Barclay vs Sherrod

there is no history with Sherrod to know how he will play. If this was Clifton or Tauscher in their 3rd year, they would have suited up and started today.

Good question.  In Barclay, we're not talking about a stud offensive lineman.  Sherrod has better size and God given ability, but he's been removed from the game for so long. 

Tough call. 

Hmmm... ask the guys who go against them in practice who'd they'd rather not face in drills. 

Barclay had his worst game since being a starter today. Rogers was nearly sacked several times. Is Barclay really better than Newhouse?

I'd keep things as they are, p'boi.

Sherrod hasn't played a down in nearly 2 years, and I can't believe he will suddenly be ready to play. If he starts standing out in practice to the point where the coaches want him to get on the field, I could see him start by playing a series here and there during a game. It's possible, of course, just not very likely IMHO.

My belief is that Sherrod will get a chance to compete with Barclay, Daktari; maybe even Bulaga next TC for the starter's role, but not before then.

I also initally thought it was going to be hard to make a cut to activate Sherrod, but injuries may dictate that decision.

This is two weak performances in a row for Barclay.  I suspect the tape is out there on Don and he needs to adjust.  I would guess that Sherrod will need more than a week or two to work off some of the rust.  I don't think a change happens for quite some time.

I tend to agree. And that would also mean putting up with some growing pains before seeing how good/bad Sherrod does. But on the other hand, there's also a reason MM/TT didn't just IR him this season. I'd have to think they are planning to plug him in at some point.  He was a 1st rounder for a reason.

If Sherrod is healthy, and gets enough practice, I don't think there's any question he should over take Barclay.

Don has done a fine job this year, but Sherrod is a 1st round pick and has the measurables to be an elite OT. 

When exactly that might happen is up in the air at this point. 

The way this season is going for the Packers having another "next up guy" is something the Packers need, that is if  Sherrod can play.

There are factors independent of how Sherrod looks in practice that will determine what the Packers do with him. Injuries being the big factors, but Bukhtiari being a rookie must be of concern., long season and that rookie wall thing.

The measurables and draft position are nice, but Sherrod has yet to demonstrate he's capable of getting it done on the field. Barclay's a marginal player and whether he's a better one than Newhouse is open for debate.

Competition should always being happening.  If Sherrod shows more, you put him in.  As stated, the rust factor is the biggest issue.  He should know the playbook pretty well by now.  Anything that helps shore up pass protection is a good thing.