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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

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

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.

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.

**BigMeatballDave** · 10-07-2009, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Dallas Clark is having a monster season in general man.

Yeah, he's on pace for a 100+ catch season and 1400+ yards.

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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kcfanXIII · 10-07-2009, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Pioli Zombie

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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how'd that work out for us with the JA trade? better question, how's it always worked out for kc? the biggest stars leave here, and we're always told we got compensated with great prospects, or draft picks, that NEVER pan out. name me one time its benefited kc to trade a star. go ahead, i'll wait...

Pioli Zombie · 10-08-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by kcfanXIII

how'd that work out for us with the JA trade? better question, how's it always worked out for kc? the biggest stars leave here, and we're always told we got compensated with great prospects, or draft picks, that NEVER pan out. name me one time its benefited kc to trade a star. go ahead, i'll wait...

Carl just ruined you people didnt he?
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Psyko Tek · 10-08-2009, 12:03 AM

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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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