Alright, football fans, get this: Green Bay Packers offensive coordinator Adam Stenavich just dropped a bombshell, straight up saying “everything is a possibility” for their starting offensive line this Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Seriously, he’s talking about exploring “all avenues” to put a unit on the field, and it tells you everything you need to know about the dire situation up front.
Veteran Lifelines Arrive, But Can They Plug the Gaps?
The Packers went out and added Laken Tomlinson and Mekhi Becton this week, two veteran offensive linemen, which is a clear sign things are not good. Stenavich confirmed both guys are immediate candidates to play on Sunday, even though they just walked in the door. “Anything is a possibility,” he said, and you know that’s coach-speak for “we are in deep trouble.” Tomlinson has started a whopping 162 career games and played thousands of snaps at left guard, a position where Aaron Banks is nursing knee and toe injuries. The team thinks Tomlinson can even swing to both guard spots. Becton? He’s played guard and both tackle positions, so he’s another versatile option for guard or right tackle. It’s a lot to ask of a player, especially a veteran, to learn a new offense and be game-ready in just one week, but it shows how truly desperate this team is right now.
A Starting Lineup in Shambles Just Three Weeks In
Here’s the brutal truth: the Packers’ offensive line has been struggling mightily across the board through the first three weeks. While Jordan Morgan is locked in at left tackle and Sean Rhyan at center, the three other positions are completely up for grabs. Jacob Monk, Donovan Jennings, Jager Burton, and Anthony Belton have all taken turns starting games, and none of it has worked out. To make matters worse, Zach Bako-Bewele is out for the entire season, and Banks’ status is super uncertain with those two different injuries. This unit is in a precarious spot, no doubt about it. Stenavich literally said, “We have to see where they are at, where they are at with the playbook and the calls and the gameplan,” which is exactly what you don’t want to hear about potential starters days before a game.
Desperate Times, Desperate Measures for Sunday’s Showdown
Given the absolute mess, the Packers might just have to throw one of the new guys, like Tomlinson, right into the fire. He has experience playing in a similar offense in San Francisco and has even worked under Stenavich before, which makes him look like the best option right now, especially with Banks’ injury at left guard. But he’s not the only name floating around. Cordell Volson, who’s been on the practice squad since September 17 and has 48 career starts at left guard, is another possibility. Plus, the team has recent draft picks Travis Glover and John Williams on the 53-man roster, though neither has had a starting chance yet this season. This Sunday’s game against the Buccaneers isn’t just a regular season matchup; it’s a critical test for an offensive line that’s barely held together with tape. Keep an eye on who trots out there, because it’s going to tell us a lot about the rest of their season.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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