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Chiefswinitall 60 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 .https://twitter.com/tim_wright83/status/983474488904953859?s=21 any good? . Film review on Patriots TE Tim Wright Aug 27, 2014 Mike ReissESPN Staff Writer Facebook Twitter Facebook Messenger Pinterest Email print comment Here are a few thoughts after a mini-film study on tight end Tim Wright after reviewing games against the New England Patriots (Week 3), Miami Dolphins (Week 10) and San Francisco 49ers (Week 15) last season: Physical profile. Wright is listed at 6-foot-4 and 220 pounds, which makes him more of a big receiver than a traditional tight end. He played receiver at Rutgers before moving to tight end in the NFL as a rookie last season. System adaptation. Wright came on strong late last season in coordinator Mike Sullivan's Giants-type offense -- in the Week 15 game against San Francisco one Fox television analyst opined that he was "one of the best two or three rookie tight ends in football right now" -- but he had not emerged this preseason in Jeff Tedford's offense. This will be his third offensive system in two NFL seasons. He was part of Tampa's hurry-up package, which is a big part of what the Patriots do. Alignment and blocking. Wright aligned detached from the line in the slot, in the offensive backfield, and on the line of scrimmage, while also being used in motion at times. Regardless of where he aligned, he most often released into pass routes. Because of his size, he is not the type of tight end who will consistently be effective as an in-line blocker, but it's not for lack of effort. He does show a willingness to mix it up at times, especially at the second level (nice block on Miami LB Philip Wheeler on a 26-yard run, 12:42 remaining in first quarter). Wright seldom stayed in to block in the passing game, and if he did, it was most often what we saw on the final play of the first quarter against the Patriots -- a chip of an edge-rusher before releasing into a pass route. When he was matched up on Patriots defensive end Chandler Jones and asked to run block (13:37 remaining, second quarter) on the back side, Jones easily tossed him aside. At one point in the second quarter against the 49ers (5:40 remaining), he whiffed on a run-blocking attempt against Ahmad Brooks. So banging at the line of scrimmage isn't necessarily his game, but he was still competitive outside of a few noticeable miscues. You're not going to put him in the game with the intention of running behind him. Route-running a strength. Wright nearly had a touchdown catch against the Patriots as he ran a solid corner route against zone coverage and flashed open in the back left-hand corner of the end zone but the ball sailed through his hands. "In the NFL, you have to make that catch," Fox analyst John Lynch said on the broadcast that day. Overall, though, Wright looks to have reliable hands. He also looks like a smooth route-runner who seems to have a feel for finding openings underneath against zone coverage, but also runs well enough to attack down the field (e.g. 24-yard touchdown catch against 49ers). He is fluid coming out of his breaks, and sets up his routes nicely. One issue is when defenders are able to get their hands on him at the line, as Patriots linebacker Dont'a Hightower did (2:42 remaining, first quarter) when Wright aligned with his hand in the ground next to the right tackle and it disrupted his route. Summary. Wright gives the Patriots a different look at tight end as he's more of a "move" option, similar to what the team had with Aaron Hernandez from 2010-2012. His skill set could nicely complement Rob Gronkowski and help create more matchup problems for defenses. He's still growing into the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisChief-Maker 135 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Missed last season through injury. Probably gonna take a good look at him through camp and then go from there. IF he's healthy then he'll compete for one of the spots up for grab. I still think we'll draft a TE as well tbh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sith13 1,746 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 You can never have enough bodies on the preseason roster. Pats know how to find TEs so may be he has some untapped potential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chiefsfan1963 1,101 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Take it for what it's worth, 89 receptions, 907 yards receiving, 13 TDs in 41 games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fmbl2187 2,279 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Sounds like depth, at least in passing situations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dksww 484 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 3 years since he's played in a real game. Did show some promise in 2013 and '14 with 11 TDs over the 2 years. Nothing wrong with bringing him for OTAs, mini-camp and TC to see if he can play. Strictly a "camp-body" type of signing. Going to be a lot of these types of moves until week 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xen 1,010,220 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 3 years since he's played in a real game. Did show some promise in 2013 and '14 with 11 TDs over the 2 years. Nothing wrong with bringing him for OTAs, mini-camp and TC to see if he can play. Strictly a "camp-body" type of signing. Going to be a lot of these types of moves until week 1. Yep. Camp flyer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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