Packers exploring ways to get more production from tight ends

GREEN BAY, Wis. -- Andrew Quarless' knee injury has meant one thing for Richard Rodgers: tons of playing time.

In the four games since Quarless’ knee injury, Rodgers has played 220 of a possible 241 snaps (or 91.3 percent of the offensive plays). The Green Bay Packers' other tight ends -- rookie Kennard Backman and Justin Perillo (who was promoted from the practice squad Oct. 14) -- have combined to play a total of 19 snaps.

That might not be a problem if the Packers were getting loads of production from Rodgers, but the second-year pro might be one of the most disappointing players in the early stages of this season. Although Rodgers ranks second on the team with 23 receptions, he has…