Pro Football 101 Fantasy Busts: Tight Ends in 2009

1. Kellen Winslow

In time, the move to Tampa Bay should revitalize Kellen Winslow's career.

This year, with so much uncertainty at the QB position, it's probably safe to assume he won't be putting up numbers similar to 2007. Still, he should be a viable target for Byron Leftwich, and a safety net for Josh Freeman (when he's ready), so his catch total could be decent.

Yards and TDs will be hard to come by this coming season. A few player rankings list him in the top 10; we don't think his production will warrant that high of a fantasy ranking come the end of the year.

2. Heath Miller

While not flashy, Heath Miller possesses very good hands and is a solid TE by NFL standards. Unfortunately for fantasy owners, his production doesn't translate to No. 1 fantasy TE numbers.

The main reason for this is the Pittsburgh Steelers love to use their receivers in the passing game. More often than not, Miller is the fourth or fifth option, behind even the running backs out of the backfield.

The best bet for Miller in 12 person leagues is keep him as a No. 2 and use him only when your starter is out.

3. Bo Scaife

Although he's certainly not a big name, Bo Scaife played very well last season and became Kerry Collins' go-to-guy early on. Still, that didn't equate to many balls ending up in the end zone (Scaife had just two TD's).

This year, the Tennessee Titans have added some receivers to the mix (Nate Washington, Kenny Britt) which should mean even fewer opportunities to come Scaife's way.

This season's pool of TEs is extremely deep. While he was a fantasy starter for many weeks last season, there are more attractive options available this season.