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Thompson drew heavy criticism for allowing Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang to depart Green Bay. However Womens Bart Starr Jersey , with injuries derailing both guards in their subsequent stops, Thompson’s decisions look wise in retrospect."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCSTShareTweetShareSharePackers made correct call on Josh Sitton, T.J. LangMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY SportsOver a 12-month period, former Green Bay Packers general manager Ted Thompson parted ways with Josh Sitton and T.J. Lang, a tandem of Pro Bowl guards that helped the team lead the league in scoring on multiple occasions. Thompson drew heavy criticism for those moves, especially after the Packers’ O-line faltered along the interior in recent seasons. However Dave Robinson Jersey White , the years since both Sitton and Lang departed have validated Thompson’s decisions.Since leaving Green Bay, the two ex-Packers guards have struggled to stay healthy. Sitton made it only two years and 26 games into his three-year contract with the Chicago Bears before the team released him. He resurfaced with the Miami Dolphins in 2018 but landed on season-ending injured reserve after suffering a torn rotator cuff in his shoulder. Sitton reportedly expects the Dolphins to release him later this offseason.Meanwhile, Lang has dealt with arguably more turmoil during his post-Green Bay career. He missed several games during his first season with the Detroit Lions and all but six this past year. Though the Lions haven’t made any decision on Lang’s future, general manager Bob Quinn declined to commit to the veteran lineman for 2019. Like Sitton, Lang could end up with a pink slip in the coming weeks.Sitton and Lang could have enjoyed more success had they remained in Green Bay, but it seems unlikely either would have completely avoided the health issues they’ve since encountered. Sitton’s chronic back issues became a weekly maintenance concern during his final seasons with the Packers while various ailments had begun to limit Lang’s availability before he left in free agency. Had the team re-signed one or both Womens Dean Lowry Jersey , it could have found itself in the same precarious position as the Dolphins and Lions.All of which validates Thompson’s decisions to let his longtime starting guards leave. Though he made some critical mistakes during his final seasons as the Packers’ GM, Sitton and Lang’s departure don’t rank among them. Rodgers spoke about a number of different topics this week." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteAcme Packing Companya Green Bay Packers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsPackersOddsAboutMastheadCommunity GuidelinesStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections The APC PodcastPackers Film RoomFantasy Football AdviceCDT.comThere will be no changes to overtime for this year at least, and one former NFL player, Geoff Schwartz, says that's a good thing.NFL Scouting Combine events shifted to prime time - NFL.comOne of these things is good news, both for the event and for those who cover it (like yours truly). Indianapolis is really the perfect setup for the players Marquez Valdes-Scantling Jersey , teams, and media. However, moving drills to the evening will surely irritate scouts, coaches, and media members alike.18-year veteran of Ashland Police Department retires after allegedly stealing vehicle - KBJR 6Here's the latest weird story to come out of northern Wisconsin.