Whichever side players of this position line up on is dubbed the "strong side," and current players at this position include Kellen Winslow, Jason Witten, and Todd Heap.  
A man who plays this position had a breakout 2004 that saw him gain 460 yards through five weeks with the 49ers; his name is Eric Johnson.  Highly drafted players at this position include Greg "G-reg" Olsen, Leonard Pope, and Vernon Davis.  Whichever side players of this position line up on is dubbed the "strong side," and current players at this position include Kellen Winslow, Jason Witten, and Todd Heap.  For 10 points, name this position played by Mike Ditka, Jeremy Shockey, and Antonio Gates.
A man who plays this position had a breakout 2004 that saw him gain 460 yards through five weeks with the 49ers; his name is Eric Johnson.  
{tight end}