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The heir apparent to Jerry Rice may be sophomore Terrell Owens, like Rice a small-school (Tennessee-Chattanooga) product with an exemplary work ethic. Owens's Velcro hands and fearlessness across the middle have earned the 1996 third-rounder his teammates' respect and a spot ahead of the disappointing J.J. Stokes on the depth chart. A foot injury that at times slowed Owens has healed, and, says coach Steve Mariucci, "He looks like he's full speed ahead." The same can be said of the youngster's career.
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