Richard Rodgers (TE, GB) - NFL Waiver Wire Pickups

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ANALYSIS: Jared Cook has wasted yet another opportunity to be an impact player.  Many fantasy experts (me included) thought Cook would come to Green Bay and supplant Richard Rodgers as the Packers' starting tight end because of Cook’s superior pass-catching skills.  Instead, Cook has six receptions for 53 yards and a severely sprained ankle that will sideline him several weeks.

Rodgers is not going to the Pro Bowl this season, nor is he ever going to be confused with Mark Chmura or Jermichael Finley.  But Rodgers has a couple things going for him most that tight ends don’t.  He has Aaron Rodgers as his quarterback and he is part of an offense that scores plenty of points.

Rodgers is not blessed with Jordy Nelson-like speed, but he has a basketballer's body and dependable hands.  He is not going to run down the seams and make 30-yard catches, but he can make a difference near the end zone.  If you need a one-week stopgap at tight end, especially in a touchdown league, pick Rodgers up and hope he catches a TD against Dallas.