Who is the greatest TE in NFL history?

[chappee11]

So, a conversation on the MLB board(of all places) led to an argument over football Tight Ends. Who was the best?

 

[Think McFly Think]

So, a conversation on the MLB board(of all places) led to an argument over football Tight Ends. Who was the best?

Other? Outta them I’d say Gonzales nevermind you updated it lol

 

[chappee11]

Other? Outta them I’d say Gonzales

You were too quick! I hit submit before I put the all the nominees in.

 

[Think McFly Think]

You were too quick! I hit submit before I put the all the nominees in.

Yep my b lol

 

[Think McFly Think]

I’m still thinking about it, there was a pretty big discussion about this in the is Kelce the GOAT TE on the NFL board.

There’s lots of factors to consider, were they good blockers, who was throwing to them, postseason success, longevity etc.

And then you got Gronk with a separate metric, “I wanna party with that guy”

 

[chappee11]

I’m still thinking about it, there was a pretty big discussion about this in the is Kelce the GOAT TE on the NFL board.

There’s lots of factors to consider, were they good blockers, who was throwing to them, postseason success, longevity etc.

And then you got Gronk with a separate metric, “I wanna party with that guy”

For sure. It goes well beyond their ability to catch the ball and run. Blocking is a huge piece of the puzzle, too.

 

[Dude]

Good list. You could make a case for several of them.

 

[Debbie Does]

Brady had a number of All-World receivers before they left the team. The QB is the key to any great receiver. Speaking of All-World, where's Russ Francis on this list?

 

[Janus]

I voted for Gonzalez, Diversity, we need diversity, besides he;ll probably get deported soon enough

 

[Clayton]

Imo its

1. Tony G
2. Kellen Winslow
3. Kelce
4. Gates
5. Gronk

I have a feeling that Kelce might be the #1 in most minds in a couple of years

 

[Dude]

Imo its

1. Tony G
2. Kellen Winslow
3. Kelce
4. Gates
5. Gronk

I have a feeling that Kelce might be the #1 in most minds in a couple of years

Gronk’s relatively low longevity plays against him. But to get Gronked was something to watch.

 

[Clayton]

Gronk’s relatively low longevity plays against him. But to get Gronked was something to watch.

A very good argument that you take Gronk in his prime over the rest. Although Winslow in the same bucket maybe

 

[chappee11]

Gronk’s relatively low longevity plays against him.

Probably so. He didn’t play long enough to compile all the biggest numbers. But on a per game basis, he’s probably right near the top.

 

[Lake Shore Drive]

A few years ago it probably would have been Gronk for me, but Kelce has moved to the front of the pack. Right now he's the TE GOAT.

 

[cowboycolors]

Any of them in todays NFL would shine like a pair of boots in a USMC inspection

 

[rtfgbfan]

Shannon is the best to me. Difference maker for 2 franchises.

 

[chappee11]

Shannon is the best to me. Difference maker for 2 franchises.

I’m a little surprised to see him with only the 1 vote, so far. He’s definitely in the conversation. Same with Gates who has the most TD’s by a TE all-time:

 

[chappee11]

I’m a little surprised to see him with only the 1 vote, so far. He’s definitely in the conversation. Same with Gates who has the most TD’s by a TE all-time:

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93TD’s for Gronk in 143 games is mighty impressive, as well.

 

[PDay8810]

pick moose
he's got this

 

[rtfgbfan]

I’m a little surprised to see him with only the 1 vote, so far. He’s definitely in the conversation. Same with Gates who has the most TD’s by a TE all-time:

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Gates was awesome, I saw his whole career. Shannon Sharpe in Denver and Baltimore was a guy who you knew was gonna make a major difference in a big game.