Laser Gunns
9 years ago
I'll be very dissapointed if Cobb and Bulaga walk.

But it looks like all FAs around the league are waiting for the negotiation period before signing.

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sschind
9 years ago

I'll be very dissapointed if Cobb and Bulaga walk.

But it looks like all FAs around the league are waiting for the negotiation period before signing.

Originally Posted by: Laser Gunns 




No one has said much about Bulaga which is kind of strange since I think he is just as, if not more important than Cobb. I don't know if more people are convinced he will resign or what.

One thing to remember is that while no one thinks we should pay a RT LT money we were all set to play him at LT until he got injured. That may play into it somewhat. If not to us maybe with some other teams.

Don't know if I posted this before or not, I know I had it written but I may have decided not to post it. If you are not paying your LT LT money you might be able to get away with giving your RT a little more. Of course if Bakhtiari keeps improving he will get his sooner or later, probably sooner as in next off season.
DoddPower
9 years ago

No one has said much about Bulaga which is kind of strange since I think he is just as, if not more important than Cobb. I don't know if more people are convinced he will resign or what.

One thing to remember is that while no one thinks we should pay a RT LT money we were all set to play him at LT until he got injured. That may play into it somewhat. If not to us maybe with some other teams.

Originally Posted by: sschind 



I don't think there's much difference between the two positions, frankly. Both tackle positions are critical to a team like the Packers. The Packers go as Aaron Rodgers goes, and Rodgers generally goes as the offensive line goes (although he can make up a lot on his own). Ted should do whatever it takes to keep a top offensive line in front of Rodgers. I understand he can't go crazy, but Rodgers needs two quality tackles in front of him.

nerdmann
9 years ago

I don't think there's much difference between the two positions, frankly. Both tackle positions are critical to a team like the Packers. The Packers go as Aaron Rodgers goes, and Rodgers generally goes as the offensive line goes (although he can make up a lot on his own). Ted should do whatever it takes to keep a top offensive line in front of Rodgers. I understand he can't go crazy, but Rodgers needs two quality tackles in front of him.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 



Bulaga has a significant injury history.
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steveishere
9 years ago

I don't think there's much difference between the two positions, frankly. Both tackle positions are critical to a team like the Packers. The Packers go as Aaron Rodgers goes, and Rodgers generally goes as the offensive line goes (although he can make up a lot on his own). Ted should do whatever it takes to keep a top offensive line in front of Rodgers. I understand he can't go crazy, but Rodgers needs two quality tackles in front of him.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 



There isn't a huge difference in how each position effects an offense but the good thing for us is there IS a huge difference in how they are paid. Compared to what a top LT gets paid we can probably get a good deal on Bulaga. Unfortunately it's still going to probably cost a lot because there aren't very many good or even decent starting tackles in the NFL and Bulaga is by far the best one on the market.
sschind
9 years ago

I don't think there's much difference between the two positions, frankly. Both tackle positions are critical to a team like the Packers. The Packers go as Aaron Rodgers goes, and Rodgers generally goes as the offensive line goes (although he can make up a lot on his own). Ted should do whatever it takes to keep a top offensive line in front of Rodgers. I understand he can't go crazy, but Rodgers needs two quality tackles in front of him.

Originally Posted by: DoddPower 



I agree but there is definitely a perceived difference. Most likely its the "we need to protect the QB's blind side" mentality and I suppose there is a grain of truth to it. Still, I'd rather have two 7s than a 10 and a 4
DoddPower
9 years ago

I agree but there is definitely a perceived difference. Most likely its the "we need to protect the QB's blind side" mentality and I suppose there is a grain of truth to it. Still, I'd rather have two 7s than a 10 and a 4

Originally Posted by: sschind 



I agree that there is a market value difference. But I think many coaches realize both positions are critical. As we have seen in the past, poor RT play can almost shut down an offense. And that's with an elite QB.
Yerko
9 years ago
I am on the side of thinking Bulaga is more important to sign because for once, the Packers had an offensive line that played well together for almost an entire season. When was the last time we watched an offensive line play so well? Also, the depth of the offensive line. If Bulaga leaves, who takes his position? Do the Packers use a higher draft pick to get one of the tackles in the draft and start all over in growing a stable unit?

I think Bulaga will be resigned and I hope it is heavily incentive based due to his significant injury history.
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nerdmann
9 years ago

I am on the side of thinking Bulaga is more important to sign because for once, the Packers had an offensive line that played well together for almost an entire season. When was the last time we watched an offensive line play so well? Also, the depth of the offensive line. If Bulaga leaves, who takes his position? Do the Packers use a higher draft pick to get one of the tackles in the draft and start all over in growing a stable unit?

I think Bulaga will be resigned and I hope it is heavily incentive based due to his significant injury history.

Originally Posted by: Yerko 



Keep Bulaga, and we've got some good depth on the Oline.
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9 years ago
I'm an OL guy.

Bulaga's a solid guy. So even though I still want Ted Thompson to be looking for someone better in the draft and free agency to start at his position, I have very little problem with overpaying him if that's what it takes to keep him.

IMO you want 7 OL guys that can come in and start several games in a row without the team losing its quarterback, and three guys who are dominant at their position. IMO the Packers still only have one of those dominant guys, though Lindley may be a second in a year or two. Bulaga isn't. The Packer OL still isn't where it needs to be.

But Bulaga when healthy *is* top 7 quality. And he's definitely better than Lang and Baktiari. Pay him.

And keep trying to find and pay one of those dominant guys to replace him or push him to take over for Lang/Baktiari.
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