Fantasy Football Player Rankings & Projections
2008 Tight End Preseason Preview
Vernon Davis
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Davis has the ability to be one of
the best, the question is will Alex Smith help him do just
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8. Vernon Davis - San Francisco - 2008 Preview:
Davis may be the most talented tight end in football, but not talented
enough to run, block and throw the ball to himself. Davis could
explode in 2008 and launch himself into the top three of fantasy
tight ends, but it all depends on two things that have yet to happen,
he must remain healthy and the 49er offense must play well. If Alex
Smith becomes a consistent, solid NFL quarterback, Davis will have
a big fantasy season, if not, he likely won't, but should still
be solid.
2007 Statistics:
52 Rec - 509 Yds - 4 TD's.
2008 Projection: 63
Rec - 653 Yds - 5 TD's.
9. Tony Scheffler - Broncos - 2008 Preview:
Scheffler exploded onto the scene in week 7 of the 2007 season and
was one of the most productive tight ends from that point in the
NFL catching 47 passes and 5 touchdowns in the final 11 games. He
quickly became a favorite of you Bronco quarterback, Jay Cutler.
Cutler is clearly a quarterback on the way up and as he rises in
the fantasy rankings Scheffler rises. Scheffler could be a great
late-round sleeper pick in most drafts, just don't wait too long.
2007 Statistics:
49 Rec - 549 Yds - 5 TD's.
2008 Projection:
61 Rec - 619 Yds - 6 TD's.
10. Alge Crumpler - Titans - 2008 Preview:
There is nothing better than change to help a talented player. There
is no doubt that Vince Young needs a security blanket as well as
a target and he should get both in Crumpler. Crumpler averaged over
60 catches, 700 yards and 6 touchdowns in '05 and '06 before last
seasons down year with the pathetic Falcon offense. If all goes
well Crumpler could claw his way back into the top five.
2007 Statistics:
42 Rec - 444 Yds - 5 TD's.
2008 Projection:
54 Rec - 595 Yds - 6 TD's.
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Owen Daniels - Houston - 2008 Preview:
Daniels blossomed in his second season and topped the 700 yard and
60 reception mark. The Texans are putting together a pretty potent
passing offense with Matt Schaub, Andre Johnson and Kevin Walter
to go along with Owen Daniels and Daniels should see a repeat of
his 2007 breakout and possibly some more looks in the end zone.
2007 Statistics:
63 Rec - 768 Yds - 3 TD's.
2008 Projection: 65
Rec - 701 Yds - 4 TD's.
Donald Lee - Packers - 2008 Preview:
Yet another breakout tight end in 2007 giving the position plenty
of depth. Lee caught 6 touchdowns placing him 6th overall for tight
ends. With the retirement of Brett Farve there are questions in
the Packer passing game until Aaron ROdgers can answer them all
the receivers loose some shine from their rankings.
2007 Statistics:
48 Rec - 575 Yds - 6 TD's.
2008 Projection:
53 Rec - 589 Yds - 5 TD's.
Benjamin Watson - Patriots - 2008 Preview:
You would think the starting tight end for the most prolific offense
in NFL history would be higher ranked, but the Patriots just don't
employ the use of the tight end as much as all their wideouts. Watson
did miss 4 games and he did catch 49 passes for 643 yards in 2006,
so there is hope for more production in 2008. Having the Patriot
tight end isn't all bad, Watson caught 6 touchdowns in '07.
2007 Statistics:
36 Rec - 389 Yds - 6 TD's.
2008 Projection:
45 Rec - 487 Yds - 7 TD's.
Heath Miller - Patriots - 2008 Preview:
Miller is a very talented tight end who isn't in an offense who
uses the tight end regularly until the red zone. Miller will struggle
to reach 50 receptions with Hines Ward, Santonio Holmes and second-round
draft pick WR Limas Sweed getting looks as well as the Willie Parker
- Rashard Mendenhall one-two-punch running game. His touchdowns
will save him and give him another solid fantasy season.
2007 Statistics:
46 Rec - 566 Yds - 7 TD's.
2008 Projection:
47 Rec - 557 Yds - 6 TD's.
