Quote:I'm not the biggest fan of TJ Lang and I thought Linsley had a down second season, otherwise I would have considered him on a similar level as Bulaga. Also not including Sitton's horrible start at left tackle, which was a dumb move by McCarthy, he only gave up three sacks all season and also had a 42 game streak without giving up a sack. I think he's a very underrated guard in this league.

 

Because of where I live, I see that line play week in and week out throughout the season. Once they added Bahktiari and Linsley, they went from one of the worst lines in football to a fringe top 10 line. Ted should probably try to work some of his midround magic again this draft because Lane Taylor, JC Tretter, and Don Barclay aren't cutting it as backups.

 

 

   I think the primary reason for Corey Linsley's down season is he wasn't relatively healthy a good portion of the season.   This coming season likely will decide the direction of his career.   Linsley exceeded practically everyone's expectations as a rookie after JC Tretter suffered an injury in the summer.  

 

   In the past,  I had a similar assessment of Josh Sitton as you.   In the present though,  it seems like that wear and tear is starting to catch up to him at least a little.   Sitton has had some epic battles over the years, including 2 a season with former Lions DT Ndamukong Suh.   It eventually takes it's toll on the body.  

 

   Along with WR,  Ted Thompson probably will spend multiple picks on Offense on the Packers Offensive Line.   There's no question that Don Barclay isn't a solution.   He regressed badly last season when called into action at RT.  

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