Patriots sign TE Eric Tomlinson

[Froob]

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



What’s this guys deal? Does he block?

 

[farn]

Is this instead of the reported Watson signing ?

 

[Water Boy]

Meh

 

[patsbrasilpatriotas]

Is this instead of the reported Watson signing ?

Lacosse and Jakob out Watson and Tomlinson in ...

 

[pats_premi]

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



What’s this guys deal? Does he block?

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

 

[shmessy]

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

He better be.

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[State]

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.

 

[Love The Drake]

So members wanted Hooper and Howard we get Tomlinson and Watson wow.

 

[turkeyneck]

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

 

[slash83]

Trash

 

[Love The Drake]

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

 

[Vatahala]

Patsfan scoops the internet, no other sites have the story yet.
Patriots just wanted info on his former teams Eagles, Texans and Jets.

 

[Family]

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?

 

[Ras-IR Dowling]

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.

Too early to say with regards to Harris. If he turns into a key player on offense for ‘20 and beyond will we really complain that we passed on Knox? For where he was selected Moreau looks like the bigger miss.

 

[Crazy Patriot Guy]

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

Perhaps both teams want to keep them?

It's not as if Belichick or Caserio can just point their finger at a player and the other team says "Yes sir, thank you sir. What will you give us?"

 

[Patjew]

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

First?????

 

[Triumph]

ET

Phone home.

 

[shmessy]

Is this instead of the reported Watson signing ?

From the 2015 draft scouting reports, it looks more likely instead of a Dwayne Allen signing. His skill set looks completely different from Watson's.

.B/R NFL Draft 400: Top Tight Ends

1. 
   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 ?”) 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.

 

[TinhWoodhead]

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

he’s Mike Tomlin’son

 

[Froob]

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?

I’d wait for somebody more reliable. Rap may have made that up.