Comments on: Tauscher May Retire

By: iltarion

iltarion — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:25:35 +0000

Lang was the backup LT last year. Really, he is more physically suited to RT. He will get a shot at LG next year, but Nick MacDonald is someone that the coaching staff is really high on for that position. So, even if Lang ends up the starting LG, my point is that if Clifton and Bulaga were to get injured, Sherrod would be the first back up and Lang would be the 2nd.

By: Xavier

Xavier — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:38:07 +0000

@IItarion

Lang will be the starting LG going into the season opener so Lang wont be a back up LT. Unless we resign Colledge which is very unlikely, or we could go the free agent route, but thats probably more unlikely :D

By: Xavier

Xavier — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 22:35:07 +0000

We just got Sherrod so let him go. If Clifton or Bulaga get injured Sheerod will be the replacement not Tauscher

By: iltarion

iltarion — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:36:56 +0000

Yeah, this is a money issue probably first and foremost. I’m sure the Packers would love to have him around as a backup, but not at $4 million. If Clifton returns, which is expected, then we already have Sherrod and Lang as backup OTs at a much cheaper price (or a likely one in Sherrod’s case).

By: Taryn

Taryn — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 08:28:38 +0000

The 4 Mil is hard to condone given his injury history of late but letting him go is a dangerous route to take.
The OL is and has been a question for the Packers and TT would be wise to keep Tauscher in a player-coach capacity.How that could work with money being paid through coach contract and player is unknown or if possible but,he needs to be around this season in some capacity which is all the better for the Packers.