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Likely signed as high-paid weapon after limited Ravens production; Harbaugh expects breakout role.
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Isaiah Likely was signed by the Giants as one of the highest-paid tight ends in the NFL despite never eclipsing 45 receptions or 480 yards in a season with Baltimore. Harbaugh brought him to New York specifically to be a featured weapon: "I sure hope he's a big weapon. I hope he's a guy that makes a bunch of plays for us. That's why we brought him here." Likely credits Mark Andrews for developing his understanding of zones and confidence to "be a star caliber tight end." He has prior experience with athletic quarterbacks who freelance (Lamar Jackson) and expects to build similar chemistry with Jaxson Dart, positioning him for increased offensive role and opportunity.
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"I sure hope he's a big weapon. I hope he's a guy that makes a bunch of plays for us. That's why we brought him here." Likely spent the next four years as Baltimore's second tight end, living in the shadow of All-Pro tight end Mark Andrews.
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- Isaiah Likely was signed by the Giants as one of the highest-paid tight ends in the NFL despite never eclipsing 45 receptions or 480 yards in a season with Baltimore. Harbaugh brought him to New York specifically to be a featured weapon: "I sure hope he's a big weapon. I hope he's a guy that makes a bunch of plays for us. That's why we brought him here." Likely credits Mark Andrews for developing his understanding of zones and confidence to "be a star caliber tight end." He has prior experience with athletic quarterbacks who freelance (Lamar Jackson) and expects to build similar chemistry with Jaxson Dart, positioning him for increased offensive role and opportunity.
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