tauscher next to sign

[Bretsky]

this is a done deal

its a 2 year deal

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ns-to-packers/

This would really be awesome if it's true; waiting for confirmation

[pbmax]

If Wilde is reporting it about Tauscher, then I would bet its true. Those guys are pretty close. Both were headquarted in Madison at one point and I think they went to each other's weddings.

Jason Wilde : Mark Tauscher :: Al Jones : Brett Favre

Only slightly less one-sided.

[Fritz]

I'd like to see them sign Tausch, but only for a year. At some point the team has to settle on a replacement, whether it's Lang or Giacomini or even Barbre. And if Barbre or Giacomini aren't that guy, they their time is up in GB, unless one - probably Barbre - can back up multiple positions.

[Scott Campbell]

I'd like to see them sign Tausch, but only for a year.

Depending on the signing bonus, many 2 year deals are actually 1 year deals with a team option for the 2nd year.

[rbaloha1]

I'd like to see them sign Tausch, but only for a year. At some point the team has to settle on a replacement, whether it's Lang or Giacomini or even Barbre. And if Barbre or Giacomini aren't that guy, they their time is up in GB, unless one - probably Barbre - can back up multiple positions.

IMO Barbre is a guard. Gia has proven nothing. Expect Packers to draft o-linemen with the backups failing to make the team.

[red]

this is a done deal

its a 2 year deal

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...ns-to-packers/

This would really be awesome if it's true; waiting for confirmation

sounds pretty true

http://www.espnmilwaukee.com/includes/news_items/40/news_items_more.php?id=2976&section_id=40

[packrulz]

I'd like to see them sign Tausch, but only for a year. At some point the team has to settle on a replacement, whether it's Lang or Giacomini or even Barbre. And if Barbre or Giacomini aren't that guy, they their time is up in GB, unless one - probably Barbre - can back up multiple positions.

IMO Barbre is a guard. Gia has proven nothing. Expect Packers to draft o-linemen with the backups failing to make the team.

I still would like to see Barbre more at RT during minicamp, he might just need more experience, and Lang could be the LG.

[Brandon494]

When healthy, this is the o-line that would be the strongest, in my opinion:
LT=Clifton
LG=Lang
C=Spitz
RG=Sitton
RT=Taucher

I agree but I'd rather have Wells at center and Spitz at LG so Lang can backup both tackle position because more likely then not Clifton or Tauchser will go down with an injury some time in the season.

[Bretsky]

We've set oursleves up nicely next year and to the point where GB IMO should not feel a need to go OT in round one if somebody of great value...aka...a pass rushing DE or LB...falls into their laps.

I'm sure we'll draft at least one solid OT in the first few rounds but TT has did a nice just setting the team up for next year so he does not have to.

Maybe we can even bargain hunt a little bit later in free agency as well. I do think there are some decent linebackers and players in the secondary who could be nice upgrades.

But honestly, of somebody would have said we were going to secure up Clifton and Tauscher in free agency, I'd have been happy with that.

Wait, perhaps me being content with our free agency might be a bad sign

[pbmax]

I'd like to see them sign Tausch, but only for a year. At some point the team has to settle on a replacement, whether it's Lang or Giacomini or even Barbre. And if Barbre or Giacomini aren't that guy, they their time is up in GB, unless one - probably Barbre - can back up multiple positions.

IMO Barbre is a guard. Gia has proven nothing. Expect Packers to draft o-linemen with the backups failing to make the team.

They tried Barbre at guard for two years, even gave him the starting reps in year two at LG and he couldn't adjust. If he doesn't make it as a tackle, he is gone.

[CaptainKickass]

"We're putting the band back together, man!"

[Lurker64]

When healthy, this is the o-line that would be the strongest, in my opinion:
LT=Clifton
LG=Lang
C=Spitz
RG=Sitton
RT=Taucher

I agree but I'd rather have Wells at center and Spitz at LG so Lang can backup both tackle position because more likely then not Clifton or Tauchser will go down with an injury some time in the season.

I agree. It would probably be best to keep Lang at T, so we can avoid ruining another young player by trying to teach him 43 different positions all at once.

[Joemailman]

"We're putting the band back together, man!"

We're on a mission from God!

[Fritz]

If Bretsky and others are correct, then this training camp is huge, huge, huge for Barbre and Giacomini. They've got to show they're the right tackle of either now or the near future, or they're gone.

[RashanGary]

Gonna be a tough line to crack. I'm sure we're going to add a prospect or two in the draft.

I'm really hoping we add a great LT prospect. If we do that, the line is looking really good for now and going forward.