2012 Free Agents: Tight Ends

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2012 Free Agency: Star rating is out of five. Age listing as of Sept. 1, 2012.
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1. Jermichael Finley, TE, Packers. Age: 25.
   Re-signed with Packers (2 years, $15 million)
   
   Big things were expected out of Jermichael Finley this year, but he caught only 55 passes. Even worse, he had a whopping 14 drops - the most for any tight end in the NFL. The good news is that he's just 25, so the sky is still the limit for him.
   
   
   
   
2. Fred Davis, TE, Redskins. Age: 26.
   Re-signed with Redskins (1 year, $5.416 million)
   
   Fred Davis caught 59 balls for 796 yards and three touchdowns in 2011. He's a really skilled tight end, but the downside is that one more suspension for substance abuse will result in a season-long suspension.
   
   
3. John Carlson, TE, Seahawks. Age: 28.
   Signed with Vikings (5 years, $25 million; $11 million guaranteed)
   
   How is John Carlson 28 already? The former Notre Dame tight end missed all of 2011 with a shoulder injury, and it's safe to wonder if he'll ever reach his potential.
   
   
4. Scott Chandler, TE, Bills. Age: 27.
   Re-signed with Bills (2 years)
   
   Scott Chandler caught 38 balls for 389 yards in 2011. He's a pretty mediocre talent.
   
   
5. Kevin Boss, TE, Raiders. Age: 28.
   Signed with Chiefs (3 years, $9 million)
   
   Kevin Boss is a decent end zone target (16 TDs last three years with Giants) and a solid blocker.
   
   
6. Jacob Tamme, H-Back, Colts. Age: 27.
   Signed with Broncos (3 years, $9 million; $3.5 million guaranteed)
   
   I know quarterbacking was a major issue, but it still bothers me that Jacob Tamme didn't step up when Dallas Clark went down this year. Tamme did nothing to prove that he wasn't a system product manufactured by Peyton Manning in 2010.
   
   
7. Dallas Clark, TE, Colts. Age: 33.
   Signed with Buccaneers (1 year)
   
   Dallas Clark looked awful without Peyton Manning last year. He struggled with injuries and drops, as it gave credence to those who believed that he was just part of Indianapolis' system. Clark should sign with whichever team is lucky enough to land Manning (Update: It's pretty telling that the Broncos didn't even want Clark, opting for Jacob Tamme instead).
   
   
   
   
8. Martellus Bennett, TE, Cowboys. Age: 25. -- Signed with Giants (1 year, $2.5 million)
9. Joel Dreessen, TE, Texans. Age: 30. -- Signed with Broncos
10. Daniel Graham, TE, Titans. Age: 33.
11. Visanthe Shiancoe, TE, Vikings. Age: 32. -- Signed with Patriots (1 year, $1.2 million)
12. Jeremy Shockey, TE, Panthers. Age: 32.
13. Kellen Davis, TE, Bears. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Bears (2 years)
14. Zach Potter, TE, Jaguars. Age: 26.
15. Leonard Pope, TE, Chiefs. Age: 28. -- Signed with Steelers
16. John Gilmore, TE, Saints. Age: 32.
17. Randy McMichael, TE, Chargers. Age: 33. -- Re-signed with Chargers (2 years)
18. Bo Scaife, TE, Bengals. Age: 31.
19. Daniel Fells, TE, Broncos. Age: 28. -- Signed with Patriots
20. Bear Pascoe (RFA), TE, Giants. Age: 26.
21. Donald Lee, TE, Bengals. Age: 32.
22. Reggie Kelly, TE, Falcons. Age: 35.
23. Alex Smith, TE, Browns. Age: 30. -- Re-signed with Browns (1 year)
24. Justin Peelle, TE, 49ers. Age: 33.
25. Dante Rosario, TE, Broncos. Age: 27. -- Signed with Chargers
26. Kris Wilson, TE, Ravens. Age: 31.
27. Billy Bajema, TE, Rams. Age: 29.
28. Will Heller, TE, Lions. Age: 31. -- Re-signed with Lions
29. Anthony Becht, TE, Chiefs. Age: 35.
30. Kory Sperry (RFA), TE, Chargers. Age: 27. -- Re-signed with Chargers (1 year)
31. Jake O'Connell (RFA), TE, Chiefs. Age: 26. -- Re-signed with Chiefs (1 year)
32. Matthew Mulligan, TE, Jets. Age: 27. -- Signed with Rams

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Leave a comment Name Comment Verification: click on image to refresh it   james 07-29-2011 05:58 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.24 (total posts: 1) 23     23 you have kris wilson on here twice #25 & #34 alex 07-25-2011 08:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx3.55 (total posts: 1) 23     21 bills should and may snatch miller or boss Thomas Dimitroff 06-08-2011 08:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx46.9 (total posts: 1) 22     22 I love that you have schuylar oordt ahead of 20 veterans but unfortunately for everyone else because we're (the falcons) gonna sign him as soon as this lock out is over. BOOM. d 06-08-2011 05:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.92 (total posts: 1) 23     22 wheres vernon davis? Classic Silver and Black 05-08-2011 04:25 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.74 (total posts: 1) 23     23 Hey Walt, you may have missed that Zach Miller (and Michael Bush) had been tendered by the Raiders: http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/Oakland-Raiders-tender-contracts-to-Zach-Miller-and-Michael-Bush-53015048 Fernando 03-04-2011 03:10 pm xxx.xxx.xxx8.99 (total posts: 1) 24     24 i'm a Bears fan. I wish they would pick up a good pass blocking TE. Funk 03-03-2011 07:44 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.140 (total posts: 1) 22     22 Very nice signing by the Panthers! They can really use that veteran TE...Let's just hope they don't turn him into Jeremy "Blockey"...hehehe steve 02-26-2011 04:42 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.235 (total posts: 1) 23     21 Terrible idea. One of the few things I enjoyed about this site was its lack of a comment section. I'd rather not come here again than risk catching a glimpse of the collective stupidity of the Internet. Walter 01-31-2011 01:23 am xxx.xxx.xxx9.63 (total posts: 1) 24     23 First comment... we're going to have comment boards like this all over the site soon. We're still working out the kinks, so this is not the finished product. Pages: 1 2 3

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