Tight End Could Make or Break Fantasy Season
Having a premier tight end used to be considered an asset but not a necessity to win a fantasy football title, but things have changed. Players like Antonio Gates have changed the way we view the tight end position, and fantasy GMs are now selecting tight ends earlier than ever before.
Four tight ends are considered top 55 picks according to ESPN's Average Draft Position (ADP). Antonio Gates, Dallas Clark, Jason Witten, and Jermichael Finley are considered the top four and are without a doubt the most intriguing tight ends of the bunch.
What happens when you don't land one of these premier tight ends? Feat not. There are plenty of late-round options who could put up big numbers.
The No. 12 drafted tight end is Tony Gonzalez, the best receiving tight end of all-time. While he may be getting older by the year, he has a chance to put up solid numbers in an offense that added Julio Jones this offseason. There should be more holes in the secondary for Gonzalez and he is good for at least 600 yards and five touchdowns.
Feel comfortable drafting Gonzalez to be your starter late, but be sure to grab a sleeper tight end afterwards.
One name comes to mind when taking a look at sleeper tight ends, that name is Ed Dickson. Dickson is the No. 29 ranked TE on ESPN's ADP projections and generally does not hear his name called, so wait until the last round to snag him.
Dickson is the starting tight end for the Baltimore Ravens. The Ravens were comfortable letting Todd Heap leave because of what they have with Dickson. He is more athletic than Heap and also has solid hands.
As the starting tight end for Baltimore last year he recorded nearly 600 yards and six touchdowns. Dickson has the potential to exceed those numbers.
He is built more like a receiver than a tight end and could very well make a big impact in Baltimore's passing game.
Don't be surprised if Dickson cracks the 700 yard barrier and adds seven touchdowns this year. That could be exactly what the doctor ordered for your fantasy team.
If you can't land one of the top four tight ends or Vernon Davis don't panic. A combination of Tony Gonzalez and Ed Dickson will provide excellent value.
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