Commentary
Gonzalez still the best of TE crop
Originally Published: November 12, 2009
By Jeremy Green | Scouts Inc.
The tight end position has been redefined over the past five years. With many teams using sophisticated spread offenses, the new tight end is really a big wide receiver who can make plays in the passing game.
Top 10 Tight Ends
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