Where should Elgton Jenkins play? Wherever he's needed most on any given Sunday. Or Monday. Or Thursday. Or, if all goes well, maybe even a Saturday. He can do it all.

Jenkins should play Left Guard where he belongs. Left to Right on the OL; Bak, Jenkins, Meyers, Newman, Nijman.

In this scenario Nijman is the only OL who needs to adjust to his position. Everyone else would be playing in their original starting position. The point is to maintain continuity and build effectiveness as the season goes on.

For whatever reason, we screwed around with the OL for the playoff game and we observed where that got us. 6 sacks, only 67 rushing yards for the game and 58 total yards in the second half. If necessary we can adjust the OL if there are injuries during the season. Let's at least get our guys back healthy and in position before we start playing musical chairs with OL again.

We can blame Rodgers and his "Davante vision" all we like but the fact is that the offense goes as far as their OL takes them. The Lombard I Packers won with the same OL when Starr was injured, when Hornung and Taylor were gone and without the best receivers in the league. Yes, McGee, Dowler and Dale were good to very good receivers but they were not Ray Berry or Paul Warfield or Charlie Taylor or Bob Hayes. Lombardi's Packers won behind their OL and their great defense. Our current Packers need to take a similar approach. Thanks, Since '61

I'm thinking a SB contender. Certainly not in GB

It depends. I personally think he should be the starting RT unless they are able to get a good value on a tackle in the draft. I like Yosh, but I don't think I want to go into a season where he's my plan to start all 17 at RT. I would assume that they go tackle in the first 3 rounds regardless. They lost two, and even if they do move Jenkins, they'll want to add another one.

You build your line of the future.....and Jenkins is part of that future.....from the LT spot first. Currently, we look real good at LT with Bakhtiari, and Nijman, and eventually Jenkins. But Bakhtiari is old, expensive, and coming off a bad injury, and Nijman might be starting at another spot. IMO, I'd play Jenkins at LT when he returns because I'm going to have to pay him, anyway, or lose him. The rest of the offensive line consists of guys on their rookie deals, so it's not that expensive as a group.

If Jenkins and Runyan are the starters on the left side in 2023, that'd be fine with me. Myers at center. Nijman at the other tackle. But injuries happen so I'd want to get better guys added to this group, because it's almost certain our #9 offensive lineman will be starting for us in the playoffs.

I agree with Leatherhead that we're going to have pay AJ one way or the other, so play him at LT.
Also note that Gil didn't reference another possible scenario. Put Jenkins at LT and trade Bahk for picks and or players.
At some point, we need to extend Josh to a team freindly RT deal. That leaves a choice between Bahk and AJ. I'll take AJ because of his versatility and cash in Bahk's value while it's at its peak. JMO and GPG!

Great to have his versatility, but this decision is an easy one for me. Elgton is already going to get paid tackle money when the time comes, so you might as well play him there. Lots of other good options in the interior, so put your two best on the edges and let ‘em work.

My response is those who have a 'fixed' perception of where Jenkins should go highlights the fact they could never make a good coach, or GM. Jenkins should go where he is going to contribute the best to the team period! To pigeon hole him is an out right crime!

First, after 2022 we do not know for certain whether Bakhtiari, Nijman, or Jenkins will be back or not. I would think Jenkins and Nijman have youth and longevity in their favor and are the future. The Packers have at least three good interior linemen (four if you count Jenkins) in Runyan, Meyers, and Newman. I'm holding out 'hope' one or two of the other young linemen develop into good players but for now we cannot count on them. Subsequently, I would start off the season with Nijman starting at RT and once Jenkins is back healthy Nijman and Jenkins battle it out for the starting RT position.

My thoughts are the team needs at least three talented OT's and they have that in Nijman, Bak, and Jenkins when healthy. Then they need a developmental 4th OT. Time will determine whether someone like Cole Van Lanen or Runyan can be that 4th OT. If the top three are healthy it really changes how to approach this years draft. Even though Bak was drafted lower you normally have to draft high in round 1 & 2 to get a top quality OT. It is much easier to get a good Guard/Center in rounds 3-5. The Packers have many needs to fill in the draft since they are cap casualties. IMO, Jenkins absolutely should be focused at OT giving the Packers 3 quality OT's. Depending on both Bak and Jenkins health and timeframes would determine whether I'd draft an OT high (most likely will need to due to the uncertainty), or draft an interior lineman later freeing up higher draft selections in the draft for DL, Edge, LB, WR, and TE. Of course, the Packers need to also factor in BPA. More and more I think simply due to the uncertainty the Packers are going to have to draft an OT in either rounds 1 or 2. Then draft an interior lineman later in the draft.

Jenkins is going to demand a lot of money on his next contract, no matter what position on the line he is playing. He will want to be paid as an elite player, period. The idea he'd take less money because he is considered to be a guard, rather than a tackle, will hold no weight with either Jenkins or his agent. They'll argue, rightly, I believe, that his versatility makes him more valuable, and therefore he should get paid accordingly.

I want him back at Guard. Sitton blew his knee out and they moved him back. . Bulaga blew his knee out and they moved him to RT. The Lt is a knee injury waiting to happen. You have an All-pro guard! Why mess up his career? Messing up the Ol is a recipe for disaster.

You just sign Jenkins and play him were he is needed most. You might get a small extension discount because he's coming off an injury and if you do Bonus, if not you need to pay the freight, even LT price, and keep him. He's to valuable and young to lose. Bak at LT. Let Nijman play RT, I think he's earned the opportunity and should have started at LT in the playoff instead of the line reshuffle that occurred. Runyun at LG until until Jenkins is ready.

It all depends on the draft and OL player(s) selected.

It is not far fetched the Packers may get a starting T, G or T/G on days 1 or 2 of the draft.

With an expected increase in the running game this year with Adams gone, Jenks is the best run blocker on the Packers and a true asset at G. This talk about paying him T money or G money on a new K is silly. The Packers know what they have in Jenks who can play all 5 spots...and that fact gets him T money regardless of where he starts in 2022.

Bakht, Jenks, Myers, Runyan and Yosh is a really good OL. Throw a top drafted rookie into the mix at T or G and let them compete for the RG or RT spots.

Way too early to discuss. Very likely Jenkins won't be ready for the start of the season, and until then the draft, training camp performance, and injuries will have a big say as to who plays where in the starting 5.

Tell me the Packers couldn't use Velus Jones on STs! Two killer blocks after getting the ball taken from him.

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We're familiar with his background and versatility. Where does Cheesehead TV think that he should play?

We're familiar with his background and versatility. Where does Cheesehead TV think that he should play?

Gutey said the other day he thought Nijman should have gotten more opportunities to compete for a starting spot so it sounds to me they are going to give him every chance to win the RT starting spot. If he's playing well there Jenkins stays at G when he returns and Runyan or Newman get pushed to the bench. I think they draft a T at some point but I hope not before round 3. So expect a T taken in the 1st round! All in all OL depth is a very good problem to have. A little thinner this year but they'll draft at least one.

Jenkins should play wherever he's most needed. Right now, as far as I can tell, that's at RT.....unless there's plans to re-sign Dennis Kelly for cheap or have Yosh Nijman start there, neither of which I'm aware of.

Jenkins is a modern day Bruce Matthews. His versatility + elite talent means he will command elite money, so at the very least, put him at RT since Bak has LT locked down (assuming his knee is fine). Elite Guards or Centers can command a lot of money too, but those positions are more replaceable, and we just drafted a Center in the 2nd round last year, and along with Runyan and Newman at Guard, it's RT that seems to be a gaping hole right now with Turner's departure.

Interesting contention from Mike Wahle that OGs are more important that OTs in today's NFL, because EDGE rushers are easier to ride outside compared to the destructive effect of collapsing the inside of the pocket. Not entirely unbiased, but maybe more there than I assumed.

The mantra is, "Play the best five guys." So the correct question really is, "Who is the weakest link?" I'd argue that it was either Yosh or Newman in 2021, but that will not matter when Jenkins returns in October (hopefully). So call me in October. I'll have an opinion then.

And I agree, Jenkins and his agent will NOT care what position he plays, he will want tackle money.

I had a sinking feeling when Turner was put in the lineup for the playoff game that it would not end well. I remember the moment. I remember the feeling. And then I forgot about it for a little while Adams kicked ass in the first quarter. After that, yeah, not a great day. A great disappointment. Still not over it.

I would like Jenkins at RT....But, it makes more sense if BAK is good to go at LT to have Jenkins man LG in case (C) Meyers gets hurt he can rotate to C and Runyon can plug the hole at LG. I would like to see Nijman starting RT also. Newman looks soft and like he doesn't know what a gym is for. Needs to put 20 lbs. of muscle on. I want a bigger heavy handed OL so no more B.S. TE blocking wasting a spot on the OL. I want our OL blasting holes in SF type DL's and pass blocking for 5 seconds so AR can....NOW...find an open WR or TE or RB. When BAK leaves Nijman at LT and Jenkins at RT.

LG where he is All-Pro, unless injury to another position and he is needed to give best option for success. That is the question for every position. Keep a player at the All-Pro lockdown position where he will succeed to the detriment of another position or be more average/above average across the board. That's a tough call. I think they screwed that up last playoff game, but hindsight is something that will always be talked about.

Bakh-Jenkins-Meyers-Ruynan-Newman. Book it!

Where Jenkins should play depends on a few factors. First and foremost, he needs to be fully recovered and back to his pre-injury self. The next variable has to do with Bakhtiari. Will he ever be 100% again? If the Packers arent confident in his recovery or just decide he's no longer worth the bloated salary, they can outright release Bakh post june 1st to help spread out the dead cap hit over multiple seasons. If that happens, you can almost guarantee Jenkins becomes the starting LT. Next, what will the Packers do in the draft? Theres quite a few really nice interior olineman who will be available. Kenyon Green, Zion Johnson, Jamaree Salyer, Sean Rhyan, just to name a few. For conversation's sake, we'll assume Bakh and Jenkins are back 100% healthy. If the Pack then draft any of the above 4 prospects, that will give them a bunch of options. Keep Jenkins at LG, start the rook at RG, and let Newman/Runyan fight it out for RT. I like this scenario best because i think Newman is better suited for tackle than guard and it would create an absolute iron curtain on the interior with Jenkins, Myers, and (insert rookie here). But they could also flex Jenkins out to RT and start the rookie at LG. Or they could try the rookie at RT. All 4 of them are athletic enough to do so even though theyre all better suited at guard. A lot still has to be ironed out but I'm excited to see how the Big Uglies take shape.

This draft should tell us a lot about what the coaching staff thinks of Van Lannen and Hansen. I felt that the Packers spent quite a bit of draft capital on O line the last 2 years, so where and when they pull the trigger on another this month should be an indicator of those guys status.