If that position could have stretched the field a little, while forcing the secondary to play more honestly with the outside receivers, that would’ve been helpful last year.
However, that didn’t happen.
What the Packers got was Richard Rodgers, who did haul in a once-in-a-generation Hail Mary, but overall averaged just three receptions for 32 yards in the regular season. Andrew Quarless and Justin Perillo were barely visible as they caught a combined 15 passes.
Which is why general manager Ted Thompson has backed himself into a corner. With Thompson again yawning at top free agents, next year’s tight end position is either Jared Cook or bust.