[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: Graham had a down year based on many 2012 expectations, but he was still the top fantasy tight end. He's a great red zone threat, plays through injury, and he's just entering his prime. I expect the return of Sean Payton to help the Saints offense devise wise to exploit Graham even more in 2013. This might be too high of a ranking, but I like Graham as the tight end to own and am willing to pay just a little bit more to have the advantage he provides. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: Hernandez is making the concerted effort to get into great shape. He has essentially stated that his efforts are to prevent injuries that have derailed him from elite production. I have long believed that Hernandez is the straw that stirs that special concoction that is the Patriots offense and both Greg Cosell of NFL Films and Bill Parcells have said similar. If Hernandez can stay healthy, he's the best weapon at the position. However, he remains a boom-bust threat due to injury. You'll have to take the risk to land Hernandez and only you can decide if he's worth it. Considering that in 2012 there was a 20-point gap between the No.3 and No.5 TE and a 20-point gap between the No. 12 and No.20 TE, I'd take the risk. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: This is almost like a basic geometry proof. If Gronkowski and Jimmy Graham are healthy, Gronkowski is a boom-bust mid-range fantasy TE1. If Gronkowski misses time and Hernandez misses time, he's a boom-bust low-end TE1. If Gronkowski stays healthy and Hernandez misses time, the big fella is an elite TE1. Follow me? Good. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: A good fantasy tight end capable of big games in this Carolina offense. I just wish where were a few more of them. Let's find out a little more what Carolina wants to be offensively this year. (hide this)

[Jun 13th] Matt Waldman says: Garrett Graham is talented enough to cut into Daniels' time. So is Connecticut rookie Ryan Griffin. As the veteran gets older and the Texans get more multiple with one-back, two-tight end sets, the less I think Daniels is counted on. He's still a decent TE1, but I wouldn't see great upside. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: A few targets that went a different direction last year and Gates could easily have been a TE1. However, we all know that statement is a far cry from what Gates used to be. I think the skill is still there for Gates to rebound, but the expectations should be low enough to take the chance on him as a low-end TE1. Since there's so little room between a low-end TE1 and a waiver wire pickup, why not take the chance? (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Cook is reunited with Jeff Fisher in St. Louis and will battle for time with Lance Kendricks. Cook is the more natural receiver, but neither are great blockers. The addition of Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin to a promising Chris Givens clouds the picture in terms of target priority. Cook's range of fantasy potential is broad at this stage, but if he does become a TE1, it will not be the norm for his career. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Bennett has the athleticism to threaten the seam and Russell Wilson has the ability to get the ball there. What needs to happen is Bennett to catch the ball consistently. If he can do that, there could be a little more upside to his game than that of a low-end TE1. There are enough options in Seattle's offense that Bennett's upside could be limited. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Myers is another limited talent with overachieving attributes on a team that will make the most of his skills if second-year athletic wunderkind Adrien Robinson doesn't make a leap. Look for me to elevate Myers if this doesn't happen. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Allen has Alge Crumpler-like potential when Crumpler was a Pro Bowl receiver with the Atlanta Falcons. We'll see if Coby Fleener cuts into Allen's time or the change in offense gives one tight end far more play than the other. If this is the case, Allen is the better overall player although the slower downfield threat. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Eifert is a better receiver than Jermaine Gresham, but not quite the blocker. He's a decent blocker but will need a year to develop that side of his game another level higher. He should get moved around the offense if used early and I think he will. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: As the non-Zach Ertz fan of the staff, I'm betting on Casey making a good impression earlier than Ertz. We'll see how this plays out in training camp. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Underutilized, Lewis needs better quarterback play to thrive. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Cameron will start for the Browns and he has the athleticism to become a fantasy starter. Whether he has the conceptual understanding of the game and can play consistent football is yet to be seen. He's worth a later pick as a TE1 gamble or better yet, an upside TE2. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Chandler is a fine red zone threat, but Arkansas rookie Chris Gragg is a better athlete and former wide receiver. Watch how this plays out before adjusting your rankings on this situation in Buffalo. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Sims isn't a speedster, but he's agile for his size and has soft hands. He can get down the seam and if Dustin Keller falters, Sims can be a complete tight end for the Dolphins. He only has to improve his tendency to over extend as a blocker due to his desire to maul opponents with the the proper technique. It's a discipline lapse more than anything. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Cook is reunited with Jeff Fisher in St. Louis and will battle for time with Lance Kendricks. Cook is the more natural receiver, but neither are great blockers. The addition of Stedman Bailey and Tavon Austin to a promising Chris Givens clouds the picture in terms of target priority. Cook's range of fantasy potential is broad at this stage, but if he does become a TE1, it will not be the norm for his career. The same applies to Kendricks. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Gragg has the makings of a decent blocker and could challenge for time in the Bills new offense because of his speed and skill as a receiver. (hide this)

[Jun 18th] Matt Waldman says: Virgil Green and Julius Thomas have more talent, but Tamme is the most savvy tight end in Denver. He'll get occasional production, but nothing more unless one of the Broncos receivers gets hurt. (hide this)