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using Vaki as the next man up. It may not have the flash of Sonic and Knuckles, but Gibbs has been effective and Vaki is growing into his role. They still believe in Vaki as a potential offensive weapon, but he needs the reps and learning experiences. I thought he already made a nice jump from a rough Week 1 to a fairly solid Week 2.
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Vaki improving as backup; analyst sees Week 1-to-2 progress and believes in his development.

Vaki is serving as the next man up behind Gibbs with Pacheco sidelined. Jabari Small notes Vaki is growing into his role and made a nice jump from a rough Week 1 to a fairly solid Week 2, suggesting the Lions rostered him not just for special teams acumen but because they believe in him as a depth piece and potential offensive weapon who needs reps and learning experiences.

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