Ethan in Cleveland Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 After only two games, the performances we are seeing by tight ends is absolutory incredible I am just amazed at what Gronk can still do. And of course now Kelce seems to be in another stratosphere. Who are you top 5 TE of all time? Here is a good site for stats. https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask?q=most+yards+by+a+tight+end+all-time I'm still going with Tony Gonzalez as #1. You can make a strong case for Gronk though. Gonzalez has played twice as many games as Gronk, yet Gronk only trails Gonzalez by 21 TDs while having a higher yards/game and yards/catch than Gonzalez. . Some of the stats are really interesting. Kelce is #1 in yards/game and by a wide margin. I'm trying to avoid a bias to this eras players but the numbers are staggering. I'm also trying to take blocking into account in my rankings. If Kelce continues at this pace, he will move into the top 5 if he is not already there. My Top 5 1. Gonzalez 2. Gronk 3. Gates 4. Newsome 5. Winslow 6. Kelce 7. Sharpe 8. Witten 9. Mackey 10. Casper Ditka is just outside the top 10 What do you all think? 1
Einstein Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Like most things in life, it depends on what parameters you apply. If I were given the opportunity to take any TE in history, for one game, to win it all … It’s Gronk and it’s not even close. 2 1 2
Bob Chandler's Hands Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Wait, where is Ertz on the list? 5
Freddie's Dead Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Sorry, I can't give Gronk any props at all. He pushes off constantly, only seen him called once. And what he did to Tre' was the dirtiest thing I've ever seen outside #DirtyKiko. ***** him and the horse he rode in on. The rest of the list is great, we can quibble about the spots, but the names are right. 3 3 1
Mr. WEO Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Kelce is much better than Gates, Newsome and Winslow. 1 2 2 1
Dablitzkrieg Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Gronk ( a healthy one) imo, is the best ever. It's really not close. 1 2
Draconator Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 He's overshadowed by Kelce, but George Kittle needs to be in the discussion. 2
947 Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Kelce isn't really even a TE, he lines up in the slot or out wide a lot more than he's inline. Kittle is the best true TE in the game today. 2 1
Your Brown Eye Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Can I get an Amen for Charles Clay? 2
Dopey Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 (edited) Soon to be Hall of Famer: Jason Peters. My man! Edit: if he ever retires. Edited September 23, 2021 by Dopey 1
Generic_Bills_Fan Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 1 hour ago, Freddie's Dead said: Sorry, I can't give Gronk any props at all. He pushes off constantly, only seen him called once. And what he did to Tre' was the dirtiest thing I've ever seen outside #DirtyKiko. ***** him and the horse he rode in on. The rest of the list is great, we can quibble about the spots, but the names are right. Whenever hes reasonably covered I don't think I've ever seen him not push off lol I guess you get some special privileges playing with Brady they had a nice pushoff victory week 1 🤣 1
TampaBillsJunkie Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Gonzalez, Gronk and Kelce are all neck and neck. Gonzelez is my #1 for now but Gronk and Kelce are still playing. I take into account the entire career. Kelce may push to #1 the way he is playing with Mahomes since they may have a longer time together. The Gronk-Brady window may have 2-3 years left tops. Maybe less. Then how will Gronk do with another QB. My wish would be that it's with Allen for a few years and a trip back home to the Super Bowl.
JohnBonhamRocks Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 Clicked expecting TE (Trent Edwards) highlights 1
Ethan in Cleveland Posted September 23, 2021 Author Posted September 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Old Coot said: No John Mackey? It was Mackey or Ditka for 11th but I can see him in a lot of top 10 lists Good posts so far
mannc Posted September 23, 2021 Posted September 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Dablitzkrieg said: Gronk ( a healthy one) imo, is the best ever. It's really not close. Correct answer. Aside from his ridiculous production as a receiver, which includes about 20 post-season games in which he was absolutely dominant, Gronk is one of the best blocking TEs of all time. Most of the guys on the OP’s list are glorified WRs. 1 1
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