Malik Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 He finally called it a career so it's time to see where he ranks amongst everyone. I'm curious how the older people rate him because of how many TEs from the 70s-90s that I never really got to see outside of a little Shannon Sharpe. Receiving statistics are hard considering Witten played entirely in an era where QBs across all offensive systems threw the ball to TEs. Whereas someone like Kellen Winslow didn't have that luxury even though he was a great receiver when given the opportunity (from what I've heard). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game3525 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 He is somewhere in the backend of the top ten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoLadd Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 He's top 5 all time behind Tony G, Kellen Winslow, Antonio Gates and maybe Sharpe? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game3525 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 8 minutes ago, DingoLadd said: He's top 5 all time behind Tony G, Kellen Winslow, Antonio Gates and maybe Sharpe? Gronk is better then Witten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DingoLadd Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 11 minutes ago, game3525 said: Gronk is better then Witten. On talent and athletic ability? Sure. Gronk can't hold a candle to Witten's consistency though and he hasn't really earned a top 10 spot all time IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game3525 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 9 minutes ago, DingoLadd said: On talent and athletic ability? Sure. Gronk can't hold a candle to Witten's consistency though and he hasn't really earned a top 10 spot all time IMO. To each there own. I think Gronk has shown enough to be ranked as high as number one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaserFocus Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 9 hours ago, game3525 said: To each there own. I think Gronk has shown enough to be ranked as high as number one. I couldn't rank Gronk's shorter career at the same level as Tony Gonzalez, not going to happen. Gonzalez was more durable, and excelled in his 30s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFinisher Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 He was never the dynamic weapon of a Gonzalez, Gronkowski, Gates, Sharpe, Winslow etc but he was probably the most complete TE of that lot when you consider things like blocking, consistency, and durability. He was also the arguably the best option route runner of all time, the man simply knew how to read coverages and find openings and did it every Sunday. You never really saw negative plays from Witten, consummate pro. have to respect a guy who maximized his talents and potential by perfecting his craft. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TecmoSuperJoe Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Simply one of the best. Gronkowski, Gonzalez, Gates, Sharpe, Winslow, Mackie, Christensen, Ditka, Casper, Newsome, Smith, Jordan, Jones, Novachek... Witten belongs right there with them. Don't know about rankings or whatever. Just think he's in tier worthy of being remembered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert28 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 17 hours ago, game3525 said: To each there own. I think Gronk has shown enough to be ranked as high as number one. Ughhhh people used that same logic for Randy Moss right after the 2007 season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tom cody Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 Somewhere in the top 10. Guy had a very good run, he'll be missed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
game3525 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 1 hour ago, Calvert28 said: Ughhhh people used that same logic for Randy Moss right after the 2007 season. Yet there is still large group of people who would argue that he is the GOAT (I wouldn't). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calvert28 Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 1 minute ago, game3525 said: Yet there is still large group of people who would argue that he is the GOAT (I wouldn't). They probably think Avatar is the greatest movie of all time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwibrown Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 behind the other greats of his era and time. Gonzalez Gates Sharpe Gronk behind other greats Newsome Winslow, ditka Mackie so back end of the top 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchFalcon Posted April 30, 2018 Share Posted April 30, 2018 19 hours ago, TheFinisher said: but he was probably the most complete TE of that lot when you consider things like blocking, consistency, and durability. He was also the arguably the best option route runner of all time, the man simply knew how to read coverages and find openings and did it every Sunday. You never really saw negative plays from Witten, consummate pro. Tony G's blocking ability really gets underrated because of the last two or three years of his careeer. Consistency wise I'd also take Tony G over Witten. I liked Witten as a player but I do wonder if he isn't being overrated based on the team he played for. I'd agree with Kiwibrown that the backend of the top 10 all time is probably where he belongs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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