Rios39
15 years ago
I'm pumped with this pick. Not sure we'll he'll play right off the bat. That's a good thing though our O-Line depth all of a sudden has some decent depth.
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nerdmann
15 years ago
Now let's get Charles Brown!
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Greg C.
15 years ago
I'm with Zero: Keep him at tackle. In fact, I'd say keep him at left tackle only, if he looks like he can handle it. We have Lang as a backup at right tackle, and he has also played some guard. If this means Bulaga doesn't suit up when Clifton is healthy, so be it. He should be our starting LT in 2011.
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Cheesey
15 years ago

Bryan sounds like a throwback player who will give GB his blood, sweat and tears. And when he walks off the field he will be covered in mud.
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"wpr" wrote:


And thats even when he's playing in a dome!!!LOLOL!!!

I LIKE this pick!!!
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PackerTraxx
15 years ago
This worked out as good as we could have hoped for at 23(similar to last year) when you look at the "big picture". Hopefully now they have enough linemen that the coaches can put each at their best position and they can become good, rather than the constant switcfhing of line positions and playing adequately to inadequately.

I'm thinking Aaron Kampmann on offense.
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Nonstopdrivel
15 years ago

Daily Mailbag: The insanity of short arms 
April, 27, 2010

By Kevin Seifert

Thank you, thank you, Mallory of St. Paul, for providing me the opportunity to address the most ridiculous thing I heard or read during the NFL draft. Take it away, Mallory:

I've heard a lot of various experts and analysts project that Green Bay's Bryan Bulaga will struggle to adapt to left tackle in the NFL due to short arms. But, checking combine numbers, his arms (33 1/4") were longer than NFL left tackles Joe Thomas (32 1/2") and Jake Long (32 7/8").

Both of these guys are able to play left tackle effectively in the NFL regardless of their arm length, so why are people making such a big deal about this? Is there really a huge correlation between "arm length" and being effective as a left tackle in the NFL? Is Bulaga being unfairly criticized because he attended the same school and played the same position as notorious NFL bust Robert Gallery (32 1/4" arms)?


[img_r]http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0427/nfl_i_bulagab_200.jpg[/img_r]Yes, Mallory. This is draft analysis gone mad. Bonkers. Completely berserk. And this time, I'm not being sarcastic. Anyone who is worried about Bryan Bulaga because his arms are 2 3/4 inches shorter than the NFL ideal will have their Black and Blue blog membership cards rescinded. Go away. We don't want you anymore.

(OK, maybe that last sentiment is a slight exaggeration.)

I have no idea if Bulaga will flop or one day enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But I guarantee that if he flops, it won't be because his arms are too short. What do you people think? That Julius Peppers is just going to put his hand on Bulaga's head, sit there and laugh while Bulaga flails away? Come on.

I better take in some oxygen here. ....

There. That's better.

There's no doubt that in a vacuum, long arms beat the alternative when it comes to offensive tackles. If they could all have Inspector Gadget's tools, they would. The further you can reach, the better. Wingspan no doubt helps when you're protecting an open edge. But ask any offensive line coach about the ideal skills of a left tackle, and most of them will tell you that footwork is more important.

You block with your feet as much as with your hands. Getting yourself into proper position between the pass-rusher and the quarterback is most critical. If you're lunging at a pass-rusher, it doesn't matter whether you have 70-inch hoses attached to your shoulder. You're going to get beat.

On that topic, here's what Scouts Inc. had to say about Bulaga:

Gets set quickly, locks out arms and can ride explosive edge rushers past the pocket. Shows excellent body control and footwork when forced to redirect.

Credit Bulaga for having a sense of humor on the issue. He recently told the Des Moines Register: "I never really got myself in a position where I thought, 'Gosh, I wish my arms were longer.'"

I'm sure you could find some NFL scouts who question Bulaga's long-term viability. There is rarely consensus on any NFL draft prospect. But arm length? FAIL. Go back and find me something that matters.


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15 years ago
I'm glad they dropped Joe Thomas' arm length in that article. It's not even a minor concern for me anymore.
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IronMan
15 years ago
Bulaga, and my future wife, Jen Lada .

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wpr
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15 years ago

Bulaga, and my future wife, Jen Lada .

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"IronMan" wrote:



Good for you IM.

One thing- It would help you immensely if she knew you exsisted. :icon_smile:
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djcubez
15 years ago

Daily Mailbag: The insanity of short arms 
April, 27, 2010

By Kevin Seifert

Thank you, thank you, Mallory of St. Paul, for providing me the opportunity to address the most ridiculous thing I heard or read during the NFL draft. Take it away, Mallory:

I've heard a lot of various experts and analysts project that Green Bay's Bryan Bulaga will struggle to adapt to left tackle in the NFL due to short arms. But, checking combine numbers, his arms (33 1/4") were longer than NFL left tackles Joe Thomas (32 1/2") and Jake Long (32 7/8").

Both of these guys are able to play left tackle effectively in the NFL regardless of their arm length, so why are people making such a big deal about this? Is there really a huge correlation between "arm length" and being effective as a left tackle in the NFL? Is Bulaga being unfairly criticized because he attended the same school and played the same position as notorious NFL bust Robert Gallery (32 1/4" arms)?


[img_r]http://a.espncdn.com/photo/2010/0427/nfl_i_bulagab_200.jpg[/img_r]Yes, Mallory. This is draft analysis gone mad. Bonkers. Completely berserk. And this time, I'm not being sarcastic. Anyone who is worried about Bryan Bulaga because his arms are 2 3/4 inches shorter than the NFL ideal will have their Black and Blue blog membership cards rescinded. Go away. We don't want you anymore.

(OK, maybe that last sentiment is a slight exaggeration.)

I have no idea if Bulaga will flop or one day enter the Pro Football Hall of Fame. But I guarantee that if he flops, it won't be because his arms are too short. What do you people think? That Julius Peppers is just going to put his hand on Bulaga's head, sit there and laugh while Bulaga flails away? Come on.

I better take in some oxygen here. ....

There. That's better.

There's no doubt that in a vacuum, long arms beat the alternative when it comes to offensive tackles. If they could all have Inspector Gadget's tools, they would. The further you can reach, the better. Wingspan no doubt helps when you're protecting an open edge. But ask any offensive line coach about the ideal skills of a left tackle, and most of them will tell you that footwork is more important.

You block with your feet as much as with your hands. Getting yourself into proper position between the pass-rusher and the quarterback is most critical. If you're lunging at a pass-rusher, it doesn't matter whether you have 70-inch hoses attached to your shoulder. You're going to get beat.

On that topic, here's what Scouts Inc. had to say about Bulaga:

Gets set quickly, locks out arms and can ride explosive edge rushers past the pocket. Shows excellent body control and footwork when forced to redirect.

Credit Bulaga for having a sense of humor on the issue. He recently told the Des Moines Register: "I never really got myself in a position where I thought, 'Gosh, I wish my arms were longer.'"

I'm sure you could find some NFL scouts who question Bulaga's long-term viability. There is rarely consensus on any NFL draft prospect. But arm length? FAIL. Go back and find me something that matters.

"Nonstopdrivel" wrote:



I always thought the short-arm thing went a big overboard. In fact, I would think that the longer your arms were the more prone you'd be to wrapping up and holding a player when you're blocking. Like the article said footwork and leverage are the keys to good blocking, not how long your arms are.
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