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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pokerbrat2000" data-source="post: 729282" data-attributes="member: 7261">While I would agree that Richard Rodgers hasn't locked down the #3 TE spot, I think he has a pretty firm hold on it for a few reasons.  First, injuries.  You never know what could happen with Marty or Lance and the Packers know just how valuable depth and experience is at the TE position.  Which brings in reason #2, Experience.  RR knows the Packers offense and even more important, Aaron Rodgers has established chemistry with him.  I don't think there is much question that the Packers FA acquisitions are the #1 and #2 TE's, but Mike McCarthy values a guy like RR that has a solid grasp of the offense and can be brought in on any given down.Has Richard Rodgers been a great TE?  No, but unless someone else really shows something special in the preseason at the TE position and special teams (that added value could push RR out), if the Packers decide to carry 3 TE's, which I think they will, it's going to be pretty tough to beat out a guy for the #3 spot, that has been pretty reliable over the last 3 years.</blockquote>

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