Packers are releasing OT Chad Clifton today

[woodbuck27]

we still forget about Sherrod. I know he broke is leg, and I know it looked bad, but I read 2 pieces of info over the weekend where his doctor said his leg is already strong enough to probably do limited participation, and will be ready for july camp for sure. I like Sherrod. I think the lockout hurt a guy like him, but a full camp could be huge for him. i thought he looked good when he got extended amounts of PT. Newhouse could be a fill-gap type guy that was OK, but I still think Sherrod is our guy. I'm not overly worried about this, as this was kind of expected on my part anyway that Chad would be done.

All of Packer Nation hopes your right.

[pbmax]

we still forget about Sherrod. I know he broke is leg, and I know it looked bad, but I read 2 pieces of info over the weekend where his doctor said his leg is already strong enough to probably do limited participation, and will be ready for july camp for sure. I like Sherrod. I think the lockout hurt a guy like him, but a full camp could be huge for him. i thought he looked good when he got extended amounts of PT. Newhouse could be a fill-gap type guy that was OK, but I still think Sherrod is our guy. I'm not overly worried about this, as this was kind of expected on my part anyway that Chad would be done.

It would be huge for him to get a full camp at one position (please, please, please select another OT to swap around at Guard).

[Deputy Nutz]

Newhouse proved he could play, although he did struggle, but it was a new position for him, believe his rookie year he was moved from right tackle to guard and then reserved most of the season. I think Newhouse will improve to be a decent left tackle, he just doesn't have that length that you look for in prototypical left tackles.

I like Newhouse, and there will be a battle for starting left tackle in 2012. If Sherrod doesn't make it back 100% in July, I could see the Packers moving Bulaga to the left for the entire year, make the change right away though.

Chad Clifton was an above average lineman, He wasn't the hardest working guy in the business, relied a lot on his gifts from god. Could have been really special if he worked a little bit harder, and had a meaner demeanor.

[woodbuck27]

It would be huge for him to get a full camp at one position (please, please, please select another OT to swap around at Guard).

Ted Thompson will surely hear your appeal.

Then again ...... soon we'll see so much more TRUTH.

At Packerrats we believe in Ted Thompson. He is..... 'the Green Bay Packers'.

[woodbuck27]

Newhouse proved he could play, although he did struggle, but it was a new position for him, believe his rookie year he was moved from right tackle to guard and then reserved most of the season. I think Newhouse will improve to be a decent left tackle, he just doesn't have that length that you look for in prototypical left tackles.

I like Newhouse, and there will be a battle for starting left tackle in 2012. If Sherrod doesn't make it back 100% in July, I could see the Packers moving Bulaga to the left for the entire year, make the change right away though.

Chad Clifton was an above average lineman, He wasn't the hardest working guy in the business, relied a lot on his gifts from god. Could have been really special if he worked a little bit harder, and had a meaner demeanor.

I wonder how much Warren Sapp had to do with Chad Clifton's meanness?

Brett Favre certainly appreciated CC's play at LT.

[Deputy Nutz]

Clifton was one of the best pure pass blockers in the league, he could have been Orlando Pace, Jonathan Ogden type player, but he wasn't because he never improved as a run blocker, was never nasty. Sapp didn't have shit to do with it.

[Joemailman]

This really is the best thing for the team IMHO. Clifton was really no better than Newhouse last year, and there's every reason to think Newhouse might still have some upside, whereas Clifton had definitely seen his best days. If Sherrod is healthy, I'm pretty comfortable with an OL of Sherrod, Lang, Saturday, Sitton and Bulaga, with Newhouse the top backup at RT, LT and LG. Still would like to see an upgrade at C/RG backup. EDS is okay, but barely.

[wist43]

It would be huge for him to get a full camp at one position (please, please, please select another OT to swap around at Guard).

That's just crazy talk... an offensive lineman that only plays one position??

If 1 guy can play all 5 positions, then of course we only need 1 offensive linemen on the roster - which of course leaves more roster spots for 5 TE's and 4 FB's. Still no room for defensive linemen though... gonna have to get by with 4 of those

[MadScientist]

OK on our center till he doesn't demonstrate all that some believe he will. The fact we are replacing bona fide ( OUR Pro Bowler) at Center with an unknown doesn't at all bother some of you. OK ....we'll see.

The LT position.You can claim that Chad Clifton was injured most of 2011 and that Aaron Rodgers didn't suffer as a result in terms of pressure or contact. That those who stood in for Chad clifton got it done but do you believe that? Some hee feel very insecure for our status at LT.

I think most of us hoped Clifton could gut out another season, but it is not a huge surprise that he is gone.

Ted Thompson has to give this serious thought. He's the GM. He drafts the prospects.

That is TT's job, and TT does his job. Weather he drafts one and if he does, which round will depend on a lot of things that he analyzes. We will find out this week.

We seem to be losing a good Packer...Chad Clifton.
That leave 'only one' from an era as original Packers. Donald Driver.

The post SB31, pre Sherman era isn't really one to be all that nostalgic about. Clifton had a great career and got a ring with the Packers. Can't ask for too much more than that. Hope the injuries don't cause him too much pain and suffering the rest of his life.

[3irty1]

Clifton was a supertalent and very fun to watch, I'm glad he managed to duct-tape himself together for these last few seasons while some of Ted's projects finally started to pan-out. The future looks bright at LT IMO.

[Brandon494]

Obvious cut, his salary will pay for the whole rookie class. Tackle is still a need but I don't see us taking one until the later rounds. While Newhouse was far from an Pro Bowler he played pretty well for stepping in at a new position without any training cap. Also the guy who said Saturday would be a downgrade over Wells is crazy, he might be old but he's still one of the best in the league. I think the logical move would be to switch Buluga to LT and Newhouse to RT until we figure out if Sherrod will be healthy enough to play. Short arms be damned Buluga has the talent to play LT.

[gbgary]

Great Packer. Great career. Good luck Chad.

this!

[mraynrand]

You gotta believe Bulaga wants to show his chops at LT. Especially with that second contract looming in a couple years. I wouldn't be surprised if he has been spending and will spend a lot of time in the offseason getting himself accustomed to playing LT.

[mraynrand]

That is TT's job, and TT does his job. Weather he drafts one and if he does, which round will depend on a lot of things that he analyzes. We will find out this week.

This is the worst spell of whether we've had in weeks.

[sheepshead]

Obvious cut, his salary will pay for the whole rookie class. Tackle is still a need but I don't see us taking one until the later rounds. While Newhouse was far from an Pro Bowler he played pretty well for stepping in at a new position without any training cap. Also the guy who said Saturday would be a downgrade over Wells is crazy, he might be old but he's still one of the best in the league. I think the logical move would be to switch Buluga to LT and Newhouse to RT until we figure out if Sherrod will be healthy enough to play. Short arms be damned Buluga has the talent to play LT.

Yup