Fantasy Football 2012: Rob Gronkowski and the Top 15 Tight Ends
Here's an updated and expanded look at the LestersLegends' fantasy football tight end rankings.ย
1. Rob Gronkowski, New England Patriots
He put up 1327 yards and 17 TDs (plus a rushing score). Gronk is ridiculous. He got paid, but I donโt think that willย slow him.ย
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2. Jimmy Graham, New Orleans Saints
Hard to argue with 1310 yards and 11 TDs. Heโs become Drew Breesโ favorite target, which is always a good thing.ย
3. Vernon Davis, San Francisco 49ers
Davis really blossomed during the NFL playoffs. Heโs too big for defensive backs and too fast for linebackers. There are more mouths to feed offensively this year, but that should only make it tougher to key in on Davis.ย
4. Aaron Hernandez, New England Patriots
Hernandez put up 910 yards and seven scores. He is versatile and an amazing complement to Gronk.ย
5. Jason Witten, Dallas Cowboys
Ho hum. Expect another 900-plus yard season for Witten.ย
6. Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta Falcons
He just keeps on churning. You can expect Julio Jones to take on a biggerย role in the offense, and Roddy White will still get his. As a result, Gonzo could suffer a little, but heโsย still solid.ย
7. Antonio Gates, San Diego Chargers
Given his age in comparison to Gonzo, I never thought heโd be a riskier option. However, that just isnโt the case. If he can stay healthy, he can produce. That just seems to be too big of a challenge, though.ย
8. Jermichael Finley, Green Bay Packers
The potential remains, but itโs put-up-or-shut-up time if he wants to be considered elite. Staying healthy would be a start.
9.ย Brandon Pettigrew, Detroit Lions
Pettigrew made big strides last year, catching 83 balls for 777 yards and five scores. Heโs not explosive, but heโs steady.ย
10. Fred Davis, Washington Redskins
Davis emerged last year before his suspension. He should be a security blanket for RG3.ย
11. Jermaine Gresham, Cincinnati Bengals
He caught 56 passes for 596 yards and six touchdowns. Should continue to improve along with QB Andy Dalton.ย
12. Dustin Keller, New York Jets
Keller has scored five TDs in each of the past two years, but his yardage grew to 815 in 2011. Heโll be better off as long as Tebow doesnโt take over the QB gig.ย
13. Brent Celek, Philadelphia Eagles
Bounced back from a disappointing 2010 season with 811 yards and five scores. Sometimes getsย overlooked inย Phillyโs offense.ย
14. Jared Cook, Tennessee Titans
Cook has crazy athleticism. He blew up for 759 yards last year.ย Plenty of potential for more.ย
15. Owen Daniels, Houston Texans
Theย talent is there, but so is the injury risk. Daniels is a TE2 at best at this point.
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