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I think Steve Smith was talking this guy up a few weeks ago, saying this kid is full of potential and wasn't used properly at Georgia. 6'1", 210 lbs and an explosive athlete. Raw in areas, but amazing with the ball in his hands. Maybe PS this year?

StickierBuns wrote:

I think Steve Smith was talking this guy up a few weeks ago, saying this kid is full of potential and wasn't used properly at Georgia. 6'1", 210 lbs and an explosive athlete. Raw in areas, but amazing with the ball in his hands. Maybe PS this year?

Unless we carry 6 WRs.

I think I read somewhere that DT Elijah Williams is playing bigger this year? Closer to 310-315 lbs? Rumors are the Vikings have some ideas he can be more of a contributor this year.

I'll go Claiborne. His speed and cutting ability are elite, and these qualities show up extremely well in a training camp. But Dillon Bell is a good choice, too.

StickierBuns wrote:

I think Steve Smith was talking this guy up a few weeks ago, saying this kid is full of potential and wasn't used properly at Georgia. 6'1", 210 lbs and an explosive athlete. Raw in areas, but amazing with the ball in his hands. Maybe PS this year?

Good call, Smith absolutely loves him, was hyping him pre-draft, thought Georgia really misused him and that he should be much higher rated. Can play all over the field including RB.

I've heard Elijah Williams is a force so far. He has put on over 25-30 lbs and is a tackling and pass rushing machine. I'm really excited to see his growth this year and see if he can contribute even more.

StickierBuns wrote:

I think I read somewhere that DT Elijah Williams is playing bigger this year? Closer to 310-315 lbs? Rumors are the Vikings have some ideas he can be more of a contributor this year.

Oops...apparently you're reading/hearing the same things...

StickierBuns wrote:

I think I read somewhere that DT Elijah Williams is playing bigger this year? Closer to 310-315 lbs? Rumors are the Vikings have some ideas he can be more of a contributor this year.

I read around 298. Still bulkier than last year. What's the difference to a guy that big anyway? A big meal?

I really like Bell. He could be a special teams contributor in the return game as well. Bell was my pick after we signed him.

Plus, we signed him to a fair size UDFA deal as well. I assume he will make the team

dillon bell