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The Packers O-line needs at least one addition to help take this team to the next level. This is what I see
Right tackle - I think if Tauscher is healthy and does not break the bank in a new contract, has enough gas in the tank for another year
Right Guard - Sitton, played well and will only get better
Center - let Wells and Spitz battle it out
Left Guard - I can see Lang doing well here replacing Colledge, also I know people will say I am crazy but I believe Barbre could also do well here if Lang is needed at right tackle if Tauscher is unable to stay healthy.
Barbre biggest strength was his run blocking, he just does not have it against the speedy DE in pass blocking. I think at the guard position maximizes his strength and may be a more natural position.
Left Tackle - This needs to be high draft pick/trade/free agent. Clifton barley made it through this year and I can not see him taking a hugh reduction in pay and retires. Lang is a good back up here but not the person you want to take this team to the next level.
Here are other options with Tauscher not returning, working for the future with the young guys. This is where I think the Pack should go.
______LT_________LG___________C____________RG__________RT____
"A"--unknown-----Barbre---------Spitz-----------Sitton---------Lang
"B"--unknown-----Spitz----------Wells-----------Sitton---------Lang
I really think Colledge has to go or be a back up. It would not surprise me that Barbre finds his home at a guard position, he has the physical gifts and is great at run blocking, just keep him away from the speedy DEs. Lang's future is at right tackle and the sooner he starts to play there the better.
The Packers O-line needs at least one addition to help take this team to the next level. This is what I see
Right tackle - I think if Tauscher is healthy and does not break the bank in a new contract, has enough gas in the tank for another year
Right Guard - Sitton, played well and will only get better
Center - let Wells and Spitz battle it out
Left Guard - I can see Lang doing well here replacing Colledge, also I know people will say I am crazy but I believe Barbre could also do well here if Lang is needed at right tackle if Tauscher is unable to stay healthy.
Barbre biggest strength was his run blocking, he just does not have it against the speedy DE in pass blocking. I think at the guard position maximizes his strength and may be a more natural position.
Left Tackle - This needs to be high draft pick/trade/free agent. Clifton barley made it through this year and I can not see him taking a hugh reduction in pay and retires. Lang is a good back up here but not the person you want to take this team to the next level.
Here are other options with Tauscher not returning, working for the future with the young guys. This is where I think the Pack should go.
______LT_________LG___________C____________RG__________RT____
"A"--unknown-----Barbre---------Spitz-----------Sitton---------Lang
"B"--unknown-----Spitz----------Wells-----------Sitton---------Lang
I really think Colledge has to go or be a back up. It would not surprise me that Barbre finds his home at a guard position, he has the physical gifts and is great at run blocking, just keep him away from the speedy DEs. Lang's future is at right tackle and the sooner he starts to play there the better.