The Facts: Following up on the ongoing story. ... Each year, the message from Ted Thompson doesn't change. At the NFL scouting combine, on the verge of free agency, the GM is asked about his top available free agents. And he repeats he'd like to bring back everyone. This year, Cobb is three weeks away from unrestricted free agency. Nothing has been signed yet. "It's not a secret that we try to keep and maintain our own guys as much as possible," Thompson said. "We feel like that's a good investment for the organization. We're trying to do that with Randall."

Diehards Line:With both Jordy Nelson and Cobb entering contract years, the Packers prioritized Nelson and re-signed the veteran to a four-year, $39 million extension. Cobb stayed healthy all season, finished with 91 receptions for 1,287 yards and 12 touchdowns in the regular season, produced through the postseason and may now be one of the best free agents on the market. ... If it gets to that point. Green Bay could place the franchise tag on Cobb at about $12.7 million, though Thompson wouldn't speculate on that either. The fact that Cobb played a full season after battling injuries early in his career probably helps his cause. ... Stay tuned.