1. Tony Gonzalez ( KC, ATL) - Tony G is the greatest of all time and its not even close. He owns virtually every viable record for a TE and is in the top 10 in almost every category for a TE/WR. He has another season or two to try and add a Superbowl ring, but ring or no ring he is the best. He blocks, catches, leads by example. He will be a first ballot H.O.F. ( better go into Canton as a Chief)
1,069 Receptions 12,463 Yards 88 TDs AND COUNTING ...
2. Shannon Sharpe ( DEN, BALT) - Old Marble Mouth was an absolute beast. In addition to having the most Superbowl rings of any TE in this group ( 3) he retired owning most of the TE records before Tony G Broke them. He is being enshrined in the H.O.F. this year and still holds the TE record for receiving yards in a game. ( unfortunately against KC) 815 Receptions 10,060 yards 62 TDs very impressive
3. Ozzie Newsome ( Clev) - The incredible Oz could do it all. Most folks give credit to Kellen Winslow for revolutionizing the position but it was really Ozzie that did it. He had great speed, size, hands. Already enshrined in Canton, he is further cementing his legacy as one of the best football minds in the biz as the GM of the Baltimore Ravens.
662 Receptions 7,980 yards 47 TDs
4. Kellen Winslow ( SD) - The former Mizzou great was the security blanket, deep threat, and lifeline for Hall of fame QB Dan Fouts. Winslow could really stretch the field. He was an iron man that didnt like to come off the field. Just like the rest of the group he has a bronze bust in Canton, OH.
541 Receptions 6,741 yards 45 TDs
5. Mike Ditka ( Chic, philli, dal) - The Coach was actually a hard hitting TD catching machine before he was " The Coach" and doing commentary. Ditka is one of only 2 people to win the Superbowl as a player and a coach. He won the rookie of the year award to start what was a fantastic career. He was a rare breed that could dominate as a blocker or a receiving threat.
427 Receptions 5,812 yards 43 TDs
6. John Mackey ( Balt) - Another Hall of Famer, the late John Mackey was a great receiving threat for Johnny U and the Baltimore Colts. Mackey had great size, but what set him apart was his yards after the catch. It was a tall order to tackle Mackey once he secured the ball. John was your true blue collar warrior. The Former roommate of the Great Ernie Davis at Syracuse, Mackey played with the same passion.
331 Receptions 5,236 Yards 38 TDs
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