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Will the Packers lose Dietrich-Smith?

March 12, 2013 By

The Green Bay Packers like Evan Dietrich-Smith at center, but apparently not

Evan Dietrich-Smith

Evan Dietrich-Smith

enough to offer him anything more than the lowest restricted free agent tender.

Under that low tender, the Packers do have the right to match any contract offered to and signed by Dietrich-Smith.  But if the Packers would decide not to match an offer, they would lose Dietrich-Smith without compensation in return.

Dietrich-Smith entered the NFL undrafted, which is why the Packers wouldn’t receive any draft pick compensation for Dietrich-Smith. [Read more...]

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Dietrich-Smith to start at center on Sunday

December 21, 2012 By

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy announced today that Evan Dietrich-Smith would start at center against the

Evan Dietrich-Smith

Tennessee Titans on Sunday. 

Pro Bowl center Jeff Saturday didn’t practice Wednesday or Thursday because of a neck injury but he said he is healthy enough to play on Sunday.

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has praised Dietrich-Smith in the past as the Packers center of the future. 

If Dietrich-Smith performs well, the move will likely be permanent.

Saturday signed with the Packers last off-season, a 2-year deal worth $7.75 million.  He was excited about finishing his career with a winner, helping Green Bay get to the Super Bowl in New Orleans.  The Packers may still get there, but it would appear that Saturday will be a part of it.

On the Packers injury report today, Charles Woodson, Tom Crabtree, Jordy Nelson, James Starks and C.J. Wilson have all been ruled out.  Alex Green, Greg Van Roten and Jerel Worthy are all listed as questionable.  Randall Cobb, T.J. Lang, Aaron Rodgers, Jeff Saturday and Erik Walden are all listed as probable.

 

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Bulaga out for the season with hip injury

November 13, 2012 By

Green Bay Packers coach Mike McCarthy said right tackle Bryan Bulaga

TJ Lang

suffered a significant hip injury in the win over Arizona over a week ago.  Monday, Bulaga was placed on injured reserve.

That means T.J. Lang will close the season at right tackle and Evan Dietrich-Smith will finish out at left guard.  It also means both Don Barclay and Greg Van Roten, a pair of undrafted rookies, are an injury away from being forced to play as well.

AUDIO: Mike McCarthy on his backup lineman, Don Barclay and Greg Van Roten :20

The Packers have now placed seven players on injured reserve this season, Cedric Benson, Desmond Bishop, Bryan Bulaga, Johnny Jones, Nick Perry, Brandon Saine and D.J. Smith.  Of that group, Cedric Benson is the only player eligible to return before the end of the season.

 

 

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Dietrich-Smith versatile in offensive roles

November 3, 2012 By

 

Evan Dietrich-Smith has proven to be a versatile player for the Packers

Green Bay Packers offensive lineman Evan Dietrich-Smith has played a variety of positions during his time with the green and gold.

He is listed by the Packer’s website as a center/guard, but he can now add tight-end to his profile.

AUDIO: Dietrich-Smith on playing TE :14

Dietrich-Smith, normally a backup offensive lineman, was brought into a few special packages as a tight-end in the Packer’s win over Jacksonville.

The plays he got on the field as an extra tight-end proved to be very successful from an individual and team standpoint.  He says he is excited to get the extra chances and is looking for more. [Read more...]

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Lang prepares to move outside if necessary

September 5, 2012 By

For the first time in his NFL career, Green Bay Packers offensive lineman T.J. Lang entered

TJ Lang

training camp with his spot at left guard locked up.  At the time, Lang didn’t figure he’d have to worry about playing other positions on the offensive line, which is something he did in the first few seasons in Green Bay.

The Packers however have struggled to find an adequate backup at the tackle spots, especially behind starter Marshall Newhouse on the left side.  That means Lang will have to be on standby, just in case something were to happen to Newhouse or RT Bryan Bulaga.

He’s been taking some practice reps at tackle, just to stay sharp.

AUDIO: TJ Lang says he’s taking some reps at tackle :18

Lang said he’s definitely much more ready to move out if he has to, compared to a couple of years ago. [Read more...]

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