Green Bay Packers: Projected preseason two-deep depth chart

Tight ends

Starter: Jared Cook

Tight end, once again, is somewhat of a mystery as we head into the 2016 season. Though Rodgers was the starter last year, the addition of Jared Cook to the roster gives the Packers the depth they haven’t seen since Jermichael Finley was forced into retirement.

The big question is how quickly Cook will adapt and learn the Packers system. He has also had some offseason injury issues, the extent of which are not clear at this point. There have been reports that have indicated he will be ready for training camp, while others have said that timing may be questionable.

The quicker he gets on the field, the better – a factor that will determine whether he becomes the starter for the Packers. If he is not ready by the time the regular season rolls around, Green Bay will turn to Rodgers.

Backup: Richard Rodgers

The hero of Aaron Rodgers’ first Hail Mary in 2015, Richard Rodgers is a solid blocker who just doesn’t have the quickness and slipperiness to get open deep down the middle. He’s more of a five-yard-turn-and-catch-the-ball type of receiver. Certainly the team can’t expect him to be the guy to accumulate yards after the catch.

That said, the Packers have positioned themselves at tight end for a potentially great season. Cook, who was signed to a single-year deal, may be a one-and-done player – a rent-a-player. But if the team can get significant contributions from him, Ted Thompson may look to lock him up long-term. But there’s a lot of football to be played before any decision on that front is made.

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