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I could see him playing both RB and WR at times. He's just one of those guys who you want to get the ball to, no matter how it's done.

I'd like to see him more as wildcat quarterback at least for this season.

He's referring to bulk, not height. Belton could easily get up to 220 if he/the staff wanted. Long term, RB is his most natural physical position.

Then he'd better start tucking the ball away. I love the kid's upside but he makes me nervous as hell the way he flails that ball around.

I actually liked him as a RB prospect when I saw his HS film because he had a thicker build. But, I think he would excel at both a 3rd down back type and a slot WR. Slot would get him on the field much more, so that's probably the best spot for him.

Because we must...

He will play running receiver!!

I like him as a utility guy. Slot/RB/WildLion. Either way he needs to and should get more touches. He was probably the most underutilized guy on our offense last season.

IMO everyone, foremost the players, should be prepared for a large number of position switches, or at least experiments, this spring. Offense vs. Defense is not locked in either. Will be very interesting. August will be more predictable and stable.

I think he could play a role similar to DWheels and in the wildcat. However, because of his size, Belton is more RB than WR; whereas DWheels was more WR. I can't remember if DWheels took direct snaps.

I think we should just watch some video on how Percy Harvin was used at Florida. He's a playmaker in that mold - big enough to take a few carries, fast and agile enough to break away on reverses, bubble screens, and even get deep downfield if the other team is cheating.

I'd hope that if O'Brien learned one thing from Belichik, it'd be that individual players' attributes can be efficiently used in ways that don't comport with traditional positions or roles. See what he can do, and put him in the best position to do it.