The running back position is not currently one of high demand in the NFL. But that doesn't mean that running backs should be used until they are no longer of value and then just go and find another one.

Mike McCarthy, the Head Coach of the Green Bay Packers is able to share that sentiment in a recent article in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. In the article they shared that, "In 34 games over his first two seasons, including playoffs, Lacy has carried 611 times, which ranks fourth in the NFL behind Seattle's Marshawn Lynch (709), Murray (653) and Buffalo's LeSean McCoy (647)." This is a staggering thought for most Packers fans, as Lacy has been increasingly important the last few years since joining the team in 2013 as a second round pick out of Alabama.

But the depth that the Packers have had in the backfield in no longer in existence. They still have their primary backup from last season in James Starks, but their change of pace back in DeJuan Harris is now a Minnesota Viking, and the well known fullback John Kuhn is still currently an NFL free agent, but hasn't made any visits to any other teams, but isn't exactly someone dynamic like Eddie Lacy. They did sign Rajion Neal, the running back from the Tennessee Volunteers, who spent last season on the practice squad, but they should still be looking for at least one back that can either spell Lacy on third downs or do a little bit of everything to give Lacy some possessions to rest.

If the Packers do choose to go after someone in free agency, one name they could consider is Knowshon Moreno. He did quite well with the Denver Broncos, taking a full time role in both pass protection and showing the ability to run the ball out of the backfield in the shotgun. Also, he could catch the ball as well and be a third down back if that is what the Packers are looking for. Last year with the Dolphins he was on a 1 year, 3 million dollar contract with 1.25 million guaranteed. But the 27 year old is still unsigned, probably due to lingering knee issues. Moreno actually tore his ACL on the field in week 6 last season against the Packers, so it would probably be somewhat ironic if he came back to play for the green and gold.

The other approach, which is much more common for Ted Thompson and company, is to try and find someone in the NFL draft. If they decided to go after someone in round 2, this writer would suggest going after the smaller running back in Ameer Abdullah out of the University of Nebraska. Typical to many Packer prospects, he did quite well at the Senior Bowl. And even though he is smaller (5'9" 205 lbs), that doesn't stop him from going aggressively after opposing defenses. The main area that he did not shine at the combine was that he ran a 4.60 40 yard dash, but he excelled in many other areas, including having an explosive vertical jump (42.5 inches, 1st), Broad Jump (130 inches, 1st), 3 cone drill (6.79 seconds, 1st), and 20 yard shuttle (3.95 seconds, 1st). This would probably cost them the 62 overall pick in the draft, and they may have to move up a few spots to ensure they get him, which could cost them another selection. Another thing that he could do though is return kickoffs, which would allow them to place Randall Cobb strictly on offense and not as a returner on special teams.

Depending on who's reviews you are reading out there, the Packers could go later in the draft for a running back, but they just wouldn't get the immediate impact of limiting Lacy's carries the same way. They could go after a player like John Crockett from North Dakota State, who has been at a smaller scale but has the size to be a physical NFL runner, or they could go after a guy like Malcolm Brown, the Texas running back that was rated highly going into college and then never really lived up to that billing, but still has good NFL size and measurables and might just need to be developed better than he was with the Longhorns. Either of those guys could be drafted either in the 7th round or possibly signed as an undrafted free agent at this time.

One thing is for certain, the Packers are going to need at least one more running back on the roster before the 2015 NFL season. Where they find him and how they are able to sign him simply remains to be seen.