Comments on: Safe But Solid http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/ Fri, 24 May 2013 08:33:36 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4 By: Greg C. http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9851 Greg C. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 22:03:35 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9851 Yeah, I was hoping for a pass-rushing OLB because it would've been more exciting and would've had more potential for immediate impact. But OT was an equal need, and maybe even a greater need in the long run. Thompson has been on the budget plan with offensive linemen ever since he got here, and it hasn't worked out very well. He needed to spend a high pick on the offensive line. It's very interesting how Bulaga slid down the draft boards just before the draft, and it exactly parallels what happened to Aaron Rodgers. The three mocks that I read had Bulaga going at #5, #5, and #6. Mel Kiper, on the other hand, thought he would be around for the Packers at #23, so let's give the devil his due. (I know that Mel is not really the devil; he just looks like the devil.) I have not heard an explanation for why Bulaga fell so far. Some have mentioned his poor performances after missing three games with an illness in his final season, but everyone knew that already. I'm thinking maybe the real reason is that people came to believe that he is already performing near his ceiling. The book on him is that he is a bit slow-footed but has great technique. He doesn't seem to have the athleticism that is expected for an elite left tackle. That concerns me, because we really need a left tackle. I think T.J. Lang has already shown that he can be a solid right tackle. The best case scenario, which I think is quite possible, is that Baluga and Lang are our bookends for the bulk of the Aaron Rodgers era, and we will never again have to watch Aaron running for his life like he did during the first half of the 2009 season. Now THAT'S something to get excited about. By the way, I think it will be fun to watch Clay Matthews light up Bulaga on the first day of training camp. That will be a good test for him. If he gets his feet back under him in a week or two, we'll know he's a keeper. Yeah, I was hoping for a pass-rushing OLB because it would’ve been more exciting and would’ve had more potential for immediate impact. But OT was an equal need, and maybe even a greater need in the long run. Thompson has been on the budget plan with offensive linemen ever since he got here, and it hasn’t worked out very well. He needed to spend a high pick on the offensive line.

It’s very interesting how Bulaga slid down the draft boards just before the draft, and it exactly parallels what happened to Aaron Rodgers. The three mocks that I read had Bulaga going at #5, #5, and #6. Mel Kiper, on the other hand, thought he would be around for the Packers at #23, so let’s give the devil his due. (I know that Mel is not really the devil; he just looks like the devil.)

I have not heard an explanation for why Bulaga fell so far. Some have mentioned his poor performances after missing three games with an illness in his final season, but everyone knew that already. I’m thinking maybe the real reason is that people came to believe that he is already performing near his ceiling. The book on him is that he is a bit slow-footed but has great technique. He doesn’t seem to have the athleticism that is expected for an elite left tackle. That concerns me, because we really need a left tackle. I think T.J. Lang has already shown that he can be a solid right tackle.

The best case scenario, which I think is quite possible, is that Baluga and Lang are our bookends for the bulk of the Aaron Rodgers era, and we will never again have to watch Aaron running for his life like he did during the first half of the 2009 season. Now THAT’S something to get excited about.

By the way, I think it will be fun to watch Clay Matthews light up Bulaga on the first day of training camp. That will be a good test for him. If he gets his feet back under him in a week or two, we’ll know he’s a keeper.

]]> By: Asshalo http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9850 Asshalo Fri, 23 Apr 2010 20:39:17 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9850 I think Bulaga can help immediately in other ways (per a potential post I just emailed you). I think many would agree that the packers ability to improve is highly related to rookie contributions in 2010. Also, I think there would have been considerable pressure in rounds 2-7 regardless of who was picked, as depth on the entire roster is an issue. I think Bulaga can help immediately in other ways (per a potential post I just emailed you).

I think many would agree that the packers ability to improve is highly related to rookie contributions in 2010. Also, I think there would have been considerable pressure in rounds 2-7 regardless of who was picked, as depth on the entire roster is an issue.

]]> By: FITZCORE1252 http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9849 FITZCORE1252 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:56:17 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9849 Yeah. It's hard to be pissed about the pick, it appears to be 'solid'. Yeah. It’s hard to be pissed about the pick, it appears to be ‘solid’.

]]> By: FITZCORE1252 http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9848 FITZCORE1252 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:54:38 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9848 Very True Stan Very
True
Stan

]]> By: Joe http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9847 Joe Fri, 23 Apr 2010 19:12:15 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9847 I agree with this article completely. My mind tells me this was a smart choice and even if he does not play LT right away BB will improve our line. I wanted TT to go defense with this pick seeing as how we got burned in the playoffs but can't make a lot of arguments against this pick because we did need to upgrade the OLine. I agree with this article completely. My mind tells me this was a smart choice and even if he does not play LT right away BB will improve our line. I wanted TT to go defense with this pick seeing as how we got burned in the playoffs but can’t make a lot of arguments against this pick because we did need to upgrade the OLine.

]]> By: Stan http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9845 Stan Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:48:50 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9845 That's a lot of hoping. I guess that's the downfall of playing mainly with the Draft, hell of a lot of pressure to get it right. That’s a lot of hoping. I guess that’s the downfall of playing mainly with the Draft, hell of a lot of pressure to get it right.

]]> By: Stan http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9846 Stan Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:48:50 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9846 That's a lot of hoping. I guess that's the downfall of playing mainly with the Draft, hell of a lot of pressure to get it right. That’s a lot of hoping. I guess that’s the downfall of playing mainly with the Draft, hell of a lot of pressure to get it right.

]]> By: Stan http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9844 Stan Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:44:32 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9844 Totally, Clifton won't last a season. I'm happy to hear Philbin say he's not going to be tentative with him. Totally, Clifton won’t last a season. I’m happy to hear Philbin say he’s not going to be tentative with him.

]]> By: FITZCORE1252 http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9843 FITZCORE1252 Fri, 23 Apr 2010 18:28:30 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9843 'IF' the kid turns out to be our 'FUTURE' @ LT, it's a great pick. I don't see him as a LT @ the next level, hope I'm wrong. Kindle AND Hughes fall into our lap, and we pass on both. We could've had CM3's partner in crime for years to come... Hope Brad Jones is 'the guy'. I hope Bulaga works out. GBP 4 LIFE ‘IF’ the kid turns out to be our ‘FUTURE’ @ LT, it’s a great pick. I don’t see him as a LT @ the next level, hope I’m wrong.

Kindle AND Hughes fall into our lap, and we pass on both. We could’ve had CM3′s partner in crime for years to come… Hope Brad Jones is ‘the guy’. I hope Bulaga works out.

GBP 4 LIFE

]]> By: Max http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9842 Max Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:38:26 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9842 I think it's safe to say Clifton gets injured at some point during the year. Don't get me wrong, I definitely do NOT want to see that happen, but I think it's inevitable. I think Bulaga will see plenty of action this year and we will find out if he's the Packers tackle of the future. I think it’s safe to say Clifton gets injured at some point during the year. Don’t get me wrong, I definitely do NOT want to see that happen, but I think it’s inevitable. I think Bulaga will see plenty of action this year and we will find out if he’s the Packers tackle of the future.

]]> By: TD http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9841 TD Fri, 23 Apr 2010 17:09:52 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9841 I bet you he winds up challenging Colledge at LG. He may not stay there more than a year or two, but if he's one of their 5 best linemen, they'll find a spot for him to get reps. I bet you he winds up challenging Colledge at LG. He may not stay there more than a year or two, but if he’s one of their 5 best linemen, they’ll find a spot for him to get reps.

]]> By: Alex http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9840 Alex Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:45:38 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9840 That would be a World Championship, but yes I think we are one dynamic player away from being a serious, if not THE best team next year. That would be a World Championship, but yes I think we are one dynamic player away from being a serious, if not THE best team next year.

]]> By: Mr. Bacon http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9839 Mr. Bacon Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:34:14 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9839 Alex I don't think your ready for all that jelly. Long live the Whale! Alex I don’t think your ready for all that jelly.

Long live the Whale!

]]> By: Shawn http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9838 Shawn Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:12:31 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9838 You seriously think that we just need a rookie in order to put us over the top?? Don't get me wrong I love the Pack but we are not one player away from a national Champ. You seriously think that we just need a rookie in order to put us over the top?? Don’t get me wrong I love the Pack but we are not one player away from a national Champ.

]]> By: Stan http://cheeseheadtv.com/eat_more_cheese/safe-but-solid-packers-bryan-bulaga/#comment-9837 Stan Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:14:55 +0000 http://packerslounge.com/?p=10519#comment-9837 Sometimes you just gotta plan ahead. I honestly don't see it as a problem. There's plenty of quality in later rounds. Sometimes you just gotta plan ahead. I honestly don’t see it as a problem. There’s plenty of quality in later rounds.

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