Golden Tate remains unsigned, but it sounds like the veteran receiver has his eye on a few teams. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, the free agent wideout provided a list of three potential suitors that each offer a bit of familiarity.
“I would love to go back home to Tennessee,” Tate said (Twitter link). “Indy, over with Carson Wentz. Obviously, the LA Rams would be fantastic with Stafford.”
As Tate noted, he grew up in Tennessee, where he starred as a three-sport athlete (football, baseball, track and field). Of course, the Titans already pulled off a big acquisition at the position when they traded for Julio Jones, but there’s a chance they could be looking for more depth at receiver.
Tate’s best seasons came in Detroit, where he served as one of Matthew Stafford‘s favorite targets and collected three 1,000-plus-yard campaigns. Stafford now finds himself in Los Angeles, and the Rams already signed one veteran this offseason in DeSean Jackson, adding him to a crowded depth chart that is highlighted by Cooper Kupp, Robert Woods, and 2020 second-round pick Van Jefferson.
Perhaps Tate’s best chance at playing time would be with the Colts, where he’d be reunited with former Eagles teammate Carson Wentz. The duo only saw time in five games together during their stints in Philly, but Indianapolis could provide an opportunity for them to team up again. Tate would have a chance to unseat the likes of JJ Nelson and/or Dezmon Patmon for one of the final receiver spots on the roster.
The 32-year-old has seen time in 23 games for the Giants over the past two seasons, collecting 84 receptions for 1,064 yards and eight touchdowns.
“Show me the money!’! Well played sir after signing w/ the Gmen. Going old school with that video. Good luck to you in the rest of your career.
84 tackles?
Golden Taint is all about the BBC.
Surprised to see Rams on this list considering him and Ramsey seem to hate each other
I think he’s just throwing a bunch of stuff out there and seeing what sticks. He will go anywhere that will give him a contract after his dismal performance with the Giants.
Tate has excellent run after the catch ability, but drops just way too many catchable balls for a receiver of his (supposed) caliber. He’s had several personal questions too, from his alleged affair in Seattle, to alleged effort questions in New York, to the issues he’s had with Ramsey (who is himself a question mark personality wise). An older receiver who has lost a step with questionable hands and the possibility of character issues may have a hard time finding long term work barring a midseason injury.
Tate missed the window to sign with the Rams.
Seems like a WR the Seahawks would sign since they won’t be getting Josh Gordon anytime soon.