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TIGHT ENDS
Legend
Elite/Franchise Players
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Impact Players
>Heath Miller, PIT – Has been somewhat hidden in offense, but should break out this year
>Jeremy Shockey, NYG – A bit inconsistent last year, but some was due to poor QB play
>L.J. Smith, PHI – With McNabb returning, Smith should post some solid numbers again
>Todd Heap, BAL – The QB play isn’t as solid, but Heap is still the team’s top receiver
Solid Players
>Ben Troupe, TEN – Young will look for him more often since his WR’s are rather weak
>Benjamin Watson, NE – Good size/strength combo, but hasn’t been able to put it together
>Chris Cooley, WAS – Deceptive FFL player, but has good numbers and is productive
>Eric Johnson, NO – Could post some serious numbers if he and Brees develop chemistry
>Kellen Winslow, CLE – Injuries have slowed him in the past, but can be dangerous healthy
>Marcus Pollard, SEA – Has good receiving skills, and Hasselbeck loves TE’s at the goal-line
Average Players
>Alex Smith, TB – Gruden likes to use TE’s in the red zone, and Smith has good size
>Dallas Clark, IND – Solid hands and decent speed to get open deep; good in red-zone
>George Wrightster, JAX – Unheralded player quietly posted solid numbers is 2006
>Jim Kleinsasser, MIN – Vicious blocker is not used often enough on passing downs
>Owen Daniels, HOU – Underrated performer may still improve with Schaub at the helm
>Vernon Davis, SF – Still has a lot to learn, but has great athletic ability and speed
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FFL Backup Material Players
>Anthony Becht, TB – He’s the team’s starter, but Smith is the better receiver of the two
>Bubba Franks, GB – Starting to lose his skills, but is still the best of the team’s bunch
>Chris Baker, NYJ – Huge blocker is default starter in the passing game as well
>Daniel Graham, DEN – Signed a huge contract, but is still more of a blocker than receiver
>David Martin, MIA – Not as good as departed McMichael, but better attitude & work ethic
>Desmond Clark, CHI – Starting to show signs of aging, but still has some games left
>Kyle Brady, NE – May catch a few TD passes here and there, but no yardage threat
>Randy McMichael, STL – New team may give him better work ethic he lacked last year
>Steve Heiden, CLE – Filled in nicely when Winslow was out, but is still backup material
Bye-Week Fill-ins at Best Players
>Bo Scaife, TEN – Troupe is the starter, but Scaife will make occasional TD grabs in games
>Dan Campbell, DET – Rarely posts good numbers, but seldom gets shut out in games
>Dan Wilcox, BAL – Heap’s backup rarely sees playing time, but catches passes well
>Jeb Putzier, HOU – Solid NFL backup that probably won’t get enough playing time for FFL
>Leonard Pope, ARI – Didn’t show much as a rookie, but has some potential
>Marcedes Lewis, JAX – Rookie season didn’t show much, but has good size and speed
>Reggie Kelly, CIN – A default starter for years, he’s finally showing signs of producing
>Robert Royal, BUF – Not a solid NFL starter, but could end up posting occasional numbers
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Unproven/Rookie Players
>Ben Patrick, ARI – Rookie has tons of physical ability, but football skills are raw
>Greg Olsen, CHI – Top TE drafted this year, still has a lot to prove as a blocker
>Jeff King, CAR – Team’s top TE is only a starter by default; lacks on-field experience
>Joe Klopfenstein, STL – Unproven youngster will get his opportunity this season
>Zach Miller, OAK – Impressed coaches enough to be projected as a starter to open season
Non-ratable Players
>Anthony Fasano, DAL – Youngster is still just mainly used as a blocker, but could blossom
>Ben Utecht, IND – If he can beat out Fletcher for the no. 2 spot, he could fill in bye weeks
>Courtney Anderson, FA – Recently cut by the Raiders, but could land somewhere soon
>Jerramy Stevens, TB – If his attitude improves, he could move into the starting role soon
>Kevin Everett, BUF – Potential-filled player could be a starter if he shows good work ethic
>Tony Scheffler, DEN – Has good receiving skills, but is prone to nagging injuries
>Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN – Solid athlete with good physique, but not good in traffic
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