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Other 2nd Year Players: Running Backs | Wide Receivers | Tight Ends
The tight ends in the 2008, while talented, also lacked the true playmakers like the receiver position did. Both Dustin Keller and John Carlson were the most productive tight ends for fantasy purposes last season and appear to be on track to have another good year in 2009. Here are the players that appear to have good careers in their future.
Dustin Keller (No. 30 overall) – New York Jets
Dustin Keller emerged as quarterback Brett Favre’s safety net in 2008, and while Favre is gone and quarterback Mark Sanchez enters the mix, there is always one thing that a rookie quarterback loves to have, and that’s a reliable option in the middle of the field. Keller caught 48 passes for 535 yards and three touchdowns last year. While having a rookie quarterback could take result in lower stats this season, investing in Keller and his combination with Sanchez could be something worth looking into for fantasy owners. An extremely athletic player who lit up the Combine before the 2008 draft, Keller is New York’s most consistent and reliable option in passing game despite being a second-year tight end. Keller’s career has a bright future, no matter who is at the quarterback position.
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