On the topic of TE value in this particular league...this year is interesting because I think the third/fourth tier backs are all super risk. There's relatively little seperation in the WRs over the top 25.TE on the other hand I see a huge dropoff between Gates and the second tier. I also see an even bigger dropoff after the second tier. Additionally, I only see a few potential sleeper TE picks...hence my Gates selection.TE is razor thin this year.Not trying to start a run...I know most of you have your own ideas, but just giving a little more reasoning on my Gates selection.
Using last year's stats:Gates 77/985/9 = 306 points in this systemWinslow 89/925/3 = 288 points in this system (injured)Gonzo 77/925/6 = 282 points in this systemHeap 73/765/6 = 258 points in this systemShockey 66/623/7 = 236 points in this systemNobody else comes close. Heap is a huge value considering that he went four picks after Shockey, 15 picks after the injured Winslow, 25 picks after Gonzo, and 45 picks after Gates.