Bulaga/Tausher situation ?

[steve823]

Did MM say anything about this situation ? I know Tauscher has been hurt ,but did he say he was going to be the starter once he is healthy again?

I'm hoping Bulaga stays at RT since our line has been doing greet recently, plus the more he plays, the better he will get.

[Joemailman]

From MM's PC November 3 (Wednesday following the Jets game)

(What are you thinking at right tackle? Has Bulaga played well enough that even when Tauscher is healthy he’s still going to be the right tackle?)
Bryan Bulaga, he’s our right tackle this week, and that’s my focus. There are some things he needs to do better this week than he did last week. But he overall has improved from his first start to now. It’s his job to keep it, and he needs to work with that mentality. Mark’s improving. Mark’s a proven player here, is an excellent teammate, definitely one of our leaders, especially on the offensive line. I’m focused on Dallas. Frankly I’m focused on beating the Dallas Cowboys and getting to the bye week and getting this team healthy.


I expect Bulaga to be the starting RT as long as he doesn't digress, and I say little reason to think that will happen. Only an injury to Clifton, or maybe Colledge would change that.

[rbaloha1]

BB is playing well. The running game is improving partly due to BB's performance.

[vince]

Jason Wilde is pretty tight with Tauscher and if you listen to any of his recent podcasts, he's said that Tauscher is ready to go (according to Tauscher).

Bulaga has won the job and unless Bulaga needs to move as Joe said OR his play regresses, Tauscher will continue to sit.

[rbaloha1]

BB is playing well. The running game is improving partly due to BB's performance.

[steve823]

From MM's PC November 3 (Wednesday following the Jets game)

(What are you thinking at right tackle? Has Bulaga played well enough that even when Tauscher is healthy he’s still going to be the right tackle?)
Bryan Bulaga, he’s our right tackle this week, and that’s my focus. There are some things he needs to do better this week than he did last week. But he overall has improved from his first start to now. It’s his job to keep it, and he needs to work with that mentality. Mark’s improving. Mark’s a proven player here, is an excellent teammate, definitely one of our leaders, especially on the offensive line. I’m focused on Dallas. Frankly I’m focused on beating the Dallas Cowboys and getting to the bye week and getting this team healthy.


I expect Bulaga to be the starting RT as long as he doesn't digress, and I say little reason to think that will happen. Only an injury to Clifton, or maybe Colledge would change that.

Thanks for that, I've been busy so it's hard to know everything that's going on. I wonder if this means they'll keep him at RT permanently or if he is still Clifton's replacement.

[Guiness]

How well was Tauscher playing, even before the injury? Who are the '5 best players'?

It seems Bulaga can play three positions, RT, LT and LG. If you look at Tausher, Clifton and Colledge, is the most benefit realized from taking Tausch out of the lineup?

[LEWCWA]

The only concern I have with BB starting over MT, is the fact that rookies often hit a wall. I would hate for that to happen, but I guess that is minor in the long run.

[CaliforniaCheez]

(jokingly now)
Bulaga is a 21 year old rookie kid paid a lot less in salary.

[Fritz]

From MM's PC November 3 (Wednesday following the Jets game)

(What are you thinking at right tackle? Has Bulaga played well enough that even when Tauscher is healthy he’s still going to be the right tackle?)
Bryan Bulaga, he’s our right tackle this week, and that’s my focus. There are some things he needs to do better this week than he did last week. But he overall has improved from his first start to now. It’s his job to keep it, and he needs to work with that mentality. Mark’s improving. Mark’s a proven player here, is an excellent teammate, definitely one of our leaders, especially on the offensive line. I’m focused on Dallas. Frankly I’m focused on beating the Dallas Cowboys and getting to the bye week and getting this team healthy.


I expect Bulaga to be the starting RT as long as he doesn't digress, and I say little reason to think that will happen. Only an injury to Clifton, or maybe Colledge would change that.

Thanks for that, I've been busy so it's hard to know everything that's going on. I wonder if this means they'll keep him at RT permanently or if he is still Clifton's replacement.

I've been wondering about this myself, Steve. If he's going to be THE right tackle, does Lang move over to left guard so Colledge can leave for a bigger payday after the season? And does that mean the Pack is once again looking for a left tackle of the future?

My guess would be no - that he's still the left tackle of the future. They did spend a first rounder on him. But of course I'm guessing.

And what a comfort to have Tauscher in reserve.

[Patler]

From MM's PC November 3 (Wednesday following the Jets game)

(What are you thinking at right tackle? Has Bulaga played well enough that even when Tauscher is healthy he’s still going to be the right tackle?)
Bryan Bulaga, he’s our right tackle this week, and that’s my focus. There are some things he needs to do better this week than he did last week. But he overall has improved from his first start to now. It’s his job to keep it, and he needs to work with that mentality. Mark’s improving. Mark’s a proven player here, is an excellent teammate, definitely one of our leaders, especially on the offensive line. I’m focused on Dallas. Frankly I’m focused on beating the Dallas Cowboys and getting to the bye week and getting this team healthy.


I expect Bulaga to be the starting RT as long as he doesn't digress, and I say little reason to think that will happen. Only an injury to Clifton, or maybe Colledge would change that.

Thanks for that, I've been busy so it's hard to know everything that's going on. I wonder if this means they'll keep him at RT permanently or if he is still Clifton's replacement.

I've been wondering about this myself, Steve. If he's going to be THE right tackle, does Lang move over to left guard so Colledge can leave for a bigger payday after the season? And does that mean the Pack is once again looking for a left tackle of the future?

My guess would be no - that he's still the left tackle of the future. They did spend a first rounder on him. But of course I'm guessing.

And what a comfort to have Tauscher in reserve.

LT of the future? Possibly Marshall Newhouse. I brought this up at the end of training camp. Several stories mentioned that, much to the surprise of the coaches, he really is more of a left tackle than a right tackle, which they thought for him. Time and again they mention that he has "left tackle feet" and that he seems more comfortable at tackle than at guard. He's raw, apparently, and has a lot to learn. But, apparently he is a willing student and a hard worker. With other NFL'ers in his family, he knows what it takes.

A long shot as a low round draft pick, but I will be curious to see what happens with him.

[pbmax]

It would be a rarity for a pick that low to become a good LT but odder things have happened. McGinn mentioned in his Cowboy game grades that Bulaga on the right side has struggled to sustain his run blocking but has adjusted to the footwork of a right tackle in pass protection.

And that brings to mind Bulaga's few critics, who thought he didn't have the arms to play LT, but thought he could be otherworldly at RT.

[packerbacker1234]

From MM's PC November 3 (Wednesday following the Jets game)

(What are you thinking at right tackle? Has Bulaga played well enough that even when Tauscher is healthy he’s still going to be the right tackle?)
Bryan Bulaga, he’s our right tackle this week, and that’s my focus. There are some things he needs to do better this week than he did last week. But he overall has improved from his first start to now. It’s his job to keep it, and he needs to work with that mentality. Mark’s improving. Mark’s a proven player here, is an excellent teammate, definitely one of our leaders, especially on the offensive line. I’m focused on Dallas. Frankly I’m focused on beating the Dallas Cowboys and getting to the bye week and getting this team healthy.

I expect Bulaga to be the starting RT as long as he doesn't digress, and I say little reason to think that will happen. Only an injury to Clifton, or maybe Colledge would change that.

Thanks for that, I've been busy so it's hard to know everything that's going on. I wonder if this means they'll keep him at RT permanently or if he is still Clifton's replacement.

I think we'll get that answer in the draft. If we go after another tackle, it's clear they most likely want Bulaga to stay at RT and hope Clifton is healthy enough for one more good year to grom the new guy into the system.

[Scott Campbell]

........it's clear they most likely want Bulaga to stay at RT..............

Was that made clear? I don't remember that.

[ND72]

From MM's PC November 3 (Wednesday following the Jets game)

(What are you thinking at right tackle? Has Bulaga played well enough that even when Tauscher is healthy he’s still going to be the right tackle?)
Bryan Bulaga, he’s our right tackle this week, and that’s my focus. There are some things he needs to do better this week than he did last week. But he overall has improved from his first start to now. It’s his job to keep it, and he needs to work with that mentality. Mark’s improving. Mark’s a proven player here, is an excellent teammate, definitely one of our leaders, especially on the offensive line. I’m focused on Dallas. Frankly I’m focused on beating the Dallas Cowboys and getting to the bye week and getting this team healthy.


I expect Bulaga to be the starting RT as long as he doesn't digress, and I say little reason to think that will happen. Only an injury to Clifton, or maybe Colledge would change that.

Thanks for that, I've been busy so it's hard to know everything that's going on. I wonder if this means they'll keep him at RT permanently or if he is still Clifton's replacement.

I've been wondering about this myself, Steve. If he's going to be THE right tackle, does Lang move over to left guard so Colledge can leave for a bigger payday after the season? And does that mean the Pack is once again looking for a left tackle of the future?

My guess would be no - that he's still the left tackle of the future. They did spend a first rounder on him. But of course I'm guessing.

And what a comfort to have Tauscher in reserve.

LT of the future? Possibly Marshall Newhouse. I brought this up at the end of training camp. Several stories mentioned that, much to the surprise of the coaches, he really is more of a left tackle than a right tackle, which they thought for him. Time and again they mention that he has "left tackle feet" and that he seems more comfortable at tackle than at guard. He's raw, apparently, and has a lot to learn. But, apparently he is a willing student and a hard worker. With other NFL'ers in his family, he knows what it takes.

A long shot as a low round draft pick, but I will be curious to see what happens with him.

actually heard this morning that Marshall Newhouse will likely be the player released when we sign Havner.

I'm still holding out hope that Bulaga is our LT & Lang is our RT...it always works for me in Madden.