The Packers' 1977 media guide described him as one of the fastest tight ends in professional football, noting a 4.6-second 40-yard dash. When we played the Packers I made the statement that I’d never go back to Green Bay again. Well, one day I woke up and found myself playing for the Green Bay Packers. When Carpenter joined the Packers' coaching staff, the two were reunited after Green Bay signed Askson as a free agent in May 1975. More news: Browns Quarterback, Cleveland Native DiesAskson backed up Rich McGeorge at tight end while carving out an important role on special teams.