Over middle, crossing pattern, 1st down needed. Who would be your target to move the chains?

[Goat poster]

TJ Houshmandzadeh was a great short/intermediate route runner during his prime, not to mention that he could secure the football while absorbing hits like these (apologies for the poor video quality but it's all I can find on YouTube):



Other guys off the top of my head:
Panthers Steve Smith

To a lesser extent Giants Steve Smith (had that amazing year with 110+ receptions and no fumbles). Eli hasn't been the same without him to bail him out on 3rd and 5+.

Jason Witten (@Asantehene good call).

Wes Welker/Julian Edelman since both are essentially the same player.

Definitely Tony Gonzalez.

Gonzalez was just

Most unstoppable TE ever.

 

[No..Money..Mo..Problems]

3rd and 12 Vikings got the ball and the defense is blitzing
OC looks at his receiving core than his QB
Looks up at the GM in the booth proceeds to call a draw play for AP first down

 

[3Rivers]

Hines Ward, he'd probably get up smiling

 

[Buckeye Fever]

Ted Ginn

 

[HearNoEvil]

Jimmy Graham.

But especially in the redzone.

 

[Brandon M.]

ocho

 

[cook]

Jimmy Graham.

But especially in the redzone.

Stop it

 

[Panther]

Hines Ward

 

[NormanConnors]

Rice or Megatron


Chris Carter as a sleeper

 

[Broad Street Bully]

3rd & Witten all day long baby

 

[BAMBA]

Wayne Chrebet

 

[Taadow]

*steps to mic*

*clears throat*

Ben Coates.