Article:
http://www.packers.com/news/stories/2006/08/21/2/
Excerpt:
With two preseason games in the books and two to play, Head Coach Mike McCarthy on Monday said he will not wait until the end of training camp to name his opening day starters along the offensive line.
Joining veterans Chad Clifton, Mark Tauscher and third-year center Scott Wells will be 2006 draft picks Tony Moll and Jason Spitz.
"This is the direction we'll go, with Tony at right guard and Jason on the left," McCarthy said. "I thought it was important and I think we've talked about it the last couple of weeks that I was not comfortable waiting until the end of training camp to name the starting five. So by going in this direction it gives us a chance to get these five guys prepped and ready for Chicago."
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I am still a bit hesitant about cheering on this new line just yet, but they did very well in executing the new zone-block scheme against a team that uses it themselves and should be accustomed to it. I realize this is only preseason, and I am still less than optimistic. We should get a better idea of how it works when we play Chicago in week 1. One thing is for sure though: Our entire success or lack of it hinges on this line, so let's hope McCarthy has made the right decision.
Starting OL in place
Starting OL in place
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