Pats Pulpit on Darnell Washington

ArticlePatriots defense expects challenge from Steelers’ ‘conflict piece’
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Only one of them, however, was labeled a "conflict piece" by Patriots defensive coordinator Zak Kuhr: Darnell Washington... He's athletic. Obviously, his size and strength are no joke. He's great in the run game... He is a conflict piece.
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Darnell Washington is Patriots' primary defensive challenge; Kuhr calls him a 'conflict piece' with elite athleticism an

Fourth-year TE identified as the Steelers' primary defensive challenge for the Patriots; Patriots DC Zak Kuhr labeled him a "conflict piece." At 6-foot-7, 264 pounds, Washington is Aaron Rodgers' tallest weapon and a favorite target; in one-plus seasons together, Rodgers has targeted him 45 times for 33 catches, 382 yards, and a touchdown. Kuhr emphasized Washington's athleticism, size, strength, run-game prowess, vertical route ability, hands, and after-the-catch ability as key concerns; he is not merely a check-down option but a versatile threat who can line up anywhere in the route tree.

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