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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jaybadger82" data-source="post: 541827" data-attributes="member: 6211">I think we're both optimistic about Lacy.  It's just that Lacy is at least 25 pounds lighter than the future Hall of Famer you compare him to and Bettis was an anomaly amongst big backs for his combination of durability and longevity.  See <a href="http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/01/09/Jerome-Bettis-a-finalist-for-Hall-of-Fame/stories/201401090284" target="_blank">link</a>.The whole "feature back" mindset is a bit outdated; a committee approach better protects your assets.  Rather than see Eddie take anything off his bruising style, I would prefer to see his workload reduced (closer to 15 touches per contest) with our other assets at RB used to complement him better.BTW, Lacy had 319 total touches this season (342 touches when you count the postseason).  I just don't think that's sustainable over the long-term.  It's not that I'm pessimistic about about Eddie, I'm just practical about preserving my assets.Intelligent minds can disagree.  I'll stop harping on this for now.  Cheers all.</blockquote>

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