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"ref": "2012, Merritt J. Norvell, Route Running for Wide Receivers",
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"ref": "2021, Matt Manocherian, SIS Football Rookie Handbook 2021",
"text": "He has a slightly-limited route tree as primarily a vertical deep threat. He is a sufficient route runner despite underutilizing his size during the stem phase.",
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"ref": "2020 April 24, Ken Belson, Ben Shpigel, “Full Round 1 2020 N.F.L. Picks and Analysis”, in New York Time",
"text": "After plucking Courtland Sutton in the second round last year, the Denver Broncos needed to complement him with another receiver, preferably one who can stretch the field now that Pro Bowl wideout Emmanuel Sanders has left for New Orleans.\nJerry Jeudy, a polished route-runner who can line up anywhere in a formation, fits that description.",
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"ref": "2008, Chris Harris, Rick Harris, Lean Connections, page 63",
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"ref": "2018, Mike Elbert, Lean Production for the Small Company, page 199",
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"ref": "2021, Eduardo Lander, Jeffrey K. Liker, Thomas E. Root, Lean in a High-Variability Business",
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