Comments on: Packers place Bryan Bulaga on injured reserve

By: purplengold

purplengold — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 05:43:23 +0000

Hey you Packer backers look out for brother hrmlss. He lost his brother in law, Joe, to suicide Thursday. Joe was a Vikings fan and in his grief, hrmlss has decided never to make cracks about the Vikes again.

By: iamthorny

iamthorny — Tue, 13 Nov 2012 01:30:27 +0000

Yeah, and our 1st rounder’s job is to protect Aaron Rodgers, not get owned play after play.

Lang at RT is not a worry. Lang at LT would be, not that Marshall Newhouse at LT isn’t.

More concerned about the guy who isn’t on IR…Jeff “blackhole” Saturday is far more worrisome.

By: minnesconsin

minnesconsin — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:55:13 +0000

Sure, Bulaga was owned in Seattle. But even McCarthy admitted after the game he made a mistake by not sticking to the run in the first half. They had like 3 rushing attempts, Seattle wasn’t honoring it at all, just going after the QB every down.

By: deltaoracle

deltaoracle — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:38:40 +0000

I like So’Oto, but that doesn’t help an OLine that has almost no depth.

By: bougin89

bougin89 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:36:57 +0000

I think Bulaga has taken a step back this year, not sure why, but last year he was really good when healthy. This depletes our interior run blocking even more which is the biggest concern IMO.

By: acmepackers

acmepackers — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:55:05 +0000

Bringing back Clifton doesn’t make much sense. At his age/condition, he’s as useful as a disposable lighter repair man. Get well, Bulaga.

By: iamthorny

iamthorny — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:18:08 +0000

Chad Clifton? May as well see if Jerry Kramer is in shape and can pop out to tackle.

As for axespray… Did I say the Packers should cut Bulaga? He’s part of a very mediocre unit whose deficiencies are masked by the greatness of Aaron Rodgers.

You do realize the Packers may have to face Seattle, again, in the post-season? Would you have felt comfortable with Bulaga getting a 2nd chance to get Rodgers career shortened?

He’s an overrated OT on an overrated unit. The drop off will be very minimal.

By: dv5454

dv5454 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:05:39 +0000

If Sherrod can’t I have a feeling Thompson has Chad Clifton’s agent on hold.

Reports have come out this season that Clifton has stayed in shape and has worked out for some teams. Wouldn’t be a terrible insurance policy for the stretch if he can stay upright.

By: axespray

axespray — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:59:23 +0000

You bring up seattle – which was way back in week 3…. Should the dolphins cut Jake Long cause of “A” bad game a week or so ago?

By: iamthorny

iamthorny — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:42:48 +0000

Brian Bulaga was hardly Larry Allen. Did anyone watch the Seattle game?

This is not a huge loss for the Packers. The quality of depth that remains is extremely questionable, but as long as no one else gets dinged there is no reason why this offense can’t continue to not run the ball effectively and almost get Aaron Rodgers killed game after game.

By: faultylogic29

faultylogic29 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:17:08 +0000

Not mentioned is that Derek Sherrod has started practicing. Maybe a long shot that he’ll be a real contributor this season, but it wouldn’t be the first time somebody has stepped up unexpectedly for this team.

By: vargavarga

vargavarga — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 19:12:45 +0000

While it is not good Bryan went down, I’m super excited to see So’oto in action. He’s undersized but he is a playmaker.

By: thetokyosandblaster

thetokyosandblaster — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:46:24 +0000

Well that sucks.

By: shaggytoodle

shaggytoodle — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:42:03 +0000

When I hear hip injury, I think of the close call Chad Clifton had with that cheap shot from Sapp that nearly ended his career.

I hope its no where near that serious.

TJ Lang will move to T and Dietrich-Smith with get plugged in a guard.

By: chris6523

chris6523 — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 18:32:56 +0000

Trying to out-IR 2010, I guess. The end result will not be the same.