Maybe for once it'll work the opposite way.

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Really sucks. Can't even make it to the first preseason game. Likely going to be another looong season for the offensive line.

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for Sherrod to be a factor on the OL.

As disappointing as this is, I'm not fretting too much about Newhouse possibly taking over there. I think he has a chance to better his play after a down 2012. I have hope with him that he will take that step up in his play.

Sherrod seems like he is probably on the 3 year plan like Flanny was. With Bakhtiari being a rookie, he might be better off on the right side. Andrew Datko looks to be failing somewhat in his development, but it is still early and he may show. He's been a bit of a disappointment thus far.

Time to sign veteran LT, and I don't have a clue who might be available. While we may have some promise with the young guys, including Barclay, who I also really like, we should have a dependable veteran ready to go at LT, just in case.

If true, this has all the makings of currently the worst injury of the pre-season in the NFL next to the center of the Broncos.

My take: New competition at the left side with Bakhtiari and Newhouse. I don't think you do any switching with the guards and leave those battles consistent with the way they have been. Based on footwork, I like Bakhtiari to assume that roll. It is a HUGE risk yes, but even based on experience, I don't think Newhouse has earned that spot by default.

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It is a rotten deal. On the other hand it is better now than in week 4. This gives them more time to find a replacement and get the new line to jell.

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Well this blows. They should give Bakhtiari a shot there while it's still TC to see if he's got what it takes. If not, back to Newhouse.

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Agreed. He looks more natural out there even as a rookie. To my eyes at least.

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