Browns Acquisition Dalvin Tomlinson Excited to Play With Myles Garrett, Speaks on his Strengths
In this story:
Cleveland Browns newly added defensive tackle Dalvin Tomlinson made his first local radio appearance despite not having signed a contract yet. Tomlinson spoke about the Browns interest in him and what his strengths are that he brings to the football field.
"I'm super excited to play with Myles," Tomlinson spoke on an appearance with 92.3 The Fan.
I'm excited to get out there and meet everybody and build some chemistry with the rest of the defensive line and go out there and make some plays."
Tomlinson revealed that he believes the Browns have been interested in him for some time.
"I feel like the Browns have had an interest in me since last October, November," said Tomlinson.
Cleveland had known by that point in the season last year that they needed more at defensive tackle. The job was not getting done by Taven Bryan and Jordan Elliott.
Insert Tomlinson, a 6-foot-3 and 325-pound human, that Cleveland hopes to have to stop the run. Each season in his six-year career to this point, the former Alabama Crimson Tide product has graded out well per Pro Football Focus.
Tomlinson has the ability to rush the passer with his 13 sacks so far in his career. Not so much a player that is going to get the running back in the backfield but he is able to hold position and allow minimal yardage.
When asked about the strengths that he will bring to the Browns, Tomlinson said, "Stopping the run as well as being an effective pass rusher. Batting the ball down, getting QB hits, and helping someone else get to the QB."
The last part could be key. As Tomlinson will take the load off of Garrett and co., it will be tougher for guards to double-team than before.
It looks to be that the Browns landed a player that wants to be in Cleveland and their star defender had an impact on that.
Like Browns Digest on Facebook
You can follow Browns Digest on Twitter here.
Browns Re-Signing CB A.J. Green per Report
Cleveland Browns did Their Due Diligence on FA WR Odell Beckham Jr. Today
Browns Awarded Third Round Draft Pick For Vikings Hire of Kwesi Adofo-Mensah
Browns Combine Takeaways: Positions of Strength and Age Questions
Post NFL Combine Browns Mock: Cleveland Adds Playmaker, Defensive Difference Makers
Former Browns QB Baker Mayfield to Have Multiple Teams Interested, Possible... Price tag
Gators DT Gervon Dexter Makes Strong Case to Browns Among Others in... Indy
Cleveland Browns Rank in Back Half of League in Report Card Grading... Player Experience
Takeaways from Kevin Stefanski's Combine Presser
Browns GM Andrew Berry Updates Plan at Center and Kicker
Cleveland Browns, New York Jets Will Play in Hall of Fame Game to Kickoff... 2023 Preseason
Report: S Jessie Bates is on Browns Radar to Replace John Johnson III
Browns Owner Jimmy Haslam in Agreement to Purchase Stake in NBA Team
Deshaun Watson Contrasts Offenses with Texans, Browns in Interview
Maybe Browns Add More Receiver Help, but Don't Forget About David Bell
Browns Hiring Veteran Bill Musgrave as Senior Offensive Assistant, Van Pelt to Coach QBs
Browns and Return man Jakeem Grant Agree to Renegotiated Deal, Cleveland Saves Cap Space
Browns QB Deshaun Watson Says he Will Soon Talk to DeAndre Hopkins to see... Where Things Stand
Why Browns Should Wait to Draft Receiver, the Player They Should Take
College Football Defensive Coordinator to Join Cleveland Browns to coach Safeties
Cardinals Next QB Coach Coming From the Cleveland Browns
Browns Kevin Stefanski Releases Statement on Firing of ST Coach Mike... Priefer
