The Green Bay Packers added 11 new players to their offseason roster via this past weekend’s NFL draft. Packers GM Ted Thompson, as he does every year, maneuvered around and was able to add some additional picks to the stash that he began the draft with. Heading into the draft, the team’s biggest needs were […]
Tight End
Packing the Stats: The Rise and Fall of Jermichael Finley
Packing the StatsFor Green Bay Packers fans, there has been no more controversial player during the past few years than tight end Jermichael Finley. His boisterous personality and recent penchant for dropped passes have clashed significantly with the perception of his physical talents and work ethic. And while we like to believe that on-field performance trumps off-field attitude, there’s no bigger catalyst for the disgruntled fan than when both start to head south.
Green Bay Packers Re-Sign TE Jermichael Finley with Two-Year Deal
According to several reports, the Green Bay Packers avoided any looming franchise tag battle by re-signing free agent tight end Jermichael Finley Wednesday with a two-year, $15 million deal. Pro Football Talk first reported the agreement per a league source, and Finley confirmed the report through his Twitter account shortly thereafter. Many have speculated that […]
Jermichael Finley: Overrated or Underperforming?
This season, there seems to be no other Green Bay Packers player more controversial than tight end Jermichael Finley. In the final year of his contract, coming off a season spent mostly on injured reserve, he has been under intense scrutiny by fans. Number one, can he stay healthy? And number two, can he be the offensive juggernaut he was predicted to be?
Andrew Quarless Losing Out in Packers Tight End Battle
Though the season has just started and the Green Bay Packers are only three practices into training camp, there might be some concern for the role Andrew Quarless will play in the offense this year. Quarless, who hasn’t passed his physical yet due to a hip flexor injury, has been sidelined for all of the practices thus far.