In Play at the OTAs (2014)

[Patler]

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.

I wasn't suggesting that Barclay ultimately will win the job, just the significant change from last year in MM's off the cuff comment about how he views Bulaga. No reference to him being a returning starter. No reference to him being the best pass blocker, which is what MM said numerous times last year. He almost makes it sound like it is Barclay's job to lose, and Bulaga can "compete".

I fully expect Bulaga will start (assuming he is still healthy enough to by the end of TC). In fact, I'm not convinced Bulaga will not end up at LT, because while Bakhtiari was surprising for a 4th round rookie, he wasn't anything special as an LT.

In my fantasy dreams, I still see Bulaga and Sherrod as the starters; but my rational brain tells me the odds are against it. GB will be lucky if one sticks around for a career as a starter in GB.

[bobblehead]

Yes the reason that EDS walked is because we didn't want him back, which is an impolite way fo saying he got beat, by X. Jennings didn't come back, because we didn[t want him back, which is an impolite way of saying he got beat by X. EDS was particularly pointed in that we don't have a center in the roster who has taken a snap and he still wasn't wanted back, even as insurance. You could say he was beat or you can say he was bad, but he's not back, so TT made one of those conclusions. You can say Colledge was beat or you can say he was bad, but he's didn't get resigned by the GM who is imfamous for signing he own picks, so it was one of them.

Now I don't have a horse in this race as Colledge is old news and I'm not saying that he was a bum, but he's just a servicable guard who has stayed healthy. He'll never be and never was a stud (solid). Just a guy.

The better debate is would you rather have a stud who plays 10 games a year or a servicable guy who can play 15-16 for 10-14 years. Not sure I would disagree with taking Colledge over Bulaga in that one.

so, when Reggie White left Philly for GB, who "beat him out"?

[pbmax]

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.

Its a fair point. One of the beat guys on the radio said yesterday that last year, if you went by OTAs, Alex Green was the starting tailback.

[denverYooper]

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.

I hope you know this will go down on your permanent record.

[denverYooper]

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.

MM's MO all the way. Barclay finished the season as a the starting RT, so he's posted up on the top spot to begin OTAs.

[Fritz]

Shit...so why is Perry out? And Worthy? What the hell? That 2012 draft class is looking beleaguered by injury, again. Or still.

Sherrod as starting left tackle, baby!

[Joemailman]

Shit...so why is Perry out? And Worthy? What the hell? That 2012 draft class is looking beleaguered by injury, again. Or still.

Sherrod as starting left tackle, baby!

Don't know about Perry. Worthy has been out since his grandmother was accidentally shot and killed by his grandfather. http://packerrats.com/showthread.php...Family-Tragedy

[pbmax]

I think Perry had to get his ankle healed up, but I don't remember his status or whether he had surgery.

I also suspect he has a lingering hamstring issue just to fit in.

[Just Jeff]

so, when Reggie White left Philly for GB, who "beat him out"?

Yes, I forgot about that. Very similar situations. Also don't forget Manning leaving Indy.

[Joemailman]

I think Perry had to get his ankle healed up, but I don't remember his status or whether he had surgery.

I also suspect he has a lingering hamstring issue just to fit in.

Perry had a bad ankle? Wasn't he the only healthy OLB Packers had in the 4th quarter against SF?

[Zool]

Yes, I forgot about that. Very similar situations. Also don't forget Manning leaving Indy.

They cut Manning because he was owed a $28m balloon payment. Completely different situations.

[pbmax]

They cut Manning because he was owed a $28m balloon payment. Completely different situations.

I think it was his foot that was bothering him, rather than his ankle. Or have I confused my injury-seasons again?

Didn't he aggravate something and suffer through it most of the year after his PUP stay?

[pbmax]

http://espn.go.com/blog/green-bay-packers/tag/_/name/nick-perry

5. Another new guy: With B.J. Raji absent from Tuesday's practice, Letroy Guion took most of the reps at nose tackle with the starters. Guion, the former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman who signed a one-year deal with the Packers this offseason, gives the Packers a taller option at the spot. He has two inches on the 6-2 Raji.

Also, Datone Jones and Daniels were the pass rush DTs at practice this week.

[Just Jeff]

They cut Manning because he was owed a $28m balloon payment. Completely different situations.

I know, I was being sarcastic. The poster I was responding to was comparing EDS leaving, without even getting an offer, to Reggie White leaving as the hottest FA in the league that year. That was a completely different situation too.

[pbmax]

Ha! Not insane yet!

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/10/14/report-nick-perry-has-broken-foot/