Jason Spitz

[imscott72]

Another good decision by TT..

Third-rounder Will Rackley has beaten out veteran Jason Spitz for the Jaguars' starting left guard job.
A favorite of NFL Network's Mike Mayock, Rackley was a four-year starter at left tackle for small-school Lehigh. His power won out over Spitz's finesse, which is a rare piece of good news for Maurice Jones-Drew this season. A possible free agent bust, Spitz is expected to play a reserve role at center and guard.

[KYPack]

Another good decision by TT..

Third-rounder Will Rackley has beaten out veteran Jason Spitz for the Jaguars' starting left guard job.
A favorite of NFL Network's Mike Mayock, Rackley was a four-year starter at left tackle for small-school Lehigh. His power won out over Spitz's finesse, which is a rare piece of good news for Maurice Jones-Drew this season. A possible free agent bust, Spitz is expected to play a reserve role at center and guard.

Spitzy wasn't ever a huge talent. He never recovered from those neck miseries. He was starting to "get it" when hurt. Now I really feel old, Jason Spitz is the aging vet beaten out by the young kid?

[Patler]

I don't think Spitz is a free agent bust for the Jaguars, even if he plays only a reserve role. They aren't paying him very much, just $4.5 million over three years, and a $750,000 signing bonus. If they release him, they are out very little; and if the keep him he is a capable, experienced, veteran backup that doesn't cost them a lot.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I don't think Spitz is a free agent bust for the Jaguars, even if he plays only a reserve role. They aren't paying him very much, just $4.5 million over three years, and a $750,000 signing bonus.

exactly, chief. And what do the Packers need desperately now if not a backup LG? (I haven't given up on Sherrod, but I'm laying the groundwork for a possible betrayal.)

I'm think the Pack ought to pickup a veteran OL backup for both guard positions. Not sure if Spitz is the answer, as KY speculates he might be washed out.

[Patler]

exactly, chief. And what do the Packers need desperately now if not a backup LG? (I haven't given up on Sherrod, but I'm laying the groundwork for a possible betrayal.)

I'm think the Pack ought to pickup a veteran OL backup for both guard positions. Not sure if Spitz is the answer, as KY speculates he might be washed out.

I had hoped Spitz might stay around just for that reason, but apparently he was really excited about returning to where he grew up. He implied in one article that he had a higher offer from the 49ers.

[vince]

McDonald and EDS or Schlauderaff if one of them makes the 53-man roster will probably back up both guard spots. Probably only one of them makes the 46-man gameday roster.

[KYPack]

There is an aspect to all this that has long driven me nuts. When the Pack drafted Spitz, Colledge, and that group, the justification was the ZBS. They supposedly ran zone in college. They had all these great ZBS talents and that's why we got 'em. Then they got here and none of 'em zone blocked worth a shit.

I never understood why we went so long with some of these weak assed guys.

[Patler]

There is an aspect to all this that has long driven me nuts. When the Pack drafted Spitz, Colledge, and that group, the justification was the ZBS. They supposedly ran zone in college. They had all these great ZBS talents and that's why we got 'em. Then they got here and none of 'em zone blocked worth a shit.

I never understood why we went so long with some of these weak assed guys.

I think TT replaced them very methodically. He drafted Sitton, then Lang, then Bulaga and Newhouse, now Sherrod and Schladerauf. However, whereas Sitton, Lang and Bulaga are from a different mold than the guys you complain about, I wonder if Sherrod is a bit of a reversion to the previous style, in spite of his size?

[rbaloha1]

Spitz is worth bringing back as insurance.

[Smeefers]

I really thought Spitz was going to be a great center and take over for wells. Boy was I wrong. I hope he does a little better than second string for his hometown team though. I always thought that guy had potential.

[Spaulding]

I really thought Spitz was going to be a great center and take over for wells. Boy was I wrong. I hope he does a little better than second string for his hometown team though. I always thought that guy had potential.

I could see the potential as soon as they took his draft pick which reflected him high on something with that shit eating grin. Flashback baby:

[MadScientist]

I think TT replaced them very methodically. He drafted Sitton, then Lang, then Bulaga and Newhouse, now Sherrod and Schladerauf. However, whereas Sitton, Lang and Bulaga are from a different mold than the guys you complain about, I wonder if Sherrod is a bit of a reversion to the previous style, in spite of his size?

I think Sherrod was meant to be in the mold of Clifton - keep the QB's blind side safe, any run blocking is a bonus.

[Patler]

I think Sherrod was meant to be in the mold of Clifton - keep the QB's blind side safe, any run blocking is a bonus.

I didn't mean run blocking vs pass blocking. Clifton may not be the world best run blocker, but in pass protection he has power and strength (in addition to a "nimbleness" unusual for his size and injury history). When Clifton first sets up and punches the rusher, he stuns the guy, usually stopping him in his tracks. He takes the momentum away from the pass rusher. That's one reason he is so effective in pass protection. I'm not sure Sherrod has that type of power and strength, at least not yet.

[Upnorth]

Sherrod has good movement, but has not shown enough power yet. I think the power concerns will fade as he bulks up, his frame looks like it can take more.

[Fritz]

I could see the potential as soon as they took his draft pick which reflected him high on something with that shit eating grin. Flashback baby:

He has aged a little bit: