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(Message started by: CoachH on Sep 12^th, 2003, 1:26pm)

Title: Any TE experts out there?
Post by CoachH on Sep 12^th, 2003, 1:26pm

Is it just me, or is the TE position incredibly hard to project. I know that besides Heap, Gonzo, and possibly Shockey, that the rest are fairly even.

Any insight as to who will do well on any given week? Match-up picks really don't seem to work for me at this position. Is there something I'm missing or is it just luck from week to week? :(

I really hate this position in FF. Even when my stud WR or RB don't perform I can take stock in the fact that they will with all probability get back to producing. The TE position, on the other hand, always seems like a crap shoot.

Title: Re: Any TE experts out there?
Post by StegRock on Sep 12^th, 2003, 1:48pm

on 09/12/03 at 13:26:05, CoachH wrote:

The TE position, on the other hand, always seems like a crap shoot.

And, that is why TE's should be removed from mandatory play in fantasy football (but, of course, do whatever floats your boat... it's just that the guy who came up with mandatory TE's must have been a TE himself or at least a TA, Tight Asshole). In leagues that play a deep set of receivers, only the three or so TE's that you mention in your post, CoachH, even "come in to play" (in both senses of the phrase). And, doesn't that seem right? [smiley=yes.gif]

But, I must digress briefly... I'm not sure if Gonzo is at the top of the "heap" or even in the top "heap" anymore. For whatever it's worth, watch out for guys like Alge Crumpler and Randy McMichael in the immediacy AND the long-haul, and keep your eye on guys like Dallas Clark and L. J. Smith for a little bit down the road.

Title: Re: Any TE experts out there?
Post by kidcrash on Sep 12^th, 2003, 2:26pm

Yea T.E.S SUCK,Even if you have the best they dont help your team that much.I have never drafted a t.e. any higher than round 8 or 9 in a 12 team league. >:(

Title: Re: Any TE experts out there?
Post by Callie on Sep 13^th, 2003, 7:19pm

The main thing to figure out is if a team is Tight End friendly. Some teams use 'em more than others. Ask that question. The other thing to watch for is the new trend to two Tight End sets.

Title: Re: Any TE experts out there?
Post by Callie on Sep 13^th, 2003, 7:20pm

By the way, Stegg - I have Heap in all four of my fantasy leagues!

Title: Re: Any TE experts out there?
Post by Razzak on Sep 13^th, 2003, 8:06pm

on 09/13/03 at 19:19:18, Callie wrote:

The main thing to figure out is if a team is Tight End friendly. Some teams use 'em more than others. Ask that question. The other thing to watch for is the new trend to two Tight End sets.

This is a very good point. I normally try to get a top TE when I'm drafting, but sometimes it just doesn't work out. I've had very good success playing TE matchups off the waiver wire.

http://www.junkyardjake.com/members/Matchup/DefVsOff/index.htm

Use these stats to aid you.

Title: Re: Any TE experts out there?
Post by Callie on Sep 13^th, 2003, 8:10pm

Did that with McMichael last year!