The Green Bay Packers dramatically are altering their offensive line, and it has nothing to do with the two offensive tackles they selected in the 2013 NFL Draft.
Coach Mike McCarthy told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that Bryan Bulaga will be moved to left tackle for the upcoming season. The team also plans to flip Pro Bowl guard Josh Sitton to the left side, with starter T.J. Lang moving to right guard.
"I sat down with Bryan and Josh on Monday and I told them I wanted to make the move to where they're on the left side," McCarthy told Tom Silverstein. "Those two are our most accomplished and experienced players. I told them about the responsibilities and my expectations about playing the left side.
"Some of the things we'll want to get into schematically as we move forward. They were excited about it."
The long-rumored move isn't without risks, but it makes a lot of sense. It moves the line's two most trustworthy and talented players to the more valuable side. Bulaga has to prove he can hold up against speedy edge rushers, but he's a better option than anyone else on the roster. Former left tackle and starter Marshall Newhouse will compete with Don Barclay on the right side, along with 2011 first-round pick Derek Sherrod, if he can stay healthy. David Bakhtiari, who the Packers selected No. 109 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft, should be a reserve.
I would bet that there will be some changes before the season begins.
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