I hope your gut is right. I can't see it happening, though, with your scenario. I have been very unimpressed with Bakhtiari every time I've seen him. Barkley IMO over-achieved last year compared to his ability. I can't see him getting better.
If that's all there is, we will probably see our superstar QB running for his life most of the time again.
I'm hoping - albeit without reason - for Sherrod to step up and for Bulaga to return to his old self.
Originally Posted by: texaspackerbacker
O-Line...5 guys playing as ONE unit. That's why it is important to resign EDS.
Tackle jobs: Why didn't McCarthy just announce at the combine that Bryan Bulaga would play right tackle and David Bakhtiari would remain at left tackle next season?
"I need to have that conversation," McCarthy said, referring to a talk with Bulaga.
A key factor why the Packers appear set to keep Bakhtiari on the left side is his harmony with left guard Josh Sitton.
"I liked the relationship between David and Josh, and to me it's more about the combination over there," said McCarthy. "They work well together. They're both wired mentally.
"David's young and raw, and he's got a lot to learn. The game comes very easily to Josh now."
Bulaga suffered a season-ending knee injury Aug. 3, three months into a move from right to left tackle. Immediately, Bakhtiari was installed as his replacement.
"Frankly, Bryan getting hurt as early as he did probably helped him (Bakhtiari) because he had a whole four weeks to get ready for the season," said McCarthy.
"David's a young kid. I think there's a lot of up side there. He needs to get bigger. He needs to get stronger. I really like David."
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