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PLAYER |
COMMENTS |
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1. |
Antonio Gates
Chargers |
Has lot of competition for top spot these days. |
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2. |
Jason Witten
Cowboys |
As good as Owens at times last year. |
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3. |
Dallas Clark
Colts |
Manning's second-favorite target. |
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4. |
Chris Cooley
Redskins |
Most dependable of Redskin receivers. |
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5. |
Jeremy Shockey
Saints |
Monster year looms as Saint. |
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6. |
Kellen Winslow
Browns |
Finally living up to draft billing. |
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7. |
Alge Crumpler
Titans |
Lands on team that uses its tight ends. |
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8. |
L.J. Smith
Eagles |
Solid fantasy starter when healthy. |
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10. |
Tony Gonzalez
Chiefs |
Still has his days. |
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11. |
Heath Miller
Steelers |
Dependable fantasy backup. |
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12. |
Owen Daniels
Texans |
Talented enough to make big impact. |
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12. |
Vernon Davis
49ers |
New coordinator not TE-friendly. |
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13. |
Todd Heap
Ravens |
Team's top receiving option. |
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13. |
Ben Watson
Patriots |
Talent runs deeper than ever at TE. |
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14. |
Zach Miller
Raiders |
Should improve as new QB grows. |
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14. |
Dustin Keller
Jets |
Favre loves to use his tight ends. |
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15. |
Greg Olsen
Bears |
Could play way into fantasy starting lineups. |
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16. |
Randy McMichael
Rams |
Post-Martz era good news for tight ends. |
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17. |
Tony Scheffler
Broncos |
Plays nice role in Bronco passing game. |
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18. |
Donald Lee
Packers |
Can't be same without Favre. |
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19. |
Marcedes Lewis
Jaguars |
Talented guy on verge of big stuff. |
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21. |
Kevin Boss
Giants |
Gets shot with Shockey trade. |
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22. |
Ben Utecht
Bengals |
Success as Colt got him nice contract. |
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23. |
John Carlson
Seahawks |
Team needed tight end - and got one. |
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24. |
Desmond Clark
Bears |
Knee got banged up in camp. |
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25. |
Jacob Tamme
Colts |
Colts looking to replace Utecht. |
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26. |
David Martin
Dolphins |
Parcells has history of using tight end. |
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27. |
Alex Smith
Bucs |
Garcia throws quite a bit to tight ends. |
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28. |
Bo Scaife
Titans |
Addition of Crumpler hurts numbers. |
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29. |
Visanthe Shiancoe
Vikings |
Can't do much with weak quarterback. |
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30. |
Robert Royal
Bills |
Has enjoyed nice preseason. |
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31. |
Fred Davis
Redskins |
Skins will throw to two tight ends. |
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32. |
Ben Troupe
Bucs |
Tries new team looking for more work. |
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33. |
Dan Campbell
Lions |
Martz is gone, which should help tight end. |
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34. |
Leonard Pope
Cardinals |
Not used often, but scores touchdowns. |
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35. |
Daniel Graham
Broncos |
Big disappointment last season. |
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35. |
David Thomas
Patriots |
Has ability to contribute to Pat machine. |
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36. |
Jeff King
Panthers |
Not big factor in Panther passing game. |
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37. |
Martrez Milner
Falcons |
Best pass-catcher among Falcon tight ends. |
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39. |
Kellen Davis
Bears |
Keep name on file if Clark's injury is serious. |