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<blockquote data-quote="aaronqb" data-source="post: 297882" data-attributes="member: 2237"><p>I agree that the Packer rushing problems are primarily due to the OL. The most important thing we can do to improve the rush is to improve the OL - I believe it is more important than fixing the RB position. We have one really good run blocker (Sitton) in the starting lineup, two guys that are pretty good (Colledge and Wells), and two that are terrible and getting worse (Clifton and Tauscher).</p><p></p><p>Let's get Bulaga into the starting lineup NOW. This fixes half of the OL problem. I'm not sure about Lang because there is no regular season body of work on which to evaluate him. But, if he is as about as good as Tauscher now, then let's get him in there too. He is young and apt to improve as the year goes on.</p><p></p><p>As far as running backs ... I have no problem giving a high pick for a great RB. Thompson is going to need all of his picks next year, but is probably going to be looking for a RB high in the 2011 draft anyway. Even without the Grant injury, we would be looking at our primary back being 29 years old next season. That's getting old for a starting RB in the NFL. There are countless examples of guys who were great backs until they hit that age and then drop off (Shaun Alexander would be a good example .. not sure when LT or Emmitt hit the wall, but it happens fast). Using a high draft pick basically just accelerates the acquisition process by 1 year for the RB. </p><p></p><p>I wouldn't be so quick to throw in James Jones. Driver is 35 years old and we may just be creating a problem at WR if we trade one for a RB. Without Jones, we have 3 proven receivers - Jennings, Driver, and Nelson - and there is no room for an injury at that point given the frequency that the Packers use 3-receiver sets.</p><p></p><p>I would have no problem throwing in someone like a Donald Lee or Brady Poppinga or a FB , but none of them are that attractive and would probably not help our offer by very much.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="aaronqb, post: 297882, member: 2237"] I agree that the Packer rushing problems are primarily due to the OL. The most important thing we can do to improve the rush is to improve the OL - I believe it is more important than fixing the RB position. We have one really good run blocker (Sitton) in the starting lineup, two guys that are pretty good (Colledge and Wells), and two that are terrible and getting worse (Clifton and Tauscher). Let's get Bulaga into the starting lineup NOW. This fixes half of the OL problem. I'm not sure about Lang because there is no regular season body of work on which to evaluate him. But, if he is as about as good as Tauscher now, then let's get him in there too. He is young and apt to improve as the year goes on. As far as running backs ... I have no problem giving a high pick for a great RB. Thompson is going to need all of his picks next year, but is probably going to be looking for a RB high in the 2011 draft anyway. Even without the Grant injury, we would be looking at our primary back being 29 years old next season. That's getting old for a starting RB in the NFL. There are countless examples of guys who were great backs until they hit that age and then drop off (Shaun Alexander would be a good example .. not sure when LT or Emmitt hit the wall, but it happens fast). Using a high draft pick basically just accelerates the acquisition process by 1 year for the RB. I wouldn't be so quick to throw in James Jones. Driver is 35 years old and we may just be creating a problem at WR if we trade one for a RB. Without Jones, we have 3 proven receivers - Jennings, Driver, and Nelson - and there is no room for an injury at that point given the frequency that the Packers use 3-receiver sets. I would have no problem throwing in someone like a Donald Lee or Brady Poppinga or a FB , but none of them are that attractive and would probably not help our offer by very much. [/QUOTE]
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