2010 Dynasty Rankings- TE (1 Viewer)

[jeter23]

I have just completed my TE dynasty rankings for this year. I think dynasty rankings are a very inexact science. I have heard others complain that some do not follow their rankings when it comes to drafting or evaluating a trade. I can understand that. There are situations where I would draft TE12 over TE8 for example, or other times I would not be willing to trade TE21 for TE17. When creating my rankings, I look at performance, team situation, age.

The ages of the vets listed below are taken from Sons of the Tundra blog, thanks to F&L.

I try to rank every player I feel is relevant. The way I judge this is by considering if the player is worthy of a roster spot in my leagues.

1. Antonio Gates, SD 30.3

2. Dallas Clark, IND 31.3

3. Vernon Davis, SF 26.8

4. Jason Witten, DAL 28.4

5. Jermichael Finley, GB 23.6

6. Chris Cooley, WASH 28.2

7. Greg Olsen, CHI 25.6

8. Kellen Winslow II, TB 27.2

9. Brent Celek, PHI 25.8

10. John Carlson, SEA 26.4

11. Zach Miller, OAK 24.9

12. Jermaine Gresham, ROOKIE 22.3

13. Dustin Keller, NYJ 26

14. Owen Daniels, HOU 27.10

15. Tony Gonzalez, ATL 34.7

16. Heath Miller, PIT 27.11

17. Brandon Pettigrew, DET 25.7

18. Jared Cook, TEN 23.5

19. Aaron Hernandez, ROOKIE 20.10

20. Fred Davis, WASH 24.8

21. Anthony McCoy, ROOKIE 22.9

22. Visanthe Shiancoe, MIN 30.3

23. Rob Gronkowski, ROOKIE 21.4

24. Tony Scheffler, DEN 27.7

25. Martellus Bennett, DAL 23.0

26. Jeremy Shockey, NO 30.1

27. Evan Moore, CLE 25.8

28. Shawn Nelson, BUF 24.11

29. Zach Miller, JAX 25.11

30. Kevin Boss, NYG 26.8

31. James Casey, HOU 26.0

32. Marcedes Lewis, JAX 26.4

33. David Thomas, NO 27.2

34. Ben Watson, NE 29.9

35. Travis Beckum, NYG 23.8

36. Todd Heap, BAL 30.6

37. Bo Scaife, TEN 29.8

38. Anthony Fasano, MIA 26.5

39. Chase Coffman, CIN 23.10

40. Cornelius Ingram, PHI 25.3

41. Randy McMichael, STL 31.3

42. Donald Lee, GB 30.1

 

[grapeape]

I like your list jeter, great job as usual. I hope Cook shows us he's worthy of that ranking this year. I know he has freakish ability, perhaps this is the year we see it on the field. And I just can't decide what is going to happen with Cooley and Fred Davis' numbers together in Washington. I think Davis has top 5 talent, but will he take a back seat to Cooley? Should be interesting to watch this year. That is assuming of course the Redskins have a decent QB.

 

[BigTex]

Great list, I'm also hoping great things from Cook. I also have Casey and can't wait to see what he's capable of doing after his first season in the NFL.

ETA: I missed out on drafting Keller and Pettigrew, I will draft Gresham this year the guy is going to be a beast.

 

[Moonlight_Graham]

I would have Finley ahead of Witten, drop Cooley down, and remove Hernandez and Gronkowski from the top 25. Martellius Bennett is better than both those guys. All he needs is the gig to himself, which could happen in a trade around draft time. I would definitely put Jared Cook ahead of Heath Miller and Pettigrew. You will see why as soon as 2010 when Scaife and Crumpler are kicked to the curb. I would put Celek ahead of Olsen, Winslow, and Cooley.

 

[jeter23]

I would have Finley ahead of Witten, drop Cooley down, and remove Hernandez and Gronkowski from the top 25. Martellius Bennett is better than both those guys. All he needs is the gig to himself, which could happen in a trade around draft time. I would definitely put Jared Cook ahead of Heath Miller and Pettigrew. You will see why as soon as 2010 when Scaife and Crumpler are kicked to the curb. I would put Celek ahead of Olsen, Winslow, and Cooley.

I have always liked Bennett too, but it seems as if some teams have found a way to get value and PT for their 2nd TE and that just has not happened in Dallas. If he was traded, I would likely bump him way up the list.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I know the kind of year he had but i just can't put Dallas Clark at #2 at 31 years old.

 

[jeter23]

I know the kind of year he had but i just can't put Dallas Clark at #2 at 31 years old.

I know what you mean and I normally dock players once they hit the wrong side of 30. My thinking there was in that offense, he can continue to out up the same type of numbers for 3 more years (Gonzo is 3 years older). I just can't project out much further than that.

 

[Avery]

Four rookies in the top 25 got my attention.

 

[Team Legacy]

Nice job my man.

If I were drafting in an initial dynasty today, I think my top Dynasty TE rankings would look something like:

1. Vernon Davis

2. Jermichael Finley

3. Jason Witten

4. Antonio Gates

5. Dallas Clark

6. Greg Olsen

7. Owen Daniels

Definitely want to hear more about Gresham when you get time.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I know the kind of year he had but i just can't put Dallas Clark at #2 at 31 years old.

I know what you mean and I normally dock players once they hit the wrong side of 30. My thinking there was in that offense, he can continue to out up the same type of numbers for 3 more years (Gonzo is 3 years older). I just can't project out much further than that.

Think Gonzo is a rare talent though personally and i don't think Dallas has the same type of build

 

[fruity pebbles]

Think my top 10 would be:

1. Vernon

2. Witten

3. Gates

4. Finley

5. Winslow

6. Clark

7. Olsen

8. Daniels

9. Celek

10. Keller

 

[fridayfrenzy]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this.

Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

 

[FrostBite]

I think it's time to sell Dallas Clark. Not only does his age bother me, but the emergence of Austin Collie is going to eat into his red zone targets next year. Plus Garcon has become a legit #2WR.

 

[BigTex]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this. Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

I'm puzzled too. The only thing I can think of is maybe these guys own him in their leagues.ETA: Celek produced more than Finley

 

[Moonlight_Graham]

I think it's time to sell Dallas Clark. Not only does his age bother me, but the emergence of Austin Collie is going to eat into his red zone targets next year. Plus Garcon has become a legit #2WR.

As a Colts homer I can tell you that Clark will ALWAYS be in Peyton Manning's plan on Sundays. He will be a top 5 TE for at least 3 more years.Also, to the guy questioning Finley in the top 5. Finley is top 3, not top 5, and is a stud. Anyone not believing this probably missed out on him. I know the poster said he's a Finley owner, and that he's not buying Finley in the top 5, well, I'm not buying what the poster said. Maybe he's looking to buy.

 

[fridayfrenzy]

I think it's time to sell Dallas Clark. Not only does his age bother me, but the emergence of Austin Collie is going to eat into his red zone targets next year. Plus Garcon has become a legit #2WR.

And Agonzo back

 

[Wyld Stallyns]

I'm curious as to why Celek is consistently being listed behind guys like Finley, Winslow and Olsen in everyone's lists?

 

[jeter23]

I think it's time to sell Dallas Clark. Not only does his age bother me, but the emergence of Austin Collie is going to eat into his red zone targets next year. Plus Garcon has become a legit #2WR.

As a Colts homer I can tell you that Clark will ALWAYS be in Peyton Manning's plan on Sundays. He will be a top 5 TE for at least 3 more years.Also, to the guy questioning Finley in the top 5. Finley is top 3, not top 5, and is a stud. Anyone not believing this probably missed out on him. I know the poster said he's a Finley owner, and that he's not buying Finley in the top 5, well, I'm not buying what the poster said. Maybe he's looking to buy.

No, he's not top 3. Right now he is #12 (where he finished in PPR). My rankings, as well as any others are just a combination or projections and personal preference. I think he is #5, you think top 3, others may not have him in the top 15.

 

[fruity pebbles]

I'm curious as to why Celek is consistently being listed behind guys like Finley, Winslow and Olsen in everyone's lists?

Think the next 5-6 guys after vernon, witten and gates are pretty much interchangeable in terms of dynasty value

 

[Matt's Eagles]

I think it's time to sell Dallas Clark. Not only does his age bother me, but the emergence of Austin Collie is going to eat into his red zone targets next year. Plus Garcon has become a legit #2WR.

And Agonzo back

Thinking someone might be going out of Colie, Agonzo and Garcon.I like that i have 3 young TEs hopefully oe of them plays well.James Casey Hou, Zach Miller Jax, Jared Cook Ten

 

[Sinrj]

I think it's time to sell Dallas Clark. Not only does his age bother me, but the emergence of Austin Collie is going to eat into his red zone targets next year. Plus Garcon has become a legit #2WR.

As a Colts homer I can tell you that Clark will ALWAYS be in Peyton Manning's plan on Sundays. He will be a top 5 TE for at least 3 more years.Also, to the guy questioning Finley in the top 5. Finley is top 3, not top 5, and is a stud. Anyone not believing this probably missed out on him. I know the poster said he's a Finley owner, and that he's not buying Finley in the top 5, well, I'm not buying what the poster said. Maybe he's looking to buy.

Would you buy Finley at that price? (top 3 TE)

 

[mlball77]

Interesting list, Jeter23!

I'm with you having Gates at #1. I own him and have a playoff-caliber team, and there is no TE that I would trade him straight across for. I find it strange he isn't in some people's top 3, particularly given SD no longer running so much. I know the age is up there, but it isn't yet in the danger zone, imho. Now if I had a team that was in more of rebuild mode, Gates wouldn't be a guy I'd be as interested in, admittedly.

I am sort of with the group on Cooley though, I'd probably bump him down 3 spots or so. And as a Bears fan, I still like Olsen's upside quite a bit (might just be wishful thinking though).

 

[FrostBite]

I've got Brad Cottam TE KC sitting on my Taxi squad and I'm not ready to give up on him yet. Dude is huge, fast and decent hands (but still pretty raw as a receiver). I've got to think the coaches will realize what a great red zone target he is. Towards the end of the year he started getting more targets but I don't think Haley really knows what he has yet.

one catch

the announcer said he was 6'7" but he's listed at 6'9"

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this. Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

I'm puzzled too. The only thing I can think of is maybe these guys own him in their leagues.ETA: Celek produced more than Finley

Celek produced more than Finley. True. Finley also missed four games and was slowed by injury early on.I hear you though. I'd actually rank these guys right next to each other. Something like 5 and 6, interchangeable.

 

[BuckeyeArt]

Daniels seems low while Carlson and Cooley seem high. I think I'd have Daniels above both of those guys. Is Daniels low solely because of injury?

 

[Crippler]

A couple of points

1. Those that own Finley probably rank him higher(me included). But alot is personal preference. For those buying they got to hope to not find one of us as owners because I dont see his owners selling anytime soon. I dont trade him straight up for Vernon Davis in the end.

2. Dallas dropping off because of the WR's. I dont think so because of the personal relationship he has with Manning. I think having those guys develop only makes him more lethal. He is roommates with Manning on the road and unless Peyton leaves is the only way to not have him high for the next 3 years.

The list overall was pretty good.

 

[jeter23]

Daniels seems low while Carlson and Cooley seem high. I think I'd have Daniels above both of those guys. Is Daniels low solely because of injury?

I would say a combo of injury, age (related to Miller, Celek and Gresham) and the rumors he may not be long for Houston. Not sure if those rumors are still out there.

 

[TheWick]

Only thing that REALLY jumped out at me was Cooley at #6...I'm not sure he was that high going in to 2009 and with that teams new identity and Fred Davis emerging its best to steer clear of Cooley if that is the pricetag.

 

[5Rings]

Only thing that REALLY jumped out at me was Cooley at #6...I'm not sure he was that high going in to 2009 and with that teams new identity and Fred Davis emerging its best to steer clear of Cooley if that is the pricetag.

Daniels is way too low, IMO. I also question all the rooks in the top 25.Besides that, great list.

 

[coolnerd]

Daniels seems low while Carlson and Cooley seem high. I think I'd have Daniels above both of those guys. Is Daniels low solely because of injury?

I would say a combo of injury, age (related to Miller, Celek and Gresham) and the rumors he may not be long for Houston. Not sure if those rumors are still out there.

Houston wants to lock up Daniels long-term, not sure where any rumors to the contrary got started. He is expected to be 100% by season's start, but with injury there some if.

 

[jeter23]

I'm curious as to why Celek is consistently being listed behind guys like Finley, Winslow and Olsen in everyone's lists?

Think the next 5-6 guys after vernon, witten and gates are pretty much interchangeable in terms of dynasty value

I agree, if I did these again tomorrow, this list would look different. Just thought it might be a good way to spark some conversation. QBs are next

 

[jeter23]

Daniels seems low while Carlson and Cooley seem high. I think I'd have Daniels above both of those guys. Is Daniels low solely because of injury?

I would say a combo of injury, age (related to Miller, Celek and Gresham) and the rumors he may not be long for Houston. Not sure if those rumors are still out there.

Houston wants to lock up Daniels long-term, not sure where any rumors to the contrary got started. He is expected to be 100% by season's start, but with injury there some if.

Thanks for sharing. I knew it had been a while since I heard those rumors.

 

[Cleat Spike]

I've got Brad Cottam TE KC sitting on my Taxi squad and I'm not ready to give up on him yet. Dude is huge, fast and decent hands (but still pretty raw as a receiver). I've got to think the coaches will realize what a great red zone target he is. Towards the end of the year he started getting more targets but I don't think Haley really knows what he has yet.

one catch

the announcer said he was 6'7" but he's listed at 6'9"

I don't know, it seems like the Cottam ship has sailed for good. He couldn't get on the field in a WR starved offense playing from behind. That's an up hill battle, but he may just be one of those with average to above average NFL TE talent that get his chance a little later. That would be a tough stash even on a dynasty Taxi for me personally. Evan Moore is on my taxi just waiting for some much needed pieces to be filled in. Seeing both play, I like someone like Moore, Z. Miller, or Bennett for that type of stash over Cottam. He looks real stiff.

 

[CravenM]

I think whoever gets drafted to the Falcons should have a good career once Gonzo retires.

Hernandez and Gresham are REALLY good TEs and I expect good things from them in the pros. This seems to be a pretty good class for TEs

 

[FrostBite]

I don't know, it seems like the Cottam ship has sailed for good. He couldn't get on the field in a WR starved offense playing from behind. That's an up hill battle, but he may just be one of those with average to above average NFL TE talent that get his chance a little later. That would be a tough stash even on a dynasty Taxi for me personally. Evan Moore is on my taxi just waiting for some much needed pieces to be filled in. Seeing both play, I like someone like Moore, Z. Miller, or Bennett for that type of stash over Cottam. He looks real stiff.

How much of that can we blame on Haley? He's not a TE guy. He didn't even know what he had in Charles until it slapped him in the face.I realize I'm reaching here and I don't expect anyone to go out and get him. I'm just not ready to write him off yet and I know I'd rather have him than some of the 42 guys listed ahead of him.

 

[Pipes]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this. Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

I think you can for a number of reasons.Finley is young and was considered very raw entering the season. As the season went on you could see the light bulb come on for him. His role seemed to expand in that offense and as long as McCarthy is there the TE is an integral part of the offense and he has all of the physical tools as well. Plus Rodgers is only getting better so having a top 5 QB who's young throwing to him helps as well. Plus as others have mentioned he was injured for a few games this year.I realize I'm a homer and it's probably clouding my judgement but I wouldn't trade Finley straight up for any TE for dynasty purposes. As much as I like Vernon Davis they still have a big question mark at QB plus with the potential emergence of Crabtree I expect Davis' numbers to take a hit next year. Gates and Clark are both great but also have alot of mileage on them. I'd rank them ahead of Finley for redraft next year but not dynasty. Celek is very good but who knows what the QB situation will be in Philly next year.

 

[QuizGuy66]

This list leaves me feeling like the Bengals just might need to do a do-over on drafting a tight-end this year. The opportunity he should have is so huge that he just shouldn't be ranked this low, yet the way things went this year I fear it's all too accurate.

*sigh*

-QG

 

[B. Nugget]

This list leaves me feeling like the Bengals just might need to do a do-over on drafting a tight-end this year. The opportunity he should have is so huge that he just shouldn't be ranked this low, yet the way things went this year I fear it's all too accurate.*sigh*-QG

I think they have to give Coffman a chance, the guy was making the transition from a pass happy spread offense to a traditional pro-style offense that ran the ball to set up the pass. He was basically a big WR at Mizzou...which is why he got to showcase his emence receiving skills. Blocking wasn't one of his strong points because he never was asked to do it, but it is developing...give it time.

 

[QuizGuy66]

This list leaves me feeling like the Bengals just might need to do a do-over on drafting a tight-end this year. The opportunity he should have is so huge that he just shouldn't be ranked this low, yet the way things went this year I fear it's all too accurate.*sigh*-QG

I think they have to give Coffman a chance, the guy was making the transition from a pass happy spread offense to a traditional pro-style offense that ran the ball to set up the pass. He was basically a big WR at Mizzou...which is why he got to showcase his emence receiving skills. Blocking wasn't one of his strong points because he never was asked to do it, but it is developing...give it time.

I understand that, but short of perhaps trading for Martellus Bennett I don't know if they'll fully give him that chance to develop. Kelly, if fully recovered is great to have as a blocking TE but the fact that the kid wasn't active for one game with the likes of Coats and Foschi to compete with is troubling for sure. If they do draft a TE I think you'll have the final verdict unfortuately.-QG

 

[FUBAR]

I would have Finley ahead of Witten, drop Cooley down, and remove Hernandez and Gronkowski from the top 25. Martellius Bennett is better than both those guys. All he needs is the gig to himself, which could happen in a trade around draft time. I would definitely put Jared Cook ahead of Heath Miller and Pettigrew. You will see why as soon as 2010 when Scaife and Crumpler are kicked to the curb. I would put Celek ahead of Olsen, Winslow, and Cooley.

Even though I like Cook a lot I don't think I'd put him above Heath Miller just yet. Although I might not trade him for Heath either I have Witten #1 but the tier 1 is VD, Gates, Clark and Witten in any order. As a Cooley owner, I'd trade him for Celek, Winslow, Daniels if I want to risk he stays in Houston and maybe Olsen and Carlson. They make up tier 2 along with Finley.

 

[FUBAR]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this. Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

I think you can for a number of reasons.Finley is young and was considered very raw entering the season. As the season went on you could see the light bulb come on for him. His role seemed to expand in that offense and as long as McCarthy is there the TE is an integral part of the offense and he has all of the physical tools as well. Plus Rodgers is only getting better so having a top 5 QB who's young throwing to him helps as well. Plus as others have mentioned he was injured for a few games this year.I realize I'm a homer and it's probably clouding my judgement but I wouldn't trade Finley straight up for any TE for dynasty purposes. As much as I like Vernon Davis they still have a big question mark at QB plus with the potential emergence of Crabtree I expect Davis' numbers to take a hit next year. Gates and Clark are both great but also have alot of mileage on them. I'd rank them ahead of Finley for redraft next year but not dynasty. Celek is very good but who knows what the QB situation will be in Philly next year.

Finley is firmly entrenched in the "could be HUGE but could be overhyped RISK" category right now. I wouldn't take him over the under 30 proven studs but he could be worth it. I firmly believe Cook will take this role next off-season.

 

[Sinrj]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this.

Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

I'm puzzled too. The only thing I can think of is maybe these guys own him in their leagues.

ETA: Celek produced more than Finley

Celek has the spectre of McNabb leaving.Finley may be the mismatch target for Rodgers for a decade.

17g 79 - 1,030 - 13.0 - 8 (1/25/1985)

13g 61 - 835 - 13.7 - 5 (3/26/1987)

Kolb to Celek worked pretty well week 2 and 3 (16/208/1). Celek value is more tied to Reid than McNabb in my opinion.

While Finley is clearly overhyped he did look like a beast. Good if you already own him but he's almost untouchable if you don't. Finley will need a monster season just to get into the top 5 in the next 2-3 seasons. There's a lot of talent at TE.

 

[JetMaxx]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this. Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

I'm puzzled too. The only thing I can think of is maybe these guys own him in their leagues.ETA: Celek produced more than Finley

Celek produced more than Finley. True. Finley also missed four games and was slowed by injury early on.I hear you though. I'd actually rank these guys right next to each other. Something like 5 and 6, interchangeable.

If Kolb gets the starting gig in Philly, I'd move Celek to the top 3. Kolb targeted Celek a ton in the 2 games he started. Granted that would change as Kolb matures into the role and develops confidence in his reads....However, Celek is a solid producer with McNabb and the nice bump with a young starter could be big. Finley is a stud though. Looks awesome with a great situation.

 

[beto]

Fred Davis not getting near enough love. The guy is a buy in dynasty.

 

[Jeff Tefertiller]

Shawn Nelson is the guy I like higher. He missed extended time with a concussion, and played on a trainwreck of a passing offense. He is a guy that will be dropped in many leagues but has high upside.

Great job, Jeter. Thanks for putting these out there.

 

[Ghost of Bill Walsh]

Good list and good job done Jeter23. What was once a position that wasn't paid very much attention to in early fantasy football it's great to see the position evolve to be a big part of FF with the caliber of TE's now in the NFL. I'm also glad to see that just maybe the lightbulb has come on in Vernon Davis' head finally. Musta been the moonshot Singletary gave him. VD decided he was gonna produce so he wouldn't have to see his coaches rump again. I like Cooley alot but with the play of Fred Davis in his absence last year he drops out of my top ten.Thanks to Gonzo for making the TE position a very valuable one in FF but he too drops outta the top 10.

1.Vernon Davis

2.Antonio Gates

3.Dallas Clark

4.Jason Witten

5.Jermichael Finley

6.Brent Celek

7.John Carlson

8.Kellen Winslow II

9.Owen Daniels

10.Greg Olsen

 

[coolnerd]

I own J. Finley in dynasty, but not even I am ready to annoint him like this. Is one great 2nd half of a season worth bumping a TE up into the top 5 like this?

I'm puzzled too. The only thing I can think of is maybe these guys own him in their leagues.ETA: Celek produced more than Finley

Celek produced more than Finley. True. Finley also missed four games and was slowed by injury early on.I hear you though. I'd actually rank these guys right next to each other. Something like 5 and 6, interchangeable.

If Kolb gets the starting gig in Philly, I'd move Celek to the top 3. Kolb targeted Celek a ton in the 2 games he started. Granted that would change as Kolb matures into the role and develops confidence in his reads....However, Celek is a solid producer with McNabb and the nice bump with a young starter could be big. Finley is a stud though. Looks awesome with a great situation.

IMO, Finley is a case where you have to overrank and overvalue a player before he is a clearly year in and year out stud. Some of my biggest mistakes have been here I got good value for a young player, but would have been better off either with him in my line-up or waiting until someone offered just a silly price for him.

 

[Mister CIA]

TE thoughts:

Rostering Casey/Dreessen for peanuts with hopes of top 10 results if Owen Daniels is not playing the stud TE role in Houston next year.

Owned Witten and Vernon Davis and I could not sell high Davis fast enough. I don't think Davis will fall off the face of the Earth, but I think he drops from scoring option #1 to #3 on the SF offense.

Witten - even when he's bad he's okay. I see upside here.

Beckum anyone? Holding on to roster slot 25/26. Just have this annoying gut sensation that he might erupt in a year or two.

Kellen Davis - there I said it. Athletic freak and huge size to boot - and he snared 3 TDs this past season. Were I an NFL GM, I'd offer up a 4th rounder on a platter for this guy; maybe even a 3rd rounder.

Martellus Bennett - still a strong hold.