Packers are releasing OT Chad Clifton today

[3irty1]

I bet they leave things the way they are.

Newhouse is worse than Bulaga but LT is his best position. Bulaga's best position is probably RT. Might seem funny not to have your best tackle on the left but I think this gets the most of each player. Also I like having Bulaga in front of Rodgers on bootlegs.

[Smidgeon]

The training crew finally ran out of tape. I guess there's little chance Schefter is wrong, eh?

He was a warrior, to be sure, a true dancing bear.

I think the tape finally ran out of Chad Clifton. There was no more to wrap up.

[Scott Campbell]

Now he'll have more free time to go fishing with Warren Sapp.

[ND72]

I saw it mentioned a few times, but have all of you thought about Clifton's health? How many surgeries has he had? I know we all fall back on the hip, but I can remember him having ankle, knee, hip, and back surgeries. You want to talk about life expectancy, I feel sorry for that man. He deserves every dollar he has made, because he's gonna pay for it later.
The worst injury I had was tearing my deltoid muscle, which was a stupid mistake for not going to the trainers about it, but that cost me a ton as far as a college player. I went from a 19 year old bench pressing 225, 25 times, then in spring ball tearing my shoulder, not reporting it, to reporting in the fall and doing 225, 14 times. Injuries are crazy, and I can't imagine having a lifestyle where every off season I'm having some form of extensive major surgeries.

I truthfully never thought of Bulaga at LT, and now you've sparked my interest. I think Bulaga is a perfect RT, especially next to Sitton. I like the prospect of Sherrod, Lang, Saturday, Sitton, Bulaga...with the idea that some day we'll have someone built into the C position after Saturday. As long as Sherrod comes back healthy and ready to go.

[pbmax]

I saw it mentioned a few times, but have all of you thought about Clifton's health? How many surgeries has he had? I know we all fall back on the hip, but I can remember him having ankle, knee, hip, and back surgeries. You want to talk about life expectancy, I feel sorry for that man. He deserves every dollar he has made, because he's gonna pay for it later.
The worst injury I had was tearing my deltoid muscle, which was a stupid mistake for not going to the trainers about it, but that cost me a ton as far as a college player. I went from a 19 year old bench pressing 225, 25 times, then in spring ball tearing my shoulder, not reporting it, to reporting in the fall and doing 225, 14 times. Injuries are crazy, and I can't imagine having a lifestyle where every off season I'm having some form of extensive major surgeries.

I truthfully never thought of Bulaga at LT, and now you've sparked my interest. I think Bulaga is a perfect RT, especially next to Sitton. I like the prospect of Sherrod, Lang, Saturday, Sitton, Bulaga...with the idea that some day we'll have someone built into the C position after Saturday. As long as Sherrod comes back healthy and ready to go.

Like Schlereth, he was having knee operations almost each year. Best thing he can do now is lose the weight.

[pbmax]

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

Josh Sitton stands a lonely watch against your point.

[Joemailman]

FWIW, it's official:

http://www.packers.com/news-and-even...0-f585e4aae74b

“Chad is a great Packer and has been an integral part of our success over the past 12 seasons,” Thompson said. “He was a member of some of the most prolific offenses in team history, but more importantly, he is a great person and teammate. We thank Chad for all that he has given the Packers on the field and in the community and wish him and his family well.”

[Scott Campbell]

Ted's got a nice way of saying goodbye to the long term vets.

[mraynrand]

“Chad is a great Packer and has been an integral part of our success over the past 12 seasons,” Thompson said. “He was a member of some of the most prolific offenses in team history, but more importantly, he is a great person and teammate. We thank Chad for all that he has given the Packers on the field and in the community and wish him and his family well.”

Count me as not liking this at all. Let me demonstrate why:

“______(insert Packer offensive player's name) is a great Packer and has been an integral part of our success over the past __(Insert seasons played) seasons,” Thompson said. “He was a member of some of the most prolific offenses in team history, but more importantly, he is a great person and teammate. We thank ______(insert Packer offensive player's name) for all that he has given the Packers on the field and in the community and wish him and his family well.”

pulled from the General Manager goodbye letter archives.

Maybe a little something unique and personal in there, like: "The Entire Packer organization and fan base really enjoyed watching Chad come back from his hip injury and take it to Sapp and the Bucs the following year" or "I recall the game at K.C. in 2007, when Chad completely neutralized and humiliated Jared Allen, turning him (Allen) into a spiteful crybaby in the Chief's lockerroom afterwards. That was just another 'day at the office' for Chad."

[Scott Campbell]

Count me as not liking this at all. Let me demonstrate why:



pulled from the General Manager goodbye letter archives.

Maybe a little something unique and personal in there, like: "The Entire Packer organization and fan base really enjoyed watching Chad come back from his hip injury and take it to Sapp and the Bucs the following year" or "I recall the game at K.C. in 2007, when Chad completely neutralized and humiliated Jared Allen, turning him (Allen) into a spiteful crybaby in the Chief's lockerroom afterwards. That was just another 'day at the office' for Chad."

That sounds like something I would say. And I don't think you want me running the draft.

[sheepshead]

Count me as not liking this at all. Let me demonstrate why:



pulled from the General Manager goodbye letter archives.

Maybe a little something unique and personal in there, like: "The Entire Packer organization and fan base really enjoyed watching Chad come back from his hip injury and take it to Sapp and the Bucs the following year" or "I recall the game at K.C. in 2007, when Chad completely neutralized and humiliated Jared Allen, turning him (Allen) into a spiteful crybaby in the Chief's lockerroom afterwards. That was just another 'day at the office' for Chad."

ask one of these guys:
Public Relations

Jason Wahlers, Director of Public Relations
Aaron Popkey, Director of Public Affairs
Sarah Quick, Assistant Director of Public Relations
Tom Fanning, Communications Manager
Jonathan Butnick, Public Relations Coordinator
Brett Brecheisen, Public Relations Intern
Stephanie Schallhorn, Public Relations/Corporate Communications Intern

[Tony Oday]

Bulaga is a good RT keep him there with Sitton and bad ass old man Sunday hes good

LT is not a need, they will draft a lineman like evey other draft ever but not to replace a starter at all.

[HarveyWallbangers]

I pretty much agree with everything Nutz wrote in this thread. Provided Sherrod's healthy, I'm good with Bulaga, Newhouse, Sherrod, and probably an OT in the draft. I'm not sure why anybody would have been counting on Clifton this year. Hell, I'm still not counting on Driver this year. He might make the team because they aren't in bad shape with the cap, but if Gurley or Borel show anything, Driver might be gone as well.

[Cheesehead Craig]

I pretty much agree with everything Nutz wrote in this thread. Provided Sherrod's healthy, I'm good with Bulaga, Newhouse, Sherrod, and probably an OT in the draft. I'm not sure why anybody would have been counting on Clifton this year. Hell, I'm still not counting on Driver this year. He might make the team because they aren't in bad shape with the cap, but if Gurley or Borel show anything, Driver might be gone as well.

Agree as well. Clifton had a hell of a career.

[pittstang5]

Sad to see ole' Cliffy go, but you can't complain about his career with the Packers. I never heard anything bad from him and even when Bulaga was drafted as his heir apparent, I remember Clifton saying he would take Bulaga under his wing and help him out as much as he could.

I too thought moving Bulaga to LT would be a good move last season when Newhouse was struggling early on. That's what he was originally drafted for - and I don't buy the arm length crap. I guess the coaches didn't want to mess up a good thing since he took over for Tausch and didn't miss a beat. I'm not a fan of Newhouse and didn't like what I saw from Sherrod early on, but Sherrod's performance or rather lack there of, could have been from the lock out. If Sherrod is on the right track and sources say he is, it'll be an interesting Training camp battle for the LT spot. As much as I'd still like to see Bulaga compete for the LT spot, my gut says the coaches will keep him at RT.