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  • Associated Press Eli Manning But there's no more fearsome tight-end duo in the league than the Patriots' Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez, who have combined for 1,695 receiving yards this season—good for 39.7% of the team's total.

    The NFL's Mount Passmore Scott Cacciola 2011

  • They've enjoyed making use of three tight-end sets, and Dustin Keller has had a Pro Bowl-caliber season so far.

    Passing Shift Leaves Sanchez Vulnerable Chris Herring 2011

  • The reality of it is if one tight-end position can't handle that defensive end, all the things you think you can do scheme wise, you can't.

    An NFL Player Without Football Experience Aditi Kinkhabwala 2011

  • In Cooley's place, rookie Logan Paulsen saw playing time in two tight-end packages late in the game, though Cooley did eventually return.

    Redskins enter bye week with a slew of injuries Rick Maese 2010

  • Despite the attention given to Mr. Roethlisberger, the Steelers offense really revolves around a meaty offensive line that's made even meatier by the double tight-end sets the team often uses.

    How to Beat the AFC's Playoff Teams Reed Albergotti 2011

  • Walker is an example of how the tight-end position is changing in the NFL, as tight ends move from being primarily receivers to being utility players.

    San Francisco's Unlikely Threat Reed Albergotti 2011

  • Mike McCarthy saw his team get their hands on the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season despite having 17 players on the injured reserve and he now has most of those starters available again -- including tight-end Jermichael Finley.

    Packers and Saints set to provide explosive start Reuters 2011

  • Tomaso says, and we step aside to allow the man with the tight-end style body to have a go at it.

    Banging My Head Against the Garage Door of Religion Con Chapman 2011

  • Mike McCarthy saw his team get their hands on the Vince Lombardi Trophy last season despite having 17 players on the injured reserve and he now has most of those starters available again -- including tight-end Jermichael Finley.

    Packers and Saints set to provide explosive start Reuters 2011

  • The Jets also surrendered tight-end touchdowns this season to Miami, Buffalo, Houston, Pittsburgh and New England.

    The Jets Can Expect a Heavy Dose of Tamme 2011

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