Now that is a tough one. If I didn't have to worry about anything but C, I would probably go with Tretter. He is a little bigger bodied and has the ability to carry more weight which I like. But over all team, Linsley is more limited to C, where Tretter can backup multiple positions. I like to avoid having to shift two players because of one injury.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins 

They always say you don't lose your job because of injury. I guess Linsley comes back, unless Tretter is doing something Linsley can't.

Originally Posted by: nerdmann 

Normally I would agree with the shifting two guys but if Tretter is the better guy at center you have to start him in this case. Starting a lesser quality (I'm not saying this is the case) center just because you want a more versatile backup in case of injury elsewhere along the line is not a smart move. Look at it this way. If you start Linsley and Lang gets hurt Tretter goes in for Lang. If you start Tretter and Lang gets hurt Tretter moves over and Linsley comes in. Same result Tretter at G Linsley at Center. Both starting quality players. Personally I don't see that much of a difference between the two. I'd start whichever one offered a better chance to stop Mack.

Originally Posted by: sschind 

Didn't Tretter lose his position due to injury?



The main difference is continuity. If you shift two players, you have two players who didn't practice and take the starters reps on the field instead of one.

But that is only if one is not clearly better than the other.

Originally Posted by: PackFanWithTwins