Best Overall Tight End ?

[Vagrant]

Jeff King is the best overall tight end. However, that is subject to change as quickly as Rosario is able to prove he can learn the blocking schemes well enough to land himself a starting spot.

Gary Barnidge is a lengthy and athletic pass catching threat, but he's not a great blocker by any stretch of the imagination and he's essentially a WR playing TE. He has come a long way in his blocking since he was drafted, but he's not there yet. Rosario is far ahead of him in that capacity.

I think honestly it's a 1A and 1B situation with King and Rosario. Barnidge has time, but Rosario has pretty elite pass catching skills where King as elite blocking skills.

The thing about the position is that people expect one guy to do it all, and the position is evolving now to where there are only two or three guys in the league that can do both with the effectiveness you need.

There is nothing at all wrong with platooning in and out with your tight ends.

[koolkatluke]

Did any of you see Alexander the Great????? Dawson by far. I would love too throw a few things at her.

[Darth Biscuit]

Toss up between King and D. Rosario... if we had a QB that could get the ball out, I'd probably say Rosario. He's shown some serious pass catching skills.

[Fiz]

rosario is a wide receiver

[Carl Spackler]

Rosario is kind of like our #3 WR, and if he could block he'd be the best but til then, the nod goes to King.

[phidelt649]

rosario dawson = best tight end

as far as playing goes, though, dante rosario should be a WR. king is the best all around TE on the roster. barnidge could be given more opportunities and experience. he needs to be involved more.

the TEs should be playing a much larger role in the passing game.

If I recall correctly, hasn't Delhomme thrown 4 TDs...all to TEs?

[ChucktownK]

It's a toss up for me. I like the fact that King catches just about everything thrown his way and blocks well. Rosario doesn't catch everything like King but has incredible athletic ability, great hands and some speed. Plus, he seems kinda hungry right now. I would really hate to lose either. Unless Barnidge shows us he has more when he gets the chance. Prolly not gonna be enough $$$ for all three.

[OneBadassCat]

I think its Rosario right now. Both he and Barnidge have heavy duty potential. Wouldn't mind trading Jeff King if we could get something for him.

[hank pimple butt]

jasonluckydog has the best tight end imho!

[Sultan33g]

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[rayzor]

If I recall correctly, hasn't Delhomme thrown 4 TDs...all to TEs?

yes...that is why they should be used more. build on your strengths. passing to the TEs is more of a strength than passing to the WRs this year.

if they want better production out of the RBs and WRs then start throwing to the TEs early and often. this will force defenses to pull their attention away from the running game or smith/moose.

the TEs are showing that they can be a huge threat and are a legit weapon in this offense (such as it is). there is no reason that they shouldn't be used more.

[phidelt649]

yes...that is why they should be used more. build on your strengths. passing to the TEs is more of a strength than passing to the WRs this year.

if they want better production out of the RBs and WRs then start throwing to the TEs early and often. this will force defenses to pull their attention away from the running game or smith/moose.

the TEs are showing that they can be a huge threat and are a legit weapon in this offense (such as it is). there is no reason that they shouldn't be used more.

I agree with you, but TEs aren't generally that great with YAC yardage. In theory, TEs are supposed to be X-factors and compliment the offense, not make it. If you look at someone like Dallas Clark, he compliments Reggie Wayne and the Colts' receiving corps, but doesn't make up the whole of Manning's passing offense.

[Davidson Deac II]

Rosario Dawson's end isn't all that tight.