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"He's very dynamic in the passing game, big body, great body control, great hands, really good route runner, uses his body at the top of routes," Petzing said. "But, I think his ability to do pass pro, to play in the run game, to play off the ball and on the move or outside the core is really impressive. I think there's very few guys in the league that can do all of those jobs at such a high level."
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Petzing impressed by LaPorta's rare versatility in pass pro, run game, and receiving.

Offensive coordinator Drew Petzing, who previously helped Cardinals tight end Trey McBride set NFL records, is impressed by Pro Bowl tight end Sam LaPorta's versatility. Petzing highlighted LaPorta's dynamic passing game ability, body control, hands, and route-running, but emphasized that his pass protection, run-game play, and ability to work both on the ball and on the move or outside the core are particularly impressive. Petzing noted that very few players in the league can execute all these roles at such a high level, and having such a versatile tight end puts significant stress on opposing defenses.

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