Ranking the AFC West by tight ends

We continue to work through the division's skill position players, ranking each team accordingly. Now we look at how they stack up at tight end.

Even as Gates appears to be slowing down, he's still a major threat. Last season at age 34 he had over 800 yards passing and 12 touchdowns which was the second highest total of his career. Unfortunately for the Chargers, they will be without him for the first four games next season as he will be suspended for PED use. Ladarius Green is a fine tight end in his own rite and should pick up the slack nicely until Gates returns. Then together they offer a formidable one-two punch for the final 12 games of the season. Even with the four games Gates will…