The primary focus is identifying defensive players who can fit the Packers' new 3-4 scheme.

The nearly overhauled defensive coaching staff, led by new coordinator Dom Capers, spent the previous couple weeks studying the players on the team and formulating a preliminary depth chart with new roles assigned to some players. Foremost among the changes is Pro Bowl defensive end Aaron Kampman to outside linebacker.

MEDICAL WATCH: Right tackle Mark Tauscher told various media outlets in Wisconsin that he is ahead of schedule in his recovery from reconstructive surgery on his left knee Jan. 15. Tauscher sustained a torn ACL for the second time in the knee late in the season.

Tauscher, set to become an unrestricted free agent, is hopeful of being ready for the start of training camp in the late summer. He could wind up re-signing with the Packers, though retaining his starting spot isn't certain after nine years in the league.

FRANCHISE PLAYER: None.

TRANSITION PLAYER: None.

UNRESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--DT Colin Cole has been a serviceable role player, but that was in the previous 4-3 system. The implementation of the 3-4 front could make him expendable since, at 6-foot-1 and 330 pounds, he doesn't fit well at nose tackle or moving outside.

--DE Michael Montgomery, another backup, also might not be brought back because he is undersized (6-5, 273) to be an effective end in the new scheme.

--OT Mark Tauscher has been a mainstay in the Green Bay lineup at right tackle since his rookie season in 2000, but his starting days could be over. Tauscher will need the entire offseason and perhaps training camp to recover from a late-season torn ACL and subsequent surgery, leaving him to possibly accept a one-year deal to return as a backup.

RESTRICTED FREE AGENTS

--S Atari Bigby will be spending most of the offseason rehabbing a surgically repaired ankle that caused him fits all of last season. When healthy, Bigby has been a tenacious and productive starter at strong safety.

--WR Shaun Bodiford missed the entire 2008 season because of a back injury and is a long shot to be back with the team loaded at receiver.

--CB Jarrett Bush has been a top special-teams player his first three years with the team, but he's struggled when called upon as a situational defensive back.

--TE Tory Humphrey stayed healthy for a full season for the first time in four years with the club and showed some flashes as a pass catcher. The late-season emergence of rookie Jermichael Finley and returning starter Donald Lee don't bode well for Humphrey's moving up the depth chart, however.

--DE Jason Hunter has done good things on special teams and for him to stick with the team, he'll probably have to make a successful switch to outside linebacker since he's undersized (6-4, 271) to stay at end.

--FB John Kuhn was an unsung player on offense in 2008 as a dependable run blocker and for grinding out some yards in short-yardage situations.

--WR Ruvell Martin is no better than the fifth wideout on the roster, but he has an upside as a big target (6-4, 220) to move the chains.

EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS FREE AGENTS

--CB Tramon Williams gained seasoning in 2008 with nine starts and produced with five interceptions to rank third on the team. Depending on the status of Al Harris, who isn't a shoo-in to be kept by the team in the new scheme, Williams could be promoted from the nickel-back role he primarily had.

PLAYERS RE-SIGNED: None.

PLAYERS ACQUIRED: None.

PLAYERS LOST: None.