Updated: Colledge OK at LT. Only Gave up 2 sacks in Bye Week

[Gunakor]

Screw the Pro Bowl talk. All I want to see out of Colledge is some form of competence from him at LT, something that hasn't been seen so far and that worries me greatly going in to this game.
DC is a very good guard, worked all offseason at that position and was looking forward to a solid year. He prefers guard and felt settled in the position. I don't think his heart's in to LT and his confidence has to be shaken.
I view his performance Monday night as the key to the outcome.

I've seen enough interviews and clips of DC to confidently say that his confidence is not shaken. In this situation he will dig in and do what he needs to do to get his feet under him. You just made my point, though. He's spent his whole NFL career at guard. Give him a chance to get used to tackle.

No more chances for DC at tackle. Can't do it, not happening. Sometimes you need to grow in to the role, sometimes you just don't have what it takes at the position. That experiment should never see the light of day again. When a 4th round rookie guard with minimal practice reps at LT comes in and plays better, you know it's OVAH.

Lang did not come in and play better than Colledge. When Lang came in the Vikings went to a prevent defense, as opposed to the pin-your-ears-back-and-go type blitzes Colledge had seen beforehand. They were picking on Colledge specifically. Late in the game, when the Vikings started turning up the heat again, Lang gave up a sack to Allen too. I really don't see where the improvement was when Colledge got hurt, other than that the Vikings didn't bring as much pressure anymore.

[Tyrone Bigguns]

Gun,

I think the first 2 plays were run to the opposite side of Lang as well...can't recall if they were runs or passes.

Comparing Lang to Colledge is foolish at best.

[SnakeLH2006]

No more chances for DC at tackle. Can't do it, not happening. Sometimes you need to grow in to the role, sometimes you just don't have what it takes at the position. That experiment should never see the light of day again. When a 4th round rookie guard with minimal practice reps at LT comes in and plays better, you know it's OVAH.

Couldn't have said it better...but how much you wanna bet MM keeps being bull-headed and props him out there again at LT if Cliffy can't go.

Snake's Take:

-Lang might roasted the same as Colledge did at LT.
-Lang is a rookie. I'd expect it.
-I'd expect Colledge being able to man-up and play some semblance of LT.
-NOPE. He's proven he's a black-hole out there.
-Colledge can hold his own and dominate at times at LG.
-Keep Colledge there so at least LG and Center are good.
-NOPE. MM will go with his BS again of "best 6 guys" and "musical chairs" most likely leaving Colledge to get his ass handed to him till Cliffy is healthy.
-Snake wondered why we'd resign Tausher and keep Cliffy's big contract.
-Snake knows why now.

It's fucking ridiculous, but MM will keep putting Colledge out there to get his ass whooped and weaken the ENTIRE line at 3 spots. If we don't make the playoffs, this is SO on MM...and Snake will lead the charge for his dismissal based on that Bull-Head logic. Just start Lang and help out with TE/RB (chipping to help Lang at LT). Be really good at LG,C, RG, and so-so at RT....instead of bitch ass at LT, embarrassing at LG, weak at C, good at RG and bad at RT.

Even a frickin' monkey knows that. I don't hate Darren Colledge. He'd be really good at LG. So why do this bull-head shit week after week? Numbs my mind. Makes no sense.

To take a quote from Ty: Sad.

[swede]

...ridiculous, but MM will keep putting Colledge out there to get his ass whooped and weaken the ENTIRE line at 3 spots. If we don't make the playoffs, this is SO on MM...and Snake will lead the charge for his dismissal based on that Bull-Head logic. Just start Lang and help out with TE/RB (chipping to help Lang at LT). Be really good at LG,C, RG, and so-so at RT....instead of bitch ass at LT, embarrassing at LG, weak at C, good at RG and bad at RT.

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A deft riposte which I find very persuading.

[Harlan Huckleby]

Lang looks like a chubby 8th grader.

[Pugger]

Would you rather have Colledge or Lang a LT until Cliffy returns? In a perfect healthy world MM would keep DC at guard. Colledge is no tackle. That poor guy was a spinning top trying to keep Allen out of there before he hurt his ankle. Unfortunately we don't have anybody else to back up Clifton besides Lang right now. We aren't the only team in the league that has depth issues. When the NY Giant's Kenny Phillips went down they had to pick up Rouse off the street because they had no true S backup.

[mraynrand]

Remember at the end of August when we were so stocked with talent that the reps from other teams couldn't get on the planes fast enough to come see our preseason games and drool over the guys we were going to release?

Now, here it is with October just beginning, the Packers are 2-2 and bereft of talent, out of playoff contention, pathetic, incompetent, worn down to nothing, just waiting for the season's end that can't come quickly enough.

We'll get 'em next year Packer Fans!!

[denverYooper]

Remember at the end of August when we were so stocked with talent that the reps from other teams couldn't get on the planes fast enough to come see our preseason games and drool over the guys we were going to release?

Now, here it is with October just beginning, the Packers are 2-2 and bereft of talent, out of playoff contention, pathetic, incompetent, worn down to nothing, just waiting for the season's end that can't come quickly enough.

We'll get 'em next year Packer Fans!!

BOMNF!

[bobblehead]

Remember at the end of August when we were so stocked with talent that the reps from other teams couldn't get on the planes fast enough to come see our preseason games and drool over the guys we were going to release?

Now, here it is with October just beginning, the Packers are 2-2 and bereft of talent, out of playoff contention, pathetic, incompetent, worn down to nothing, just waiting for the season's end that can't come quickly enough.

We'll get 'em next year Packer Fans!!

Well, it just goes to show....packer fans over value their own big time. That being said I thought we were solid as well. I didn't expect the OL to be anywhere NEAR this bad and if anyone says they saw rouse getting cut outright after 2 games they are a damn liar.

[Zool]

Remember at the end of August when we were so stocked with talent that the reps from other teams couldn't get on the planes fast enough to come see our preseason games and drool over the guys we were going to release?

Now, here it is with October just beginning, the Packers are 2-2 and bereft of talent, out of playoff contention, pathetic, incompetent, worn down to nothing, just waiting for the season's end that can't come quickly enough.

We'll get 'em next year Packer Fans!!

Well, it just goes to show.... fans over value their own big time. That being said I thought we were solid as well. I didn't expect the OL to be anywhere NEAR this bad and if anyone says they saw rouse getting cut outright after 2 games they are a damn liar.

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[Sparkey]

Remember at the end of August when we were so stocked with talent that the reps from other teams couldn't get on the planes fast enough to come see our preseason games and drool over the guys we were going to release?

Now, here it is with October just beginning, the Packers are 2-2 and bereft of talent, out of playoff contention, pathetic, incompetent, worn down to nothing, just waiting for the season's end that can't come quickly enough.

We'll get 'em next year Packer Fans!!

Well, it just goes to show.... fans over value their own big time. That being said I thought we were solid as well. I didn't expect the OL to be anywhere NEAR this bad and if anyone says they saw rouse getting cut outright after 2 games they are a damn liar.

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You fool! Packer fans are the only fans that pull this shit year after year. Get it straight man.

[mraynrand]

Lang looks like a chubby 8th grader.

Don't be jealous, Harlan. Sometimes those chubby kids shed that baby fat, turn out OK - and get the girl!

[rbaloha1]

Lang looks like a chubby 8th grader.

Don't be jealous, Harlan. Sometimes those chubby kids shed that baby fat, turn out OK - and get the girl!



Boy oh boy several board members were giddy over the Lang selection. Give the guy a chance.

Recall Wahle struggled as an lt. Recall Barbre struggled but is showing constant improvement and consistency.

Colledge on the hand is a big disappointment. Thought he was better lt than guard -- boy was I wrong.

Should TT resign Colledge or let him go after the season?

[SnakeLH2006]

That chick is hot...who is that?

Anyway instead of starting a new topic about the Colledge/Cliffy drama, I just updated the title.

So what's the deal. Snake's been off Rats for a week/any sports news...Is Cliffy starting this week? What's the latest?

I'm thinking of taking the Pack over the Lions in my elimination pool. Safe bet?