Tight Ends: NFL's Evolving Personnel Battleground

Resources

Books

• "Tread" - Mentioned as a reference point for comparing Tucker Kraft's explosive play style.

Videos & Documentaries

• "NCAA 25" - Mentioned as the reason the speaker got a PS5.

Articles & Papers

• "Remember the tight ends" - Max Tiscano's Substack newsletter dedicated to tight end analysis.

People Mentioned

• J.J. St. Amant - Mentioned as someone who "ratioed" Ryan on Twitter for being too young to play the PS2.
• Scott Barrett - Mentioned in relation to a suggestion to call the show "Masters and Matchups."
• John Cena - Mentioned in a Netflix advertisement for his final appearance on Monday Night Raw.
• Mike Tomlin - Mentioned in relation to the Steelers' defensive coordinator role.
• Wink Martindale - Mentioned as someone Mike McDonald comes from in terms of coaching style.
• Rex Ryan - Mentioned as someone Mike McDonald comes from in terms of coaching style.
• Arthur Smith - Mentioned as someone who likes straight dropback plays.
• Liam Coen - Mentioned as having experience creating great run games.
• Quinn and Jalen - Mentioned regarding the Giants' defense.
• Daniel Jones - Mentioned in relation to Alec Pierce's potential performance.
• Tyson Campbell - Mentioned in relation to the Jaguars' defense and their recent acquisitions.
• DK Metcalf - Mentioned as having a good performance against Tyson Campbell.
• Keon Bouye - Mentioned as part of a duo that performed well against the Browns.
• Mac Hollins - Mentioned as part of a duo that performed well against the Browns.
• Jalen Hurts - Mentioned as someone the Texans don't have to worry about.
• Jalen Pitre - Mentioned as a hybrid safety/nickel player for the Texans.
• Cam Jordan - Mentioned as an example of a defensive player who can handle double teams.
• Will Anderson - Mentioned as a player who might struggle against double teams from tight ends.
• Jamar Chase - Mentioned in comparison to Kendrick Bourne's performance.
• Derrick Henry - Mentioned in relation to the Ravens vs. Vikings game.
• Tua Tagovailoa - Mentioned as a comparison point for quarterback rankings.
• J.J. McCarthy - Mentioned as a player whose fantasy relevance is currently low.
• CJ Stroud - Mentioned in relation to the Texans' offensive struggles.
• Nico Collins - Mentioned in relation to the Texans' offensive struggles.
• Josh Allen - Mentioned as a player who scares defenses.
• Travis Kelce - Mentioned as a comparison point for tight end potential.
• Dallas Goedert - Mentioned as a comparison point for tight end potential.
• T.J. Hockenson - Mentioned as a comparison point for tight end potential.
• George Kittle - Mentioned as a desirable tight end archetype.
• AJ Brown - Mentioned in relation to DeVonta Smith.
• DJ Moore - Mentioned as a player who is currently performing well.
• Tyreek Hill - Mentioned in relation to Jaylen Waddle's usage.
• Garrett Wilson - Mentioned as a player Justin Fields might throw to.
• Taysom Hill - Mentioned as a player who might get carries.
• Mike McClure - Mentioned as a co-host of the Fantasy Football Today DFS podcast.
• Meg Shaup - Mentioned as a co-host of the Fantasy Football Today DFS podcast.

Organizations & Institutions

• PlayStation - Mentioned in relation to the PS2 console.
• Nintendo - Mentioned in relation to Pokémon.
• NFL - Mentioned throughout the discussion of player performance and team strategies.
• NCAA - Mentioned in relation to NCAA Football video games.
• CBS Sports - Mentioned as the network hosting the Fantasy Football Today DFS podcast.
• Bengals - Mentioned in relation to their defense.
• Bills - Mentioned in relation to their offense and running game.
• Browns - Mentioned in relation to their offense and tight end usage.
• Texans - Mentioned in relation to their offense and tight end usage.
• Eagles - Mentioned in relation to their wide receiver matchups.
• Chiefs - Mentioned in relation to their offense and tight end usage.
• Lions - Mentioned in relation to their defensive coverage schemes.
• Ravens - Mentioned in relation to their defense and tight end play.
• Steelers - Mentioned in relation to their offensive play calling and tight end usage.
• Jaguars - Mentioned in relation to their tight end situation and offensive line.
• Jets - Mentioned in relation to their defense and run game.
• Commanders - Mentioned in relation to their passing game struggles.
• Panthers - Mentioned in relation to their offensive philosophy and tight end usage.
• Saints - Mentioned in relation to their defense.
• Packers - Mentioned in relation to their offense and potential trade targets.
• 49ers - Mentioned in relation to their offense and wide receiver injuries.
• Vikings - Mentioned in relation to their defense and potential weaknesses.
• Chargers - Mentioned in relation to their passing game volume.

Courses & Educational Resources

• "Fantasy Points Data Suite" - Mentioned as a tool used for analysis.

Websites & Online Resources

• Twitter - Mentioned as a platform for interaction and sharing information.
• Substack - Mentioned as the platform for "Remember the Tight Ends."
• Sports Illustrated - Mentioned as a publication where Max Tiscano does work.
• Fantasy Points - Mentioned as a website where Ryan publishes his work and offers promotions.
• Babbel.com/spotify - Mentioned as a website for language learning with a special offer.

Other Resources

• PS2 - Mentioned in a humorous anecdote about age and gaming.
• Pokemon - Mentioned as a shared interest and topic of discussion.
• Madden - Mentioned as a video game the speaker plays.
• PS5 - Mentioned as a gaming console.
• Whiteboard - Mentioned as a tool used by Max Tiscano for visual explanations.
• Play Action - Discussed as a key offensive strategy.
• Duo - Mentioned as an offensive play favored by Tommy Rees.
• Checkdowns - Discussed as a type of pass play.
• DFS - Mentioned as a fantasy football format.
• Sports Betting - Mentioned as an area where matchup data is relevant.
• Apple Podcasts - Mentioned as a platform for listening to podcasts.
• Spotify - Mentioned as a platform for listening to podcasts.