AND SOME DECISION MAKING BEGINS...

It's getting closer and closer to the free agency period, and it's almost time for Ted Thompson to start making some decisions and moves. The Green Bay Press-Gazette is reporting the first couple of decisions that Thompson has made (reportedly):

1. Re-sign Mark Tauscher. The practicality and probability of this re-signing "probably went up" after needing ACL surgery because he would not be able to seek out as much money on the open market. This is important. He should be ready for training camp and if he fully recovers, it gives the Packers the ability to continue grooming Breno Giacomini and select another young tackle in the draft without throwing him into the fire in his rookie season.
2. Let Colin Cole and Mike Montgomery go. Neither fit very well in the 3-4. Montgomery is undersized for a DE and not agile enough to play outside linebacker. Also, the Packers don't believe Colin Cole can play "stout enough for that crucial, blocker-eating position" (nose tackle).
3. Bring back 5 of 6 restricted free agents. The lone guy out is Shaun Bodiford, but his history of injuries easily explains his departure. Offer tenders to Atari Bigby, Ruvell Martin, Jarrett Bush, Jason Hunter, and John Kuhn.