In Play at the OTAs (2014)

[Guiness]

MIXED BAG TODAY. IS BULAGA THE STARTER AND LT. BARCLAY THE 1ST BACKUP AT GUARD?

Don't forget that Bulaga was anointed the starter at LT last season before he went down. I'm not sure enough has happened to change that. It might come down to a question of how happy were they with Bak, with Sherrod the dark horse.

[Joemailman]

Colt wasn't at the OTA's today. That's not a good sign at all. Maybe he didn't want to face more media questions, but it's to his advantage to be out in front of the fans.

I hope he doesn't miss another one.

“I’m fully aware of where he is and I expect him back tomorrow,” McCarthy said of Lyerla.

Not sure what that means. Quarless and Bostick weren't there either, But I guess for now it's a bigger deal if Lyerla isn't there.

[Guiness]

Not sure what that means. Quarless and Bostick weren't there either, But I guess for now it's a bigger deal if Lyerla isn't there.

Yes, I'd say it's notable, he well deserves the short leash I'm betting he's on. He also hasn't been on the field in a while (when did he leave Oregon?) so you'd think he wants as much time to catch up as possible. Sounds like it was a planned absence and MM was ok with it though.

[Brandon494]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 3h
#Packers No. 1 offensive line without Sitton, left to right: Bakhtiari LT, Barclay LG, Tretter C, Lang RG, Bulaga RT.

Wes Hodkiewicz @WesHod 3h
Andy Mulumba rumbles around the edge on Sherrod at LT, pushing Flynn out of pocket

NOOOOOOO!!

Packer Report @PackerReport 2h
MM on Sherrod: As strong as he's seen him. Needs padded work. Feels more comfortable on left side.

MIXED BAG TODAY. IS BULAGA THE STARTER AND LT. BARCLAY THE 1ST BACKUP AT GUARD?

They will keep Bakhtiari at LT and Buluga at RT. Both players are more comfortable at those positions and Buluga contract is ending, LTs make more then RTs.

Bakh, Sitton, Tretter, Lang, Buluga will be the starting O-line with Sherrod backing up the tackles, Barclay backing up the guards, and Linsley backing up at center. I could also see them going with Barclay at RT over Sherrod depending how training camp goes.

[pbmax]

Don't want Bach at LT if it can be avoided. Would be OK if he improved pass blocking. Prefer Sherrod win it outright.

[pbmax]

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 5h
McCarthy made it clear Colt Lyerla's absence today isn't an issue. "I’m fully aware of where he is and I expect him back tomorrow." #Packers

LET'S HOPE THAT'S THE GOOD KIND OF KNOW AND NOT THE PARENTAL "KNOW'

Packer Report @PackerReport 7h
#Packers coach Mike McCarthy will be here shortly. No Rolle, Franklin, Lyerla, Matthews, Perry, Quarless, Bostick, Raji, Worthy.

ROLLE? PLEASE TELL ME PERRY IS A HEALTHY SCRATCH.

Packer Report @PackerReport 7h
Crosby went 7-of-8 on FGs into a stiff wind. Missed right from 47.

I'LL BET IT WAS ON THE RIGHT HASH MARK TOO




THAT'S FOR RAND'S COLLETION OF M3 DERP FACE

[pbmax]

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
Mike McCarthy on DuJuan Harris: looks like back to full strength. Last week knocked rust off, competing to play like other guys. ...

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
... history shows never have enough good players especially at running back.

MIKE HAS MADE A LOT OF PROGRESS FROM LAST OFFSEASON WHEN HE WOULD LOOK AT THE BINDER OF NEW PLAYS FOR HARRIS, THEN SEE HIS EMPTY LOCKER AND BURST INTO TEARS

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on injured guys back this year: lot of guys back, lot guys feel they have something to prove. like what seen so far but today sloppy ...

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
... presnap penalties high. ability to work with crowd noise and music can only help.

PETE REALLY WANTS TWITTER TO BE 280 CHARACTERS LONG

Packer Report @PackerReport 7h
Bulaga is making progress in comeback, MM says. He needs training camp's "heavy lifting."

INJURED PLAYER, EXTRA STRESS ON INJURY \= GOOD REHAB PLAN

Jason Wilde @jasonjwilde 7h
McCarthy says question of whether Bulaga is 100% is a question for him.

WOULD BE FUNNY IF HIM WERE WILDE, DICTATORIAL IF HIM WERE M3, BUT I BET HE MEANS IT'S BRYAN'S CALL

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on if Catapult injury data work has started: rules for training team different than used to be, we're doing everything we can, great resources, doing everything we can.

THANK GOD THEY JUST DIDN'T CHANGE THE WEIGHTS IN THE WEIGHT ROOM. NOW WHAT'S CATAPAULT? SOUNDS MEDIEVAL AND COUNTER-PRODUCTIVE

[pbmax]

Packer Report @PackerReport 7h
Tolzien has "gotten a lot better," MM says. Comfortable with language, footwork, mechanics. "Tireless worker."

I WOULD SETTLE FOR EFFECTIVE WORKER AT THIS POINT. TIRELESS HAS NOT HELPED AS MUCH AS PEOPLE WANT YOU TO BELIEVE.

Green Bay Packers @packers 7h
MM: Sitton established at LG, Bakhtiari at LT. David has gotten stronger. Josh is an All-Pro. Barclay is a starter, has opp to compete.

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on where Barclay plays: to me he's a starting player, earned opportunity to compete for starting postiion, he n bulaga will compete at RT

ITS BEEN A TON OF FUN JOSH. I WILL MISS YOUR TWITTER ACCOUNT.

Green Bay Packers @packers 7h
MM: Barclay can play all 5 positions. Right now focus at C is on 3 guys who have played it before.

BARCLAY > MIKE FLANAGAN?

Packer Report @PackerReport 7h
MM on Sherrod: As strong as he's seen him. Needs padded work. Feels more comfortable on left side.

C'MON LEFT TACKLE OF THE FUTURE! NO MORE WHIFFS ON MULUMBA

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on Tretter late last year: made impression on everyone. strong hands, extremely intelligent.

LOCKER ROOM LAWYER. IVY LEAGUE POPPED COLLAR. MR. SMARTY PANTS. "TELL ME MR. IVY, WHAT LAW OF THERMODYNAMICS DID YOU FORGET WHEN YOU FAILED TO BLOCK THAT TACKLE?

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on Adams: good to have him back, away last week. looks good, comfortable. 4 practices he's been at 2. he's what we saw at Fresno.

LOT'S OF STRIP MALLS AND NAIL SALONS?

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on Matthews not practicing (thumb): week to week, progressing, don't have handle on whether he'll practice in offseason.

NOTE TO MIKE: FIND THIS OUT! PEPPERS HAS GONE TO HIS HEAD

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on WR Chis Harper: really improved. ran post today hit in stride, kind of explosiveness he has. talented, powerful player.

I PREDICT JUSTIN HARRELL WILL POST 3.000 LOVE MESSAGE IN THE NEXT 48 HOURS

[mraynrand]

THAT'S FOR RAND'S COLLETION OF M3 DERP FACE

I got rid of that collection; but I'm sure the NSA has a copy. Pro tip: Since the NSA has all our computer records, you really don't need to pay for carbonite back up. That would be redundant.

[Brandon494]

Don't want Bach at LT if it can be avoided. Would be OK if he improved pass blocking. Prefer Sherrod win it outright.

I don't see Sherrod winning the starting job over him. For a 4th rounder who left school early I think he played better than expected at LT. He was going against some of the best pass rushers in the league. A year learning the system and adding 10 pounds this off season I think hes pretty much a lock to start at LT and see him there for the next few years.

[pbmax]

I don't see Sherrod winning the starting job over him. For a 4th rounder who left school early I think he played better than expected at LT. He was going against some of the best pass rushers in the league. A year learning the system and adding 10 pounds this off season I think hes pretty much a lock to start at LT and see him there for the next few years.

Its all about wingspan my friend. Sherrod could wrap his arms around a cement truck.

Bach could barely hang on to a Beetle.

/actually unsure about Bach's arms and hands.

[mraynrand]

Wingspan doesn't matter so much if the footwork isn't there. The best have both

BTW: 85 versus 81 ¾-inch wingspans. 3 and 1/4 inches can make a world of difference, and not just in pass pro.

[smuggler]

I thought the joke about Bahktiari was how lanky he was... all legs and arms. No torso.

[Patler]

MM: Sitton established at LG, Bakhtiari at LT. David has gotten stronger. Josh is an All-Pro. Barclay is a starter, has opp to compete.

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty 7h
MM on where Barclay plays: to me he's a starting player, earned opportunity to compete for starting postiion, he n bulaga will compete at RT

Barclay is a starting player? Bulaga will compete at RT? Sounds like they have tired of Bulaga's injuries, and are ready to move on without him. A huge difference from a year ago when he was anointed the starting LT because he was said to be the lines best pass blocker.

[Brandon494]

Barclay is a starting player? Bulaga will compete at RT? Sounds like they have tired of Bulaga's injuries, and are ready to move on without him. A huge difference from a year ago when he was anointed the starting LT because he was said to be the lines best pass blocker.

I didn't get that at all, really can't read too much into 2nd day of OTAs. MM just wants the guys to compete since Barclay is the top backup but no way does he beat Bulaga for the starting job.