Comments on: Is evaluating offensive line talent a Ted Thompson weakness?

By: One year anniversary of offensive line post « packergeeks

One year anniversary of offensive line post « packergeeks — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:15:45 +0000

[...] of offensive line post By awhayes Almost exactly one year ago (Sept 24, 2008), I wrote this post. Interesting to me that it still seems to apply 1 year later. Again, even allowing for the [...]

By: daveK

daveK — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 13:00:01 +0000

I think this is the challenge for the Packers in the next few years. Four real important positions (RT, LT, both starting CB’s) all are currently occupied by really good but aging players. Can Thompson replace Tauscher, Clifton, Woodson, and Harris in the next 1-3 years with compariable players as we lose these players to injury and/or age? The Packers ability to compete for a Superbowl will largely depend on Thompson’s ability to replace those four players.

By: scott in wisconsin

scott in wisconsin — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 22:48:54 +0000

But don’t forget, Marco burned out 15 months later. Even Tausher seems like he’s getting slower/older. This is going to be a real issue. sooner rather than later.

By: Scott W

Scott W — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:28:57 +0000

TT is drafting to the scheme. He’s picking undersized, athletic guys who can (theoretically) perform well in a zone blocking scheme. What I’m unsure about, is how often is that scheme employed at the college level? If it’s not used in college much, you really don’t have a decent benchmark as to how that guy will perform in that scheme.

By: daveK

daveK — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:05:33 +0000

Absolutely it has been a weakness. I am guessing he would even admit that. I am as big TT supporter as there is but he has been unable to find two above average guards since he has been here and he has tried in FA and the draft. None of them have really panned out. I am not sure what happens if Clifton or Tauscher ever goes down. Has he found capable backups for them? He has hit on almost every position but only provided barely adequate guards for the offense line. I thought Faneca would have been a good pick up. Not sure how he is doing for the Jets this year though. (anyone have an opinion on that?) I thought that Faneca and Spitz at the guards with Wells in the middle would have been a much improved interior of the line.