1) Introduction: J.C. Tretter was expected to be the Packers’ starting center in 2014 following the departure of the former starter, Evan Dietrich-Smith. Tretter missed all of 2013 with a broken bone in his lower leg, so he entered 2014 with a huge unknown cloud over him. A strong preseason led many to believe he was […]
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Bryan Bulaga 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Bryan Bulaga returned to action in 2014 after missing all of 2013 with a torn ACL. With 2014 being the last year in his original rookie contract, he was expected to return to form and play with vigor and motivation. He did just that and had a very solid season while stabilizing the right […]
T.J. Lang 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: T.J. Lang is perhaps one of the most unknown and under-appreciated offensive linemen in the NFL when using his performance as the metric. With this being his second season as the starting right guard (he previously started at left guard from 2011-2012), it was his best season as a professional. He has a vicious mean […]
Josh Sitton 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Josh Sitton isn’t only the best offensive lineman on the Packers, he’s one of the best in the entire NFL. He finished his second season as the starting left guard after playing right guard the first five years of his career. Despite playing much of the year with an extremely painful toe injury, he […]
Lane Taylor 2014 Report Card – Packers Player Grades
1) Introduction: Lane Taylor made the 53-man roster for the second year in a row as an undrafted free agent. He was a backup guard and also saw action on special teams. After the 2014 season, he showed what he is: an undrafted free agent of marginal ability. Based on his on-field performance, it’s not a […]