Preseason Fantasy Football Rankings: TEs 1-10

by Skeller on Jul 27, 2009 8:00 AM EDT in Football

This story about Henry Louis Gates and the Cambridge Police is a tough one. It involves complex and difficult themes about race, authority and emotion. But you know what I think?

I think the live draft at Gates's fantasy football league must be a blast.

Rank	Player	Team	Comments
1	Clark, Dallas	IND	Having him on your fantasy team is like having a second WR2.
2	Witten, Jason	DAL	The foundation of the Dallas passing game.
3	Gates, Antonio	SD	The offense has always been based around him. If the running game falters this season, how does it affect him?
4	Gonzalez, Tony	ATL	He won't put the 1000 yards we're accustomed to because the Falcons offense is centered on him. He'll still be a great fantasy TE though.
5	Keller, Justin	NYJ	He's going to be Mark Sanchez's outlet this year, something Sanchez will desperately need.
6	Boss, Kevin	NYG	With the experienced WRs gone, Eli needs him more than ever. He could have a huge season.
7	Olsen, Greg	CHI	Jay Cutler will lean on him a lot this season
8	Cooley, Chris	WAS	If the young WRs step up, he'll be doing more blocking and less catching
9	Carlson, John	SEA	He'll have a diminished role with TJ Houshmandzadeh in the lineup. Still pretty good though.
10	Daniels, Owen	HOU	Quiet and reliable, he's a solid choice if you punt TE until late in your draft.

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I think the Raiders TE Zach Miller has a claim to be on the list...

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by MMunoz33 on Jul 27, 2009 9:07 AM EDT reply actions

agreed

Zach is a stud and this year his numbers will back that up.

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jul 28, 2009 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Wow, I don't think I've ever seen Clark listed as the top TE

Be careful....to a hammer, everything looks like a nail.

by Bezekira on Jul 27, 2009 9:25 AM EDT reply actions

Primed for huge ’09 with Marvin gone
I expect to see him on the top of many lists this season

by andyreidswaistline on Jul 27, 2009 8:15 PM EDT up reply actions

It’s a shame Dustin Keller was left off the list.

You are reading my signature.

by rolub on Jul 27, 2009 8:34 PM EDT reply actions

Typo time

Uh yeah, about Keller. I think he’s primed for a big year. I’ve just secretly disguised him as “Justin Keller” at #5 so my league mates won’t know I like him (d’oh!)

by Skeller on Jul 28, 2009 12:34 AM EDT reply actions

Kellen Winslow, anyone?

Why on earth was a sure-fire top-three, or at least five, tight end left out of your top 10?

And what exactly did that Gates joke mean?

by sonny4gov on Jul 28, 2009 3:38 AM EDT reply actions

Are you sure?

a sure-fire top-three, or at least five, tight end

Please tell me that you are in my league and planning to pick Winslow as the third best tight end. He MIGHT be top 10, but to say top 3 or 5 I think is a bit of wishful thinking. Who should he be in front of? Gonzalez? Gates? Witten? Clark?
However, I think that Keller and Boss are ranked WAY too highly. I just don’t see how you can look at what Boss did last year and see the #6 tight end. I would find that hard to believe.
As far as Keller, ask Packers fans how tight ends who seem to perform well disappear the year after Favre leaves.

by bluecollarbuffalo on Jul 28, 2009 7:45 AM EDT up reply actions

Boss

Really, who else is Manning going to throw to? Can you show me a more polished receiver in the Giants lineup? Steve Smith? A rookie? Dominek Hixon maybe?

I know it sounds crazy, but there really isn’t anybody else.

by Skeller on Jul 28, 2009 8:59 PM EDT reply actions