Packers are releasing OT Chad Clifton today

[HarveyWallbangers]

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

Indeed. Good luck Clifton! Hopefully, all of the injuries don't take a toll on his regular day-to-day life.

[HarveyWallbangers]

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.

I'm actually intrigued by Newhouse's potential. I thought he looked like a guy who has a chance at being pretty good. I liked him more than Sherrod, but I realize Sherrod needs some time to get stronger and adapt to the pros.

[pbmax]

I hope the support group I am apparently part of for Sherrod has better luck than with the last case: Colledge.

much smaller numbers than I would have thought, still, he will be very good for 8 years barring Warren Sapp's unretirement.

[Kiwon]

Clifton was a warrior. Anyone who survives 12 years of banging with other 300-pounders (and cheapshot scum like Warren Sapp) deserves a ton of respect. He's battled injuries but been a solid LT for Favre and Rodgers. I know they appreciate him.

Maybe he'll play elsewhere and make a little more money before he hangs 'em up. LT with his experienced resume will certainly draw interest.

[mission]

Great Packer, sad that he couldn't rebound but it's definitely better for the Packers as a whole. Even though Cliffy didn't practice a lot, just the extra snaps for the young guys should make a good difference.

[Harlan Huckleby]

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

ya, like locking them out of the building and trading them to the NY JEts.

The bad karma is going to come back and get TT. Good players don't want to come to GB now. I hate TT.

[Harlan Huckleby]

I'm leery of Sherrod just because of the injury. I hope he can come back and win a starting job. It will hurt his development/confidence if he is less than full strength for training camp.

[Joemailman]

ya, like locking them out of the building and trading them to the NY JEts.

The bad karma is going to come back and get TT. Good players don't want to come to GB now. I hate TT.

I think that avatar is starting to affect you.

[Patler]

At the start of 2011, an article stated that Clifton was the oldest starting___(either LT or tackle, can't remember which)___ in the league. Who would have ever thought with all of the injuries he has had? 3 or 4 years ago in the offseason he had "procedures" on both shoulders and both knees, and those were just a ew of the total in his career. Great career, well played.

But, no matter how you look at it, not having him for 2012 is not much of a downgrade from 2011, even for depth at tackle, because Clifton was not available for any purpose for most of the 2011 season. Essentially, they played without him in 2011, so 2012 will be no different except that Newhouse has a lot more experience and Sherrod at least got his feet wet last year.

Releasing Clifton will have little impact compared to 2011.

[Scott Campbell]

I'm leery of Sherrod just because of the injury. I hope he can come back and win a starting job. It will hurt his development/confidence if he is less than full strength for training camp.

It's a simple broken leg - about as low risk of an injury as there is.

[Scott Campbell]

ya, like locking them out of the building and trading them to the NY JEts.

The bad karma is going to come back and get TT. Good players don't want to come to GB now. I hate TT.

I lobbed that softball up there and only Harlan took the big swing.

[Bretsky]

Thanks for the memories Chad; great career

Worst case is another year with the Marshmellow
Best case is PB's project steps up his game to where the 2nd round OL played last yr

[King Friday]

Cliffy...great career man! You were a hell of a LT. Next stop...Packer HOF.

Now, for the reality of the impact to the 2012 roster...none really. Clifton already could not be counted on for 2012. He couldn't stay healthy for more than 4 games at a time, which is why anyone with half a brain knew he was going to be released. I'm sure TT will take at least one OL prospect in the draft...plus a couple undrafted signings.

[wist43]

I've already written Sherrod off as a bust... if he's your starting LT, ARod might as well book his rehab schedule for September now.

If it's based on performance, and giving the team the best chance to win?? Newhouse will be the starter. If it's based on draft status, ARod is a dead man.

[Brandon494]

Bust after one season without having a training camp as a rookie?