Packers News gives a thumbs-up to the pre-season performance of East Newton High School and Missouri Southern State University graduate Allen Barbre, and says he is a virtual lock to be on the Packers' roster when the season opens:
119. Allen Barbre, OL, Missouri Southern State
The former Division II all-America played left tackle exclusively in college, but coaches say they're pleased with his transition to left guard.
Mastering the inside technique could make Barbre a valuable reserve in the regular season, especially if an injury to left tackle Chad Clifton forces left guard Daryn Colledge to protect the edge. Coaches have experimented with that alignment when Clifton has sat out morning practices in camp.
"As a backup, if he is a backup, inevitably, there probably is going to be some shuffling (of positions), because that's just the way it is," Philbin said.
Philbin said Barbre played "a little high" in the preseason opener but improved as the game went on. He's a near lock to make the roster.
Local fans will have an opportunity to see Barbre in action Thursday night on FOX when Green Bay plays host to Jacksonville.
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