Whatta guy! I'm betting we do see some FA activity on the O-line this year. I'd like to see what Tony Palmer could do.

Agreed. I think TT almost has to go out and get a guard.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
Agreed. I think TT almost has to go out and get a guard.

Right now it seems like Coston would be the only other option as a starter. I'm thinking he grabs a couple mid tier guys and draft picks to get the competition really going. Fact is the Packers need to be looking for tackles as well. Clifton and Tauscher are doing great but they ain't getting any younger either.

Major priorities, find future CBs and tackles.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
Agreed. I think TT almost has to go out and get a guard.

The way the current roster sits I wouldn't be unhappy to see go Oline in round one this year. A high quality guard, or tackle would make a lot of sense.

Problem is, there aren't a whole lot of guards in this year's draft. The best one clearly is Roy Schuening, but he wouldn't really be of good value until late in the second round. The next best one is Eric Young of Tennessee, but the guy is the definition of Viking People. Perhaps we could grab a C like Mike Pollack, who is Spitz-like in his agility. But all in all, we're going to have to hope for some diamonds in the rough.

I agree that G is a need, but I would like to see GB actually add guys who play G, and stop with the experimentation stuff of moving Ts to G or even vice versa. If a guy plays G, then let him play G. If he's a T, leave him there. I'm not saying changing never works, as Clifton and Tauscher have both spent time at G during their playing careers for short times, but it just seems that it's been a very long time since GB brought in an actual G. Let's try that once and see how it goes.

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Originally posted by JJSD:
I agree that G is a need, but I would like to see GB actually add guys who play G, and stop with the experimentation stuff of moving Ts to G or even vice versa. If a guy plays G, then let him play G. If he's a T, leave him there. I'm not saying changing never works, as Clifton and Tauscher have both spent time at G during their playing careers for short times, but it just seems that it's been a very long time since GB brought in an actual G. Let's try that once and see how it goes.

Colledge, converted LT to LG. Moll, converted TE to RG. Spitz, guard.

I think TT better take the same stance with the O-line that he does with receivers.

No way a guard or center gets drafted in the first round unless he's better than Hutchinson.

I haven't studied up much on the draft this season ... that seems to be the case for me when the Packers are good. Looking over some mock drafts it doesn't appear that Oline is very strong, but it's early yet .. lots could change.

One name that keeps popping up late in the 1st round is a cornerback I like a lot ... Antoine Cason. If the Packers could get him in round one it would be a sweet move.

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Originally posted by Henry:

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Originally posted by JJSD:
I agree that G is a need, but I would like to see GB actually add guys who play G, and stop with the experimentation stuff of moving Ts to G or even vice versa. If a guy plays G, then let him play G. If he's a T, leave him there. I'm not saying changing never works, as Clifton and Tauscher have both spent time at G during their playing careers for short times, but it just seems that it's been a very long time since GB brought in an actual G. Let's try that once and see how it goes.

Colledge, converted LT to LG. Moll, converted TE to RG. Spitz, guard.

I think TT better take the same stance with the O-line that he does with receivers.

No way a guard or center gets drafted in the first round unless he's better than Hutchinson.

Agreed, but I also think that OL, along with DB, is a position that should be addressed in the mid-late rounds of every draft. It seems like teams never have enough of any of these guys.

I hope TT goes and re-signs Adrian Klemm on the first day of UFA - start the new OL shopping season with a big splash.

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Originally posted by grbaypack:
I haven't studied up much on the draft this season ... that seems to be the case for me when the Packers are good. Looking over some mock drafts it doesn't appear that Oline is very strong, but it's early yet .. lots could change.

One name that keeps popping up late in the 1st round is a cornerback I like a lot ... Antoine Cason. If the Packers could get him in round one it would be a sweet move.

Mike Jenkins of USF would be excellent. He may drop because he had a arrest for disorderly conduct, which is a risk. He is a phenomenal player that could be in the Packer's range in the first.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
Agreed. I think TT almost has to go out and get a guard.

I disagree. Why overpay for a vet just when the young guys are ready to take the next step. These guys have talent, all of them. They need time to develop that talent. BTW, don't forget about young Mr Barbre.

TT trades down to get an extra pick and take an OL and a DB from some little school and everybody says WHO?

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Originally posted by RatPack:
TT trades down to get an extra pick and take an OL and a DB from some little school and everybody says WHO?

You missed the part about a certain someone calling TT a Nazi

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Originally posted by tbor:

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Originally posted by RatPack:
TT trades down to get an extra pick and take an OL and a DB from some little school and everybody says WHO?

You missed the part about a certain someone calling TT a Nazi

I can't wait for the draft. I'm gonna go down to the Varsity Club with Packer Deb and scream "TT is a Nazi Jew" after every pick.

Would a "Nazi Jew" just immediately kill himself?

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Originally posted by Blair Kiel:
Would a "Nazi Jew" just immediately kill himself?

Suicide by goose step.

Apparently that guy on YouTube is claiming our BMR is impersonating him! I <3 Multiple Personality Disorder!!

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"My understanding of it is, we're so fortunate to have a job,"

OK, folks - let's move back on topic before this thread goes right into the toilet.

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Originally posted by Henry:

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Originally posted by Pakrz:
Agreed. I think TT almost has to go out and get a guard.

Right now it seems like Coston would be the only other option as a starter. I'm thinking he grabs a couple mid tier guys and draft picks to get the competition really going. Fact is the Packers need to be looking for tackles as well. Clifton and Tauscher are doing great but they ain't getting any younger either.

Major priorities, find future CBs and tackles.

As dumb as this may sound, I think Colledge may have a future as a starting LT in our offense. I think he has the athleticism to get it done. If I'm MM, I would put him at LT and leave him there. No more rotating around for Colledge.

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Originally posted by JJSD:
OK, folks - let's move back on topic before this thread goes right into the toilet.

Too late. Now I'm posting.

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Originally posted by grbaypack:
I haven't studied up much on the draft this season ... that seems to be the case for me when the Packers are good. Looking over some mock drafts it doesn't appear that Oline is very strong, but it's early yet .. lots could change.

One name that keeps popping up late in the 1st round is a cornerback I like a lot ... Antoine Cason. If the Packers could get him in round one it would be a sweet move.

I love Cason. I don't expect him to be around at #32 when GB picks but it would be a huge 1st round steal.

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Originally posted by Pakrz:

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Originally posted by grbaypack:
I haven't studied up much on the draft this season ... that seems to be the case for me when the Packers are good. Looking over some mock drafts it doesn't appear that Oline is very strong, but it's early yet .. lots could change.

One name that keeps popping up late in the 1st round is a cornerback I like a lot ... Antoine Cason. If the Packers could get him in round one it would be a sweet move.

I love Cason. I don't expect him to be around at #32 when GB picks but it would be a huge 1st round steal.

Cason would be a huge coup if he would last past the top-20. Unfortunately, I don't see him lasting that long, but stranger things have happened. I guy I'm really high on is Aqib Talib from Kansas. That Tennessee State guy has great size, but I don't know if he'd he worthy of a first round pick. Definitely grab him in the second round though if he's there.

Here are some 2008 FA offensive lineman. Anybody of interest here?

Ruben Brown, UFA, Chicago Bears
Alan Faneca, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers
Flozell Adams, UFA, Dallas Cowboys
Jordan Gross, UFA, Carolina Panthers
Ryan Lilja, UFA, Indianapolis Colts
Max Starks, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers
Floyd Womack, UFA, Seattle Seahawks
Jake Scott, UFA, Indianapolis Colts
Todd Steussie UFA St. Louis Rams
Travelle Wharton UFA Carolina Panthers
P.J. Alexander UFA Atlanta Falcons
Nat Dorsey UFA Cleveland Browns
Trai Essex RFA Pittsburgh Steelers
Chris Kemoeatu RFA Pittsburgh Steelers
Cory Lekkerkerker RFA San Diego Chargers
Sean Locklear UFA Seattle Seahawks
Brian Rimpf RFA Baltimore Ravens
Keydrick Vincent UFA Baltimore Ravens
Fred Weary UFA Houston Texans