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tight end Eli Raridon in particular standing out. In his first six career games, the third-round selection has hauled in 12 passes for 168 yards and a pair of touchdowns... 'He's mature beyond his years in terms of the way that he approaches the game,' McDaniels said.
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Raridon excelling as rookie TE with 12 catches, 168 yards, 2 TDs in six games.

Raridon, a third-round rookie tight end, has stood out among the Patriots' rookie class through his first six career games with 12 receptions for 168 yards and two touchdowns; offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels praised his maturity and work ethic, calling him 'a sponge' and 'a very quick learner' who 'processes a lot of information' and is 'very bright'; McDaniels noted that Raridon doesn't repeat errors, which allows him to improve quickly, and has given the team confidence in his abilities, evidenced by the quarterback's willingness to target him in critical situations.

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