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LaChapelle · 10-07-2009, 05:24 PM

Tight ends on pace for record production in 2009

By CHARLES ODUM
AP Sports Writer

NFL coaches are using athletic tight ends to take advantage of mismatches more than ever.

A record 15 tight ends are on pace to catch at least 50 passes this season.

It's an evolving trend as the tight end has become a leader, instead of a complementary player, in passing attacks.

In the past four seasons, an average of 10.5 tight ends logged at least 50 catches, according to STATS, LLC. That's nearly double the number from 10 years ago.

Wide open offenses and zone defenses have created openings for skilled tight ends in the middle of the field. Young quarterbacks seek them out.

Whatever the dilemma an offensive coordinator faces, the tight end has increasingly become the answer

Ebolapox · 10-07-2009, 05:30 PM

I love a good tight end.

nychief · 10-07-2009, 05:32 PM

yeah... we'd be 0-4 AND have TG!

Sure-Oz · 10-07-2009, 05:33 PM

I like the 2nd round pick better

TrickyNicky · 10-07-2009, 05:38 PM

KCrockaholic · 10-07-2009, 05:51 PM

Ive noticed each week a new TE putting up over 100 yards. Finley was a monster. Last week was Dallas Clark.

teedubya · 10-07-2009, 05:52 PM

Good thing we have... uh... who do we havE?

Pioli Zombie · 10-07-2009, 05:58 PM

In April after a 1-15 season you guys will all be glad to have that extra 2nd round picks. 3 picks in the first 50 will be nice
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Mecca · 10-07-2009, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by kcrockaholic4life

Ive noticed each week a new TE putting up over 100 yards. Finley was a monster. Last week was Dallas Clark.

Dallas Clark is having a monster season in general man.

Valiant · 10-07-2009, 07:12 PM

Think it has more to do with NFL trend of TE's on why you are seeing more catches.. The elites will still be up in the 70+ range and if you have one on a team you do not need the 2nd or 3rd WR to be as good as traditional teams..

That and a good TE gives you hands and better blocking when they have to..

DTHOF · 10-07-2009, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Sure-Oz

I like the 2nd round pick better

Whoever that may be

**RealSNR** · 10-07-2009, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by DTHOF

Whoever that may be

The way this franchise works, we'll draft a TE with that pick

DaWolf · 10-07-2009, 08:53 PM

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A record 15 tight ends are on pace to catch at least 50 passes this season.

I guess that means it's much easier to find a tight end who can catch these days if half the teams in the NFL have them...

ForeverChiefs58 · 10-07-2009, 10:17 PM

Yes, because the Chiefs have an AWESOME history with 2nd rd picks!

Pioli Zombie · 10-07-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ForeverChiefs58

Yes, because the Chiefs have an AWESOME history with 2nd rd picks!

Well with Carl Peterson doing the picking for 20 years I can see where you are jaded.
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