Packers outside linebacker Mike Neal tackles Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson last September in Green Bay. Credit: Mike De Sisti

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Boca Raton, Fla. -- As usual, there wasn't much free agent news Packers coach Mike McCarthy had to talk about during his annual visit to the NFL owners meetings.

But despite not receiving any help outside the organizaton for his roster, McCarthy said there was still a lot of time left for the Packers to make some moves.

Typically, GM Ted Thompson waits out free agency until he can find a bargain and that might be what he's doing with former St. Louis tight end Jared Cook. The Packers had Cook in for a visit a week ago, but there has been no news regarding a possible signing.

Cook, who was released by the Rams before free agency began, has had a month to find a team. The fact he hasn't found one means that he is holding out for more money than teams are offering or teams are just no longer interested.

McCarthy made it seem like the Packers still had interest.

"Spent a lot of time with Jared Cook," McCarthy said. "Fine young man. I was impressed with him. We'll see what happens. It's in the business phase of it. That's about where it stands."

Asked if there was definite interest, McCarthy said that was up to Thompson.

"I couldn't even tell you," he said. "I haven't even asked for an update."

Thompson wouldn't comment on Cook when asked about him Monday.

McCarthy did say that he hoped that the Packers could re-sign free agent outside linebacker Mike Neal.

He also indicated that inside linebacker Sam Barrington was doing well in his rehab from foot surgery. Barrington was injured in the season opener against Chicago and was put on injured reserve a short time later.

"He’s down here in Miami," McCarthy said. "So far, so good. He left here in good shape. Staying here for the whole rehab the whole year, you love it when that happens. You look at him and Jordy (Nelson) and just the progress they were able to make."