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Ranking the Rooms: NFC North Tight Ends

By Parker Hurley

BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 15: Tight End Dion Sims
BALTIMORE, MD - OCTOBER 15: Tight End Dion Sims /
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SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 17: Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a reception against the Los Angeles Rams during the 2nd quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on December 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr /Getty Images)
SEATTLE, WA – DECEMBER 17: Tight end Jimmy Graham #88 of the Seattle Seahawks makes a reception against the Los Angeles Rams during the 2nd quarter of the game at CenturyLink Field on December 17, 2017 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Otto Greule Jr /Getty Images) /

1. Green BayPackers- Jimmy Graham, Mercedes Lewis, Lance Kendricks

You can argue that Rudolph is more complete than Jimmy Graham. However, on paper, the depth and proven talent of the Packers put them at number one. First is Jimmy Graham. A dream scenario for Tyler Conklin would be to play like Jimmy Graham. Graham is a red zone threat, a player who can stretch the middle of the field and a player that Aaron Rodgers can trust after losing Jordy Nelson.

Mercedes Lewis is a bust by some based on his production in comparison to his draft slot. However, now on the Packers, Lewis is on a good deal in a great situation. Lewis did not pan out to the pass catcher many wanted. He is the run blocker that many thought he could be.

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PFF rated him as the top run blocker in the NFL last season. Next to Jimmy Graham, a great pass catcher who cannot run block, it seems they may have something here. Lance Kendricks is another player who is what he is. He is a depth tight end who may have a defined ceiling but also can step in without much hesitance.

The Packers did a lot of work to revamp this room. They added name power, value, and depth. It gives them right to walk into the 2018 season with the top group in the division.

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