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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 459552" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><span style="color: #000000">I don't think there is anything wrong with expressing concern about a Packers' starter (or depth) even if there isn't a better option available. Every team has weaknesses in their starting lineups - why not discuss them? </span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><span style="color: #000000">I too am concerned about Newhouse but not to the level some have expressed here. The numbers reported for last season related to Newhouse playing 77% of snaps (not all at LT). If those stats are extrapolated to playing 100% of snaps Newhouse would have given up about 13.5 sacks and 54 pressures. But I wouldn't get too hung up with those "guesstimates" because the opponents he faced vs. those he didn't at LT have a lot to do with those stats. And Newhouse appears smart and dedicated and should be better this season because of the experience he gained last year.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><span style="color: #000000">The McGinn article was linked but not quoted. IMO he hits on the main issue in the first two sentences: Here's the good news according to the article: Newhouse has the physical attributes to succeed at LT. So what's he missing? Back to McGinn as he quotes two NFL scouts/personnel guys from other teams: I'd be much more concerned if he didn't have the physical attributes to succeed (ala Barbre for example). He can learn to finish blocks better - that just requires a change in attitude and determination. I hope the staff is keeping after him to do just that.</span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><span style="color: #000000">As to his backup right now I'd guess it's Lang with either Wells or EDS taking over the LG spot. Wells will probably get some time at LT Thursday but I don't know if he's a better option than Lang at LT at this point. Either way, I'd really like to see Thompson add one more veteran who could fill in at LT. There just might not be one available they think is better than Lang or Wells. I don't think they should count on Sherrod at all this season. If he can get healthy and if he can get in football shape and if he can perform at a better level than Newhouse (which he didn't do as a rookie), that'd be great. But I won't be surprised to see him PUP'd and then IR'd. </span></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 12px"><span style="font-family: 'Tahoma'"><span style="color: #000000">One more thing: If Benson's debut translates into his performance week in and week out, the threat of a run and play action will be Newhouse's (and Rodgers' and our) best friend!</span></span></span></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 459552, member: 4300"] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=#000000]I don't think there is anything wrong with expressing concern about a Packers' starter (or depth) even if there isn't a better option available. Every team has weaknesses in their starting lineups - why not discuss them? [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=#000000]I too am concerned about Newhouse but not to the level some have expressed here. The numbers reported for last season related to Newhouse playing 77% of snaps (not all at LT). If those stats are extrapolated to playing 100% of snaps Newhouse would have given up about 13.5 sacks and 54 pressures. But I wouldn't get too hung up with those "guesstimates" because the opponents he faced vs. those he didn't at LT have a lot to do with those stats. And Newhouse appears smart and dedicated and should be better this season because of the experience he gained last year.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=#000000]The McGinn article was linked but not quoted. IMO he hits on the main issue in the first two sentences: Here's the good news according to the article: Newhouse has the physical attributes to succeed at LT. So what's he missing? Back to McGinn as he quotes two NFL scouts/personnel guys from other teams: I'd be much more concerned if he didn't have the physical attributes to succeed (ala Barbre for example). He can learn to finish blocks better - that just requires a change in attitude and determination. I hope the staff is keeping after him to do just that.[/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=#000000]As to his backup right now I'd guess it's Lang with either Wells or EDS taking over the LG spot. Wells will probably get some time at LT Thursday but I don't know if he's a better option than Lang at LT at this point. Either way, I'd really like to see Thompson add one more veteran who could fill in at LT. There just might not be one available they think is better than Lang or Wells. I don't think they should count on Sherrod at all this season. If he can get healthy and if he can get in football shape and if he can perform at a better level than Newhouse (which he didn't do as a rookie), that'd be great. But I won't be surprised to see him PUP'd and then IR'd. [/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [SIZE=3][FONT=Tahoma][COLOR=#000000]One more thing: If Benson's debut translates into his performance week in and week out, the threat of a run and play action will be Newhouse's (and Rodgers' and our) best friend![/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE] [/QUOTE]
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