It was a point of hype for fans when the Cincinnati Bengals drafted wideout Colbie Young this year.
Another weapon for Joe Burrow? Good thing. A Tee Higgins-like game at times who can compete for that third wideout spot? Even better.
From the sounds of noise coming out of the spring and a brief Bengals minicamp, Young made an impression on people.
“I think he’s going to fight and battle,” Bengals offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher told ESPN’s Ben Baby. “He’s a young player, but there are things that I think he can do quickly and help us.”
Maybe the best part? There are those around the team who think spring rules about contact really limited Young’s chances to show himself.
“I’m really excited to see him put the pads on because I think that’s going to be a huge advantage for him,” Bengals head coach Zac Taylor told Geoff Hobson of Bengals.com. “His physicality and being able to separate with that physicality, his run after the catch, he’s got really strong hands, so I think some of his best traits will show up when the pads come on.”
Third wideout was a quiet need for the Bengals this offseason after Andrei Iosivas had a down season last year and nobody else emerged. Guys like tight end Mike Gesicki and running back Chase Brown can play from the slot, but getting more dynamic was a must.
From the sounds of it? Young might get loud in a hurry at the quiet need. If he does, there’s room for a third wideout to make an impact despite the presence of the two superstars on the depth chart.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Don’t sleep on Bengals rookie Colbie Young making a big summer push
Reporting by Chris Roling, Bengals Wire / Bengals Wire
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