National Tight Ends Day - 2023

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National Tight Ends Day - 2023
The tight end was once considered to be of little importance in the passing game. Back in the 1950s and 1960s, and even into the 1970s and 1980s, the tight end’s primary responsibility was to block for the quarterback. The rise of the tight end position throughout the 1940s and ’50s is intimately linked to the demise of the one-platoon system.


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National Tight Ends Day - 2022
By: blackfoot NAP - October 23, 2022

 

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Ranking the NFL's best tight ends for 2023 season from 1-15
The talent cupboard has restocked well at tight end across the NFL. Rob Gronkowski has retired, but the tradition of impact receivers and blockers at the position continues with the next wave.

Top-5
No.1: Travis Kelce, Kansas City
Kelce's consistency and durability is just as impressive as his supreme athleticism for the position. He seems to keep getting better as a receiver and blocker, serving now as Patrick Mahomes' clear go-to guy. He will look to keep channeling Hall of Famer Tony Gonzalez with an 8th-straight 1,000-yard season in 2023.
2022 stats: 110 catches on 152 targets, 1,338 receiving yards, 12 TDs

No.2: George Kittle, San Francisco
Kittle's more limited pass-catching numbers and availability issues keep him from catching Kelce, but he is a complete behemoth with his blocking, route-running and relentlessness. Kittle still does have the edge in helping the running game.
2022 stats: 60 catches on 86 targets, 765 receiving yards, 11 TDs

No.3: Mark Andrews, Baltimore
Andrews saw a dip in his league-best receiving production for the position in 2022 but he remained dangerous as a field-stretching and a red zone threat. He should revved up again for a more dynamic passing scheme for Lamar Jackson under Todd Monken.
2022 stats: 73 catches on 113 targets, 847 yards, 5 TDs

No.4: T.J. Hockenson, Minnesota
Hockenson has been inconsistent early in his career but he's settled into a nice groove for his second NFC North team after a surprise trade last midseason. He's got the Kittle pedigree and moxie also coming out of Iowa. He should be Minnesota's key second target after Justin Jefferson with Adam Thielen gone.
2022 stats (also with Lions): 86 catches on 129 targets, 914 yards, 6 TDs

No.5: Pat Freiermuth, Pittsburgh
The Steelers envisioned Freiermuth to be their updated version of Heath Miller, a reliable gritty all-around tight end who does whatever's needed depending on the offensive direction. He should be a bigger factor for second-year QB Kenny Pickett.
2022 stats: 63 catches on 98 targets, 732 yards, 2 TDs.

 

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