The Packers came into camp excited about first-round draft pick Derek Sherrod possibly starting this year, but after watching their preseason opener Saturday night at Cleveland, I’m not so sure they should be, not as a starter right away.

Sherrod is a natural left tackle playing left guard, and he has a lot of work to do to be a starter in the NFL. I don’t think he finishes well. He sometimes stays on blocks for a little bit, but he doesn’t block until the whistle. He has the ability to get out to linebackers in the run game, and he has the size and reach and body type to do it, but he just didn’t finish blocks against the Browns. He also needs to play with lower pad level and use his hands better, be under control with his hands.

Even in pass blocking he didn’t finish and allowed some pressure. This is the easiest thing for him to correct right now, finish his blocks. They’ll go to the tape and tell him, ‘You can block longer than you have been.’ That part I think will be OK.
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Packernews.com wrote:

With the lockout and being a rookie I would be surprised to see Sherrod play, especially early, unless pushed into action. But I think he is getting valuable reps and that will payoff in the future. I believe Lang is the guy at guard, he is healed this year and should be much better. Playing Sherrod at guard pushes Lang and, as mentioned, gets Sherrod reps. I think Mike McCarthy is looking at the big picture here. Next year Sherrod should make a big jump with the experience from this year, off season conditioning, and OTAs. At least that is my hope.

Originally Posted by: PackerTraxx 

"roller coaster play of a Colledge" WTF?!?!?!?!??!?!?!?!??!?! You trying to get Mrs Colledge to wreak havoc on this site or what???

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool 

Forcing rookies to start day one is asking for trouble.. having them earn the playing time when ready is a recipe for success.

There is no issue if Sherrod starts in observation mode.. actually more than likely beneficial to all parties involved.

I think the Packers are testing the boundaries of both Lang and Sherrod to see what they have and more importantly what they don't... and then the staff will adjust accordingly for the season and the roster counts.

Having both be able to move to the edge or the inside would allow the Packers to carry a minimum of players on the line.. allowing for more flexibility in other areas of the team.

If we can win a championship with the roller coaster play of a Colledge.. we will be fine with two talented young men like Lang and Sherrod.. I really think the Packers are concerned with losing depth in a Spitz type.. and are seeing what they have.

Originally Posted by: Pack93z 

His arms are too short, cut him.

Originally Posted by: Zero2Cool