It is a well known fact, Coach Matt LaFleur’s offense will place a very high value on tight ends. Not only will the tight ends play a key role in the importance being placed on the run game, but the role they will have in disguising the play will be critical. LaFleur wants his tight ends to be able to block, but be useful in creating match-up problems in the middle of the field. One can see this will open up the running lanes. Under LaFleur I believe we’ll see multiple tight ends formations often.
The Packers will be entering training camp with 6 Tight Ends competing for potentially 4 spots on the 53 man roster.