AFC West positional rankings: Travis Kelce is the best tight end

KANSAS CITY, MO - JANUARY 06: Tight end Travis Kelce #87 of the Kansas City Chiefs reacts after catching a pass in the endzone for a touchdown during the 1st quarter of the AFC Wild Card Playoff game against the Tennessee Titans at Arrowhead Stadium on January 6, 2018 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /

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OAKLAND, CA – OCTOBER 19: Jared Cook /

3. Jared Cook, Oakland Raiders

The Oakland Raiders will be interesting to watch this season. With reports of Jon Gruden wanting to revert back to “old school” football, it is likely that the Raiders will use the rushing game more this season. However, I fully expect Gruden to want to get his tight ends involved in the offense.

Jared Cook is a big guy and, if used correctly, could be an excellent red zone target. It will be interesting to see how Derek Carr performs this season under new leadership in a different offensive style. Cook’s season will likely depend on how he is used in the offense.

2016-2017:

54 receptions, 688 yards, 2 Touchdowns

Prediction:

57 receptions, 708 yards, 5 Touchdowns

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