Pro
2005: Had his playing time greatly diminished as an extra
blocker in the U-71 power-run package named for his jersey number, a package
that could be obsolete with the move to a zone-blocking scheme under Mike McCarthy's new coaching staff. ... Must make commitment to shedding weight if he's to be
re-signed for 2006.
2004: Barry remained a stalwart in the "U-71" formation that gets its name from Barry's No. 71 jersey. Barry played in 13 games last season, primarily as the "tight end" in "U-71." Could be in line of a starting position with guards Mike Wahle and Marco Rivera signed elsewhere during free agency.
Signed with the Packers as an undrafted free agent on April 26, 2002 and made the team with a strong training camp performance. One of three undrafted free agents to make the 53-man roster, joining running back Tony Fisher and linebacker Marcus Wilkins. ... Saw most of his action in 2002 late in the season, starting the final three games of the season at right tackle in place of the injured Earl Dotson, who took over for the injured Mark Tauscher. Also played in playoff game against Atlanta. Played in 14 regular season games, mainly on special teams before starting for Dotson.
College
2003: Didn’t start but saw plenty of playing time while lining up as a “tight end” on the Packers’ jumbo “U-Bacon” formation. The “bacon” refers to Barry’s fondness for the breakfast staple. ... Played in all 16 games and started against Minnesota on Nov. 2 when he paired with Bubba Franks in a two-tight-end alignment. ... Averaged 12.6 plays per game, mostly as an extra tackle but sometimes at right tackle in place of Mark Tauscher, who had shifted to guard to spell Marco Rivera when he was coming back from a training camp injury. ... Re-signed to one-year contract.
Was a two-year letter winner (1997-98) at Hutchinson Community College before transferring to the University of Arizona, where he was a two-year starter (2000-01). ... Played in 22 games during his career with the Wildcats, making 18 starts. ... As a senior at Arizona, started his first four games and the final four contests at right offensive guard, delivering 43 key blocks his senior year for an offense that averaged 392.4 yards per game. ... Played in every game his junior year, starting in the first 10 contests, and made 60 key blocks. ... Redshirted during the 1999 season due to surgery on his right foot.
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