GREEN BAY, Wis. -- There was a time not all that long ago when Jermichael Finley wanted to be treated like a wide receiver both on the field and at the negotiating table.

In 2011, the Green Bay Packers' 6-foot-5 tight end slimmed down in order to play like a receiver.

Then, when it appeared general manager Ted Thompson might use the franchise tag on Finley following that season, Finley and his agent were prepared to argue that he should be paid as a receiver and not a tight end.

Rob Demovsky  wrote: