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After running for more than 1,500 yards last season in his return from a devastating knee injury, Charles is getting a chance to showcase his versatility. He's been catching plenty of balls out of the backfield while also lining up at WR for new HC Andy Reid. "I'm not even worrying about running right now," Charles said after Tuesday's practice. "We're focused on getting the chemistry down with the quarterback."
Reported by ESPN.com
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The latest news out of Kansas City lends further credence to the widely held belief that
Charles is in line to catch more passes this season than we've seen in recent years. Charles always had good hands, but he's never been called on to catch a lot of passes. His season high was 45 a few years ago, and most of those were dump-offs and passes into the flat. Now, Charles is running plays that are designed for him to catch passes from new QB Alex Smith, which means a whole lot more studying. He no longer has to learn only the blocking schemes and when to pick up blitzes -- like he would if he lined up exclusively in the backfield -- but he also must read pass coverages and find open spaces down the field. Reid is convinced that Charles can handle the load as both rusher and receiver. As the Associated Press put it: "His ability to slash through the smallest of creases and then use his world-class speed to run past defenders has made him one of the most dynamic playmakers in the NFL, someone who twice ran for more than 200 yards in a game last season." Whatever gets the ball in his hands, works for us.
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