Witten in Historical Perspective

[percyhoward]

Best Seasons by NFC Tight Ends (receptions)
1 Jason Witten DAL 94 2007 (15 games)
2 Jason Witten DAL 87 2004
3 Eric Johnson SF 82 2004
4 Keith Jackson PHI 81 1988
5 Joe Senser MIN 79 1981
6 Jeremy Shockey NYG 74 2002
7 Jermaine Wiggins MIN 71 2004
8 Jermaine Wiggins MIN 69 2005
8 Chad Lewis PHI 69 2000
10 Brent Jones SF 68 1993
10 Jay Novacek DAL 68 1992
10 Steve Jordan MIN 68 1995

Witten already had the best season ever by an NFC TE back in '04, but he bettered that this year in only his 14th game.

Although tight ends are targeted more now than in the past, the next closest NFC tight end to Witten in receptions this year is Cooley with 61 catches to Witten's 94. That difference of 33 receptions would be the largest margin by far between 1st and 2nd place in the history of either conference.

In the entire history of the NFL, there have only been 3 seasons by TE's better than Witten's season SO FAR, all by AFC players: Tony Gonzalez (102 catches) in 2004, Ben Coates (96) in 1994 and Todd Christensen (95) in 1986.

This year, Gonzalez leads the AFC with 92 receptions, 10 off his record, and 2 behind Witten.

 

[03EBZ06]

Good stuff Percy, thanks.


I get a chuckle every time skins fan state Cooley is as good or better than Witten, same with giants fan with shockey. When all said and done and as long as Witten remains healthy, he'll go down as one of the great TEs in the league.

 

[percyhoward]

When all said and done and as long as Witten remains healthy, he'll go down as one of the great TEs in the league.

I agree. We're watching a future Hall of Famer in what may be his best year.

 

[Hostile]

I wouldn't take any TE in the NFL over Witten and I mean that. Pass catching, blocking, toughness, great attitude. The kid has the entire package.

 

[the kid 05]

out of all the studs we have on this offense Jasons my favorite. It started when he played with a broken jaw.

 

[funkytown]

I wouldn't take any TE in the NFL over Witten and I mean that. Pass catching, blocking, toughness, great attitude. The kid has the entire package.

I agree. I wouldnt trade Witten for anyone, but it would be really hard to pass up Antonio Gates.

 

[the kid 05]

I agree. I wouldnt trade Witten for anyone, but it would be really hard to pass up Antonio Gates.

All gates has on witten, that i've seen, is he has a step or a step and a half on him in terms of speed not seperation. He goes down easier, seems to lose concentration fast, i dont think gates would be able to take the big hits over the middle from the safeties

 

[GhettoxCowboy]

Gates Who???

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

I wouldn't take any TE in the NFL over Witten and I mean that. Pass catching, blocking, toughness, great attitude. The kid has the entire package.

I love me some Jason Witten... But I would be tempted to take K2 if I had the choice..

 

[GhettoxCowboy]

I love me some Jason Witten... But I would be tempted to take K2 if I had the choice..

Yeah i think k2 is awesome man , im a big fan of his..

 

[Derinyar]

I love me some Jason Witten... But I would be tempted to take K2 if I had the choice..

Witten seems to be a smarter player than Winslow and the age is about the same.

Winslow is more athletic but I think I don't think I'd consider trading Witten for him.

 

[GhettoxCowboy]

Not tryin to get off topic here but didn't wanna make another thread.

Im thinkin of getting a barber white jersey soon. but i don't wanna get it if hes not gonna be a cowboy for years to come, is there any chance that he won't??

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Witten seems to be a smarter player than Winslow and the age is about the same.

Winslow is more athletic but I think I don't think I'd consider trading Witten for him.

Witten is defintely smarter and a better blocker. Winslow's talent is what intrigues me. I think his potential is a tad greater than Witten.

 

[5Stars]

Witten is defintely smarter and a better blocker. Winslow's talent is what intrigues me. I think his potential is a tad greater than Witten.

Can he ride a motorcycle?


:laugh2:

 

[McCordsville Cowboy]

Can he ride a motorcycle?


:laugh2:

Only in the parking lot after watching some DMX music videos

 

[COfWaBnOY]

Think of this, this is his 5th year. He has 2 season with at least 80 Rec and 800 Yrds. That takes an average of 5 Rec and 50 Yrds per game! Gates also has 2 in 5 years, Winslow Jr has 1 in 3 years, Gonzales has 3 in 11 years and Shockey doesn't have ANY! He also is likely the best blocking TE in the NFL. Not even close in my book.

Witten '07 / 94 Rec(+) & 1121 Yrds(+) 7 TD's(+)

Current Players:
Gonzales '04 / 102 Rec & 1258 Yrds - '03 / 10 TD's
Gates '05 / 89 Rec & 1101 Yrds - '04 / 13 TD's
Heap '05 / 75 Rec & 855 Yrds & 7 TD's
Crumpler '05 / 65 Rec & 877 Yrds - '06 / 8 TD's
Cooley '05 / 71 Rec & 774 - '07 / 8 TD's(+)
Shockey '02 / 74 Rec & 894 Yrds - '05/06 / 7 TD's
Winslow Jr '06 / 89 Rec - '07 / 1044 Yrds(+) & 5 TD's(+)

Retired players:
Winslow '80 / 89 Rec & 1290 Yrds - '81 / 10 TD's
Sharpe '94 / 87 Rec - '97 / 1107 Yrds / '96/98 10 TD's
Coates '94 / 96 Rec & 1174 Yrds - '96 / 9 TD's
Novacek '92 / 68 Rec - '95 / 705 Yrds - '92 / 6 TD's
Jackson '88 / 81 Rec & 869 Yrds - '94 / 7 TD's
Bavaro '86 / 66 Rec & 1001 Yrds - '87 / 8 TD's
Christensen '86 / 95 Rec - '83 1247 Yrds - '83 / 12 TD's
Cosbie '85 / 64 Rec & 793 Yrds - '83/85 / 6 TD's
Shuler '85 / 76 Rec & 879 Yrds & 7 TD's
Newsome '83/84 / 89 Rec - '81 / 1002 Yrds - '79 / 9 TD's
DuPree '76 / 42 Rec & 680 Yrds - '78 / 9 TD's

A 9 for 170 with 7 TD day will give him the record in everything .... :laugh2: