What I am saying is that he should stay on the right side so that we only have one glaring weakness instead of two. I really don't like putting someone someplace against bad competition, he does well, and then we think that we have found a place where he can play only to get eaten up in a big game. Some players are less flexible than they appear. I don't even think Turner is good at right guard. But mess ups there are not so costly. I'd like him to stay at R tackle until and if he shows he is really not that good. Now Jenkins, he is flexible.
I understand your reasoning (and the coaches') as well. But we ended up with two weaknesses instead of only one. Probably would have been better to put Jenkins out at L tackle and find a body for guard.
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How quickly things change. Turner and Patrick are gone. I don't get letting Turner go. IMO Patrick was just guy. They need Bakh and Myers back day 1, and I expect Jenkins will be back sooner than later and play RT. Wagner and Runyan can play the G spots. I don't think Jenkins would play C unless Myers gets hurt again. One thing for sure, they have to find some quality depth in the draft, rounds 1 through 3. The Packers have great OL coaching, so I'm confident that unit will be solid, maybe not right out of the gate.
Ricky Wagner hasn't been with the Packers since 2020. As far as who plays RT, could be someone they draft, sign cheap or is currently on the team (Nijman or Van Lanen).
I never noticed, but you are right. 50 lashes with a wet noodle for the guy who reopened it just to brag about him stating the obvious.
My bad on Wagner, thanks Poker. And I forgot about Nijman. From what I saw of him last year, he should be starting.
No worries, I forget about players too. I actually think the concerns about the OL are a bit unwarranted. I was a lot more worried about them heading into 2021 than I am now. Bahk should be back and hopefully playing solid. Jenkins at some point will return and until he does, I think they find a capable guy for LG out of Runyon, Hanson, rookie or FA. I think Myers more than proved that he is a rock solid C for the future. Newman was a bit up and down at RG last year, but I think he settles in. I really like Yosh last season and think he will become a rock solid RT.
Agreed, and a nice summary of the OL. Seems from year to year, OL never presents much of a problem, even with injuries. I credit the coaching staff and the scouts who identify the best draft prospects.
I imagine all 32 fan bases have some level of hope that their team will win a Lombardi in 2023. For some, like the Lions fans, that is probably a pipe dream, but you never know. As far as the Packers go, I just like see them heading into a season with a roster that you know should keep them in the conversation. Then you hope for some good luck in games, injuries and anything else that might need to happen to win a SB. I never expect the Packers to win a SB, but if they do, its a huge bonus on what was probably a fun season. I would love to know how much bookies/Vegas make each year on people betting on Super Bowl winners, before even 1 snap is taken in the regular season.
Agreed and due to that success, I kind of hold my breath through the first 2-3 rounds, not wanting an OL player taken, since we have found some really good ones later in the draft. Yup, I know, Jenkins and Myers were both second round picks, but for every Elton Jenkins or Josh Myers, we seem to get a Jason Spriggs or a Derek Sherrod. For whatever reason, the Packers have had a lot of luck with getting more out of less on the OL and I hope that continues.
