Chad Clifton to be released today

Nonstopdrivel
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12 years ago

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Packers are releasing OT Chad Clifton today. Failed a physical. Had back surgery in the off-season. Uncertain whether he will play again.

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Since69
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12 years ago

I was just about to post that. Damn. Thanks for everything, Chad. You were always one of my favorites.

play2win
Senior Member

12 years ago

Yeah Since69, Clifton was a consumate pro - all the way. I am so glad he got a ring! I would have loved to have seen him on the same line with Saturday, but he has been around a very long time, and his play has dipped a bit the last year or so. All those injuries may have caught up to the big fella. I wish him well.

Yerko
Senior Member

12 years ago

One of the greats!!!

Wish he was leaving on better terms than a failed physical.

Thanks for everything Cliffy!!!

DoddPower
Veteran Member

12 years ago

This was a good resigning by Ted a couple years ago, despite last season. He was a key part in the 2010 Super Bowl run.

Zero2Cool
Elite Member

12 years ago

I feel like a prick, cuz I think this is good news. I really liked Chad Clifton, just feel it's time to usher in the new Left Tackle. Plus, the money (~$5.75 million) will go to help resign some core players.

earthquake
Member

12 years ago

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool

Yeah I'm in the same boat, this is a relief to me, I didn't want to see another year where they pencil him in as the starter only to have him play 4 games. He's a great guy and had a great career with the Packers, but I think its time to move on.

So, who are your tackles going into preseason?

Bulaga at LT, Newhouse at RT?
Newhouse at LT?

http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20120423/PKR01/120423076/Report-Packers-will-release-tackle-Chad-Clfton-today?odyssey=tab |topnews|text|FRONTPAGE

The Packers have two possible replacements on their roster, Marshall Newhouse and Derek Sherrod (who may not be ready for Week 1 because of the broken leg he sustained last season).

Looks like tentatively its Bulaga/Newhouse as the starters in some form, unless they get another early round OT.

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wpr
Preferred Member

12 years ago

Thanks Chad. 12 years is a great run. Glad you have a ring.

Laser Gunns
Senior Member

12 years ago

time to step up Mr. Sherrod.

Newhouse at LT is an AWFUL idea... why would we make that mistake twice?

also, does this make Driver the last of the pre-TT era?

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earthquake
Member

12 years ago

#10

time to step up Mr. Sherrod.

Newhouse at LT is an AWFUL idea... why would we make that mistake twice?

also, does this make Driver the last of the pre-TT era?

Originally Posted by: RajiRoar

So move Bulaga to LT and put Newhouse at RT?

Draft another high OT?

Whats the solution?

RE: Driver, yes, I think it does make him the last.

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