Patriots sign TE Eric Tomlinson

farn said:

Is this instead of the reported Watson signing ?

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Froob said:

@Dexter posted it in another thread first but probably worthy of its own thread



What’s this guys deal? Does he block?

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pats_premi said:

Combine number/video shows that he is slow and can’t catch the ball. I assume he is blocker?

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State said:

Bill not drafting a TE is increasingly looking like a big error.
Dawson Knox would be looking good in a Patriots uniform right about now.

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ChrisR2223 said:

I'll say it first Robert work on bringing back Antonio.
I cant believe we cant work out a trade for Howard or Hooper.

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ChrisR2223 said:

I'll say it first Robert work on bringing back Antonio.
I cant believe we cant work out a trade for Howard or Hooper.

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farn said:

Is this instead of the reported Watson signing ?

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   STRENGTHS
   Eric Tomlinson looks like he belongs to the Duck Dynasty family, but he’s a talented tight end. A classic in-line tight end with throwback skills as a blocker, Tomlinson can be a factor in the run game off the edge. At 6’6” and 263 pounds, Tomlinson definitely looks the part and can hold his own when taking on a defender head-up. He uses a wide base and has the hand size (10”) and arm length (32 ⅞”) to lock out his man when engaged. Tomlinson could be an asset on every special-teams unit as a blocker.
   
   WEAKNESSES
   Tomlinson is a limited athlete with poor mobility for the passing game. He’s ideally a run-blocker only and has very limited experience as a receiver (59 catches in 45 games). He doesn’t show the quickness off the line to be able to get cleanly or quickly into his route and lacks the speed to get separation as a receiver. The lack of athleticism shows up at the second level when Tomlinson is asked to reach linebackers. He’s really at his best blocking down on defensive ends.

turkeyneck said:

Doesn't seem to be related to LaDanian so that's good.

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Family said:

Patriots fill open roster spot, sign tight end Eric Tomlinson

"The Patriots will indeed use Johnson’s former roster spot on a tight end but it looks like the player in question will not be Watson, at least for now: according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, New England will sign free agent Eric Tomlinson."

Is this instead of Watson?

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