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Paul Dawson drawing comparisons to Vontaze Burfict

The Cincinnati Bengals used their third round compensatory pick on linebacker Paul Dawson, who is drawing comparison to pro bowl linebacker Vontaze Burfict.

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Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Paul Dawson, selected out of TCU in the third round of the 2015 NFL draft, is drawing comparisons with Vontaze Burfict -- the Bengals all-star linebacker. When asked about the comparison, Bengals defensive coordinator Paul Guenther didn't necessarily agree; though styles were comparable.

"Vontaze came in here and he worked his butt off to get to where he is today," said Guenther who said that Dawson is versatile enough to play inside and outside linebacker.