Pats Pulpit on Eli Raridon
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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. For offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, his quick acclimatization to the NFL starts with his character and work ethic. 'He's mature beyond his years in terms of the way that he approaches the game,' McDaniels said. 'Eli's a sponge. He's a very quick learner. He processes a lot of information. He's a very bright kid.'
STACKED’s take
Raridon's 12 rec, 168 yards, 2 TDs in 6 games show rapid rookie acclimatization and QB trust.
Third-round rookie tight end has hauled in 12 receptions for 168 yards and 2 touchdowns in his first six career games. Offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels praised his maturity, learning ability, and consistency: 'He's mature beyond his years in terms of the way that he approaches the game. Eli's a sponge. He's a very quick learner. He processes a lot of information. He's a very bright kid.' McDaniels emphasized Raridon's error correction and reliability: 'Young players that don't repeat errors have a chance to improve quickly, and I think that's what we've seen.' The quarterback has shown willingness to target him in critical situations, indicating earned trust and confidence in his role.
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