"Bryan Bulaga might get a look at left tackle next season"

[Patler]

Another Reischel article.

http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packe...187981441.html

I saw the headline, which i quoted as the title to this thread, and I thought there might be something to it, Since this is a thought I brought up a few weeks ago, I was interested in seeing whether it was Campen, MM, TT, Bulaga or who that brought up the possibility.

The answer? - ABSOLUTELY NO ONE DID!

Reischel seems to have created this possibility in his own head. It's an opinion, not a report.

The headline would be more accurate to state that Bulaga should get a look at LT, not that he might. But, since the article is really just a report on his injury and recovery, the headline should be directed at that.

[packrulz]

He was struggling at RT, why would they try him at LT? I'm wondering if TT shouldn't draft another LT, he can't be satisfied with the play of their offensive line:
The club announced that it had signed tight end Brandon Bostick, quarterback B.J. Coleman, offensive tackle Andrew Datko, center Garth Gerhart, guard Joe Gibbs, linebacker Micah Johnson, cornerback James Nixon and safety Chaz Powell. General manager Ted Thompson made the announcement in a press release.

[pbmax]

I was just coming here to post that exact thought.

Technically, Reischel writes for the Packers Plus magazine, which must still be a thing. And the coverage in that is less than hard hitting and tends to be well behind the news curve. I think the online headline writer did him no favors here as his article seems mainly concerned with Bulaga's health.

[rbaloha1]

Given the performance of Newhouse and the questionable return of Sherrod it is reasonable to try BB at lt.

[run pMc]

I think they should keep BB at RT...he struggled with athletic pass rushers (Bruce Irvin anyone?) and I can't imagine he would fare better at LT.

Let Newhouse, Sherrod and Datko duke it out for LT. Wouldn't be surprised if another draft pick gets thrown in there, but I'd keep Bulaga at RT and keep Barclay at backup.
Don't know how many roster spots they can afford to reserve at OL. I get the feeling that Newhouse is NOT the long term answer at LT, but GB is content to let him keep the spot warm until someone better comes along -- preferably before his contract ends.

Knowing how M3 and Campen like to move people around, I wouldn't be surprised if they gave BB snaps at LT. Let's say hypothetically that BB wins LT...what lineup would you trot out? Put Newhouse at RT? Barclay?

[RashanGary]

Barclay has a legitimate chance at being one of the best 5 next season. You never know, Lang could be our center.


As everyone knows, I'm a Newhouse honk. I don't think anyone on our roster is better than him, nor do I think anyone has much of a shot at supplanting him next season - including BB.

[RashanGary]

Newhouse is a couple fine technique points and an offseason to grow into his prime away from a stranglehold on LT.

[Packers4Glory]

I might win the lotto this yr.

[Packers4Glory]

Newhouse is a couple fine technique points and an offseason to grow into his prime away from a stranglehold on LT.

Newhouse sucks. if he's starting or playing we're in deep shit again. He's a few points of speed and quickness away from being able to be a decent guard.

[swede]

Newhouse is a couple fine technique points and an offseason to grow into his prime away from a stranglehold on LT.

Newhouse sucks. if he's starting or playing we're in deep shit again. He's a few points of speed and quickness away from being able to be a decent guard.

Without taking a side that was a funny exchange.

Newhouse has had more solid games than disaster games, though. With Sherrod getting his shot next TC, it would be great to keep Newhouse for a long time--as a backup T.

[Joemailman]

I think Newhouse is about as good of a Tackle as he's gonna be, which is average. The talk of him coming out of college was that the was better suited to Guard because although he had good quickness, his pass blocking skills were questionable for Tackle. I think that's what we've seen. You can get by with him at LT, but ideally you'd like someone better. I think both Datko and Sherrod, if health allows, have more potential at tackle than Newhouse.

[denverYooper]

Newhouse has what they call "elite availability".

[pbmax]

Newhouse is a couple fine technique points and an offseason to grow into his prime away from a stranglehold on LT.

He needs to finish plays. He has only gotten marginally better at this.

[pbmax]

I think Newhouse is about as good of a Tackle as he's gonna be, which is average. The talk of him coming out of college was that the was better suited to Guard because although he had good quickness, his pass blocking skills were questionable for Tackle. I think that's what we've seen. You can get by with him at LT, but ideally you'd like someone better. I think both Datko and Sherrod, if health allows, have more potential at tackle than Newhouse.

I thought it was the reverse? That he is perfectly suited physically and the correct size for Guard but his technique and feet make him more at home at Tackle. He was not good at Guard in his first camp.

[RashanGary]

A little context I don't think is taken into account:


A - Newhouse came into the league a project from a school not known for coaching NFL ready lineman. You have to look at his starting point if you are going to find the trend of improvement.
B - Newhouse came in 21 years old
C - Newhouse was bounched around from guard to tackle and left to right before he was tossed in the fire in last year
D - Once Bulaga went down, protections slided right, leaving Newhouse on islands against the very best the NFL has to offer
E - He looked average, all alone, on an island at LT (a spot typically only the best are put in, but Newhouse had to do it because the right side was so bad.)
F - He'll still be 24 at the start of next season
G - His lateral agility is off the charts for a guy his size, making him a prize pass protecting talent
H - He's continued to get better every game and continued to take on more responsibility every game. His star points up, even still


His downside is he's not the most powerful or explosive guy. He'll probably never be better than good in his career. He'll probably only be good during these next 5 or so years of his prime. He's going to have to work really hard to get the strength and power he needs to play at a high level. He's been healthy and able to do that though, so despite his short comings physically, he's able to get the very most from his body. If that continues, he'll be more than strong enough. . .

I'd love to replace him with a 22 year old Chad Clifton. Problem is, there are only 10 OT's in the league who are at that level. The odds of getting one are slim. We're in the pack of teams with a servicable guy. I don't think people appreciate that nearly enough, nor do they realize how hard it is to upgrade from that. Top LT's are usually top 10-15 picks and a bunch of those flounder too. With 12 at the helm, we're not goign to be picking in the top 10 anytime soon. I suggest you guys get used to having a serviceable LT, not a star.