Former Jaguar TE Marcedes Lewis Signed With The Packers

I'm a little mixed on the signing of TE Marcedes Lewis. He's an OK receiver (ranked in the mid-20s overall by Football Outsiders last season, with a poor 50% catch rate) but he's an outstanding blocker and I love what he can bring to their run offense.

So many good blocks from Marcedes Lewis in 2017... Can handle himself head up/in line vs DEs! Here sealing off Clowney...#Packers need a TE compliment to Jimmy Grahams skillset. pic.twitter.com/HknPiZd4fW

— Ben Fennell (@BenFennell_NFL) May 24, 2018

And if the Packers go with a 13 personnel formation it can create a one-on-one size mismatch in coverage or a jumbo run formation, which is probably making Mike McCarthy's eyes light up.

Unfortunately this reminds me of all the good I thought was coming from the signing of Martellus Bennett last season, which instead was a disaster. Of course my disgust of that signing shouldn't disqualify Lewis. This will be a great signing, this will be a great signing...

Speaking of great TEs, Jermichael Finley had something to say:

I can promise ya Rodgers doesn’t want Dez!!! Personality doesn’t matchup. But if GB wants a chance at a ring. They would pick him up!!! #Packers #EastTexasBoy https://t.co/89EiQihQHw

— Jermichael Finley (@JermichaelF88) May 24, 2018

Sometimes it's unclear what Dez Bryant is doing on a particular play. Given all the nasty looks Aaron Rodgers has showed his receivers in past seasons for running the wrong routes, Bryant might receive a death stare once per game and maybe Gute too for signing him in the first place.

On the latest PFF Forecast, @PFF_George and @PFF_EricEager throw up the X and dig into the numbers behind Dez Bryant and his route running. Plus season reviews of the #Dolphins and #Vikings and why you should TRADE DOWN.https://t.co/rB3pTMZvHj pic.twitter.com/gpaXTkCKC9

— Pro Football Focus (@PFF) April 20, 2018

PFF ran the numbers and Bryant didn't grade as an elite receiver because he only effectively runs three routes. Rodgers and Bryant might never achieve the mind meld necessary to work together and Bryant is unlikely to provide the sideline deep threat that the offense needs. Those are good reasons not to pursue him but then I take a look at the current depth chart...

Retweeted Jason Wilde (@jasonjwilde):#Packers' current (unofficial) WR depth chart:
17 Davante Adams
18 Randall Cobb
81 Geronimo Allison
89 Michael Clark
11 Trevor Davis
10 DeAngelo Yancey
16 Jake Kumerow
13... https://t.co/qG4Pl4S3VK

— Dennis Towle, Jr. (@DTowleJr) May 16, 2018

and it makes me worry about any injuries. Lewis should (knock on wood) be a solid signing. All the signs point to danger regarding Bryant but that WR depth chart...Someone better step up during the preseason.