The Eagles are 5 days into training camp and are showing some really interesting sets on offense with the tight ends. There is so much diversity and versatility with the players, there will almost never be any 3 WR sets. Brent Celek is the starter...for now but has shown over the years he can be a big piece in blocking and also a solid pass catcher but nothing more really than solid. He has posted 2 years over 800 receiving yards and two seasons with at least 4 touchdowns. He as of late hasn't been much of a factor with Vick at the helm which might be the reason they brought in James Casey and drafted Zach Ertz in the second round. James Casey is the guy that can line up at TE, WR, FB,RB you name it this guy can do it. Zach Ertz is the guy that I am most excited for. He has rare size and speed like a Rob Gronkowski or Jimmy Graham, he is going to be the most productive Tight End this season and probably over seat Celek as the starter. Picture this because honestly they have already been doing this but Brent Celek can line up as the line of scrimmage tight end, put James Casey and Ertz in the slot with Desean Jackson and either Cooper or Avant on the outside. That could be one heck of a offense with of course Lesean McCoy at RB. Clay Harbor will add good depth, he had a pretty good year last season with 25 catches and 3 touchdowns and will be a good special teams player as well. Here are my predicted stats for each tight end this coming season.
Brent Celek- 55 Receptions 675 receiving yards 4 receiving touchdowns
James Casey- 48 Receptions 550 receiving yards 5 total touchdowns
Zach Ertz- 53 Receptions 730 yards 7 touchdowns
*Yes clearly these stats are generous in a offense with many weapons but it is just to show you what these players are capable of with their potential, Casey and Ertz are breakout potential players that can become huge and even Celek is young and has more seasons to improve on his receiving.
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