I’ve barley even played football Juan…
2012 TE Rankings
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmy Graham (NO, 6) | 1 | 1 |
Possibly more valuable to his team than Gronk and he has only scratched the surface of his potential. It’s these 2 then everyone else.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Rob Gronkowski (NE, 9) | 2 | 2 |
Gronk smashed chicks and records in 2011. Lloyd takes looks away, but he will be a red zone monster.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Antonio Gates (SD, 7) | 3 | 3 |
Gates fought through injuries in 2011 and was still productive for playing on one leg. Not a ton of upside as the wheels could completely come off.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Aaron Hernandez (NE, 9) | 4 | 4 |
Out of everyone on the Pats, I think Hernandez could be affected by Lloyd the most. Still a stud and Brady gonna throw the pill, a lot.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Greg Olsen (CAR, 6) | 15 | 16 |
The offense focused on the TE and Olsen capitalized early in the season before fading late.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Brent Celek (PHI, 7) | 11 | 14 |
Some will say this is too high, but Celek was a top 5 TE during the last 11 games of 2011 when Vick looked for him. Big year ahead.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Vernon Davis (SF, 9) | 5 | 5 |
Had a disappointing 2011, but blew up in the playoffs and Moss around to take away coverage.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Fred Davis (WAS, 10) | 8 | 8 |
I really like Davis a lot, but Cooley still there and RG3 didn’t use the TE much in college. My sense is he will be looking at possibly the best receiving option on the Skins.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Jermichael Finley (GB, 10) | 6 | 6 |
The freak Finley had problems with drops and his contract in 2011. Contract is done. Now, will Rodgers trust him in the group of skill pass catchers.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Tony Gonzalez (ATL, 7) | 9 | 10 |
Just keeps on trucking as he is a workout warrior and the Falcons should keep the targets coming.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Jason Witten (DAL, 5) | 7 | 7 |
As steady as they come Witten is part of an elite passing attack, but is slowing down.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | Kyle Rudolph (MIN, 11) | 18 | 21 |
The Vikings will try and utilize Rudolph in the passing game a ton this season. A true sleeper.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Jermaine Gresham (CIN, 8) | 12 | 12 |
Rumors that Gresham will have a bigger role in 2012 and could be ready for a breakout.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Brandon Pettigrew (DET, 5) | 10 | 9 |
Pettigrew mans the middle in the high flying Lions attack. Will be a solid TE2 with upside.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Jacob Tamme (DEN, 7) | 13 | 11 |
Peyton made him a stud. Reunited and it feels so good.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | Jared Cook (TEN, 11) | 14 | 15 |
He came on at the end of 2011 and has a ton of upside.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Martellus Bennett (NYG, 11) | 21 | 22 |
Has the physical talents and could be a big part of the passing game as Eli has lacked a pass catching TE since Shockey bailed.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | Coby Fleener (IND, 4) | 19 | 18 |
Has a built in rapport with Luck and will get a ton of targets.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | Owen Daniels (HOU, 8) | 16 | 13 |
Dressen being gone will help, but Daniels has never been a big scoring threat.
| Rank | Player (team, bye) | ECR™ | ADP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Dustin Keller (NYJ, 9) | 17 | 17 |
Has never been a consistent option due to the play calling in New York. We will see if Sparano can change that.
