The Full Evolution of the Tight End Position in the NFL
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Well throughout NFL history, the tight end position has undergone drastic changes, starting from a position led by a guy like Mike Dikta who teetered on being a lineman, to the pass catchers today like Travis Kelce. So I present to you a full NFL history documentary on the full evolution of the tight end position in the NFL Anyway if you enjoyed this video at all then like and comment if you want, and you can even subscribe if you think I've earned it.
This is an NFL highlights video based on the hater's guide to super bowl 57 where urinatingtree and kto reviewed watched Patrick Mahomes and Tom Brady.
Not like the NFL history of super bowls or Mikerphone / Barry McCockiner doing the NFL history moments.
Also, Tom Grossi looked at the best plays from Jerry Rice's career.
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0:00 - The Evolution Begins
1:11 - 1960s, It All Begins
5:02 - 1970s, Scary Times
6:02 - 1980s, The Cornerstone
7:24 - 1990s, The Psychopath
9:09 - 2000s, Golden Era
12:00 - 2010s, Outliers Everywhere
14:32 - 2020s, The Future?
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Just wondering but how would ya'll feel about me doing more casual videos during the weekdays (like random tier lists and whatnot) on top of the usual Saturday uploads, or would you prefer I make a separate channel for that?
@Nplwp2010
Жыл бұрын
I'd like for you to do those type of videos. Any new video is good, also don't make a new channel, don't want you to get burnt out
@shugabush_is_king
Жыл бұрын
Heck yeah
@donobriggs1344
Жыл бұрын
Yessir
@weluvben7016
Жыл бұрын
Yes
@CamKoz228
Жыл бұрын
Any content is good content!
For him being the first modern tight end, ditka’s numbers actually matched up decently with kelce’s
I think most people know Kelce is good, but most don't know how ELITE he is. The guy in 2020 was 119 yards short of finishing the season as the NFL's receiving yardage leader, as a TIGHT END. The guy is way different from Gronk.
They knew they couldn’t stop Gronk so they went low and broke his knee and legs he’s had 10-12 surgeries crazy enough and has over 100 Tds in about 10 seasons of play or less due to injury
@UnholyWrath3277
10 ай бұрын
It wasnt just gronk basically every te gets their legs taken out
Can't wait till we finally get to the evolution of the punter in these evolution videos..
@aVerveQuest
Жыл бұрын
From Ray Guy to Ray Guy
@12thMandalorian
Жыл бұрын
Pat McAfee role
The biggest evolution of the TE was the development of the H-back position by Joe Gibbs in the 1980s which, combined with an increased tendency of most teams to run 3 WR base sets in the 00s, led to the near-demise of the traditional FB. Guys like Winslow, Wycheck, and Clark were successful not just because of their size or athleticism, but how they lined up and motioned around.
Maybe I'm just being a total homer here, but I believe TJ Hockenson might be one of the position's brightest stars of the future. The way that he got off the plane after the trade and pretty much had go jump into a uniform and hit the field with no preparation or practice with his new offense and not only provide a presence but also lighting the fire that helped beat the Commanders at FedEx field back in October is impressive all by itself. It'll be fun watching him in purple for the better part of the next decade.
@eduardooneal
Жыл бұрын
Have fun with mister drop passes 🥱
People always forget about Greg Olsen. First TE to have 3 straight 1000 yards seasons, and was the best receving option on the Cam Newton Panthers. Brady and Gronk, Brees and Graham, Smith/Mahomes and Kelce, NEWTON AND OLSON .
@tubfrog
Жыл бұрын
I didn’t forget about Greg Olsen and honestly I’m kind of surprised how many people are talking about him. I didn’t mention him because I didn’t think he added anything extra to the positions evolution. And yes newton and Olsen were a dynamic qb te duo, I think that shows more how bad his receivers were rather than how great Olsen was. But your right probably should have mentioned him.
The TE spot is one of of the most underrated positions after OL winch is the power of offensive game.
@wtp2429
Жыл бұрын
I enjoyed this vide good job well written
Todd Christensen should've been mentioned, one of the main weapons of the great Oakland/LA Raiders teams of the 80's
I think fullback would be a fun one to look at because it'd most likely be like the opposite where it started strong and dwindled down outside of a few stand outs
That one Gronk Play was Hilarious LMAO
That walter white reference was on point but anybody else see ron howard there too? 👀
Every video the brady picture gets more secured i swear
@tubfrog
Жыл бұрын
He’s not going anywhere
i remember u had like 400 subs not that long ago congrats on 30k ur content is so fire
I'm missing one other tight end who has a documentary on him on Netflix, but obviously he wasn't only killing it on the field....
New England’s other TE in the early 2010’s was a killer tho
@michaelterrell5061
Жыл бұрын
God dang it.
How come this guy doesn't have anymore subs his channel is amazing
Gronk is the most dominant and balanced TE Run blocking and Catching TDS in the regular season or playoffs having the most duo TDS 16
Babe wake up new TubFrog
An amazing video … so much good history of the Tight End! Thank you again TubFrog.
Love when you upload
Amazing video👍
Amazing Video
Of course I liked this video. You could've said a bit more about Ozzie but I get it. After all a bunch of interesting guys weren't mentioned. Mark Bavarro, Ben Watson, Bert Jones, Jay Novacek, etcetera. None of those guys advanced the position like the guys you mentioned. Good video
good video as always
Great video. Only things I think coulda been added was Greg Olsen in one era, he was like a Jason witten lite. And gronk was a great pass blocker even tho they ran him out, dude was the total package
If oj Howard stayed healthy he would of been amazing. The couple glimpses we saw of him in Tampa we're awesome he was fast and insanely strong. I think we'll see more TE be slimmer and faster than gronk Kelce and kittle
Looking forward to the evolution of defensive linemen 🏈
@Iannnus
Жыл бұрын
I think there's too many twists and turnes for our pewnie mortal minds to bear such a master peice. Our brains would explode with the sheer perfection of it.
Make the vids on this channel. I think that’s a great idea. I’m so glad you mentioned Jimmy Graham. He was a beast and a major player in evolution.
My cousin was a good TE, it’s just that most of his career was wasted on the 90’s Bengals, and if you know football you know how bad they were.
In the 1970s, we used to debate whether Dave Casper or Russ Francis was the GOAT at tight end. I doubt anyone these days even remembers those two legendary players. In 50 years, in 2074, many people will barely remember a lot of great players from 2024.
Do corner back next or kickers that would be cool
Well done video. Your channel is all stuff younger/newer NFL fans should watch. Kids trying to tell me that Gronk was better than Tony G and don't even know the names of anyone older than Shannon Sharpe. Good stuff man keep it up.
I think Heath Miller is actually a really underrated Tight End, although I suppose you could say it was also Ben that made him successful
Jackie Smith & John Mackey were coming onto the seen , too. Just right behind Mike . the TE spot took off good in the 1970's . But , it was Kellen Winslow that MADE it what it is today ? Chiefs & Chargers have had a couple of REALL good TE"S , each . 2 in the Hall & 2 more that will be , soon .
@robertd.7060
11 ай бұрын
1970's TE"S went down ? Jerry Smith , Bob Tucker , Richard Caster , Raymond Chester , Charlie Sanders , Charley Young , Riley Odoms , Russ Francis , Dave Casper , Ozzie Newsome [1978 ] Todd Christenson [ 1979 ] & into the 1980's , With Winslow as 2 of the best in that decade .So by MY count that is 11 TE"S that started OR played in the 1970's & left a mark behind them !
Jeremy Shockey, Charlie Sanders, Riley Odomes, Billy Joe Dupree, Doug Cosbey, Jay Novachek.
dont forget tha dominant career of greg olsen he was an above average te during career
I would love to see a video on the demise of the Fullback, which is probably related to the rise of the Tight End
It’s crazy how nobody really talks about how Shannon really revolutionized the position
Fo the 80s, we should not forget Todd Christensen and Mark Bavaro. The Raider was a very productive reciever, fantastic at getting open and after the catch abailities. Bavaro was more in the mold of John Mackey, a beast at blocking with gret reciever years in 86 and 87.
Now can you do linebackers
IMO you’re underselling Gronk as a blocker.
@tubfrog
Жыл бұрын
Fair, he was a pretty good blocker but I was kind of trying to say that wasn’t his speciality
Brock bowers called he says ur lat on your car insurance
Evolution of TubFrogs hair
Can we stop with the narrative that Gronk wasn’t used as a blocker?
Mark Bavaro deserves more love
nice
add a broken heart on the TB12 poster
@tubfrog
Жыл бұрын
I may
Unc was a different breed indeed.
George Halas was a genius
Jesse we have to run TE Attack
Hey man wheres shocky & gramham?
Only real ones have been here since 800 subs
THe FULL DE-EVOLUTION of the TE Position in the CFL (12-man football)
5:27 Yo Mr White we need to catch
@UNSEENaverge
Жыл бұрын
LOL
Alex Smith doesn't receive the credit he deserves. I wouldn't be surprised if he makes it to the HoF
Full evolution of linebackers Full evolution of Defense lineman Full evolution of Offensive lineman
Kelce doesn’t block at all
Why you disrespect Pete Werner like that?!? 😭😭
AFC West is kinda TE Factory
When you gone do defense
Did you play Phantasy Star 2 or watch me play Phantasy Star 2 at all or were you too young
Uncle Shannon is the T.E. G.O.A.T.
This is where Tom Brady began 💀💀
10:32 Wouldn’t Antonio Gates also be Tony G? 😁
What’s up with your hair bro? 😂
Jackie Smith is blamed for a loss that wasn’t really his fault. First of all, Staubach, by his own admission, threw a lousy pass. Look at the film. The pass was low and behind Smith. Second of all, Landry called a lousy play. It was a goal line play called on a 3rd and 10 situation. Third of all, Smith was coaxed out of retirement and barely played that season and didn’t have a single catch. He was the third string TE. Fourth, the Cowboys committed three turnovers, all of which the Steelers converted into TDS on the ensuing drives. One of those turnovers was an interception thrown by Staubach. So to say Smith was the cause for the Cowboys losing is to not look at the facts. Smith set a record for receiving yards by a TE with 1205 in 1967 on just 56 receptions. That’s a 21.5 yard average per catch. He also held career records for a TE in receptions, yard and TDs at the time of his retirement. Also, from 1964-69, he had 281 receptions for 4670 yards (16.6 yards per catch) and 21 TDs. While his TD and receptions totals were less, his total yards were right up there and his yards per catch was WR worthy, like Lance Alworth worthy.
wb greg olsen
So for the 1340 to the 1940s😂
Wth no mention of Aaron Hernandez??
Why the flak towards Ozzie? He’s in the HOF.
He is tony Gonzalez, university of California?
@hannahtanski3911
5 ай бұрын
elite reference
Sr. Not Jr.
You leave out Mark Barvaro shame
Most of the so-called tight ends now aren't even tight ends. Kelce lines up as a wide receiver most of the time and runs a pass route on every down.. probably couldn't throw a block if his life depended on it. The same goes for Whitten, Tony Gonzalez, Shannon Sharpe, and the rest of them. Meanwhile, many great true tight ends are being overlooked for the HOF like Mark Bavaro.
Ozzie Newsome was shunned.
I love Walter white
Ozzie disrespect????
Brock Bowers is going to be the best Tight End in NFL history, save this comment so in 10 years I’ll say “I told you so”
Top 7 TE ever 1. Tony Gonzalez 2. Antonio Gates 3. Jason Witten 4. Rob Gronkowski 5. Shannon Sharpe 6. Dave Casper 7. Travis Kelce
@i_fuze_hostages6
Жыл бұрын
Give Travis like another year and he’s right behind gronk
@JohnnyJackson746
Ай бұрын
Witten is not as good as novacek
Gates > Gonzalez
First
Sodexo is a much better player than a coach he's a jackass as a coach trading away a whole draft for Ricky Williams and not given Walter Payton the ball on the goal-line in a Superbowl sorry won a Superbowl but it was Buddy Ryan the players respected
Do a Fullback one
Sharpe has 3 super bowl's raven's 00
wb greg olsen