Youth Movement Stalling Out; Second-Year Linemen Failing; to Develop As Packers Expected

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Green Bay - The Green Bay Packers drafted offensive linemen Daryn Colledge, Jason Spitz and Tony Moll last year with the intention of solidifying an almost-bare cupboard at guard, but with performances like the one the three had Sunday against Kansas City, the Packers don't seem much better off.

With guard Junius Coston (ankle) and center Scott Wells (pneumonia) on the sideline, the three second-year linemen started together for the second consecutive game and ninth time overall, with Colledge at left guard, Spitz at center and Moll at right guard. Later, after Wells was inserted into the lineup, Spitz replaced Moll at right guard.

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Youth Movement Stalling Out; Second-Year Linemen Failing; to Develop As Packers Expected

Through it all, the three played poorly and were the main reason quarterback Brett Favre was hit five times.

"That's not up to our standards," offensive line coach James Campen said. "We exp...

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