Blocking tight ends the Denver Broncos can pursue in free agency

CINCINNATI, OH - DECEMBER 2: C.J. Uzomah #87 of the Cincinnati Bengals runs the ball away from Todd Davis #51 of the Denver Broncos during the fourth quarter at Paul Brown Stadium on December 2, 2018 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Denver defeated Cincinnati 24-10. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

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CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 21: Khalil Mack #52 of the Chicago Bears rushes against Dwayne Allen #83 of the New England Patriots at Soldier Field on October 21, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Patriots defeated the Bears 38-31. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

Dwayne Allen, New England Patriots

Since he was drafted in 2012, Dwayne Allen has proven he can be a very good run blocker in the NFL.

With the Colts (and when Andrew Luck was healthy) Allen was a really strong dual-threat at the tight end position and could line up almost anywhere in the offense.

He seemed like an ideal fit for the New England Patriots but has really not done well there, at least not as a receiver.

He had 15 touchdowns in a three-year span from 2014-16 including eight in 2014. When the Patriots traded for him, I know I’m not alone in thinking he would become a dominant player with Tom Brady and Josh McDaniels.

He caught 13 passes with the Pats, and had one receiving touchdown.

He was a good run blocker for them though, and won’t count against the 2020 compensatory draft pick formula as a cap casualty.

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