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<blockquote data-quote="TJV" data-source="post: 607521" data-attributes="member: 4300"><p>I could hardly believe how well the OL protected Rodgers toward the end of last season, particularly after the injury. And the Packers rushed for 100 yards plus in the last 10 games of the season (Lacy obviously was a big part of that). No matter how one views the OL over the past several years, IMO Packers fans should be excited about how well it played last year, particularly the last half of the season. Bakhtiari showed significant improvement from year one to two, after having been ‘thrown into the fire’ as a 4th round rookie at the line's toughest position. He added weight and strength last offseason and it showed. He gave up more sacks and bad runs than the other O linemen according to McGinn but, again, he plays the toughest position on the line. And because of his dedication, I expect him to improve again this season. He turns 24 in September. I don't know if the Packers have the best OG tandem in the league but they’ve got to be in the top 2 or 3: They’re damn good. Bulaga really came into his own at RT. After the season McGinn wrote he, “began really punishing defenders from about midseason on.” Corey Linsley rewarded Thompson for breaking the mold on how he drafts OL. Instead of the "default" of drafting college OTs (usually LTs) to play every position on the line he struck gold by drafting a center to play center in the 5th round. Linsley paid dividends from the first game of the season on, in spite of having about a week to prepare to start the first game. He didn’t give up a sack in the regular season. According to McGinn, he “wasn't used to pull until midseason but finished with 16 on runs totaling 71 yards (4.4).” He too was damn good and he should only improve. Linsley also rewarded Thompson for not re-signing mediocre EDS. </p><p></p><p>If those aren’t enough positives, the Packers OL seems to be as close and cohesive as ever, even with the addition of newcomer Linsley. Grantland had a great story about their camaraderie: <a href="http://grantland.com/features/green-bay-packers-offensive-line-aaron-rodgers/" target="_blank">http://grantland.com/features/green-bay-packers-offensive-line-aaron-rodgers/</a> One last positive: All five starters are signed through the 2016 season.</p><p></p><p>I have complained about the Packers OL on and off for decades. It’s been a long time since I’ve been so excited about it and that excitement isn’t based on hope. It’s based on stats, facts, and observation.</p><p></p><p>BTW, McGinn has Rodgers responsible for 11 of the team's 33 sacks.</p><p>References to McGinn: <a href="http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-2014-team-report-card-b99431310z1-289705181.html" target="_blank">http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-2014-team-report-card-b99431310z1-289705181.html</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="TJV, post: 607521, member: 4300"] I could hardly believe how well the OL protected Rodgers toward the end of last season, particularly after the injury. And the Packers rushed for 100 yards plus in the last 10 games of the season (Lacy obviously was a big part of that). No matter how one views the OL over the past several years, IMO Packers fans should be excited about how well it played last year, particularly the last half of the season. Bakhtiari showed significant improvement from year one to two, after having been ‘thrown into the fire’ as a 4th round rookie at the line's toughest position. He added weight and strength last offseason and it showed. He gave up more sacks and bad runs than the other O linemen according to McGinn but, again, he plays the toughest position on the line. And because of his dedication, I expect him to improve again this season. He turns 24 in September. I don't know if the Packers have the best OG tandem in the league but they’ve got to be in the top 2 or 3: They’re damn good. Bulaga really came into his own at RT. After the season McGinn wrote he, “began really punishing defenders from about midseason on.” Corey Linsley rewarded Thompson for breaking the mold on how he drafts OL. Instead of the "default" of drafting college OTs (usually LTs) to play every position on the line he struck gold by drafting a center to play center in the 5th round. Linsley paid dividends from the first game of the season on, in spite of having about a week to prepare to start the first game. He didn’t give up a sack in the regular season. According to McGinn, he “wasn't used to pull until midseason but finished with 16 on runs totaling 71 yards (4.4).” He too was damn good and he should only improve. Linsley also rewarded Thompson for not re-signing mediocre EDS. If those aren’t enough positives, the Packers OL seems to be as close and cohesive as ever, even with the addition of newcomer Linsley. Grantland had a great story about their camaraderie: [URL]http://grantland.com/features/green-bay-packers-offensive-line-aaron-rodgers/[/URL] One last positive: All five starters are signed through the 2016 season. I have complained about the Packers OL on and off for decades. It’s been a long time since I’ve been so excited about it and that excitement isn’t based on hope. It’s based on stats, facts, and observation. BTW, McGinn has Rodgers responsible for 11 of the team's 33 sacks. References to McGinn: [URL]http://www.jsonline.com/sports/packers/packers-2014-team-report-card-b99431310z1-289705181.html[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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