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Green Bay Packers: 3 takeaways from their 13-6 loss to the Oakland Raiders

By Brandon Carwile

OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Connor Cook #18 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - AUGUST 24: Connor Cook #18 of the Oakland Raiders looks to pass against the Green Bay Packers during the second quarter of an NFL preseason football game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on August 24, 2018 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 26: Offensive tackle Kyle Murphy #68 of the Green Bay Packers pass protects against outside linebacker Aaron Lynch #59 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of their game at Levi’s Stadium on August 26, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
SANTA CLARA, CA – AUGUST 26: Offensive tackle Kyle Murphy #68 of the Green Bay Packers pass protects against outside linebacker Aaron Lynch #59 of the San Francisco 49ers during the second half of their game at Levi’s Stadium on August 26, 2016 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /

2. The Packers are doomed if Bakhtiari or Bulaga get hurt

Kyle Murphy and Jason Spriggs started at left and right tackles which resulted in five quarterback sacks and eight QB hits.

Murphy looked especially bad as he failed to get off the ball efficiently and proceeded to get bulldozed by the Raiders edge rushers. He’s the Packers emergency left tackle right now, however, that position may want to be revisited by the coaching staff. Rodgers’ blindside would be in severe jeopardy if Bakhtiari had to miss time in 2018.

On the other side, Spriggs is one of the most disappointing draft picks in franchise history and tonight did not help his case. He was credited for adding weight the past two offseasons but his punch and lower body strength leaves a lot to be desired. The bull rush is the most winnable pass rush technique when facing Spriggs even though it is also the most basic. Time and time again he fails to sink his hips and dig in to prevent the pocket from collapsing.

Green Bay’s offensive numbers were so poor mostly because the blocking was so bad. It was a collectively mediocre performance, but Murphy and Spriggs stood out as major flops.

Either of them is at risk of being cut.

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