Skip to main content. Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday that right guard Lane Taylor is expected to miss the rest of the season. Packers coach Matt LaFleur says he's considering offensive line shuffle in the wake of tackle injuries Rick Wagner and Billy Turner are both dealing with injury issues By Jared Dubin Obviously, the Packers drafted Josh Myers in the second round of this year’s draft with the hope and expectation that he will take over as the starting center sooner rather than later. Green Bay Packers. The Packers tackles, and especially standout left tackle David Bakhtiari, attempt to block their counterparts with their hands wider than usual, and it looks like a hug. If Bakhtiari is ahead of schedule as GM Brian Gutekunst indicated at a press conference before the draft, then there are no questions. LT - Jenkins The opportunity is wide open. Posted on September 8, 2013 | Leave a comment. If Rodgers plays this year, I think the sky is the limit for this offensive unit. Apparently you don't know the meaning of hedging. Runyan filled in during three games at guard when injuries struck and never looked overmatched or out of place. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. However, Jenkins is one of the most versatile linemen in the NFL and can play any of the five positions. RG - Patrick He is an elite pass blocker and strong run blocker who has done a great job of protecting Aaron Rodgers’ blind slide for the past eight seasons. He’s never been a high-end player at the NFL level, and the results in 2019 suggest a replacement-level player entering 2020. The 32-year old Veldheer has … Yosh will be lucky to make the roster. When you see that many guys performing that well, even when out of position, I think you have to read between the lines and assume there is a great coach there. Bailey Gaither. Possibly starting by Thanksgiving at the earliest. If Jenkins is needed elsewhere along the line, possible candidates to fill in at left guard include Runyan, Newman, Lucas Patrick, Simon Stepaniak and Cole Van Lanen with Patrick and Runyan likely to be the frontrunners. 5 pretty big guys from the roster who have a penchant for sticking their butts out for a camera is my guess. From the historic 2014 NFL draft in the fifth round the Packers drafted Corey Linsley. Find out who each chose as their favorite pick, most head-scratching move, and top day three contributor from the Packers' 2021 draft class! C - Myers He also remembers that brutal 2017 season, when the team started seven offensive line combinations in the … Green Bay Packers: Brett Favre’s Top 10 Memorable Games As A Packer by Dan Kasper. Bakhtiari also just signed an extension with the Packers late in 2020 so he should be the team’s left tackle for the foreseeable future. By player: Billy Turner: 4 Corey Linsley: 4 Bryan Bulaga: 3 … Tag Archives: Packers offensive line. They were the only team to rank in … Bakhtiari is rehabbing a serious knee injury suffered late last season that required surgery and it’s still not clear when he will be ready to return to the lineup. Geez dude, grow a brain or at least learn to use it! If Bakh isn't back it will certainly be a test. Hey Nijman, if you are reading this, SHUT ME UP. Elgton Jenkins earned Pro Bowl honors for the first time in his second NFL season in 2020 and he is the presumptive starter at this position. People have been talking about him as a starting RT ever since he came in as an UDFA and I've been like, "whoa, dude, no." They need to hope Bulaga and Taylor prove themselves in 2019 so the unit can continue to develop continuity, chemistry, … Whoever they go with, I have complete trust that Adam Stenavich and Luke Butkus will be able to coach them up to be competitive. The Packers offensive line graded out as one of the best in the NFL in 2020 with three players earning either Pro Bowl or All Pro honors in David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins and Corey Linsley. LaFleur: It doesn't matter how you got here, it matters what you do here, The Lass Word: Quarterbacks Nearing NBA-like Power, Crazy Season Will Make Everyone a Contender, Madden Ratings for the 2019 Green Bay Packers, Pass-Catching Backs an Emphasis in LaFleur’s Offense, Pack-A-Day Podcast - Episode 356 - Packers 2019 Preview Part 2 - The Safeties, Cory's Corner: NFL Owners Don't Respect Safety. Linsley also called the signals for the offensive line and somebody will have to take over those duties in 2021 as well. GPG! Runyan made 26 starts in college at left tackle , he eventually will be a starter on the O line somewhere . Candidates include Turner, who could move over from right tackle temporarily, Elgton Jenkins who has moved over from his guard position when called upon, Yosh Nijman who the team has been developing over the past two seasons, or players like Jon Runyan Jr or Royce Newman who were tackles in college but are projected to play guard in the NFL. Good summary Gil. Needing a depth charge on their offensive line, the Green Bay Packers started Day 3 of the NFL Draft on Saturday the way they’d started Day 2 — by taking a big offensive lineman who they can only hope will turn out to be as good of a player as some other Day 3 linemen the team has unearthed in recent years. After all, the Vikings were one of the top pass-rushing defenses in the league last year with 48 total sacks, and the Packers, without Billy Turner, were forced to shuffle around some players on the offensive line. If Turner is moved to another spot on the line, the Packers have several options including moving Jenkins over to the right tackle spot, inserting Nijman if he’s ready to get some playing time or having players like Runyan or Newman head back to tackle where they played in college. Packers' offensive line has to be flexible after injuries Players take on new positions; team may sign another lineman. Rick Wagner, the veteran signed to provide tackle depth, was not guaranteed to be ready … Usual right tackle Billy Turner took over Bakhtiari’s spot on the left side. OL could be bright spot or a turd show if players don't maintain or even grow their skills. LG - Jenkins But, for this Packers team, Sunday’s performance was a moral victory. Not your best work. The Green Bay Packers‘ offensive line started the season on fire, but have quietly come down to earth since their Week 1 performance. Just verify your email, set a password and you're golden. He may be needed to fill in at tackle until Bakhtiari gets healthy or he may be a candidate to start at center. Chad Clifton may start individual drills this week. The #Packers offensive line has only given up 14 sacks as a unit through 10 games this season. The tips below are very informative and anyone currently working from home or planning to in the future could use these...check The Details.....__W­­­­w­­w.W­­­o­r­­k­A­p­­p­1­.C­­­o­­m. FAS! He has been nothing more of spectacular for the Packers. Geez, you're always so uptight. I expected better. GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Between now and the Green Bay Packers' first training camp practice on July 26, we will break down each position group.Next up is the offensive line. LG - Runyan Bucks: Summer Bucks cough up late 21-point lead, lose to Cavs by Phil Watson. Nothing like hedging your bets on the picks. RG - Patrick, with Runyan starting a competition to possibly take the job. Grab the RT spot. The Packers have lots of options at right guard heading into training camp but no clear cut starter. On today's show, Jason, Mark, and Paul talk through some 2021 Packers' draft superlatives. The Packers have emphasized versatility and intelligence in drafting and signing offensive linemen. RT - Turner, When/If Bahktiari returns, Jacob Capra. While Jenkins, Bakhtiari and Turner are almost certain starters when they’re healthy, but after that, there are many battles for playing time and roster spots that will determined between now and the start of the regular season. Granted, the Packers lined up Sunday with a badly banged-up offensive line. LT - Bahktiari Didn’t we already have this conversation? I made the assumption (Apparently a bad one) that you knew at least that much. 3 overall pick in 2014 was brought in to be a backup. GREEN BAY – It was seven weeks ago the tone for this unstable, but undeniably unshakable, Green Bay Packers offensive line was set. I want to see what he can do. In anticipation of these changes and to provide more depth at the position, the Packers have drafted six offensive linemen in the past two drafts and signed free agent Billy Turner prior to the 2019 campaign. In a 16-game schedule, moral victories are usually worthless or reserved for average to below-average teams. The Packers offensive line graded out as one of the best in the NFL in 2020 with three players earning either Pro Bowl or All Pro honors in David Bakhtiari, Elgton Jenkins and Corey Linsley. What happens with the offensive line in 2019 will determine the areas of the 53 man roster the Packers will address in the offseason. His inconsistency week to week has to be concerning for Matt LaFleur and the Packers. Stepaniak may also be in the mix if he’s healthy. OL. But changes are coming to the offensive line. He remembers his rookie season of 2014, when the Packers offensive line was blessed with uncanny good health — only one starter, right tackle Bryan Bulaga, missed only one game — and the same quintet was able to start 89 of a possible 90 games (including playoffs) together. Finally, we can’t forget players that started the year on the PUP list: Derek Sherrod, Frank Zombo, and Andrew Quarles.Removing the names from the discussion, consider this: the Packers are without their season-opening starter at RB, WR1, WR2, RT, DE/DT, OLB, OLB, MLB1, MLB2, S, and CB. It'll look like 5 guys bent at the waist and not being shoved onto their asses. A new combination on the offensive line gave up no sacks. This is the year for him to prove if he can play. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. This filter will hide comments which have ratio of 5 to 1 down-vote to up-vote. You can follow Gil Martin on Twitter @GilPackers. Gutekunst will have an opportunity to improve the Packers offensive line through free agency. The full player roster for the 2020 Green Bay Packers. While the Packers offensive line have two very solid building blocks in starting left tackle David Bakhtiari and center Corey Linsley, they do have some deficiencies to fill in across the offensive line. © 2021 NFL Enterprises LLC. Green Bay showcased the resourcefulness of its offensive line Sunday as the Packers didn’t allow a sack despite playing parts of the game without multiple projected starters. The Green Bay Packers have depth, versatility on the offensive line to protect Aaron Rodgers and to lead the NFL in scoring again. My best guess w/depending on when Bakh is healthy: Bakh/Turner - Jenkins - Myers - Turner/Runyan - Yosh or Newman. Patrick is the incumbent but he could move to center or be better suited to being the primary backup along the interior of the line. Billy Turner, the team’s expected right tackle, was out with a knee injury. LMAO. With that in mind, here is a look at the Packers offensive line and how it may look in 2021: The good news is the Packers have one of the best at this position in Bakhtiari who has made the Pro Bowl or been named All Pro in four of the last five seasons. What Will the Packers Offensive Line Look Like in 2021? Elgton Jenkins is as secure as a player can get. N/A. The Packers ranked highly on each side of the line, creating a promising foundation for any contender. I anticipate our offensive line will be one of the more solid group of performers in the NFL this year and will certainly help whichever quarterback is behind center this year to do a good job. Third contracts are a rarity in Green Bay With that in mind, what will the Packers’ starting offensive line look like in 2020? If I would’ve predicted those stats for the offensive line before the game started on Sunday in Minneapolis, I’m pretty sure you would’ve laughed. Replacing Linsley won’t be easy as he had experience and played at the highest level of his career in 2020. The Packers want to get younger on the offensive line, especially on the right side. Scenario 3: The Packers only move on from either Bulaga or Taylor and draft an offensive lineman or move Elgton Jenkins to left guard. Best of the Packers: Top 10 offensive linemen since 1960. Since I don't see Bahktiari being ready till mid-season in the best case scenario, my starting OL to start the season goes like this. If he continues to develop, he could fight for a starting spot in 2021. As you can see, the Packers have many versatile players along the offensive line and a lot of possible combinations they can go with. A Moral Victory of Sorts. Giving obvious options at every position without actually making a pick. Out of 22 potential starters, that’s 10 different starters and a third-stringer for the MLB position. We all know the options, it wasn't really necessary to lay them out, unless you provide answers or at least an opinion! It was sarcasm. The best case scenario for Bahktiari is to be on PUP to start the season and be activated about Nov 1, and practicing for 2 or 3 weeks before seeing the field. With the bye week coming after the fourth game of the season, now’s a great time to hit the pause button and reflect on each player at each position. Susanna Kalas takes a look at the Packers offensive line heading into training camp in 2020. You on the other hand gave multiple options, which is the definition of hedging! Cheesehead TV is not affiliated with the Green Bay Packers or the National Football League. If you have already commented on Cheesehead TV in the past, we've created an account for you. 6.James Lofton (1978-86) – In nine seasons with the Packers, Lofton played on only one team that had a winning record over a 16-game season and that was in … Teddy Bridgewater was critical of how the Panthers practiced last season, saying in a radio interview Wednesday that offensive coordinator Joe Brady didn't prioritize red zone and 2-minute drills. The question is when will Bakhtiari be ready to return to the lineup and if he’s not ready to go, who will fill in here until he returns? He also moved over to left tackle at times when Bakhtiari was hurt although he is better suited to the right side. So Gil, you posed an interesting question in the title but you didn't answer your own question or even provide an opinion. Patrick has played at center as has Jenkins although moving Jenkins could weaken the guard position. Meanwhile, Lane Taylor was on the field as an emergency backup after being held out of … But changes are coming to the offensive line. Newman and Van Lanen will also try to make an impression as rookies and earn some playing time. Lane Taylor won the job in training camp last year but was injured in Week 1 and lost for the season. I gave ONE option, that is in no way hedging! The Packers also released backup offensive lineman Adam Pankey in a corresponding move to clear roster space. The Packers would like to upgrade the position this season and have several candidates. 6-5. PFF Grades: On every play, a PFF analyst will grade each player on a scale of -2 to +2 according to what he did on the play. Last year we say that pay dividends and I expect to see the same needed this year, at least in the first portion of the season. ESPN had the Packers’ offensive line ranked in first place in both its run-block and pass-block win rate metrics. The Pack drafted Jake Hanson out of Oregon in last year’s draft and he may get a chance to show he’s ready to step in during this year’s training camp. Linsley has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent and won’t be back. Again proving you don't know as much as you think you do!! RT - Turner. I like your summary. C - Myers He gave up six sacks and 45 pressures overall, both the most on the Packers offensive line, and allowed at least three pressures in 10 of 17 games. That trait will get tested again and again the rest of the season. The No. An athletic stance requires bending as much or more at the knees, in order to generate power. This is the year. R. San Diego State. Those guys don't play well in the NFL. 300. But until he does return, the left tackle situation will be a key one for this team to resolve. They’ve still been good, but there are things they need to shore up following the bye. Do it. I don't have a boss standing over my shoulder and I make my own hours. From there, the grades are normalized to better account for game situation … It's a pipedream to think he might start at LT to open the season. Huge project that probably will never pay dividends. On the first day of rookie minicamp, Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur shares one of his early messages to his football team. It is highly recommended that you use the latest versions of a supported browser in order to receive an optimal viewing experience. Rick Wagner filled in at right tackle. Writers and podcasters from all over Packer Nation bring you this... Green Bay Packers podcast and live show featuring Jason Perone and... Pack-A-Day Podcast - Episode 1025 - Packers Draft Superlatives, Cory's Corner: Don't Worry About Blake Bortles, Packers Have Added Three New Options at Kick Returner. The position is open after the departure of Linsley. They had multiple linemen rank in the top-10 at their respective positions. There are several other candidates for the job. Open menu … 60. NFL footage © NFL Productions LLC. I have been working from home for 4 years now and I love it. The Packers’ front office has important decisions to make for the group over the next two seasons. Before the Packers traveled to Minnesota to open their 2020 season, nothing was going right. Billy Turner moved over from guard to right tackle and had a good season. Thanks, Since ‘61. He is considered the favorite to win the job by the start of the 2021 season depending on how he performs in training camp and in the preseason. Linsley has signed with the Los Angeles Chargers as a free agent and won’t be back. Three players who started the game (David Bakhtiari, Bryan Bulaga and Lucas Patrick) were listed as questionable going in, and by the second half two of them (Bakhtiari and Patrick) were reinjured and on the bench. I REALLY want to see Yosh in a pre-season game this year. 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