Aug 27, 2011; Nashville,TN, USA; Tennessee Titans tight end Jared Cook (89) rushes against the Chicago Bears during the first half at LP Field. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports

After the Tennessee Titans decided to not to apply the franchise tag to tight end Jared Cook, Chicago Bears fans started to drool at the prospects of an athletic, pass catching tight end to add to the Bears’ offensive repertoire.  Cook has a great blend of size and speed and many feel he’s a little raw but could be ready to blow up.  The Chicago Sun Times’ Sean Jensen cites a league source who believes Cook will draw strong interest from the Bears.  (more…)

November 24, 2012; Pasadena, CA, USA; UCLA Bruins cornerback Sheldon Price (22) looks on as Stanford Cardinal tight end Zach Ertz (86) catches a pass in the first half of the game at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Tight Ends

The tight end position has really evolved over the last few seasons. Guys like Tony Gonzalez and Antonio Gates used to be the exception but now there are more athletic, pass catching tight ends who can challenge the middle of the field than not.  (more…)