As things stand we have 9 OLinemen on the books, the same number we had through last season.

If we draft 2 more (which seems likely) that will put us at 11, not to mention any Undrafted Free Agents, like EDS, we pick up.

If we don't trade some we're going to be cutting some good players on cut down day. I'd rather get something for them now if at all possible.

People seem to like EDS but can we really carry a 3rd string C? Barbre is most likely gone but McCarthy said he'll be given a chance.
Breno may get the chop if he doesn't win the starting RT job but after so much investment in his development it would be a waste to lose the chance of any return.

I love the depth we have on the OL (bar LT) but if we could get a 2nd or 3rd for Colledge or Spitz (who I both like) I'd be thrilled.

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After how pathetic the line looked at the beginning of last season, who thought we would have this problem this year?

D-Smith is in a precarious spot. If Spitz goes back to LG over Colledge and Lang, than he has a spot. If Spitz again beats Wells out, then I would guess he is gone.

For the others it is going to come down to who is the most flexible. Looking forward to seeing the battles.

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I would hardly at this point call it a log jam as some of the members right now have proven they aren't ready for Sunday's and may be in jeopardy of not having a roster spot come September on the Packers.

I expect a couple of players that had roster spots in 09 to be looking for a new home in late August...

Breno, Barbre, Colledge, Smith all fall into that category... I wrote a post on Saturday I think speaking about Ted being able to have freedom in this deep draft to build up the core of the bottom 50% of the roster without being held to the fire on having to find an immediate starter.. that targets guys like this in groups that need to be improved whether it is because of their play or their "availability".

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I think if they try and draft 2 LT prospects then 1 will be back up LT and the other gets moved to guard and they try to move via trade either Spitz or Colledge depending on who wins the LG spot. I think Spitz will end up with the starting LG spot. My O-Line roster prediction is

Clifton - Spitz - Wells - Sitton - Tauscher

and for backups
Rookie 1 - Rookie 2/Lang - EDS - Rookie 2/EDS - Lang

I think they really like EDS and want to keep him on the roster but I don't see Breno or Barbre getting more than this offseason to prove themselves before they get the boot. If they do draft 2 rookie lineman I expect them to keep both pretty much no matter what instead of risking another Jamon Merideth and trying to sneak one onto the practice squad.

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With Clifton and Tauscher back, I would be real surprised if Ted drafted any O-linemen in the first 3 rounds, Ted has proven he will give his guys as much time as possible to prove they can compete at a high level on Sunday.

Wells is going to be the center, he solidified his starting position last year.

Suddenly the weakest part of the offense last year is looking pretty solid.

I said it in the other thread, the starters should be set going into Ota's, let the backups fight for the other spots left.

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I read the article on JSonline. I don't get the complaining of resigning the best right tackle on the market. The team was clearly better with Tauscher last year.

Are we really expecting Allen Barbre and Breno G to make the roster this year? If you can't impress in three training camps, you don't deserve a roster spot IMO. That's what Breno G faces this year. Barbre very well could end up released as well because of the logjam, but he had his shot. I hardly look at this as a problem. To me this article is complaining just because.

There is nothing wrong with bringing in a ton of lineman to compete for jobs. Competition brings out the best in everyone as the article on JSOnline implies when talking about Ryan Grant running harder because of Ahman Green.

Right now, I think it's very likely that Daryn Colledge is dealt in a deal that will mirror the Tony Moll trade from a year ago. I think Lang will get his shots at both right tackle and left guard. If he beats out Spitz at left guard, he'll be the left guard and Spitz will be the backup.

I think the Packers are going to draft a LT to develop for the future in the first few rounds. They'll probably take another in rounds four or five.

In the end I guess my point is: Colledge, Barbre, and Breno G are likely casualties of this. Why is that bad?

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Bedard complaining is like the sun rising in the East.. you know it is coming ever single day. 😉

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I got to say this cuz its bugging me ... but the title of this thread - hmmm reminds me of something I watched in some porno ...

Perhaps I am dumb.

I do not get it. Esplain Lucy

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Most of these guys need to be drafted over or free agent signed over if we are to be an elite team.

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