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Fantasy Tight End Rankings

Blogged under Fantasy Football Report by ravenhater on Monday 14 August 2006 at 5:42 pm
Bye Weeks () 

 1. Antonio Gates, Chargers (3)  The undisputed king of tight ends.  A young QB’s best friend is the tight end.

 2. Tony Gonzalez, Chiefs (3)  Gonzalez is the Chiefs #1 receiver.  Almost impossible to stop.

 3. Chris Cooley, Redskins (8)  Was a force last season, and with Al Saunders calling the plays…he could explode.

 4. Jeremy Shockey, Giants (4)  I love watching this guy play.  He’s old-school, and he’s good.

 5. Todd Heap, Ravens (7)  Watch out….he has a real QB for the first time in his career.

 6. Randy McMichael, Dolphins (8)  With Culpepper on board he could make the Pro Bowl.

 7. Alge Crumpler, Falcons (5)  Michael Vick’s favorite receiver.  That shouldn’t mean too much, but if Schaub plays…look out!

 8. Jason Witten, Cowboys (3)  The Tuna loves throwing to the tight end, and Witten is a good one.

 9. L.J. Smith, Eagles (9)  Donovan McNabb has to throw to someone.

10. Kellen Winslow, Browns (6)  A man on a mission.  Safeties beware.

11. Vernon Davis, 49ers (7)  He’ll be the guy Alex Smith is looking for….and soon.

12. Jermaine Wiggins, Vikings (6)  Wiggins doesn’t look the part, but he’s been very good for the Vikings.

13. Heath Miller, Steelers (4)  A carbon copy of Todd Heap.  If Big Ben looks his way….Miller will catch it.

14. Zach Hilton, Saints (7)  Brees likes throwing to his tight end, and Hilton had a good second half last year.

15. Mercedes Lewis, Jaguars (6)  The Jags first round pick has alot of ability, and Leftwich needs someone to throw to.

16. Ben Watson, Patriots (6)  Brady’s receiving corps is looking thin, so he will look to the TE more this season.

17. Dallas Clark, Colts (6)  Clark is a good athlete that catches his share of passes.

18. Marcus Pollard, Lions (8)  Pollard is getting old, but he can still catch the football.

19. Erron Kinney, Titans (7)  Tight-ends catch alot of passes in the Titans offense, but they’re usually short ones.

20. Eric Johnson, 49ers (7)  If healthy, and that’s a big if, Johnson is a good TE.

21. Jeb Putzier, Texans (5)  Putzier should catch alot of short passes from Carr.  It should help Carr from taking a beating again this year.

22. Doug Jolley, Jets (9)  Jolley is a good receiver, but he’s under utilized by the Jets.

23. Jeramy Stevens, Seahawks (5)  If Stevens just caught the passes that hit him in the hands, he would rank much higher.

24. Bubba Franks, Packers (6)  Franks is slowing down, but Favre will be looking for him in the Red Zone.

25. Ben Troupe, Titans (7)  Catches alot of passes, but doesn’t get alot of yards.

26. Daniel Graham, Patriots (6)  Graham is a good receiver and should increase his receptions this season.

27. Steve Heiden, Browns (6)  Tough as nails throwback.  If you draft Winslow…..you better draft Heiden too.

28. Anthony Fasano, Cowboys (3)  Rookie from Notre Dame is a good receiver.

29. Alex Smith, Buccaneers (4)  Smith is just scratching the surface of his potential.

30. Bryan Fletcher, Colts (6)  Fletcher was a find for the Colts as a rookie.  His role could expand.

31. Dominique Byrd, Rams (7)  Rams TE job is open and Byrd is a good receiver.

32. Leonard Pope, Cardinals (9)  Rookie TE has the upper hand in Arizona.  He’s a big target.

33. Stephen Alexander, Broncos (4)  Good hands, but lacks speed.

34. Adam Bergen, Cardinals (9)  Bergen looked decent as a rookie, but he’s a possession type receiver.

35. Jim Kleinsasser, Vikings (6)  Better blocker than receiver.

36. Joe Klopfenstein, Rams (7)  Will battle Byrd for starting spot.  Has good hands.

37. Anthony Becht, Buccaneers (4)  Over-rated every season.

38. Courtney Anderson, Raiders (3)  Tight-end is an afterthought in Raiders offense.

39. Desmond Clark, Bears (7)  Bears starter, but doesn’t get many balls thrown his way.

40. Jason Dunn, Chiefs (3)  Gets an occasional bone thrown his way.  Usually near the end-zone.

41. Christian Fauria, Redskins (8)  Redskins will use the tight-end alot.  You could do worse.

42. Kris Mangum, Panthers (9)  Tight-ends block in Panthers offense.

43. Robert Royal, Bills (8)  Starting TE for the Bills, but not much of a receiver.

44. Ernie Conwell, Saints (7)  Dependable, but not flashy receiver.

45. Matt Schobel, Eagles (9)  Decent back-up, value spikes if Smith is injured.

46. Aaron Shea, Chargers (3)  Decent possession receiver.

47. Reggie Kelly, Bengals (5)  Not used much in the passing game.

48. Kevin Everett, Bills (8)  Good pass catching TE, but he missed his rookie season in Buffalo due to injury.

49. David Martin, Packers (6) Good speed, but under-utilized in the offense.

50. Chris Baker, Jets (9)  Not much of a pass catcher.

51. Daniel Wilcox, Ravens (7)  Now you’re reaching.

52. Itula Mili, Seahawks (5)  Would rank higher but he missed all but two games last season.

53. Tony Scheffler, Broncos (4)  Good receiver if he gets a chance to play.

54. Dwayne Blakely, Falcons (5)  I know Vick likes the TE……but…..

55. Visanthe Shiancoe, Giants (4)  You don’t even want him if Shockey gets hurt.

56. Jerame Tuman, Steelers (4)  Rarely gets to go out for a pass.

57. Dan Campbell, Lions (8)  Good hands, no speed.

58. Mike Seidman, Panthers (9)  Never used in the passing game.

59. Mark Bruener, Texans (5)  Good for one catch a game.

60. Kyle Brady, Jaguars (6)  Also good for one catch a game.

61. Randal Williams, Raiders (3)  You don’t want him.

62. Tony Stewart, Bengals (5)  Until Marvin Lewis realizes that tight ends are eligible receivers…you don’t want him.

63. Justin Peele, Dolphins (8)  Good blocker.

64. John Gilmore, Bears (7)  Just say no.

 

Running back Michael Turner has a good game

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page by ravenhater on Sunday 13 August 2006 at 11:30 pm

Michael Turner rushed the ball 9 times for 43 yards and a TD.  The Chargers don’t seem interested in trading him to the Jets that are really desperate for a running back.  The Chargers are really looking good at running back this season.

Chargers look sharp in opener

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page by ravenhater on Sunday 13 August 2006 at 11:27 pm

The Chargers looked good on offense and defense on Saturday night.  The Chargers beat the Packers 17-3 and held the Packers to 218 total yards.  Philip Rivers looked great on Saturday night completing 15 of 21 passes for 169 yards and a TD.  Big receiver Vincent Jackson caught 4 passes for 46 yards and a TD. 

Jimmy Martin (7, C)

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Draft Report by ravenhater on Friday 11 August 2006 at 12:47 pm

Martin was a four-year starter at tackle for Virginia Tech.  He doesn’t have the athletic ability to stay there.  More than likely, he’ll move to guard or center but will have a hard time making the Chargers at either of those positions.

Chase Page (7, DT)

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Draft Report by ravenhater on Friday 11 August 2006 at 12:44 pm

Page is a converted offensive lineman that looks like he’ll be a practice squad player.  Page wasn’t expected to be drafted.

Kurt Smith (6, K)

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Draft Report by ravenhater on Friday 11 August 2006 at 12:42 pm

Kurt Smith is nothing more than a kickoff specialist so that Nate Kaeding can focus on field goals.

Jeromey Clary (6, OT)

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Draft Report by ravenhater on Friday 11 August 2006 at 12:40 pm

Plays with a narrow base.  Projects as a guard in the NFL.  Probably will never be anything more than a back-up unless he develops a nastier attitude.  Has good size at 6’6″, 320….but needs to tighten up in the weight room.

Tim Dobbins (5, ILB)

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Draft Report by ravenhater on Friday 11 August 2006 at 12:09 pm

Dobbins is a true inside linebacker.  He is always moving forward, but has some trouble making plays in space.  Dobbins is very strong at the point of attack, trying to punish the ballcarrier instead of merely tackling him.  He will probably be a back-up this year, but a starting spot could open for him in 2007.  He will be a special teams ace this year.

Dobbins played in 24 games at Iowa State (all starts) and made 164 tackles, 8.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, broke up 6 passes and intercepted 3.

Charlie Whitehurst (3, QB)

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Draft Report by ravenhater on Friday 11 August 2006 at 12:04 pm

Whitehurst was a 3 1/2 year starter at Clemson.  His father was a QB for the Packers pre-Favre for 8 seasons.  Played mostly in a shotgun at Clemson, so it could take some time to adjust getting back under the center.  He has a strong arm and can make all the throws.  He will soon challenge AJ Feeley for the back-up position, and that’s a good thing for Charger fans.

Whitehurst played in 44 games at Clemson (40 starts) and completed 60.5% of his passes for 9,665 yards with 49 TDs and 46 interceptions.

Marcus McNeill (2, OT)

Blogged under Bloglockers,Front Page,The Draft Report by ravenhater on Friday 11 August 2006 at 11:58 am

McNeill was a gamble in the second round.  He has a bad back.  The Chargers looked past that and see their future left tackle if his health holds up.  McNeill is a huge man at 6’7″, 332 pounds….but he still runs a 4.97 40.  He is a freak of nature.  Soon as he gets his mitts on you…..you are done.  He will be a starter for the Chargers soon.

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