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15 Fantasy Football Tight Ends
 1.
Vernon Davis SF - San Francisco 49ers,
Bye: Week
2. Dallas Clark IND - Indianapolis Colts,
Bye: Week
3. Antonio Gates SD - San Diego Chargers,
Bye: Week
4. Owen Daniels HOU - Houston Texans,
Bye: Week
5. Tony Gonzalez ATL - Atlanta Falcons,
Bye: Week
6. Visanthe Shiancoe MIN - Minnesota Vikings,
Bye: Week
7. Kellen Winslow TB - Tampa Bay Buccaneers,
Bye: Week
8. Jason Witten DAL - Dallas Cowboys,
Bye: Week
9. Heath Miller PIT - Pittsburgh Steelers,
Bye: Week
10. Greg Olsen CHI - Chicago Bears,
Bye: Week
11. John Carlson SEA - Seattle Seahawks,
Bye: Week
12. Zach Miller OAK - Oakland Raiders,
Bye: Week
13. Jermicheal Findley GB - Green Bay Packers,
Bye: Week
14. Todd Heap BAL - Baltimore Ravens,
Bye: Week
15. Kevin Boss NYG - New York Giants,
Bye: Week
What I said in 2008 ...
Premiere Tight End:
Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Any offense that features LaDanian Tomlinson on ground is going to
open up passing lanes and until Chris Chambers came onboard, Antonio
Gates was the focal point of the passing game. Gates consistently
gets looks in the red zone and on third down. When healthy he is a
touchdown and yardage machine. The presence of Chris Chambers only
enhances the abilities of a healthy Antonio Gates. San Diego is
primed for an extended playoff run and Antonio Gates will be a key
beneficiary of their success.
Most Overrated
Tight End: Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs
Years of being the main focal point of a run-first offense have
resulted in some gaudy numbers for Tony Gonzalez, but at 32 years of
age, the nine time pro bowler entering his 12th NFL season is sure
to slow down. With the emergence of Dwayne Bowe at the wide receiver
position and the inconsistent play at the quarterback position in
Kansas City, Gonzalez will have a tough time matching his 1172 yards
and 5 touchdowns from 2007.
2008 Fantasy
Sleeper: Greg Olsen, Chicago Bears
The passing game in Chicago is more than suspect after the loss of
Bernard Berrian to Minnesota and the massive question mark hanging
over the quarterback position. The loss of Cedric Benson and
subsequent promotion of rookie Matt Forte to the starting lineup
adds to the uncertainty of the Chicago running game, but the main
benefactor of this offense in disarray will be Greg Olsen. Olsen
will demonstrate why he was selected by the Chicago bears in the
first round of the 2007 NFL draft. 2008 will be his break out year
as the Bears will be forced to play from behind in most contests as
opponents dare the quarterback of the week to beat them through the
air. Olsen will be a reliable consistent target and perhaps the only
bright spot for Chicago Bears fans on offense.
Sure to
Disappoint: Anthony Fasano, Dallas Cowboys
This former first round pick of the Dallas Cowboys was a bust in
Dallas and received his walking papers. Picked up by the anemic
Miami Dolphins offense, I can't seem him making any kind of fantasy
football impact.
The Next Great
Fantasy TE: John Carlson, Seattle Seahawks
This rookie tight end landed in a fantastic spot to make use of his
rare combination of speed and pass catching ability. With the rash
of injuries and inconsistency at the wide receiver position, Matt
Hasselbeck had to be licking his chops when the Seahawks drafted
Carlson. It may take a couple years, but John Carlson will be an
elite tight end in the NFL.
What I said in 2007 ...
Premiere Tight End: Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Most
Overrated Tight End: Tony Gonzalez, Kansas City Chiefs
2007
Fantasy Sleeper: Randy McMichael, St. Louis Rams
Sure to
Disappoint: Dallas Clark, Indianapolis Colts
The Next
Great Fantasy TE: Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers
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