TE rankings for 2010
Common theme here...bored again at work...RBs to come...but for now how I have the 2010 TEs ranked for the coming year. I tried to take blocking into account, but being that I haven't seen most of these TEs for more than 2 or 3 games, its hard to rank how effective they are in pass and run blocking. Also these are my predictions, as we know that Gates and Gonzales have been the best two TEs for sometime now. (at least i think we know that)
1. Antonio Gates- the guy is just dominant when healthy. I hear he is a preety good blocker as well when he wants to be. This is what places himn above the #2 guy on my list. Lead all TEs with 18 plays over 20 yards last year. an amazing 77.2% of his catches went for first downs as well.
2. Vernon Davis- Now that he finally is learning the team concept, he is a beast. The only thing stopping SF's offense is the QB. Could you imagine if they traded for donvan, with Gore, Crabtree and Davis. Had 13 Tds last year. Tied for lead with 3 catches for 40+ yards.
3. Dallas Clark- continues to flourish in Indy's offense. The perfect target for peyton. Had 100 catches and 10 Tds last year. also had 3 catches for 40+ yards
4. Jason Witten- gets the nod over #5 because of superior blocking skills. Even though he plays for dallas, its hard not to like this wrecking ball run over and through guys.
5. Brent Celek- After watching tape of Kolb's two games last year, its hard not to think this guy is in for a monster year. I'm expecting 80-90 catches, 1000-1100 yards, and 12 -15 TDs. Was second with 16 plays 20+ yards. The third TE tied for lead with 3 catches for 40+.
6.Jermichael Finley- will be a key part of Green Bay's powerful offense this year. I think this is his breakout year.
7. Tony Gonzales- the guy can still play. Keep waiting for him to show his age but he still is one of the best. Had 83 receptions last year.
8. Kellen Winslow- the guy has all the talent in the world, just isn't right in the head. Came out of TE U- that's what i'm calling Miami (Bubba Franks-2000, Shockey-2002, Winslow-2004, Kevin Everett (that guy that got hurt real bad on the field-2005, Olsen-2007, Jimmy Graham-2010, and they actually had another TE drafted this year by SD). Had 77 ctaches last year for lowly TB.
9. Visanthe Shiancoe- this is where it starts to get tough. But besides from having one of the best names in the league, had a real solid year helping farve. Was #2 with 67% of his catches being for first downs.
10. Chris Cooley- Was banged up for alot of the year, but another guy from a rival team who is hard not to like. Other than Byron Westbrook, and Donnie MAc, my favorite skin.
11. Greg Olsen- Is capable of great things if Mike Martz uses him in his offense and if Cutler can complete passes to his OWN team.
12. Heath Miller-76 catches for 789 yards, and with either Dixon or Leftwich throwing for a few games, I am sure he will be an important safety blanket.
13. Zach Miller- I still have nightmare about his catch against us last year, as does Asante I'm sure. Had 805 yards receiving last year.
14. John Carlson- Had 7 Tds last year in his second year. Was expected to put up better numbers then he actually did last year, but I think he will take the step forward this year.
15. Dustin Keller- Is solid but unspectacular, but since Sanchez can't throw the ball very far downfield (or Ryan won't let him if he's smart), i think he will have decent numbers.
15. Jermaine Gresham- I know what you're gonna say, he's a rookie, he's never done anything, and I agree. Gresham actually could be much higher on this list, as i'm expecting 50 catches, 600 yards and around 7 Tds, but he has potential to be even better. I think will be the next Gonzales (at least he could be)
16. Brandon Pettigrew- Solid numbers for a rookie who was hurt last year. Detroit will eventually have a strong offense with Megatron, Best, Pettigrew, and Stafford. This could be the year he starts too blossom.
17. Owen Daniels- A steady and underrated player for a few years now for the Texans. I believe he was hurt a bit last year.
18. Rob Gronkowski- Another rookie who hasn't done anything yet, but if he remains healthy he could be even better than Gresham. I think Hernandez will steal some of his catches. Pats will have a dynamic 2 TE set for the next decade. Will steal Welker's role until he returns healthy.
19. Fred Davis- would be better if Cooley wasn't in Wash. but will still put up solid numbers. My buddy who is a Washinton fan swears by him, and thinks he is a real mauler and should be top-10.
20. Kevin Boss- Is mostly known for his blocking, but is solid if unspectacular. And i don't hate him nearly as much as their last TE. which brings me to...
21. Jeremy Shockey- One of my least favorite players, His game has never matched his potential. I think the Saints drafted his replacement in Graham, but he finally put up decent numbers last year WITHOUT being a major headache. I hate that he has a ring though. I remember him getting up and signaling a first down every catch like he just made the best play of all-time. Has skills though.
22. Mercedes Lewis- makes some big plays for jacksonville's offense. Is still young and improving.
23. Todd Heap- a solid player who only feels like he has been around forever. Had 53 catches for almost 600 yards last year, but is on the downside of his career.
24. Tony Scheffler- A good receiving option, another weapon for detroit's offense. I love the guy because he brought us Ernie Sims.
25. Aaron Hernandez- As mentioned earlier, I think this guy will be real good. Wish he wasn't on NE because I think as a #1 TE, he could be awesome.
26. Ed Dickson- Heap's replacement who i expect to be a solid pro
27. Bo Scaife- Decent receiving TE for Titans. A poor man's owen daniels.
28. Jimmy Graham- Is a super athletic TE who was a good basketball player (a la Gonzales). hasn't played a whole lot, but i think by the end of the year will be stealing Shockey's playing time.
29. Anthony Fasano- Is a hard working player that was a solid blocker for miami last year.
30. Martellus Bennett- I think he has some skill and could see time in the two TE sets for Dallas.
Honorable Mention: If, and that is a huge if, Cornelius Ingram can stay healthy, the guy can be a stud, probably the best #2 in the league. Has all the skills, the speed, the size, to be somewhat dominant
SO where am i way off? What did I get right?
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Celek's a monster...
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
Celek is still young and keeps getting better.
I love how he fights for that last possible inch. And then CI has a ton of potential.
Where’s the down side?
We both know what the downside is...
it’s called the ACL and it fucking hates us…
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
The ACL is definitely not an Eagles fan.
But I meant what’s the down side of having the both on the team? If CI can’t get into the game we have some camp bodies at TE right now. One of them will have to suffice as a backup.
I'd take Ruckers or Harbour at TE..
But if CI can produce even a little bit he’d be good…
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
I wouldn't
Davis is an incredible blocking TE. He’s the complete package where Clark is almost an oversized receiver.
Owen Daniels should be no lower than #6.
I don't know what it is about your face,
[holds up fist]
but I just wanna deliver one of these right in your suck hole.
i agree
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by birdsflyinhigh2590 on May 27, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's basing it off of past production and 2010 possible production...
so I think that’s fair considering Daniels will be coming off a torn ACL.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
If he's basing it off past production...
then he has to take all of the rookies completely off of the list.
I don't know what it is about your face,
[holds up fist]
but I just wanna deliver one of these right in your suck hole.
I agree then...
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
no way
gresham should be top 10 easy .. and tony G is still better than celek .. you are fuckin insane if you dont think so
by jack is better than asante on May 28, 2010 1:00 AM EDT up reply actions
Gresham just had a cartilage tear repaired in his knee
and hasn’t done a single thing in this league yet, and you are already putting him in the top 10? There is no doubt that he has the potential to eventually end up there, but he hasn’t shown that he can produce in the NFL yet.
I don't know what it is about your face,
[holds up fist]
but I just wanna deliver one of these right in your suck hole.
not to mention that Palmer is not known to target his TE’s. That could be simply that he hasn’t had a stud there, or maybe it’s just not his thing. Greshams biggest value will be lining up in the slot and redzone plays. Owens should definately be higher. Before his injury last year, he was the best TE in the league. But I agree coming off such a major injury he can’t crack top 5 like he should, but he should be higher then 16.
My prediction for next year is Cooley or Fred Davis will be the most productive TE. Whoever is the majority starter.
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by Talon Talent on May 28, 2010 8:19 AM EDT up reply actions
I'm saying that rookies dont need to be counted as top anything until they play.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
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VD
will be number one by the end of next year
by rainvillefromottawa on May 27, 2010 2:45 PM EDT reply actions
I disagree
he has a not so good QB throwing him the ball. And a not very creative O-Co calling the plays. He is in a run first offense and Crabtree is in his second year. Meaning Crabtree will get more targets this year.
Dallas Clark is used as an H-back. He is targeted more than almost every other TE beside Tony Gonzalez. And he has Peyton throwing him the ball.
Gonzalez 135 targets/ rec 83
Clark 132/ 100
Davis 129/ 78
Winslow 127/ 77
Witten 125/ 94
Gates 114/79
Celek 113/ 76
by MightyJoeBanner on May 27, 2010 5:20 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm not so sure that venereal disease can beat out AIDS for the #1 spot.
I don't know what it is about your face,
[holds up fist]
but I just wanna deliver one of these right in your suck hole.
cute.
Anthony Gonzalez is coming back too so there goes way less to Clark this year. and Smith is getting better.
by rainvillefromottawa on May 28, 2010 3:38 PM EDT up reply actions
Really?
You think I’m cute? Thanks, you made my day. : )
I don't know what it is about your face,
[holds up fist]
but I just wanna deliver one of these right in your suck hole.
why do people keep saying that? Like Gonzalez is this superb WR that just hasn’t got his chance yet? hell I’m not even sure he will beat out Garcon for the 2nd WR spot after the year he put together. Even if he does, why does Clark become the third option all of a sudden? Gonzalezs numbers will most likely look like a above average number 2 WR. Say 70 rec 800 yards and 8-9 TD’s. Wayne will get his 1100 to 1200 yards with 90 rec and 12 TD’s and Clark may not get 100 plus rec again but double digit TD’s and close to a 1000 yards is easily reachable. I find it hard to believe Gonzalez will cut into Clarks production that much.
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by Talon Talent on May 28, 2010 9:18 PM EDT up reply actions
Wait a sec leftsider
I think they were talking Atlanta Gonzalez and not Indy Gonzalez… TE rankings, right?
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Ack! Never mind!
I checked Rainville’s comment and I’m the one that got my Gonzalezes mixed up.
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Its good. I had to read it a few times myself. lol. By the way, love the Leftsider nickname.
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by Talon Talent on May 29, 2010 6:30 PM EDT up reply actions
Owen Daniels is top 10, no question. Take out Shiancoe and replace him with Daniels. No rookies should be on ANY top whatever list. You ain’t shit until you’re proven.
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Davis is an interesting case because the guy looked like a bust up until last year. I’d like to see him have more than one good year before I buy him as a top guy.
Also, Dallas Clark is always an odd guy to figure out. He’s barely even a TE. He often operates as a slot WR.
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Tony should be higher one spot
UDDDDAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Heath Miller and Owen Daniels
Should be higher than Jermichael Finely. That guy could be top 5 by the end of the year I don’t doubt that, but as of right now I think Heath might be a fringe top 5 guy.
Jeremy Shockey is easily my least favorite player in the NFL. I hate him more than romo, Eli, and T.O
Best Shockey Moment Ever

"Oh, get a job? Just get a job? Why don't I strap on my job helmet, and squeeze down into a job cannon and fire off into job land, where jobs grow on jobbies!"
eh, then you'll be happy, he just went to the hospical for seizier like symptoms...
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
I hate that gut so @$@#$%$@#%@#%@#$5
much
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Yea but the NYG one doesnt count
because he never played that season due to an injury
by Desean Da Man on May 27, 2010 8:48 PM EDT up reply actions
he played 14 games that year
and was on his way to matching or coming close to matching his best career numbers when he snapped his leg.
it saddens me to see people say that he didn’t earn that ring(you’re not the first. i’ve actually argued my hardest against my own big bluers) he had a big hand in 9 of the wins that propelled us to that first ring of his. i hope history remembers better than we do….
Yes but that team during the season
Definitely did not deserve to win the sb, it was the team that played in the playoffs, which shockey was not on. So, he doesnt not get any credit from me
by Desean Da Man on May 28, 2010 12:41 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
How is ranking him as a middle of the road, average TE “hate?” That’s what he is.
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you mean since he's behind rookies and "capable of doing something"
type players?
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by FreeBradshaw on May 27, 2010 6:41 PM EDT up reply actions
Kevin would be about the 15-18 range if I were to make a list...
He’s a good TE, just good all around, not great at any one thing.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
that's about where I'd put him
tho he is great at blocking.
He does what he’s asked to do and doesn’t bitch. He’s not nearly as fast or agile as those other guys, but when they actually remember he’s on the team he shows why he was a basketball player and does have elite hands.
If he played with Brett Farve or in any west coast offense that uses the TE, he’d put up the numbers of these other guys.
sadah tah
by FreeBradshaw on May 27, 2010 6:53 PM EDT up reply actions
that's debateable in my opinion
(talking about that last part)
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
respect the opinion..
but its interesting that Shiancoe was nothing more then an after thought with the GIants, a “nice option at TE” for the first 2 years with Minny…then all of a sudden he’s a top 10 TE?
Farve has always made use of his TE, he’s done it his whole career. Its not a coincidence that Shiancoe went from a TE no better then Boss, to an “elite” one.
sadah tah
by FreeBradshaw on May 27, 2010 9:34 PM EDT up reply actions
I dont think Shancoe is elite however he's done some damage without
Favre too.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
look at his 2008
…no better then Boss.
Yet, he weaseled his way in the top 10 now that he’s got Farve.
..and he’s not as good a blocker as Boss either.
sadah tah
by FreeBradshaw on May 27, 2010 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
actually Shancoe's a pretty good blocker...
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
dumb
owen daniels is clearly top 10 .. yet u have shencoe up there .. dumb!!
by jack is better than asante on May 28, 2010 1:04 AM EDT up reply actions
I never had Shancoe up there bud, I even said he needs to go lower..
Daniels is top 10 if and that’s a big IF he’s healthy.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
"I'm trading Kolb to Buffalo for Cribbs"- the brilliant Trade Kolb
We're talking about Kevin Boss right?
Great? Elite?
This is an average NFL starter.
We’re all homers to an extent and probably overrate our players… but come on with this Kevin Boss stuff. He played in one of the top 10 offenses in the NFL with a QB who threw for over 4,000 yards. It wasn’t the system or the QB that kept him from producing at an elite level, it was his talent. He’s a decent player, that’s it.
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never said he's great
never said he’s elite.
But in this top 10 offense, the TE is at best the 4th option in it. It would be the same way with Tony Gonzalez as their TE. Doesn’t matter Boss’ skill set, the TE is a blocker 1st, 2nd and a receiver 3rd.
He’s a great blocker, and does what he’s asked to do and doesn’t bitch like the last guy.
Boss’ production is excellent considering his place in the offense. Probably every single Giants fan hates it too, cuz when you can’t score in the red zone and have a 6"7 guy who has elite hands (yes..elite hands) and don’t use him, something’s wrong.
It most definitely is the system. Probably the QB locking in on #12 as well. They don’t use him.
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by FreeBradshaw on May 29, 2010 9:31 AM EDT up reply actions
The QB locks on #12 because he gets open. The TE is the 4th option because he’s the 4th most talented receiver on the field. It’s flat out untrue to think they’d be the same if they had a true dynamic threat at TE like Tony G. That’s just making excuses.
The guy is average. There’s really nothing to prove otherwise.
To take it a step further. Boss was thrown at the 16th most times as far as TEs in the NFL. He was only 19th overall in receptions. For a guy with “elite hands” he was 41st in the NFL among TEs in percentage caught.
If you look at his blocking numbers, he is an above average run blocker but was a below average pass blocker.
Oh and he’s 6’6
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they had Shockey
they used him less and less in the passing game and more as a blocker. HE was an elite receiver.
He was “41st” (nice to use the outliers of all the guys who played in less then half the snaps right?) in % caught…but dropped only one pass. Friggin Eli.
Hes an average run blocker? It seems you’re going by profootballfocus…by their rating, he was 3rd best in the NFL last year, and 11th in pass blocking. Doesn’t sound at or below average.
They don’t use him as much as they should.
And he’s closer to 6"7 then he is 6"6
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by FreeBradshaw on May 29, 2010 6:10 PM EDT up reply actions
My opinion
Heath Miller, Dustin Keller, and particularly Todd Heap all need to be moved up a few spots. I would also switch Shiancoe and Finley’s spots.
The top rank, in my opinion, are Gates, Davis, Witten, Celek, Clark, and Gonzalez, followed by Shiancoe, Miller, Winslow, and Finley. So I mostly agree with you but not completely.
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I was gunna say Dustin Keller
he’s too low
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by RadioheadbeatlesEagles on May 27, 2010 9:04 PM EDT up reply actions
I don’t really think Keller is to low. I think the guy has all the tools to be an amazing TE, but he really lacks a sense of consistency. He would disappear for complete games, drop some really catchable passes (I think he had like 2 or 3 TD drops last year), and runs sloppy routes to often.
I am hoping with proper coaching he can develop (I am have him in a Dynasty league) but I wouldn’t say he is ranked to low untilo he shows me the skills on a regular basis.
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by Talon Talent on May 28, 2010 8:25 AM EDT up reply actions
He was pretty reliable for most of the season
Just got off to a slow start, as the season went on he clearly improved.
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sorry man
stats say other wise. His first game was monstrous but then he was below average til week 8. he had a 4 game streak where he was pretty good and then fell off to below average again.
http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/K/KellDu00/gamelog/
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by Talon Talent on May 28, 2010 9:24 PM EDT up reply actions
Got your point, but there are other factors
His playoff stats were pretty good, and for some of his low-catch games, the Jets weren’t passing much (take his catches as a % of team completions and you see what I mean). I would send him up from 14th to 12th or so.
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Jermaine Gresham- I know what you’re gonna say, he’s a rookie, he’s never done anything, and I agree.
So he shouldn’t be on this list, not to mention he had major knee surgery and missed an entire year of football. Missing an entire year when you are already in the pros is one thing you have top of the line doctors, treatment, nutritionists et al.
No rookies should be on this list and rookies who missed an entire year of college shouldn’t be anywhere near 15. Cornelius Ingram has a better shot at being 15 then this guy.
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Remember the last TE taken after fucking their Knee up...
Yeah, didnt turn out to well for us and it may not for Cincy.
thats Cobb on Kolb crime if you ask me... as said by yophillybro
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gresham
gresham should be top 10 .. hes got more talent than some of those guys .. hes way better than shancoe
by jack is better than asante on May 28, 2010 1:05 AM EDT reply actions
Just how many shrooms do you take on a daily basis?
How in the fuck can a guy who hasn’t played football in over a year and has NEVER played in the NFL be top 10 at any position? It’s impossible.
Can you say Gresham has the talent to be top 10 sure that’s an opinion but to say he is better than even James Casey is wrong because Casey has actually played in the NFL Gresham has not. Will Gresham be better than Casey, that’s almost certain is he right now? No.
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JIBTA must have some kind of fascination for Big 12 rookies who don’t play the season before they get drafted.
nyuk nyuk nyuk
by alcatraz0109 on May 28, 2010 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions
as stated,
this based on predictions for next year. that’s why rookies are rated, that’s why finley is so high, and daniels is so low. true daniels is better than some people above him, but he is returning from a serious injury
You still have Cooley at 10 and Gresham at 15. Both are coming off major injuries and Gresham is a rookie.
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