tauscher next to sign

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i just saw posted somewhere else that mark is also very close to signing a new deal

great news

get it done TT

[MJZiggy]

While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

[retailguy]

While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

We're fine there.

[Lurker64]

While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

Isn't Lang in line to start at RT, with or without Tauscher?

[MJZiggy]

I thought Lang was in line at LT. PB?? KY??

[Bretsky]

I thought Lang was in line at LT. PB?? KY??

RT

[Bretsky]

While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

Isn't Lang in line to start at RT, with or without Tauscher?

If Lang beats out Tauscher, then we have an outstanding team leader who can backup a few positions. But I don't buy that Lang is better.

We need depth at positions. Signing Tauscher would be a huge land for Green Bay.

GET IT DONE

[pittstang5]

While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

Isn't Lang in line to start at RT, with or without Tauscher?

If Lang beats out Tauscher, then we have an outstanding team leader who can backup a few positions. But I don't buy that Lang is better.

We need depth at positions. Signing Tauscher would be a huge land for Green Bay.

GET IT DONE

To play Devil's Advocate - if Lang beats out Tauscher, wouldn't you think TT let's Tausch go. Tausch would be holding a roster spot that a developmental player could have.

Trust me, no one wants to see Tausch be on this team more than I do. BUT, having watched what TT has done in the past, makes me think that if Tausch doesn't win a starting spot...why would the Packers hold onto him.

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While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

Isn't Lang in line to start at RT, with or without Tauscher?

If Lang beats out Tauscher, then we have an outstanding team leader who can backup a few positions. But I don't buy that Lang is better.

We need depth at positions. Signing Tauscher would be a huge land for Green Bay.

GET IT DONE

To play Devil's Advocate - if Lang beats out Tauscher, wouldn't you think TT let's Tausch go. Tausch would be holding a roster spot that a developmental player could have.

Trust me, no one wants to see Tausch be on this team more than I do. BUT, having watched what TT has done in the past, makes me think that if Tausch doesn't win a starting spot...why would the Packers hold onto him.

i think last year proved that you have to have some talent at backup, not just developmental guys

if lang gets the start and him or clifton gets hurt somehow then i would feel much better with tauscher filling in then giocowhatever or someone like that.

if mark gets signed then the world opens up for us come draft time, we have the luxury of going BPA

[pbmax]

There is a risk that if Tausch signs he does get beat out by someone, but the calculus changes if Thompson wants him signed before camp. The earlier he signs, the less the team knows who might step up. We won't know until after the draft I would suspect, about when Tauscher will appear. I would normally think Thompson will wait, but he's spending non-cap dollars like a drunken sailor and clearly feels that this is the team's window. So Tausch might get an early present.

As for Lang, various reports had him eligible for all five spots, but McCarthy seemed to lean away from Left Tackle in his comments at the combine. He will not play center with Wells, Spitz and EDS on the squad and it would take a steamshovel to move Sitton out of Right Guard.

So expect Lang to practice at RT and LG.

[RashanGary]

While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

We're fine there.

How do you think they're offense will play, big guy?

[pbmax]

There is a risk that if Tausch signs he does get beat out by someone, but the calculus changes if Thompson wants him signed before camp. The earlier he signs, the less the team knows who might step up. We won't know until after the draft I would suspect, about when Tauscher will appear. I would normally think Thompson will wait, but he's spending non-cap dollars like a drunken sailor and clearly feels that this is the team's window. So Tausch might get an early present.

As for Lang, various reports had him eligible for all five spots, but McCarthy seemed to lean away from Left Tackle in his comments at the combine. He will not play center with Wells, Spitz and EDS on the squad and it would take a steamshovel to move Sitton out of Right Guard.

So expect Lang to practice at RT and LG.

In fact, I wouldn't be stunned to see both Lang and Colledge rotate there in camp.

[RashanGary]

I guess I'd rather see Lang back up the RT and LG positions. Colledge is a serviceable LG and is just hitting his prime. Tascher, now, is a serviceable RT and is near the end.

I guess I'd rather see Lang continue to get work at RT so when we have at least one tackle replacement when we lose the two grey beards.

[Bretsky]

There is a risk that if Tausch signs he does get beat out by someone, but the calculus changes if Thompson wants him signed before camp. The earlier he signs, the less the team knows who might step up. We won't know until after the draft I would suspect, about when Tauscher will appear. I would normally think Thompson will wait, but he's spending non-cap dollars like a drunken sailor and clearly feels that this is the team's window. So Tausch might get an early present.

As for Lang, various reports had him eligible for all five spots, but McCarthy seemed to lean away from Left Tackle in his comments at the combine. He will not play center with Wells, Spitz and EDS on the squad and it would take a steamshovel to move Sitton out of Right Guard.

So expect Lang to practice at RT and LG.

Ideally I think TT would love to take his time on this one, but if you read all of the free agent list it looks like Tauscher is one of the better unrestricted free agents left and the best RT left as well. The skeptic in me said TT would roll the dice and go with youth at RT. But logic dictates TT will see what happened last year, realize this team has a shot to make a run next year, and get his best RT in here. Time will tell.

[Joemailman]

While I really want Tausch signed, I also really want someone developed behind him. We can't be so vulnerable if he's injured.

We're fine there.

How do you think they're offense will play, big guy?

We're fine there.