What happened to the tight end in Green Bay?

By Nik Sobic  |   Thursday, October 02, 2008  |  Comments( 2 )

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Tight ends are often referred to as a young quarterback's best friend. The way the last two weeks have gone in Green Bay, it seems Aaron Rodgers could use one of those right about now.

Through four games, Packers TE Donald Lee is averaging about two catches and 20 yards per contest. Further, he hasn't found the end zone this season.

Commentary: With Brett Favre at the helm in 2007, Lee caught 48 passes for 575 yards and six scores. Astonishingly, he was able to achieve those terrific numbers while in a timeshare role with Bubba Franks. This year, though, things haven't gone so well for Lee -- who has just 11 grabs and under 100 receiving yards.

Moving forward, Rodgers needs to start finding all of his targets, especially Lee.

Fan Pulse: There are so many question marks in the Green Bay offense right now that the Lee situation hasn’t gotten much press.

Fantasy Football Impact: With Bubba Franks out of the picture, this writer thought Lee was going to have a huge year. In fact, I had him pre-ranked as the No. 2 tight end (behind Antonio Gates) going into this season. At this point in the season, I wouldn’t even let him take up room on your bench. Don't expect any significant improvement.

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About Nik Sobic

Nik Sobic is a Graduate of Harvard University and former NFL/CFL football player. When he isn't writing about sports he's writing comedy. Nik's unique background and passion for writing make him a valuable addition to our staff. Nik was born and raised a Packer fan-he hails from Milwaukee, WI. ...
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