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Green Bay Packers: Predicting the starters for the 2018 season

By Brian Sampson

CANTON, OH - AUGUST 07: Aaron Rodgers #12 and head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers look on after the NFL Hall of Fame Game against the Indianapolis Colts was cancelled due to poor field conditions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 7, 2016 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
CANTON, OH - AUGUST 07: Aaron Rodgers #12 and head coach Mike McCarthy of the Green Bay Packers look on after the NFL Hall of Fame Game against the Indianapolis Colts was cancelled due to poor field conditions at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium on August 7, 2016 in Canton, Ohio. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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GREEN BAY, WI – MAY 10: David Bakhtiari #69 of the Green Bay Packers runs through some offensive line drills during rookie camp at the Don Hutson Center on May 10, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
GREEN BAY, WI – MAY 10: David Bakhtiari #69 of the Green Bay Packers runs through some offensive line drills during rookie camp at the Don Hutson Center on May 10, 2013 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. (Photo by Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /

Offensive line: David Bakhtiari (Left Tackle), Lane Taylor (Left Guard), Corey Linsley (Center), Justin McCray (Right Guard), Jason Spriggs (Right Tackle)

The offensive line has a large task ahead of them. They must ensure they can continue to protect Rodgers and keep him upright despite a large amount of turnover the past few seasons.

The left side of the line is as solid as ever with David Bakhtiari holding down the left tackle position. He’s one of the best in the game and will continue to be so as long as he stays healthy. Last season, Lane Taylor was a huge question mark, but he proved himself in 2017 with a solid season.

Corey Linsey at center is also as solid as they come. The Packers will have no issues as long as he’s there.

After Linsley, however, is where it gets dicey. Justin McCray figures to step in at right guard and will try to hold the position down for the whole season. Jason Spriggs will beat out the newly signed Byron Bell and become the placeholder until Bryan Bulaga returns.

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