James Lewandowski, one of the few true tight ends in the league, should be strongly considered for Tight End of the Year. After 8 games, his solid contribution to the Baltimore Hawk offense is worthy of note. He is currently 3rd in the league in yards with 289 for players labeled as Tight Ends in the index. His 27 catches are 5th in the league for his position and 3rd on Baltimore. His 10.7 yard average per reception is first among tight ends and his longest catch of 40 yards is best for his position. He has accounted for 19% of his team's receptions and 17% of his team's receiving yards. He only has 8 pancake blocks on the season to date, but he has not allowed any sacks. He has been a solid performer and is getting better each week. Unfortunately, the awards have become at times a discord popularity contest, and the big quiet types that do the dirty work on the field are constantly overlooked. The Hawks consider him valuable, but he has yet to be given any real respect in this league, as other "Tight Ends" rack up catches from the FB and WR position spots. Lewandowski deserves a nomination as a true tight end in the purest sense of the term.
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