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Any player hoping to earn a spot on the final roster looks for a way to set himself apart from others at a position. Spencer Havner is hoping versatility proves to be his biggest asset as he began working at tight end this week in addition to his normal linebacker spot.
Havner, who played in four games for the Packers in 2008 on special teams, was first approached by the team last Thursday about adding another position to his duties. Head Coach Mike McCarthy said Havner's strong play at tight end on the scout team the past few seasons factored into the decision.
"He has shown the ability to play tight end in our opinion in this league, so to increase his value on our football team, we're going to give him the opportunity to train both at tight end and at linebacker," McCarthy said. "He had the opportunity to play special teams last year. I thought he did a very good job.
"It will give him a chance to once again, increase his value. So we'll train him tomor..
Source: Packers.com
