Tight end Andrew Quarless is one of those guys. One of those guys about to hit free agency who we figured the Green Bay Packers would just let sign elsewhere.
Quarless hasn’t been overly impressive since being drafted in the fifth round in 2010. He has been a spot starter however, as Jermichael Finley has missed plenty of time because of one injury or another. Quarless’ best season was this last one, when he started 10 games and came up with 32 catches for 312 yards and two touchdowns.
All of those numbers were career highs, so you see what we’re saying about not overly impressive.
Those numbers may be good enough for the Packers though. The organization has been at least discussing a new deal with the tight end, according to Tom Silverstein.
Quarless’ representative spoke with negotiator Russ Ball at the scouting combine and the two have been in regular contact, How deep their discussions have gone isn’t known and it’s possible Quarless will hit the open market.
If the Packers re-signed Quarless it would almost be as a precaution. Finley is also about to hit free agency, which leaves the Packers with only young/unproven tight ends under contract. Those guys are Ryan Taylor, Brandon Bostick and Jake Stoneburner.
None of them have played a major role on offense at any point in their careers. Bostick has the most potential, but can be a liability as a blocker.
Quarless, on the other hand, is a solid blocker. Although he’s not dynamic in the passing game, he’s certainly serviceable. So why a precaution?
The Packers know they have someone they can turn to if, 1. Finley leaves, 2. they can’t grab a starting-caliber tight end in free agency or the draft, and 3. Bostick or someone else on the roster isn’t ready to start.
That’s a lot of ifs, but all entirely possible.
Bye bye Jermichael.
We need to sign Quarless and Neal. Everyone else can get bent.
Quarless and Bostick are fine at that position. Don’t waste free agent money or a high draft pick on it.
should have kept Crabtree instead of Quarless, but I’m sure not a lot of teams were interested in Quarless….
“Quarless, on the other hand, is a solid blocker.”
HA!
Whaddaya? his agent ??
He’s a weak teat blocker.
But if we could just lock him up so we could squeeze a few more of those 6catch/66yard “career” performances from him!
Yay!!
Crabtree has a strong twitter presence, a lot of tattoos, and Aaron Rodgers makes fun of him for his choice of music. Other than that…the guy is as average as they come.
I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again…You want a fast-track out of Green Bay…just be really active on social media and you’ll soon find your ass on the street.
Think about it.