‘So far this year, tight ends have accounted for 19.6 percent of all pass receptions in the NFL, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. The percentage has gone up each of the last four seasons. Last year, tight ends accounted for 19 percent of catches through the first 11 weeks. In 2003, it was 17.7 percent. In 2002, it was 15.3 percent. Unfortunately for the Bills, this convenient outlet for the quarterback has not been nearly as much of a factor.’