Starting RT

[HarveyWallbangers]

I like Lang long-term, but I would like to see Barbre deservedly WIN the job this year.

[Joemailman]

Barbre. With Favre gone, we need someone whose name is pronounced phonetically incorrectly.

Oh, and I think he has the ability to be an upgrade in run blocking.

[boiga]

I'm liking that Barbre seems to have improved so much compared to last year. He's getting noticed in the OTA's and having a guy that big in the OL might help out our run game.

[Harlan Huckleby]

is Tauscher gone for sure?

[Bretsky]

is Tauscher gone for sure?

I think we are all banking on the combo that TT loves youth and he may or may not be ready for the regular season so TT will move on. So far all indications are that is the case

[Harlan Huckleby]

Tauscher's got another year or two in him. I trust him more than Clifton, and he's affordable now.


I did hear some quick remark on talk radio that there are signals that Tauscher is signing elsewhere.

[Bretsky]

Tauscher's got another year or two in him. I trust him more than Clifton, and he's affordable now.


I did hear some quick remark on talk radio that there are signals that Tauscher is signing elsewhere.

I agree with you; the dude is realiable and IMO wherever he goes he'll be a serviceable starter

But what I'd expect with TT is if there is ever any doubt he goes with youth

I've listed to Tausch; I think he wants to return but he does not appear to be wanted

[Harlan Huckleby]

I've listed to Tausch; I think he wants to return but he does not appear to be wanted

ya, but there's some decent vet money involved in this negotiation. Both sides are probably posturing.

[Bretsky]

I've listed to Tausch; I think he wants to return but he does not appear to be wanted

ya, but there's some decent vet money involved in this negotiation. Both sides are probably posturing.

I kind of think of Tauscher like I do Henderson and maybe Driver in a couple years.

They all should be Packers for their career

But they might want to play longer than they are wanted

[pbmax]

Tauscher might not be ready until October. There isn't any money available for him now. He was hurt a month later than Barnett and they'll be lucky if Barnett is ready for Week 1.

I voted for Barbre this year given his lead in actual playing time and two offseasons. I think either Lang or Breno get the job long term.

[bobblehead]

sounds f-ed up, but if Babre doesn't WIN that job I still believe Daryn College will start at RT in week 1.

[RashanGary]

Too tough to call right now. There are a lot of variables. Physically, if there is one guy who's a brute, I think it's Barbre. I've seen him root Raji out one on one in the run game. He's probably the most agile and maybe the strongest lineman on our team right now. He, Sitton and Spitz would instantly bring a new respect to the right side of our run offense. I worry about his consistency in the pass game and ability to handle complex protection schemes. He's been great except one play where I saw him completely whiff on an overload blitz to the right side. That's the type of play that will lose him the job for sure if he doesn't get it cleaned up.

[Gunakor]

Personally, I'd like to see Daryn Colledge at RT. I'd like to see TJ Lang at LG. And I'd like it to stay that way for 16 games + playoffs.

[RashanGary]

Personally, I'd like to see Daryn Colledge at RT. I'd like to see TJ Lang at LG. And I'd like it to stay that way for 16 games + playoffs.

What gives you any confidence in a rookie you've never seen? Physically and mentally he's going to have a huge learning curve. Barbre has been in this offense going on three years. Giacomini is entering his second.

For me, the last thing I want is a rookie starting. We've seen how that works out the last few years. Part of continually drafting depth is that hopefully you don't have to start rookies very often. Of course, the depth was incredibly weak three years ago and it's just getting built back up, but I think it's far enough along that rookies shouldn't have to start week one unless injuries force the issue.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Personally, I'd like to see Daryn Colledge at RT. I'd like to see TJ Lang at LG. And I'd like it to stay that way for 16 games + playoffs.

Daryn Colledge is a LT.