Yahoo Sports NFL on Nate Adkins

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Those teams that don't, they have an 'F' tight end that would do the same things, maybe a bigger stature, play special teams. So let's just hypothetically say we didn't have a fullback. [TE] Nate Adkins would fit in a lot of those 'F' roles.

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Adkins capable of fullback duties; provides roster flexibility.

Sean Payton noted that tight end Nate Adkins could fill fullback-type roles if the team did not have a dedicated fullback, indicating Adkins has versatility in the offensive scheme.