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Bengals’ Boye Mafe offers caution about Shemar Stewart breakout
- Boe Mafe cautions that Shemar Stewart may need time to replicate a pro leap similar to his own second-year rise.
- Mafe cites Stewart’s upside but notes factors like a contract holdout and injuries can derail rookie growth.
- The Bengals hope Stewart makes a second-year leap in 2026, akin to a Hendrickson-like jump.
- Mafe’s own 2nd-year jump from 3 to 9 sacks is used as a reference point for Stewart’s potential.
- The article frames the discussion around Stewart’s breakout potential within the Bengals’ system and coaching.
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