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Dynasty: WR Josh Malone, Bengals (1 Viewer)

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Rookies Joe Mixon, Josh Malone catching eyes in Bengals' first scrimmage

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Rookies Joe Mixon and Josh Malone were the highlight of the day, with Malone using his 6-foot-3, 208-pound frame to make several contested catches. Malone said his basketball background in high school helps him.

"I feel like it comes natural. I have a big frame," Malone said. "I think it was natural because of the basketball background and over the years learning how to use my frame."
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Rookie sleepers to watch at running back, wide receiver

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» Josh Malone, WR, Cincinnati Bengals

When a team selects a pair of receivers in the draft and one is a top-10 pick, it's natural to assume the first-rounder will make the biggest impact on the offense. But the Bengals might've stumbled upon a fourth-round gem in Malone. The 128th overall pick is built in the mold of a traditional WR1, with a 6-foot-3, 208-pound frame, 4.40 speed (in the 40-yard dash) and a polished game that's ideally suited for the NFL. From his precise route-running ability to his strong hands and natural ball skills, the Tennessee product has been able to make a quick transition from the SEC to the pros.

Marvin Lewis had a sneaking suspicion this could be the case when the Bengals snagged the long, rangy pass catcher with the second of their three fourth-round selections.

"We went into the draft and felt like this was a guy that maybe was somewhat overlooked, but had physical tools to play at a higher level," Lewis said to the team's website during organized team activities. "We've had good luck with a lot of guys like that who have similar body types and come in here as young players. They've continued to carve out opportunity and gain more reps and take advantage of it."

During the preseason, with No. 9 overall pick John Ross still recovering from shoulder surgery, Malone has been able to use his size, athleticism and speed to separate from defenders. Talking to team observers about the young pass catcher, I've heard Malone described as a special talent with tremendous upside. While he's likely to enter the regular season as the Bengals' fourth or fifth receiver, Malone could make a rapid ascension up the depth chart due to his traits and potential production as a WR2 in the making.
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Crickets on this guy. I read he actually started a few games last year? Supposedly him and Ross both looking good in camp. Could he emerge this year as viable option next to AJ? Watched some tape from Tennessee and it wasn't anything wow as you would expect from a guy in fourth, but he certainly has the NFL frame and looks the part. 

 
tombonneau said:
Crickets on this guy. I read he actually started a few games last year? Supposedly him and Ross both looking good in camp. Could he emerge this year as viable option next to AJ? Watched some tape from Tennessee and it wasn't anything wow as you would expect from a guy in fourth, but he certainly has the NFL frame and looks the part. 
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Dalton could be a low key decent option if Malone and Ross pop.

 
All it’s going to take is John Ross running the wrong routes again and Alex Erickson showing that he’s Alex Erickson. Malone is the fit and if it’s not him I think it would default to Uzomah, Mixon or Bernard not another WR.

 
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