It just seems like the Packers are a one-dimensional offense: pass first, run only when necessary. In fact, according to Football Outsiders, Green Bay ranks fourth in passing and 11th in rushing. Not too shabby for a team seen strictly as relying on Brett Favre's arm.
I mention this not to pimp the Packers' underrated rushing game, but to point out that Favre could be getting more offensive weapons of the non-running back variety for 2008 (because you know he's coming back). The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel's Greg Bedard has this nugget:
With Bubba Franks likely on his way out if he doesn't take a pay cut, the Packers could enter the off-season with Donald Lee as the only experienced tight end on the roster.Smith is in the last year of his rookie contract, and it's not clear the Eagles will re-sign him. The former second-round pick out of Rutgers had his two best seasons in '05 and '06, hauling in 111 passes and eight touchdowns. Smith has battled injuries, but when healthy, creates matchup problems for linebackers and safeties.
A hot name on the free-agent market likely will be L.J. Smith, the former Rutgers standout. Playing under Andy Reid with the Philadelphia Eagles, Smith is already well versed in the West Coast offense.
With Greg Jennings emerging as a legit playmaker, having two solid pass-catching tight ends only makes Favre more dangerous.
