean McCoy and Jamaal Charles were the only running backs to average more than Lacy's 86.7 yards per game. Philip Rivers and Ryan Mathews did the heavy lifting for the Chargers. Lacy carried Green Bay's offense for a crucial seven-game stretch when Aaron Rodgers was sidelined, emerging as the Packers' most valuable player. Source: http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap20...-eddie-lacy-wins-offensive-rookie-of-the-year
This award for the 2013 season was a no brainer. Lacy is a beast when healthy. I think the Packers got a bargin drafting him in the 2nd round last year.
I would have given it to Allen. A 1,000 yard rookie receiver is way more impressive the a 1000 rookie runner
But is it nowadays? There used to be a three year learning curve for a WR...but now they are starting to come in and contribute Day One. RB's are beginning to have it a little harder with the RBBC and less carries in "today's game." No?
