Tavon Young

[Daft Classic]

Has anyone heard anything from him besides the XP return? Has he been playing that well or is he even seeing the field? I could have swore he was our starting slot corner or something and was playing strong

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He's seen 33 snaps over the last two games, but that is the third most among all of our CBs. He's seemingly played rather well thus far.

[rmw10]

According to Sami in the Michael Pierce thread, Tavon Young is our top rated CB by PFF so far.

[JoeyFlex5]

He's played well. He made an amazing open field tackle on the final drive(i think it was the final drive, it could've been earlier)

[K-Dog]

He shoulda kept that football. 

[GrimCoconut]

I think he's super talented. His coverage looks great and he actually does what a defender should do--tackle! I am amazed every time I watch him make a tackle. It's almost like I've never seen it before because I frankly forgot what tackling looked like after watching these past seasons. 

[PurpleCity5]

40 minutes ago, GrimCoconut said:

I think he's super talented. His coverage looks great and he actually does what a defender should do--tackle! I am amazed every time I watch him make a tackle. It's almost like I've never seen it before because I frankly forgot what tackling looked like after watching these past seasons. 

I like what I've seen but his draft profile says he's at a good 5'9 at 183 LBS, that's kind of small from a CB honestly. I really wonder how he will handle bigger WRs. That's my biggest question mark from him. 

[GrimCoconut]

Just now, PurpleCity5 said:

I like what I've seen but his draft profile says he's at a good 5'9 at 183 LBS, that's kind of small from a CB honestly. I really wonder how he will handle bigger WRs. That's my biggest question mark from him. 

We'll have to see, but you have to win the division and I really like Young matched up against Brown and Coleman. Yes, Brown is a baller and he's one of the top-5 in the game, and Young is a rookie, but I think Young can do a lot of good things against Brown and Coleman because he isn't tall so those shorter, shiftier WR won't be as effective on him. 

[PurpleCity5]

10 minutes ago, GrimCoconut said:

We'll have to see, but you have to win the division and I really like Young matched up against Brown and Coleman. Yes, Brown is a baller and he's one of the top-5 in the game, and Young is a rookie, but I think Young can do a lot of good things against Brown and Coleman because he isn't tall so those shorter, shiftier WR won't be as effective on him. 

Brown is a guy who has shown that he can play bigger than his size so I do think that's a wait and see. I'm just concerned when it comes to guys like AJ Green, Brandon Marshall, and Dez Bryant. Those are some big guys and of course I don't see him going up against those guys on a island but who's to say he won't be put in that position? I don't know but I really wonder how he'll do there, if he exceeds expectations then I'll be really excited. 

[GrimCoconut]

6 minutes ago, PurpleCity5 said:

Brown is a guy who has shown that he can play bigger than his size so I do think that's a wait and see. I'm just concerned when it comes to guys like AJ Green, Brandon Marshall, and Dez Bryant. Those are some big guys and of course I don't see him going up against those guys on a island but who's to say he won't be put in that position? I don't know but I really wonder how he'll do there, if he exceeds expectations then I'll be really excited. 

I'd argue that Young plays bigger than 5-9. I definitely agree, though, that I'm not saying he's going to go out here and win a 1-on-1 against Antonio Brown, lol. Just saying he has traits that translate well for us, and if Young can shutdown a smaller WR like Brown or Coleman, then that leaves Jimmy to the bigger guys so it works out. Not that I think it matters because I think Young plays bigger than his size.

[ellicottraven]

So far he looks like the most naturally gifted CB out there. He's played well, tackled well and produced invaluable points for us on the special teams. After two games, he's done as well as one could expect. I think he's a long term keeper for the Ravens. As is Michael Pierce.

[PurpleCity5]

8 minutes ago, GrimCoconut said:

I'd argue that Young plays bigger than 5-9. I definitely agree, though, that I'm not saying he's going to go out here and win a 1-on-1 against Antonio Brown, lol. Just saying he has traits that translate well for us, and if Young can shutdown a smaller WR like Brown or Coleman, then that leaves Jimmy to the bigger guys so it works out. Not that I think it matters because I think Young plays bigger than his size.

Yeah, I no doubt feel good about the guy. Not saying he can't do it I just wonder if it will be a problem for him in the future thats all. He does look good in the slot and will give Wright a run for him money if he keeps up his good play.