The Packers don't have to officially convert Allen Lazard to tight end to benefit from his power slot skill set

When Allen Lazard arrived in Green Bay as a baby-faced former Iowa State star plucked off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad in 2018, some fans suggested he could fill a much-needed role as a tight end. Standing 6-foot-5 with over 220 pounds on his frame, a demeanor to play physically both at the catch point and as a blocker, Lazard fit the part. T…