Chiefs Kelce: Top 5 Tight End?

**DaFace** · 08-07-2015, 12:14 PM

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Travis Kelce ranked as NFL's 4th-best all-around tight end
Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff Writer

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- For those with ESPN Insider access, Pro Football Focus has ranked the NFL’s most complete tight ends Insider.

Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs ranked fourth behind Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots, Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys and Martellus Bennett of the Chicago Bears.

That’s not a bad landing spot for Kelce. PFF made note of his 503 yards after the catch, the third-highest total for a tight end since 2007.

An argument could be made that Kelce should be ahead of Witten based on their respective 2014 seasons. Kelce had three more catches (67 to 64), 159 more yards (862 to 703) and the same amount of touchdowns (5). Witten, though, has been the better blocker.

In any case, it should be only a matter of time before the 25-year-old Kelce climbs higher in the rankings. Gronkowski is only 26, so he should be playing for several more seasons.

But Bennett, who caught 90 passes last season, had by far his best NFL season, and he’s 28. Witten is 33.

**The Franchise** · 08-07-2015, 12:15 PM

I'd put him over Bennett.

**notorious** · 08-07-2015, 12:16 PM

If he stays healthy he should hold his own against Gronk.

**Lzen** · 08-07-2015, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

If he stays healthy he should hold his own against Gronk.

And Gronk has a hard time staying healthy.

Hootie · 08-07-2015, 12:22 PM

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Originally Posted by notorious

If he stays healthy he should hold his own against Gronk.

I'm not ready to go THAT far ... but I'll be honest, what I saw from him last year was amazing. He was impossible to tackle 1 on 1, he is great in the open field ... BUT ... needs to hang on to the ball. From what I saw last year, though ... hell of a 3rd rounder.

RunKC · 08-07-2015, 12:40 PM

Kelce had more YAC than Gronk has in every season but 1 (2011), and he didn't play as much as he should have last season. That's insane.

He's reportedly bulked up to the 260's to work on his blocking this season.

32% of our offense last year was to the TE. I bet that goes up to the 40's this season. Kelce is absolutely top 5. I'd put Gronk, Witten and Graham ahead of him. Maybe Gates.

ThaVirus · 08-07-2015, 12:45 PM

Travis Kelce=Tony Scheffler

ThaVirus · 08-07-2015, 12:46 PM

So according to PFF, Kelce was the best blocking TE in the league last year while catching more passes for more yards and the same number of TDs as Jason Witten....... But Witten is better because he's a better blocker?

ThaVirus · 08-07-2015, 12:48 PM

I like to pretend that we took Kelce 1.1, Davis with our first 3rd rounder, and Fisher with our second 3rd rounder.

It helps me cope.

ThaVirus · 08-07-2015, 12:52 PM

In all seriousness, the guy is amazing. Very promising. He's big, fast, strong, blocks well, and great after the catch.

If he works on his ball security he could challenge Gronk and Graham.

ThaVirus · 08-07-2015, 12:53 PM

I really need to see Alex hit this guy on the run down the seam like Daniel did against the Bengals last preseason.

ThaVirus · 08-07-2015, 12:53 PM

Holy hell, I'm dominating this thread right now.

Hootie · 08-07-2015, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ThaVirus

I like to pretend that we took Kelce 1.1, Davis with our first 3rd rounder, and Fisher with our second 3rd rounder.

It helps me cope.

that's actually a very rational way to look at it ...

if you look at the 1st round in that draft, on a re-draft, if Kelce turns into Gronk 2.0, he could very easily be the #1 pick in that awful draft

RunKC · 08-07-2015, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Hootie 2.0

that's actually a very rational way to look at it ...

if you look at the 1st round in that draft, on a re-draft, if Kelce turns into Gronk 2.0, he could very easily be the #1 pick in that awful draft

Said this this week. I'd take Kelce over any of the 1st rd players at this point.

Sheldon Richardson's problems play a role. He's damn good but wow he's dumb.

staylor26 · 08-07-2015, 01:08 PM

First thing I said when I watched Kelce after we drafted him was that I had never seen a TE that could get YAC like him with his size and ability to do everything else you see the great TE's do. He has the potential to be the best TE in the NFL. I think he's already top 3.

Side note: Greg Olsen is pretty underrated and better than some of the other TE's mentioned.

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DaFace Kind of a mod Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Donkey Land Casino cash: $2016899	Kelce: Top 5 Tight End? More Chiefs news! http://espn.go.com/blog/kansas-city-...ound-tight-end Travis Kelce ranked as NFL's 4th-best all-around tight end Adam Teicher, ESPN Staff Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. -- For those with ESPN Insider access, Pro Football Focus has ranked the NFL’s most complete tight ends Insider. Travis Kelce of the Kansas City Chiefs ranked fourth behind Rob Gronkowski of the New England Patriots, Jason Witten of the Dallas Cowboys and Martellus Bennett of the Chicago Bears. That’s not a bad landing spot for Kelce. PFF made note of his 503 yards after the catch, the third-highest total for a tight end since 2007. An argument could be made that Kelce should be ahead of Witten based on their respective 2014 seasons. Kelce had three more catches (67 to 64), 159 more yards (862 to 703) and the same amount of touchdowns (5). Witten, though, has been the better blocker. In any case, it should be only a matter of time before the 25-year-old Kelce climbs higher in the rankings. Gronkowski is only 26, so he should be playing for several more seasons. But Bennett, who caught 90 passes last season, had by far his best NFL season, and he’s 28. Witten is 33.
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RunKC Andy Reid Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Casino cash: $2239611	Kelce had more YAC than Gronk has in every season but 1 (2011), and he didn't play as much as he should have last season. That's insane. He's reportedly bulked up to the 260's to work on his blocking this season. 32% of our offense last year was to the TE. I bet that goes up to the 40's this season. Kelce is absolutely top 5. I'd put Gronk, Witten and Graham ahead of him. Maybe Gates. __________________ Mike Greenberg@Espngreeny I can’t fathom what it must be like to be a fan of the #Chiefs. Adopt a Chief: Noah Gray
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ThaVirus Settle this once and forever Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2072369	So according to PFF, Kelce was the best blocking TE in the league last year while catching more passes for more yards and the same number of TDs as Jason Witten....... But Witten is better because he's a better blocker?
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ThaVirus Settle this once and forever Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2072369	I like to pretend that we took Kelce 1.1, Davis with our first 3rd rounder, and Fisher with our second 3rd rounder. It helps me cope.
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08-07-2015, 12:52 PM	#10
ThaVirus Settle this once and forever Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2072369	In all seriousness, the guy is amazing. Very promising. He's big, fast, strong, blocks well, and great after the catch. If he works on his ball security he could challenge Gronk and Graham.
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ThaVirus Settle this once and forever Join Date: Sep 2007 Casino cash: $2072369	I really need to see Alex hit this guy on the run down the seam like Daniel did against the Bengals last preseason.
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staylor26 In Search of a Life Join Date: Oct 2007 Casino cash: $1779040	First thing I said when I watched Kelce after we drafted him was that I had never seen a TE that could get YAC like him with his size and ability to do everything else you see the great TE's do. He has the potential to be the best TE in the NFL. I think he's already top 3. Side note: Greg Olsen is pretty underrated and better than some of the other TE's mentioned.
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