Tim Couch visits Packers, shows interest in system

GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) -- Cleveland Browns quarterback Tim Couch would like to play for Green Bay if he gets the chance.
With the Packers shopping for a possible heir to Brett Favre, Couch had permission from the Browns to meet with Packers coaches and staff Tuesday night and Wednesday.
"I just wanted to come here and see the facilities, meet the coaching staff and get just a quick orientation of the offense," Couch said on the Packers' Web site. "Everything that I wanted to hear and everything that I wanted to see here was covered.
"I think this system fits me really well. I've always wanted to run the West Coast system. I always thought it would be a good fit for me, so I'm really looking forward to it if I get a chance to play here."
The Packers and the 26-year-old Couch would first have to come to terms on a new contract and then make a deal with Cleveland.
Packers pro personnel director Reggie McKenzie said the team has an interest in acquiring Couch, but other factors would have to be worked out.
Things to consider
Couch said the chance to start for the Packers could outweigh the negative of serving as a backup for the immediate future.
"I have a lot of experience in the league, but I'm still young. I have time to learn the game, sit back and watch a guy like Brett, and be ready to go when I get my chance," he said. "I'm used to playing and starting. But I think this is a unique situation. This is Brett Favre and he's one of the all-time greats. He's one of my all-time favorite players."
Couch has made 59 starts in his five years in the NFL. He has completed 59.8 percent of his passes (1,025 of 1,714) for 11,131 yards and 64 touchdowns, with 67 interceptions.
"I'm really looking forward to a fresh start," Couch said. "I'm looking for a change of scenery and this is a place I think I can be more successful, be on a better team and do some better things."