Charles Wayne "Tinker" Owens is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver for four seasons with the New Orleans Saints (1976, 1978âÂÂ1980) of the National Football League (NFL). in the National Football League (NFL). The younger brother of Heisman Trophy winner Steve Owens, Tinker was a two-time All-American (1974, 1975) playing college football for the Oklahoma Sooners.