Packers center Jeff Saturday has been benched in favor of Evan Dietrich-Smith. “We’re at two totally different points in our career,” Saturday said. “His is on the up ramp, mine is on the way out.” Saturday, 37, has not been playing up to his normal high level this season. Pro Football Focus ranks him 30th […]
Offensive Line
Packers Beer Mug Perspective: Should Barclay stay at RT?
When T.J. Lang went down with an injury, the Packers’ offensive line depth was tested. Right tackle Bryan Bulaga was already on the injured reserve with a hip injury, forcing the Packers to turn to undrafted rookie Don Barclay to fill Lang’s shoes. Nicole Richie thinks the Packers are thin on the offensive line. But […]
Packers News: Bulaga to I.R., So’oto to 53-man roster
The Green Bay Packers announced Monday that left tackle Bryan Bulaga had been placed on the season-ending injured reserve with a hip injury. Bulaga suffered the injury against the Arizona Cardinals when he landed awkwardly. The early diagnosis wasn’t optimistic, and some had speculated immediately that Bulaga’s season may be over. Losing Bulaga leaves the […]
Packers Film Study: Expanding the Running Game
While reviewing the game book and watching the film of the Green Bay Packers’ 24-15 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, I noticed something strange. Well, it’s not strange from a football standpoint, but it is very much out of the ordinary for Mike McCarthy’s offenses. He added backup C/G Evan Dietrich-Smith as a sixth offensive lineman on four running plays.
Packers Video: Alex Green Is Fine, Line Needs to Block Better
Alex Green finished last Sunday’s game with 35 yards on 15 carries, not exactly setting the world on fire. Soon after, Packers fan panic set in. “We have no running game with Benson hurt” “Green hesitates too much and is indecisive…” “We need a faster, shiftier back…” Alex Green is fine, people. In fact, less […]