The Lass Word: Will Bakhtiari Still be Elite?

Upcoming draft may give an indication what coaches think.

When we try to envision what the Green Bay Packers will look like when they line up to begin the 2022 season, most of us see David Bakhtiari back in place at his familiar left tackle spot. We also assume he will immediately resume being his usual elite level, all pro performer. After all, it will have been more than a year and a half since he tore his ACL in a freak incident during practice in December of 2020. 

Yet that is an assumption that is not safe to make. It is worrisome that Bakh tried to come back multiple times last season, only to be thwarted by a repeated build-up of fluid on the knee. Then in November, doctors discovered additional cartilage damage that required another operation. Wanting desperately to be ready for the playoffs, Bakh did return to the field for the final regular season game, playing just 27 snaps in a loss to the Lions. 

The knee did not respond well. “Four or five days after the Detroit game, we end up pulling 88 cc’s (of fluid) out”, Bakhtiari told CHTV’s Aaron Nagler. “I’m like, this is a (expletive) nightmare. This thing won’t end.” Despite a first round bye, giving the knee an extra week to rest, Bakh was still unable to play in the crushing post season loss to the 49ers. 

“People don’t understand the fluid thing” the tenth year veteran explained shortly after the season ended. “Talk to any nurse or doctor. I had one nurse tell me that was the most fluid she had ever pulled out of someone’s knee.”  Bakhtiari, who is a two-time first team all pro, did emphasize he has no long term concerns about the soundness of the joint. He feels sure another offseason of rest and recovery will solve the problem. 

What happens in the NFL draft in a couple of weeks may tell us if the coaches are as sure as he is. The Packers needed to address the tackle position regardless, after the departures of Billy Turner and Dennis Kelly, and the ongoing rehab of Elgton Jenkins. Wednesday’s signing of receiver Sammy Watkins gives the Pack a little more flexibility with their two first round selections. They still need receivers, but if Brian Gutekunst elects to use his first pick (number 22) on a tackle, or even trades up to take a better one, it could be an indication they have doubts about the thirty year old tackle's ability to take up where he left off.  

Complicating matters is the fact that the three-time Pro Bowler signed a huge contract extension just before blowing out the knee.  The four year, $92 million deal was restructured in February to provide some immediate cap relief, but it still packs a punch down the road. That could make things difficult if the level of Bakh’s play drops off, or if he continues to struggle to get on the field. 

As I was listening to this week’s media session with new offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich, I perked up when a beat writer asked him if Yosh Nijman was going to get a shot at being the starting right tackle. “I think Yosh is gonna get a shot at right and left tackle” Steno replied. “I think it’s a very important thing for him (Nijman) this offseason to take that next step forward to see if we can count on him to be a reliable starter.”  

That seemed like a curious answer to me. Why would he make it a point to bring up the left tackle spot if the coaches were confident Bakhtiari would be back? Maybe I am reading way too much into what Stenavich intended as a simple remark, but it does give one pause to ponder. 

No one will work harder to return to the field than number 69. No one has more desire to get back to contributing to yet another run at a championship. Not only has he been an exceptional talent, but he is enormously popular in the locker room, not to mention being one of Aaron Rodgers’ closest friends. So much so, that Rodgers officiated at Bakhtiari’s recent wedding. But it wouldn’t be the first time a knee injury changed the course of a great player’s career. The Packers must be prepared for the possibility that his availability and level of play will be an ongoing issue. 

The upcoming draft will be the best place to address that.  

 

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Ken Lass is a former Green Bay television sports anchor and 43 year media veteran, a lifelong Packers fan, and a shareholder.

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NickPerry's picture

April 15, 2022 at 06:19 am

"Wednesday’s signing of receiver Sammy Watkins gives the Pack a little more flexibility with their two first round selections."

I don't think it should or will change anything about who or what position the Packers draft. I know Ken meant a LITTLE flexibility, but this team is WR STARVED right now. I KNOW I'm in the minority here, but I would LOVE to see the Packers draft Olave and Burks, or Williams and Burks or fill in your own blanks at WR for the first two picks. Watson helps, but his health is an issue every year it seems. Can he even stay healthy is the bigger question.

The Packers can still address the edge and Tackle in the 2nd rounds f this draft, ESPECIALLY Tackle.Personally I think DB will be fine this season AND I think Yosh Nijman deserves a shot at the RT position.

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Savage57's picture

April 15, 2022 at 06:44 am

I see it the opposite. If there's quality at OT or LB when the Packers are at 22 or 28, use them at those positions and look to second day guys like Pickens or Pierce or maybe even Watson to flesh out the WR corps.

I've always believed using your highest value draft capital on every down players makes more sense than spending it on a player who'll have 6-10 chances a game to have influence. I know WR's a wicked need, but don't ignore other positions because of it.

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Coldworld's picture

April 15, 2022 at 07:30 am

I don’t see the two objectives as mutually exclusive. It depends on what the draft gives us as to which position is picked, but we clearly need an OLB and DT, S, OL could also be addressed with our first four picks if the right player falls but in there are likely to be a receiver or two. The reality is that the hood has to be that we get one, ideally 2 who can grow into regular snaps during the season. Watkins, like Cobb, is not someone who one can pencil in to be an every snap player based on long history.

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Savage57's picture

April 15, 2022 at 07:40 am

They're not, and of course the way the draft falls determines who Gute picks where.

I was speaking to the catechism the Packers have to use their 1's on WR lest they don't acquire suitable talent to address the need.

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Coldworld's picture

April 15, 2022 at 08:16 am

Fair. I think they may use one of them, but this draft looks like it could be really unpredictable early. I think that could heavily shape how things go.

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BirdDogUni's picture

April 15, 2022 at 06:04 pm

I think at least 7 WRs go in the 1st round.

Will be interesting to see how it shakes out.

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Coldworld's picture

April 16, 2022 at 08:16 am

I think that’s very plausible. It will also be very interesting to see who goes before whom.

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HDbikerguy's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:28 am

I'd rather see 2 WR picked, one in each of the first two rounds and Edge and DL with the other two...... over the years the Packers have had tremendous luck in the fourth round and later....Bahk, Linsley, Tausher, Sitton, Lang, Runyon, Patrick, Wahle, and maybe Nyman....

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dobber's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:42 am

Agree very much with your thinking, Savage.

BG has always filled major holes prior to the draft with playable vets--mostly, I think, to prevent from having to work from a position of absolute need in the draft. Clearly it doesn't stop him from chasing players he likes, but hopefully it gives him the freedom to look for unexpected opportunities.

That said, it certainly sounds like the Packers are planning to be very active leading up to--and on--draft day. Murphy said we should expect it to be an exciting draft. Personally, I hope they use those 5 picks on day 1 and 2, but it could be they're already lookiing into big trade-ups, or maybe dealing for established NFL players, yet.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

April 17, 2022 at 10:44 am

Savage,
Spot on! 100% in agreement!

Think what should be included in the conversation is how a draft unfolds.

1. If a draft has a run on OT's and lets say Edge than focus more on DL, and WR's.
2. If a run on WR's than take best of Edge, OT, and DL.

Every draft different but if I was Gutey your philosophy is how I'd operate.

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Johnblood27's picture

April 15, 2022 at 07:25 am

I am thinking that 2 first round WR would be a mistake for the overall health of the franchise moving forward.

There are needs for replacement or upgrades every season and having the best players available to step in and up at the time of need is not a random event, it takes preparation which in this case means having the vision to have replacement level players under contract when the need arrives.

Big guys and positions of importance (QB, LT, Edge, CB) should take priority in the early rounds while also factoring in glaring immediate needs (in 2022 - WR) and what are called "sneaky" needs where positional depth is thin in terms of both numbers or talent based on 2-3 year projections from the current roster (RB, S, OL, DL, ILB, TE).

Two WR in round 1 would place additional pressure on the roster going forward and that could be problematic for decisions like FA spending and internal contracts that aren't really deserved (see Nick Perry, etc).

There are more than one positions of need on this current edition of the GBP, WR is obviously one of those positions, but let's not get carried away. There will be pretty good talent after the first round from the WR pool this year. I hope the GBP drafts really good and talented as well as driven to succeed players that address all of the roster needs across multiple positions. The later rounds can be used to backfill multiple candidates at especially thin positions.

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PackEyedOptimist's picture

April 15, 2022 at 07:43 am

Completely agree. Taking two WRs in the first round also sets up a repeat of needing to restock that area in 4-5 years. Take two or three WRs in this draft, but wait until round three or later for the second one.

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:30 pm

They need to restock every year.

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Coldworld's picture

April 16, 2022 at 08:18 am

That assumes both make it that far. Historically it’s still about a 60 percent bust rate.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

April 17, 2022 at 10:46 am

Thumbs up JB!

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LambeauPlain's picture

April 15, 2022 at 07:56 am

I agree about Yosh, Nick. He has earned the opportunity to start after his performance last year.

I like to record games and rewatch the OL and D front. Yosh was a rock at LT and I was frankly surprised how well he played against top competition. He played very well in the preseason, but his opponents were mostly backups. Then he steps in for Jenks at LT and didn't miss a beat.

That said, I would still draft the highest ranked players on the Packer's board in the first two rounds at OL, WR, DL, Edge, LB or S. I agree with Savage that you need to rank prospects on your board to include the number of snaps they are likely to have.

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Leatherhead's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:31 am

WR Starved? We have four WRs now that will dress out for games....Lazard, Cobb, Rodgers, and Watkins. We won't dress more than 6. That leaves us needing two. If you take a WR in the first two rounds....and I think there'll still be good WRs on the board when we pick in the second....then you're just looking at one last spot. If you assume none of the guys from last year like Winfree or Taylor will be that guy, then yes, we need another.

I've seen and done quite a few simulations where the Packers add a guy like Thorton or Jones in the 4th as our 6th WR.

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stockholder's picture

April 15, 2022 at 06:32 am

I don't care if Bahk is elite or not. I can settle for less. Just get back on the field. Paying something for nothing, is a rip off.

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Coldworld's picture

April 15, 2022 at 07:34 am

Bakh looked decent in terms of movement in his snaps before aggravating his injury in Detroit. I take some encouragement from that. My concern is that what he might struggle with in future is durability. Hopefully the longer rest helps in the end. This could possibly be his last year in GB though.

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dobber's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:06 am

I tend to agree: the sizable roster bonuses Bakhtiari has coming in 2023 and 2024 will likely force the Packers' hand. It could be that 12 will pull hard for him to stay and the Packers will convert at least one of those years into signing bonus, but I have a hunch 12 is done in GB after this season, anyway.

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Coldworld's picture

April 15, 2022 at 02:01 pm

This is going to be a very interesting season whatever happens. I agree that the landscape could change dramatically whether we win it all or don’t. It’s going to be a unique year and the most likely outlook is that significant change is coming one way or another.

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GTPack's picture

April 15, 2022 at 06:58 am

I 100% agree that tackle needs to be addressed with one of the first round picks. The complications with Bahktiari’s knee, loss of Jenkins for the first quarter or half of the season, plus losing Turner in free agency, and depth with Kelly not resigned, means that three of the first four tackles from last year won’t be here. The draft has few elite players but lots of good players this year. The WR’s are deeper than OT’s in this draft so taking a tackle high is imperative to me if we want to keep our QB upright and have holes for RB’s. Ron Wolf always said, “the good Lord only puts so many big men who can move on this earth,” and so I believe OT will be addressed with one of the first picks. WR’s are pretty similar from the latter half of first round through second round anyway, so get the OT!

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PackEyedOptimist's picture

April 15, 2022 at 07:38 am

I agree with everything you said here, GTP!
As much as I've liked the idea of using pick #22 on a DL like Davis or Wyatt, I think the addition of Reed makes it much less imperative. On the other hand, due to your reasons above, a talented OT is a current and future need. If someone like Raimann, Penning, Green, (much less Neal, Ekwonu, or Cross) is there, they might be the BPA.

I AM worried that if we don't take a WR by 28, that all of the best starting-quality guys will be gone before 52 (including Watson, Pierce, Pickens, Shakir, etc.) I won't be surprised if BG tries to trade up from 52 using some fourth-round picks to get "his" WR. I won't like it, but I won't be surprised.

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dobber's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:32 am

I'm not saying they HAVE to pick a WR in round 1 (I think they will) but not taking one in round 1 telegraphs what's likely to be at the top of their board on day 2. If the Packers don't address WR early, everyone who covets a WR in round 2 will be jumping ahead of the Packers to make sure they get their guy. It will be tough sledding in round 2 to get the guy the Packers want.

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Guam's picture

April 15, 2022 at 08:11 am

Not sure that I see the need for an OT being as significant as you do. No one has mentioned Jenkins in this thread and he proved last year that he can play LT (which also means he can play RT). When Jenkins comes back around mid-season, that gives the Packers three decent to very good tackles - Bahk, Jenkins and Nijman.

Some may want to put Jenkins back at guard, but since he proved he can play tackle, he will want to be paid like a tackle when his contract comes up. That would make him a very expensive guard. I suspect the Packers will play him where his pay scale warrants - at tackle.

Drafting a tackle in the first round means he just sits behind Bahk, Jenkins and Nijman unless the Packers believe Bahk is not recovering well. If the Packers believe in Bahk, I think you will see a developmental tackle taken in round three or later, not an immediate starting quality tackle taken in the first round. Bahk's health is the key to where they take a tackle.

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dobber's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:35 am

I think your points are pretty much right on. If the Packers won't pay him as a starting OT, someone else will...and there's no reason why Jenkins' camp will (or should) take less money than that. Bottom line is that finding quality OT isn't easy, but finding IOL is comparably easier. I expect the Packers will extend Jenkins mid-season to keep him away from FA.

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dobber's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:12 am

I tend to agree that OT will be addressed in the first two days of the draft, but remember that Turner wasn't lost in FA, he was actively cut by the Packers. His cap savings weren't huge, but it was a sacrifice the Packers felt they could make. You can never predict injuries, and you can never tell who will jump off the page in camp as a rookie, but the Packers felt this was a position where they could absorb some risk.

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HawkPacker's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:05 pm

Agreed with your philosophy dobber. And for that reason, I am not sold on needing a tackle in the first round. I think it is a must, to sign and WR in round 1, unless the one they covet is gone and they feel there are about 6 or so that rank as being similar in talent and for what they need, then I think they will select a receiver or two in the second round.

As far as tackle goes, if they felt they can let Turner go, then they have to feel pretty comfortable with the tackle position unless the plan is to let Bahk go in 2023 then yes they may select a tackle. I am pretty anxious for GB to improve the defense some more such as DL, Edge and even Safety and linebacker. However, they only have 4 picks in the first two rounds. Yes, that is quite a few picks but I wish they had a few more to address these positions of need.

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:17 am

Depends who is still on the board at #22. The top dogs will be gone. Probability favors the second round for the OT. The WR position begs for another vet via trade, but with this group of wides in this draft, I would go with TWO from the high rounds. Repair the OT position. Another Center/Guard would help the depth. I will still scream for the foundation of the WCO running game and secure a Fullback.

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oceanstrength's picture

April 15, 2022 at 09:31 am

I'd like to see the pack trade back a few spots from 22 and up from 59 to package a couple extra early to mid 2nd rounders. They might be able to get Daxton Hill, and an edge rusher in the first and still have picks to get some good value at WR (returner), and I'd love to see them pick up TE Trey McBride.
As tempting as Olave or Burks might be, WR and OL is VERY deep this year.
And, Every year great offensive linemen are drafted in the 4th round.
Now that special teams have a new direction, an elite defense will make a defensive battle like last years SF game end differently.

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Grandfathered's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:39 pm

I like Hill, and think he is underrated. But I disagree that the defense was our problem against SF.

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pantz_bURp's picture

April 15, 2022 at 09:42 am

QB Benkert is a team player and seems like a good dude. Could we ask him if we can "take a knee" and give it to Bakh? There will come a time when it will be decided if he can resume his career and return close to his stellar production. For Bakh's sake, I am pulling for him. On a side note, he can chug a brewski with the best of them at a Buck's game!

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beerandbrats's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:04 am

It's disconcerting that the knee is still giving him problems but the additional time off should be very beneficial. The Packers definitely need to pick up another tackle in this draft. Hopefully Bakhtiari will be good to go by September!

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HawkPacker's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:08 pm

Do we know that his knee is still bothering him? That was quite awhile ago that he had issues. Just asking.

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dobber's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:26 am

"I perked up when a beat writer asked him if Yosh Nijman was going to get a shot at being the starting right tackle. “I think Yosh is gonna get a shot at right and left tackle” Steno replied."

At this point, Nijman is likely first in line at RT and will also be second at LT behind Bakhtiari...which means they still need to locate a playable RT to be that first T off the bench. Maybe in terms of guys currently on the roster they think Van Lanen can contribute on game day at RT...maybe even Newman or Runyan. Who knows. Maybe they know more about Jenkins' recovery than any of the rest of us (this isn't just a maybe, it's fact) and what that likely means for his availability. I don't expect the Packers would've emptied the cupboard at OT intentionally by cutting Turner and letting Kelly walk, and free-wheeled it into the draft at a key position like T. Fully expect the Packers will locate their 2022 version of Jared Veldheer or Dennis Kelly yet, too.

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:38 pm

Just say no to retreads. The RT has to be solidified. Nijman is a backup.

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croatpackfan's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:38 am

The only thing, I think, that is worrisome is not knowing what is the cause formation of large quantities of water in David knee. If they knows the cause this would be already solved in some way. Packers and david would know if he has future as player or not. I have little doubt David will back to old form if he heal completely.

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pantz_bURp's picture

April 15, 2022 at 11:20 am

Could the large quantities of water be due directly (or indirectly) to the beers he chugs at Buck's games?

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croatpackfan's picture

April 15, 2022 at 12:54 pm

who knows? But at least does not help...

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Leatherhead's picture

April 15, 2022 at 10:53 am

Bakhtiari, Jenkins, and the offensive line.

1) Bakhtiari will stay healthy and play well, or not.
--------If YES, good
--------If NO, then what's our plan for 2022 and beyond?

2) If we resign/extend Jenkins, as we should, isn't he our Left Tackle for the next several years, after he returns from injury? I think so.

3) If we release/trade Bakhtiari after this season, it'll be a net plus for our salary cap situation. Again, another reason to let Jenkins take over at LT.

4) We've lost Patrick, Turner, and Kelly. The previous season, we lost Linsley. We've replaced them with Myers, who was hurt all season, and several Day 3 guys. IMO, this is an insufficient response. Since our #9 OL will almost certainly be starting for us in the playoffs against people like Aaron Donald, we should make a better effort to get some blue chips in here.

5) Our preferred offensive line for 2022 is Bakhtiari, Runyan, Myers, Newman, and Nijman at this point. Jenkins will be unavailable until midseason. I shouldn't have to point out that Bakhtairi hasn't been able to play since about December of 2020, Myers only played 5 games his rookie year, and Nijman has not played RT in the NFL, although he did look pretty capable at LT. Behind this group, we don't have a lot.

6) I'd try to draft a starting RT on Day Two. That way, Nijman would be available at LT if/when he's needed, until Jenkins arrives. Remember, you're going to have to rest Bakhtiari in practices and somebody needs to take those reps, so I'd use the more experienced Nijman as the swing tackle and start the blue chip rookie at RT.

7) Also, Myers only played 5 games last year. His backup, Patrick, is gone. Jenkins, who is a good center, is unavailable. Right now, I think our backup is Hanson.

Bottom Line: We need some talent on the Oline. The only way I see a future in Green Bay for Bakhtiari is if he stays healthy this year and agrees to restructure his deal after this year. Barring those two things, this is his last season in Green Bay.. How good he'll be is anybody's guess

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Turophile's picture

April 15, 2022 at 11:40 am

(Leatherhead). 1) Bakhtiari will stay healthy and play well, or not.
--------If YES, good
--------If NO, then what's our plan for 2022 and beyond?
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This gets to the heart of it. Whether the answer is Yes or No, there must be a credible alternative plan in place, one that does not require Jenkins to get fit again first and, if necessary, can be rolled out week one.

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Leatherhead's picture

April 15, 2022 at 11:58 am

Right now, you'd have to play Nijman at LT if Bakhtiari can't go. Leaving us with no starter at RT, and no backup at any position. And that's why these mocks that ignore the offensive line until Day 3 miss the boat, IMO.

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HawkPacker's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:12 pm

If this was a concern, LH do you really think they would have left Turner leave?

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Turophile's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:19 pm

Possibly, if their idea was to get younger and cheaper.

They don't like handing out contracts to 30yr old players.

It is very possible they are looking to the draft to fill a spot there. It's also possible they are waiting until after the draft to nab a veteran (a different veteran).

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:28 pm

If you want that hedge, then the OT will be pick #22. A guy who starts at RT and can cover the left flank and replace Bhak in 2023. Jenkins will be a prove it scenario and he will get paid whether at LT or LG.

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Coldworld's picture

April 15, 2022 at 02:09 pm

Just looking at history, that seems like a considerable departure in thinking by the Packers. I would expect a later pick.

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 03:31 pm

#28 would fit the Bulaga selection.

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 03:41 pm

I doubt any of the blue chips will fall that far down the list. Most of the OTs I mocked were in the second round or fourth. Who knows?

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Coldworld's picture

April 15, 2022 at 04:07 pm

I suspect that you are right.

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Leatherhead's picture

April 15, 2022 at 02:31 pm

So we’ll pay.Jenkins like a tackle, but play him at guard? And a rookie who can be a swing tackle?

No. We’re going to pay Jenkins. The rest of the line in 2023 will still be on rookie deals.

Simplest solution, imo, is you draft a RT and let him play one position as a rookie. Better to have a veteran like Nijman be the swing guy. We also need an interior lineman. Two guys, and they both have to be good enough to start.

In my simulations, I frequently end up with Kenyon Greene AND Sean Rhyan. I think that’s a massive upgrade over Nijman and Newman. It frees up Nijman to backup both tackle spots and it makes Newman a backup, not astarter

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 03:39 pm

They may not pay Jenkins at all depending upon his recovery. He's an All-Pro at Guard and defends the QB from the inside rush. He flows better from that spot. The call on Bhaktiari may determine the LT for 2023. If he is dominating people this year, he will stay. If not, they can go with a one pick for the LT in '23. The right flank is the weak point. They can always Tag Jenkins as a guard. When they didn't start Nijman in the playoff game
I grew suspicious.

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PatrickGB's picture

April 15, 2022 at 11:09 am

I see other teams struggling with weak offensive lines. We have been blessed with good ones. Last year I was amazed about how many offensive linemen we got in the draft and afterwards. That tells me that Gutie likes to have a bunch of them competing and maybe catch a break with finding one in the later rounds. I think Gutie will do the same this year. Draft one in the first few rounds and pick up more in the later rounds.

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Leatherhead's picture

April 15, 2022 at 11:32 am

And yet, compare our preferred starting lineup to the one we had on the field

Preferred: Bakhtiari, Jenkins, Myers, Patrick, Turner. Nijman, Runyan, and Newman as backups.
Reality: Turner, Runyan, Myers (after missing most of the season) Patrick and Kelley.

Look hard at our #9 offensive lineman, because there's a pretty good chance he'll be starting for us in the playoffs. I don't want to be depending on a Day 3 rookie to line up against Aaron Donald.

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jannes bjornson's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:36 pm

I am looking at # 6 through 8

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

April 17, 2022 at 10:57 am

P,
Agree! No way we come out of draft with less than 2 OL. One in either rounds 1 or 2, and then another later. I believe with Patrick gone a lot of Gutey's focus will be where Hanson is in his development. The Packers need a backup Center. All our focus is on the outside but that center spot is critical. I can definitely see a IOL selection who plays Center anywhere from 4th - 5th round. Possible 7th, but more likely in that round 4 & 5.

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April 15, 2022 at 11:52 am

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pantz_bURp's picture

April 15, 2022 at 12:48 pm

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MarkinMadison's picture

April 15, 2022 at 01:40 pm

I wonder if maybe if Bakh is coming off a left knee injury, and LT, you know, mostly moves to the left, if they think it is in his long-term interest to move him to RT if they can. I that scenario you are looking at Yosh or some draft pick to see if they can handle LT.

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KnockTheSnotOutOfYou's picture

April 17, 2022 at 10:59 am

Interesting thought Mark!

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