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3 Big Things: Baltimore Ravens Transform Secondary

By Chris Schisler

Aug 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Roddick (25) avoids a tackle by Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (32) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Detroit Lions running back Theo Roddick (25) avoids a tackle by Baltimore Ravens safety Eric Weddle (32) at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (36) reacts after a turnover in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2016; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Ravens cornerback Tavon Young (36) reacts after a turnover in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Evan Habeeb-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Tavon Young Is Poised To Star As The Nickel Cornerback:

Tavon Young is one of the bright spots from the Ravens 2016 season. He came in as a fourth round pick. He was just supposed to compete for the nickel cornerback job. Young ended up getting playing time as the Ravens number two corner. With the addition of Brandon Carr, the Ravens will move Young back to the nickel cornerback role.

I think this is where his strengths should shine. Young is a play-maker. If he came away with a few interceptions and a sack or two coming off the edge next season, it should not be a surprise. Young has cover skills that show on the outside. The Ravens now have three good cornerbacks and the perfect role for each of them.

If one of the Ravens top two cornerbacks gets hurt, Young will step up to the plate. Young on the outside isn’t a liability. It is also important to remember that he was a rookie in 2016. He is only getting better.

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