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- My choice for the perfect TE #2 in redraft leagues. I see 50+ catches and 5-7 TD's
-- Tony Scheffler a Key Lions Addition --
Tue Jul 27, 2010 --from FFMastermind.com - The Detroit News reports TE Tony Scheffler (6-5, 255) might end up being the biggest offseason addition for the Lions. Scheffler and QB Matthew Stafford seem to have a pretty good rapport, and his unique combination of size and speed practically make him a third or fourth receiver. Second-year TE Brandon Pettigrew (6-5, 265) was really coming on before his ACL injury, but should be ready to go by camp. With that pair, the Lions will have the luxury of running a number of two tight end sets that can utilize both their skills. TE Will Heller, TE Dan Gronkowski, and TE Richard Dickson round out the Lions roster.
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My choice on all my dynasty leagues. (Jimmy Graham). Gonna be a fantasy monster on a team that scores!
-- Saints TE Watch --
Tue Jul 27, 2010 --from FFMastermind.com- The New Orleans Times-Picayune reports Saints TE Jeremy Shockey, who missed the final three games of the 2009 season with an injured toe, is expected to start once again in 2010. But Shockey suffered a bizarre fainting incident during the teams OTAs in June. After eight extremely physical seasons in the NFL, it is worth wondering whether Shockey may be beginning to break down. Behind Shockey, the sure-handed TE David Thomas is also a safe bet to make the team. While not as spectacular as Shockey, Thomas outperformed his more known counterpart on a number of occasions last season, and became a favorite of QB Drew Brees in short yardage situations. Thomas is also a fairly versatile player, having lined up as a fullback on a number of occasions last season. The third tight end figures to be one of the most intriguing physical prospects on the Saints roster, third round draft pick TE Jimmy Graham. A University of Miami product, Graham played only one year of football for the Hurricanes, focusing instead on basketball. Graham was productive during his one season, finishing with five touchdown receptions, but was drafted largely due to his unique athletic ability. At 6'6" and 290 pounds, Graham ran a 4.56 40-yard dash and possesses a 38.5-inch vertical leap. He is obviously extremely raw and will struggle initially with his technique, but it won't hurt to have the fellow Hurricane Shockey around to show Graham the ins and outs of the position. In 2009, the Saints kept four tight ends. This appears to be less likely this season with increased depth at other positions, but if HC Sean Payton decides to keep four it will mean a battle between former Green Bay Packers TE Tory Humphrey and former UConn QB Tyler Lorenzen. Humphrey has the advantage over Lorenzen in terms of NFL experience, having started seven games for the Packers in 2008. The 6'2", 255-pound Humphrey ran a 4.47 40-yard dash while at Central Michigan, and is known more for his abilities as a receiver and on special teams than as a blocker. Lorenzen, who only began playing tight end last season, is probably more of a developmental project than Humphrey. At 6'5" and 235 pounds, Lorenzen needs to add bulk to be an effective blocker. What's more problematic than his raw weight is his lack of leg strength, which is a bad problem to have if you're an NFL tight end. He does have more long-term potential than Humphrey and a very high football IQ from his days as a quarterback. Lorenzen could stick around for another season on the practice squad.
