DoddPower
10 years ago

Bakhtiari wasn't all that impressive? lol

He only played better than the top overall pick and the other top 5 Olineman who were taken in that same draft.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 



I can understand thinking that Bacteria played well if applying many caveats (rookie, playing LT, etc.). But if he was compared to actual great, or ever good left tackles, I don't think many people would consider him very good. At this point, he has the POTENTIAL to be a good player, but he has a long ways to go, imo. Aaron Rodgers deserves better from his blind-side protector. Just because he may have played better than other rookies drafted higher than him really doesn't mean anything. Being slightly better than other potentially shitty players doesn't necessary make a player good.

With that being said, he definitely has potential, and he could really take the next step this off season. I certainly hope he does. Aaron Rodgers needs it!

nerdmann
10 years ago

It's funny (to me) how Bakhtiari plays a full season as a rookie and people still think Sherrod is a starter.

With a full offseason to practice I think Bakthiari can gel the LT position and Bulaga can then play RT while Sherrod gets some kind of injury or battles with Newhouse to backup Barclay at backup tackle.

Originally Posted by: luigis 



Anything can happen, but man, we could have SICK depth.
“Winning is not a sometime thing, it is an all the time thing. You don't do things right once in a while…you do them right all the time.”
Wade
  • Wade
  • Veteran Member
10 years ago


I have cited this here before and what a surprise, you missed it. Prior to his injury Bryan Bulaga was performing so well people were saying the switch from RT to LT was brilliant. Bulaga was also the only OL to not have lost a one on one battle during training camp.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 



Ahem. Not all of us.

Was he playing better than he had the year before? Sure. Was he dominating at his position? Not at all.

And who was he playing against one-on-one in the Packers camp? Packers' DL? Unless all of his one-on-ones were against Matthews, maybe, that to me is a meaningless stat.

IMO Packer fans have been overrating Bulaga from the get go. Not as much as they have overrated Lang and before him, ahem, Colledge and later-years Clifton, but overrating him nonetheless.

I'd be okay with Bulaga somewhere on the line IF the OL had two other OL somewhere (instead of just one in Sitton). But to my mind he's still somewhere in the range between "serviceable" and "serviceable with potential improvement." In other words, the upper range within which all Packer linemen not named Sitton or Tauscher have been since 2005.






And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 (NKJV)
DakotaT
10 years ago
I think we can label all of our O-lineman not named Sitton as serviceable. We vastly overrate our players. Just because EDS is way better than a beat to shit old man Saturday, doesn't mean his job isn't in jeopardy next season. And too many are counting out Derrek Sherrod at LT. He was drafted to be the LT of the future. I think we have enough to work with, but by all means we have not arrived yet. San Francisco made mined meat of our line twice in 2013, so we have a long way to go.
UserPostedImage
play2win
10 years ago

I think we can label all of our O-lineman not named Sitton as serviceable. We vastly overrate our players. Just because EDS is way better than a beat to shit old man Saturday, doesn't mean his job isn't in jeopardy next season. And too many are counting out Derrek Sherrod at LT. He was drafted to be the LT of the future. I think we have enough to work with, but by all means we have not arrived yet. San Francisco made mined meat of our line twice in 2013, so we have a long way to go.

Originally Posted by: DakotaT 



While this may be our best overall unit next to RB and WR, I would have no problem if Ted added a top C or OT talent here. EDS did OK, but we could do better. Who knows how effective Bulaga will be coming off injury? Or Sherrod?

Actually, there is not one position group where we could not use an upgrade. Good time for raw BPA.
Users browsing this topic
    Fan Shout
    Martha Careful (15h) : Happy 93rd Birthday to the Greatest Baseball Player of All-Time...Willie Mays
    Zero2Cool (15h) : Walter Stanely's son
    buckeyepackfan (15h) : and released CB Anthony Johnson and DL Deandre Johnson and waived/injured WR Thyrick Pitts (thigh-rick).
    buckeyepackfan (16h) : The Green Bay Packers have signed WR Julian Hicks, OL Lecitus Smith (luh-SEET-us) and WR Dimitri Stanley
    Zero2Cool (16h) : Petty, but it's annoying me how the NFL is making the schedule release an event.
    Mucky Tundra (4-May) : @mattschneidman Matt LaFleur on how he tore his pec: “Got in a fight with the bench press. I lost.”
    Zero2Cool (3-May) : Jordan Love CAN sign an extension as of today. Might tak weeks/months though
    TheKanataThrilla (3-May) : Packers decline 5th year option for Stokes
    Mucky Tundra (3-May) : @ProFootballTalk Jaylen Warren: Steelers' special teams coach has discussed Justin Fields returning kicks.
    Zero2Cool (2-May) : Season officially ending tonight for Bucks ... sad face
    Zero2Cool (2-May) : Giannis Antetokounmpo is listed as out for tonight's game.
    dfosterf (2-May) : Surprisingly low initially is my guess cap wise, but gonna pay the piper after that
    dfosterf (2-May) : The number on Love is going to be brutal.
    Zero2Cool (2-May) : May 3rd. Extension day for Jordan Love. (soonest)
    Zero2Cool (1-May) : USFL MVP QB Alex McGough moved to WR. So that's why no WR drafted!
    earthquake (1-May) : Packers draft starters at safety ever few years. Collins, Clinton-Dix, Savage
    beast (1-May) : Why can't the rookies be a day 1 starter? Especially when we grabbed 3 of them at the position
    dfosterf (1-May) : Not going to be shocked if Gilmore goes to the Lions.
    dfosterf (1-May) : I hear you dhazer, but my guess would be Gilmore Colts and Howard Vikings from what little has been reported.
    Mucky Tundra (30-Apr) : S learn from McKinney who learns from Hafley who learns from the fans. Guaranteed Super Bowl
    Zero2Cool (30-Apr) : could*
    Zero2Cool (29-Apr) : Safeties should learn from Xavier.
    dhazer (29-Apr) : And what about grabbing a Gilmore or Howard at CB ? Those are all Free Agents left
    dhazer (29-Apr) : out of curiosity do they try and sign Simmons or Hyde to let these young safeties learn from, they can't be day 1 starters.
    Zero2Cool (29-Apr) : I miss having Sam Shields.
    Zero2Cool (29-Apr) : Not that he's making excuses, just pointing it out
    Zero2Cool (29-Apr) : That's for dang sure. Make our erratic kicker have no excuse!
    packerfanoutwest (28-Apr) : having a great long snapper is gold
    Zero2Cool (28-Apr) : LaFleur looking like he had some weight. Coachin will do that lol
    Zero2Cool (28-Apr) : Thanks Mucky and whomever created topcos for each pick!
    Zero2Cool (28-Apr) : Insane about Kingsley
    dfosterf (28-Apr) : Putring it here so Mucky sees it. He was our guy!
    dfosterf (28-Apr) : Bowden long snapper Wisconsin. Consensus best LS in college.
    dfosterf (28-Apr) : We got Peter Bowde
    dfosterf (28-Apr) : I personally interpret that as a partial tear that can be recovered from with rehab
    dfosterf (28-Apr) : MLF said Kingsley Enagbare did NOT tear his ACL and did NOT require surgery, and that he is "looking good" for the 2024 season!
    beast (28-Apr) : T.O. son signs with the 49ers
    Mucky Tundra (28-Apr) : damn those vikings
    beast (27-Apr) : UDFA Vikings sign TE – Trey Knox, South Carolina
    beast (27-Apr) : Kitchen was all high from Miami, he was more lucky than talented in 2022 and it showed in 2023
    beast (27-Apr) : Reportedly Packers have UDFAs Jennings and Jones
    beast (27-Apr) : OL – Donovan Jennings, USF OT – Trente Jones, Michigan
    TheKanataThrilla (27-Apr) : Interesting draft. A bit shocked that we didn't select an early CB. Definitely have Safety help. Pretty happy overall.
    dhazer (27-Apr) : wow the last 2 picks are really stupid and probably will be special teams players Top 10 draft pick next year book it
    TheKanataThrilla (27-Apr) : I think he ended up with a terrible RAS score
    dhazer (27-Apr) : Anyone know what went on with Kitchens from Florida? At 1 point he was to be the Packers 1st round and he is way down the board now
    Martha Careful (27-Apr) : Z, could you please combine my thread with yours please. I obviously did not see it when I Created it
    Martha Careful (26-Apr) : Re: 'Kool-Aid' McKinstry. Other than Icky Woods, has there ever been a good NFLer with a childish nickname?
    Martha Careful (26-Apr) : Packers looking to trade up
    Martha Careful (26-Apr) : Flag?
    Please sign in to use Fan Shout
    2023 Packers Schedule
    Sunday, Sep 10 @ 3:25 PM
    Bears
    Sunday, Sep 17 @ 12:00 PM
    Falcons
    Sunday, Sep 24 @ 12:00 PM
    SAINTS
    Thursday, Sep 28 @ 7:15 PM
    LIONS
    Monday, Oct 9 @ 7:15 PM
    Raiders
    Sunday, Oct 22 @ 3:25 PM
    Broncos
    Sunday, Oct 29 @ 12:00 PM
    VIKINGS
    Sunday, Nov 5 @ 12:00 PM
    RAMS
    Sunday, Nov 12 @ 12:00 PM
    Steelers
    Sunday, Nov 19 @ 12:00 PM
    CHARGERS
    Thursday, Nov 23 @ 11:30 AM
    Lions
    Sunday, Dec 3 @ 7:20 PM
    CHIEFS
    Monday, Dec 11 @ 7:15 PM
    Giants
    Sunday, Dec 17 @ 12:00 PM
    BUCCANEERS
    Sunday, Dec 24 @ 12:00 PM
    Panthers
    Sunday, Dec 31 @ 7:20 PM
    Vikings
    Sunday, Jan 7 @ 3:25 PM
    BEARS
    Sunday, Jan 14 @ 3:30 PM
    Cowboys
    Saturday, Jan 20 @ 7:15 PM
    49ers
    Recent Topics
    5-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / greengold

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / beast

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / beast

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    5-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    4-May / Packers Draft Threads / bboystyle

    4-May / Packers Draft Threads / wpr

    3-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / greengold

    3-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / Zero2Cool

    3-May / Green Bay Packers Talk / go.pack.go.

    Headlines
    Copyright © 2006 - 2024 PackersHome.com™. All Rights Reserved.