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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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Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; New England Patriots tight end Martellus Bennett (88) against the Atlanta Falcons during Super Bowl LI at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Packers

Martellus Bennett, Richard Rogers, Beau Sandland, Lance Kendricks

Martellus Bennett rivals Rudolph as the best tight end in the class. Both are extremely valuable because both of them can line up in the slot and make plays with their hands, but both of them can stay inline and block as well. Bennett has great size and strength and is a major upgrade from Jared Cook. Aaron Rodgers has never really had a great tight end, and in his limited time with Cook he was excellent. It is scary to think what he can do with Bennett this year,

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Behind Bennett is some solid depth. Rodgers is known for his hail mary catches, but he is a decent depth combination tight end. Kendricks is a similar style and has 17 touchdowns in six seasons. With a tight end that may be the best in the division and the depth behind it to rival any team, it is the Packers who have the best tight end group in the division.

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