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The Athletic Football Show on Cade McDonald

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Cade McDonald, if things turn out well, especially towards the end of the year, you expect that to be a little bit more explosive for them.
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McDonald has a high ceiling but may need time to adjust to the system

Cade McDonald is expected to provide more explosiveness than Tim Settle. While interior defensive line has a steep learning curve, the source believes McDonald has a higher ceiling than any interior player in the DeMeco Ryans era, though he may require a ramp-up period.

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