Bleeding Green Nation on Dontayvion Wicks
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Eagles running back Saquon Barkley said he already believes the deal was a steal. He called Wicks' debut "a little glimpse of how good he can be." That cut Wicks made to get open on his 9-yard touchdown catch? That's the top-of-the-route separation coaches and teammates say sets him apart.
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Wicks' TD catch and route separation earning praise from Barkley, Hurts, and coaches.
Eagles wide receiver Dontayvion Wicks impressed in his debut with a 9-yard touchdown catch and has generated significant internal belief. Saquon Barkley called the signing "a steal" and praised Wicks' debut as "a little glimpse of how good he can be." Barkley specifically admired the top-of-the-route separation on Wicks' touchdown catch, which coaches and teammates say sets him apart. Barkley was so impressed that he asked Wicks to teach him techniques during training camp and said he is "in awe" getting to know Wicks. Jalen Hurts said Wicks was "beating down the door" to work with him over the summer and praised his effort through training camp, noting "You see who's got that anger to them, who's got a little bit of rage — and for the best. He's got it." Wicks keeps a photo in his locker from Packers coach Matt LaFleur embracing him after a fourth-and-3 catch that beat the Lions on Thanksgiving, which LaFleur had framed and hung in Green Bay's meeting room before giving to Wicks.
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