PositiveRoleWed, July 29, 2026
Waddle shows early chemistry with Nix; Payton raves about rare prototype ability
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WR Jaylen Waddle, acquired via blockbuster trade from Miami, practiced fully with QB Bo Nix for the first time and showed early chemistry. Head coach Sean Payton called him a rare prototype who can 'walk on water' due to his route-running, stopping ability, and competitive instincts. Reports indicate Waddle looked smooth, quick, and unguardable at times with standout speed.
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Payton told reporters that there are certain prototypes at every position, but then there are the handful that can 'walk on water,' and Waddle is one of those players due to how he runs, stops, and his competitive instincts. Today was also the first time he was able to practice fully with quarterback Bo Nix, and the two have seemed to hit it off quickly and are showing early chemistry.
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- WR Jaylen Waddle, acquired via blockbuster trade from Miami, practiced fully with QB Bo Nix for the first time and showed early chemistry. Head coach Sean Payton called him a rare prototype who can 'walk on water' due to his route-running, stopping ability, and competitive instincts. Reports indicate Waddle looked smooth, quick, and unguardable at times with standout speed.
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