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Analyzing the opponent: Ranking NFC North Tight End Groups

By Parker Hurley

January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) reaches for a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
January 7, 2017; Seattle, WA, USA; Detroit Lions tight end Eric Ebron (85) reaches for a pass against the Seattle Seahawks during the second half in the NFC Wild Card playoff football game at CenturyLink Field. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ashland tight end Adam Shaheen speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 3, 2017; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Ashland tight end Adam Shaheen speaks to the media during the 2017 combine at Indiana Convention Center. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Bears

Adam Shaheen, Dion Sims, Zach Miller, Ben Braunecker

The Bears squeeze past Rudolph and the Vikings based on their depth. Miller has more risk than Rudolph but is a great option as a big slot receiver. However, the Bears accounted for Miller and his injuries when they drafted Adam Shaheen in the 2017 NFL Draft. Shaheen is from Ashland and is very new to football, but he has great size and athleticism and is a very high upside pick. The hope is that Miller can hold up long enough for Shaheen to learn a few things and eventually take over the role.

With Shaheen set to take over for Miller, the Bears signed on Sims to be their inline blocker. The Bears are expecting to get Sims on the field a lot, and the future at the position should be Sims and Shaheen together. Ben Braunecker, Daniel Brown and MyCole Pruitt will all compete for time, but all have more experience than any tight end on the Vikings aside from Rudolph. It is this type of depth, along with strong enough talent that puts them second in the division.

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