YoloinOhio Posted March 4, 2019 Posted March 4, 2019 (edited) https://twitter.com/josinaanderson/status/1102713572365426690?s=21 @josinaanderson I'm told that the #Ravens, #Bills, #Dolphins & #Lions have preliminary interest in meeting with street free agent TE Dwayne Allen, who played last season with the #patriots, per source. Allen officially was listed on the league's transaction report today. #AndWereOff Edited March 8, 2019 by YoloinOhio
Patrick Duffy Posted March 4, 2019 Posted March 4, 2019 cool. I'm down with plenty of competition at the TE position.
Wagon Circler Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 Fair to say that we have an interest in ALL free agent tight ends. 5
OldTimer1960 Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 I am all for TEs with very good blocking ability, but if he is only an adequate blocker with an average of 6.5 receptions per year last 2 years, then I would hope that his blocking skills are top 10 in the league to warrant any offer. 3
Rico Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 I'm not sure if he's the answer, but I would much rather see him brought in than Jesse James. 1
Kirby Jackson Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 (edited) He’s a guy. The Bills have a need at TE. Allen doesn’t do anything for me but if they want a warm body, fine. He’s Lee Smith Edited March 5, 2019 by Kirby Jackson 3 1 2
Virgil Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 Yeah, I’m in. Would be cheap. Can catch and block. Didn’t buy into the Pats cult but was solid in Indy.
Buddo Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 8 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: He’s a guy. The Bills have a need at TE. Allen doesn’t do anything for me but if they want a warm body, fine. He’s Lee Smith Smith didn't do that bad for us, but pretty much mostly as a blocking TE. Does Allen have more receiving ability than Smith did though? (He did manage to catch a couple of balls) TBH, I don't know that much about him, which is why I'm asking.
YoloinOhio Posted March 5, 2019 Author Posted March 5, 2019 He would really help the run game. Excellent blocker. I think he can catch, but wasn’t utilized in NE like he was in Indy. 1 1
Buddo Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, YoloinOhio said: He would really help the run game. Excellent blocker. I think he can catch, but wasn’t utilized in NE like he was in Indy. Just looked up his stats on wiki. He obviously does have way more pass catching ability, than Smith. I'm rather concerned that the Patsies couldn't get more out of him though. Depending on price, you would think that the Bills and Lions would be more in the driving seat, as both of us have settled QB situations, with QBs who will throw the pigskin. Either of us or the Lions could give him an opportunity to get back to being a true all round TE. A more intriguing prospect than I first thought, and if we could snag him and James, we would be well set at TE for next year.
thebandit27 Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 He'd make a decent TE2; a guy that can block and make a play or two in the red zone
billsbackto81 Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 I think I'd literally have no reaction whatsoever if he's signed. He's the epitome of a "meh" player. Maybe that's a little harsh but I'd rather have a TE that can catch and block adequately over one that blocks exceptionally. 4
PetermansRedemption Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 9 minutes ago, billsbackto81 said: I think I'd literally have no reaction whatsoever if he's signed. He's the epitome of a "meh" player. Maybe that's a little harsh but I'd rather have a TE that can catch and block adequately over one that blocks exceptionally. My thoughts as well. Doesn’t add anything that isn’t a dime a dozen. One trick pony TE’s do not excite me in the least. As long as he’s coming in to battle for the 3 spot I’m fine with it. He isn’t a solution as a top 2 TE.
Chuck Wagon Posted March 5, 2019 Posted March 5, 2019 57 minutes ago, Rico said: I'm not sure if he's the answer, but I would much rather see him brought in than Jesse James. Just one source, but PFF had James better than Allen across the board last year and James is 5 years younger. 5 1
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