2006-10-27 04:39:09 · 11 answers · asked by kgs_guitarist 1 in Sports ➔ Football (American)
Depends on the offensive scheme.
Some offenses (running teams mostly) rely on the tight-end to be like the sixth member of the offensive line. In this instance the tight-end is mainly a blocker.
In other offenses, the tight-end is utilized more as a receiver (Antonio Gates and Tony Gonzalez are prime examples).
It just depends.
2006-10-27 04:42:09 · answer #1 · answered by BOO! 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The tight end (TE) is a position in American football on the offensive team. The role of a tight end can change depending on the philosophy of the head coach, but their main jobs are two-fold: block for the running back or quarterback who is carrying the ball, and catch passes from the quarterback. The tight end usually lines up next to an offensive tackle, adding a man to that side of the offensive line. Therefore, whichever side the tight end is on is referred to as the "strong side", and the side without is called "weak side". Linebackers are, by extension, given "strong-side" and "weak-side" roles depending on which side of the defense they line up on.
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2006-10-27 12:51:56 · answer #2 · answered by Mortdesuper 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the skill of the particular tight end and the offensive scheme. Some of their duties would include:
run blocking - clearing a path for the running back
pass blocking - protecting the quarterback on a pass play
route running - providing a passing target for the quarterback
Someone like Antonio Gates is a great receiving tight end because he is fast, catches well and is a big target.
2006-10-27 11:45:49 · answer #3 · answered by iknownothing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The tight end has a dual role. The tight end is asked to block the way on offensive lineman would and he's also asked to be a pass catcher.
2006-10-27 11:41:06 · answer #4 · answered by Aint No Stoppin Me Now 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an extra O-lineman or as a pass catcher. Some are better blockers than catchers (Chris Cooley) and some are better catchers (Antonio Gates).
2006-10-27 12:31:02 · answer #5 · answered by prekkoy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is both a blocker and a receiver. Usually they are bigger and stronger than most receivers and is like a go to guy if no one else is open. Usually short routs to get a first down.
2006-10-27 12:05:45 · answer #6 · answered by Joe 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What most of the people have said - to block and catch.
2006-10-27 11:51:13 · answer #7 · answered by Gemini 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to block and catch passes not really long down the field passes, short tomid range passes.
2006-10-27 11:49:28 · answer #8 · answered by rcaines1 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-10-27 11:40:40 · answer #9 · answered by J. Charles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to block and play as a reciver
2006-10-27 11:41:16 · answer #10 · answered by redster 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋