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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 629528">Bye week?  Duh!Out of curiosity, I went and looked at the replay of the long Kelce catch.  Kendricks stepped up on play action, Kelce crossed behind him into an open spot in the zone.  By the time Kendricks reacted Kelce was in space with steps on him.  For whatever that's worth.The thing that jumped out at me is he looks bigger than what we saw in his college tape or the 232 lbs. at the Combine.  Various web sites, including the Vikings', are still showing that 232 lbs., but we know how that goes.  I'd guess he's up to 245, maybe more.During draft talk I thought his run defense was being underrated; to my eye the instincts and flow to the ball were there.  If I'm right about the added bulk, then the components are there for a run defender.The pass defense rating is surprising.  He might be a tick or two slower with more weight; it could be that while a nose for the ball came with the package, getting in sync with the Vikes zone schemes might still be a challenge.I look forward to seeing him play a couple times this year.</blockquote>

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