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Mayock is also correct about Graham, who had 1,310 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns compared to Brandon Pettigrew's 777 yards and five touchdowns for Detroit. Lions tight end Tony Scheffler added 347 receiving yards and six touchdowns last season. ...
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The Lions successfully drafted Matthew Stafford, Ndamukong Suh, Brandon Pettigrew, Louis Delmas and Titus Young. Detroit's front office deserves kudos for previously signing linebacker Justin Durant, receiver Nate Burleson and linebacker Stephen Tulloch.
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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 01: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions catches a touchdown pass between Jarrett Bush #24 and Charlie Peprah #26 of the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the... View Photo »
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I can remember watching him as a kid ... I'm 28 now, and it's still pretty cool to see him. It's a pretty surreal experience. I find myself just staring at the guy once in a while.
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They signed Will Heller as a free agent to add muscle to their blocking, they drafted Brandon Pettigrew in the first round to be an every-down player, and a year later they traded for Tony Scheffler to help stretch the field in two tight-end sets. It...
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They signed Will Heller as a free agent to add muscle to their blocking, they drafted Brandon Pettigrew in the first round to be an every-down player, and a year later they traded for Tony Scheffler to help stretch the field in two tight-end sets. It...
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The New York Giants didn’t miss a beat after letting Kevin Boss go. His numbers dropped off in Oakland, and the Giants are in the Super Bowl. Boss is a reliable pass catcher who should see a rise in his numbers in year two in Oakland. Tony Scheffler is...
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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 1: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown with Nate Burleson #13 during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions... View Photo »
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They are not looking at dealing any of their players. Instead, Detroit might be looking to bring in more veterans that way rather than go the free agent route. This is nothing new in the Motor City. Detroit has acquired the likes of Rob Sims, Tony...
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Patriots have shown how effective the tight end position can be in creating mismatches with their talented duo of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez. The Lions have a pretty good combo of their own in Brandon Pettigrew and Tony Scheffler. Pettigrew...
About Tony Scheffler
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Tony Scheffler (born February 15, 1983) is a current American football tight end for the Denver Broncos. He attended Western Michigan University where he played baseball as well as football, and was the 61st overall selection in the 2006 NFL Draft. Full Article
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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 1: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown with Nate Burleson #13 during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 45-41.
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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 1: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions catches the football in the end zone for a touchdown during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 45-41.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) is tackled by San Diego Chargers inside linebacker Donald Butler, left, and cornerback Antoine Cason (20) after making a first down in the second quarter of an NFL football game on Saturday, Dec. 24, 2011, in Detroit.
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - DECEMBER 04: Tight end Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions makes a 36 yard catch as cornerback Jabari Greer #33 of the New Orleans Saints defends in the third quarter at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on December 4, 2011 in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) gestures after converting for a first down as New Orleans Saints free safety Malcolm Jenkins (27) pushes his hand away during the third quarter of an NFL football game in New Orleans, Sunday, Dec. 4, 2011. Jenkins was called for an...
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DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 24: Tight end Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions reacts after making a first down catch in the first quarter against the Green Bay Packers during the Thanksgiving Day game at Ford Field on November 24, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) hits the turf after catching a 17-yard touchdown reception in front of Carolina Panthers strong safety Charles Godfrey (30) and cornerback Captain Munnerlyn (41) in the third quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 20, 2011, in Detroit. ...
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CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 13: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions catches a touchdown pass as he is hit by Nick Roach #53 of the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field on November 13, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bears defeated the Lions 37-13.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) lands in the end zone for a touchdown after being hit by Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Roach in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. The Bears won 37-13.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) makes a touchdown reception as he is hit by Chicago Bears linebacker Nick Roach in the second half of an NFL football game in Chicago, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2011. The Bears won 37-13.
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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Quarterback Matthew Stafford #9 of the Detroit Lions celebrates his second quarter touchdown pass to Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions against the Denver Broncos Sports Authority at Invesco Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball in for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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DENVER, CO - OCTOBER 30: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions runs the ball in for a touchdown past Andre' Goodman #21 of the Denver Broncos during the second quarter at Sports Authority Field at Mile High on October 30, 2011 in Denver, Colorado.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) bobbles the ball before catching it against Denver Broncos cornerback Chris Harris.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) reaches across the goal line to score a touchdown as Denver Broncos cornerback Andre' Goodman (21) tries to defend during the second quarter of an NFL football game on Sunday, Oct. 30, 2011, in Denver.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (L) is brought down by Atlanta Falcons safety William Moore during the first half of their NFL football game in Detroit, Michigan, October 23, 2011.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) is tackled by Atlanta Falcons middle linebacker Curtis Lofton (50) after a 6-yard gain in the fourth quarter of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 23, 2011 in Detroit. The Falcons defeated the Lions 23-16.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (L) cannot get to the ball as he is defended by Dallas Cowboys cornerback Alan Ball in the first half of their NFL football game in Arlington, Texas October 2, 2011.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler misses a pass as Dallas Cowboys cornerback Alan Ball defends during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011, in Arlington, Texas.
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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - SEPTEMBER 25: (L-R) Titus Young #16, Calvin Johnson #81 and Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions celebrate a touchdown by Johnson in the fourth quarter against the Minnesota Vikings on September 25, 2011 at Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The...
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DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 18: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions pumps his arms after scoring a touchdown against the Kansas City Chiefs at Ford Field on September 18, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) celebrates his second-quarter touchdown in an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011, in Detroit.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) celebrates his touchdown with teammate wide receiver Nate Burleson (13) during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs in Detroit, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2011.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) pulls in an 11-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Matthew Stafford during the second quarter of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.
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Detroit Lions tight end Tony Scheffler (85) pretends to fence as he celebrates his second-quarter touchdown reception with teammate Nate Burleson (13) during an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2011, in Tampa, Fla.
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GREEN BAY, WI - JANUARY 1: Tony Scheffler #85 of the Detroit Lions celebrates a touchdown with Nate Burleson #13 during the game against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field on January 1, 2012 in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The Packers defeated the Lions 45-41.
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