Arki Butler: The talent is clear. How much more is there?
There are players I watch because I want to understand why they are rated so highly. With Arki Butler, it doesn’t take long to see the appeal.
The kicking, the awareness in traffic, the strength overhead. There is plenty to like. But the more footage I’ve watched, the more interested I’ve become in the gap between what he can do and how consistently he does it. I think there is a lot of upside here. And I mean a lot.
The standard caveat on all of this. My assessment comes from watching full games and full player involvement edits, rather than just the highlights. Those longer looks help explain both the excitement and the questions. However, I've watched none of these lads live.
Winning the contest before the ball arrives
One of Butler’s best attributes is his body work...
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