This actually could really work out in the Packer's favor. Poor publicity aside (as we maintain one of the most reputable reputations in the league), this could benefit the Packers. Here's why:
Ted Thompson was looking at what I am sure is a large contract for this guy. Was he a great addition to the team? Yes. Are there better options in the FA market/draft? Yes. The Packer's tend to keep personnel internal and rarely enter the free agent market. When we have, it has worked (Guion, Peppers and Woodson). With B.J. Raji coming off of a biceps tear and a few quiet seasons, I think it is safe to say that he will not be a Packer next year, or he takes a huge pay cut opening almost 3-4 million to go after a strong veteran, run stuffing nose tackle like Terrance Knighton from Denver or Damon Harrison from Jets. But remember, we have Mike Daniel's, who is young and has played some solid football the past 3 years. This is also a great year for the defensive line in this draft.
So let's assume we will play it conservative and not make any big signings in the FA. I have two words for Green Bay Packers fans: Danny Shelton. This kid could be exactly what we need at the position. Maybe a trade is in order or we luck out and the quarterback kick comes early or no one else needs a NT. Regardless, this is the guy we want. Malcom Brown a close second.
Unfortunately for us there are no real solid inside linebackers in FA. So taking Denzel Perryman in the 1st-2nd round would compliment our defensive scheme as well.
So, this leaves us plenty of room to resign the guys we need (Cobb, Bryan Bulgara, Tramon Williams and/or Davon House, Kuhn and Jarrett Bush), with some room in the budget to make 1-2 big signings. Imagine Jason Pierre Paul in green and yellow? Would cutting Tramon Williams to get a guy like Brandon Flowers or Darell Revis be a bad thing? Maybe we want to fully stock our offense and put Julius Thomas on the line? Losing Guion really may have opened up some great opportunities.