
After receiving a butt-whopping from the New York Jets, the Green Bay Packers now need to seriously consider making significant adjustments to the offensive line, beginning with the right guard position, which is obviously a weak spot. If the Packers want to significantly improve up front and as an offense overall, Royce Newman cannot be the starter, and it appeared on Sunday that Matt LaFleur and Adam Stenavich were willing to acknowledge that reality. Royce Newman was substituted by Jake Hanson during the first half.
According to PFF, against the Jets, Royce Newman gave up a sack and five total pressures. A screen or run-pass option was not used in any of the five pressures, which all occurred in “true pass sets,” or true drop back snaps. Hanson sustained an injury and was unable to return, therefore Newman, who was pulled on the last series of the first half, entered the game for the second half.
The offensive line gave a dismal performance as a whole. In total, Aaron Rodgers took nine hits and was sacked four times. Along with Newman, Elgton Jenkins at right tackle and Jon Runyan at left guard both performed poorly.
When questioned following the game, LaFleur responded that “everything is on the table” regarding the future design of the offensive line. Could a few changes be harmful? For a crucial game on the road in Washington, the Packers have alternatives and a week to prepare the new starting five.
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