Tag: Tavon Young

Current and former Ravens react to Lamar Jackson’s contract extension with Ravens

Current and former Baltimore Raven players react to the news of the contract extension that Lamar Jackson agreed to with the Ravens.

When the news of the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson agreeing to a deal, the Twitter world went insane. Jackson and Baltimore agreed to a five-year deal worth $260 million, including $185 million in guarantees.

Multiple current and former Ravens players took to Twitter after the news was announced to express their opinions on the deal. The overall mood was excitement, as the year-long saga had finally come to a close and Jackson is staying in Baltimore long-term.

 

 

Who’s stock is rising and falling after Week 2 of Bears training camp?

Here are a few players we see rising and falling at this point during Bears training camp. 

Tuesday marked two full weeks of training camp for the Chicago Bears and there’s been no shortage of activity, both on and off the field.

Pads have been on for over a week now and players are jockeying for starting positions or even roster spots as the first preseason game draws closer and closer.

Training camp performances will ebb and flow, with certain players standing out while others may be struggling for one reason or another. Here are a few players we see rising and falling at this point during camp.

6 Standouts from Friday’s Bears training camp practice

Here’s who stood out during one of the hardest Bears training camp practices to date.

The Chicago Bears put their foot on the gas pedal on Friday morning during their latest training camp practice at Halas Hall and it showed. After a day off, head coach Matt Eberflus and the Bears re-took the field for what has been described by multiple players as their hardest practice yet.

Practices have been a mixed bag up to this point, with the offense struggling at times to find their footing and the defense working to establish a mentality of creating turnovers. As practice got underway, however, players on both sides of the ball began to stand out by making plays. Here’s a list of players who we believe had a great practice on Friday morning.

Position battle updates following first week of Bears training camp

Following the first seven practices of training camp, we’re taking a look at how some of the Bears’ top position battles are shaking out.

The Chicago Bears have wrapped their first full week of training camp with seven practices, including two with pads, in the books.

There’s been plenty of competition at multiple positions on the roster, including some shake-ups along the offensive line and at cornerback, as well as some interesting names emerging at wide receiver.

There are no shortage of roster battles we’ve been monitoring at the start of the summer, and there have been some interesting developments through the first portion of camp.

Following the first seven practices of training camp, we’re taking a look at how some of the Bears’ top position battles are shaking out.

Bears experimenting with different cornerback combinations

Are the Bears better with Jaylon Johnson-Kyler Gordon-Tavon Young or Johnson-Kindle-Vildor-Gordon? That’s what they’re trying to figure out.

Bears head coach Matt Eberflus has made it clear that he’s experimenting with different combinations at multiple positions. While the offensive line has dominated headlines, we’re starting to see the same happening in the secondary.

At this point, it’s clear that cornerbacks Jaylon Johnson and rookie Kyler Gordon will be starters when the season kicks off. Johnson will be CB1 on the outside, but it’s Gordon’s role that’s still being determined.

Since the start of training camp, Gordon has been splitting reps between the outside and in the slot. Given he played both positions in college, the coaches want to see where he fits best — but also how that would impact a starting groping.

According to The Athletic, Gordon played almost exclusively at nickel cornerback during Monday’s practice. The combination featured Jaylon Johnson and Kindle Vildor on the outside with Gordon in the slot.

For Eberflus, he’s trying to find the right combination of players — which goes for every position. But the question is whether the secondary is better off with a grouping of Johnson and Gordon on the outside with Tavon Young in the slot or Johnson and Vildor outside and Gordon at nickel.

“It’s like a puzzle,” Eberflus said. “You’re trying to fit it together and put the best guys out there, and is this combination of corners better than this combination? You also have to look up matchup, so that’s a week-to-week thing. Sometimes it might look different week to week, where it’s based on a matchup situation we like, and then by down and distance. You might like a certain matchup better on third down in two-minute than you do on first or second down. So that’s all-encompassing.”

That evaluation should ramp up once the pads come on this week. There are several factors at play. It’s not just a matter of where Gordon fits best — because he’s flashing in both positions. But is the cornerback grouping better with Young in the slot or Vildor on the outside. It’s something the coaching staff will have to figure out over the next several weeks.

Unfortunately, Chicago hasn’t gotten a look at another option in Thomas Graham Jr., who’s missed the last several practices with a hamstring injury.

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5 bold predictions for Bears 2022 training camp

From position battles to trade requests, here are our bold predictions ahead of Bears training camp 2022.

We’re now just hours away from Chicago Bears training camp officially getting underway as all players are scheduled to report to Halas Hall beginning on Tuesday.

For a team that’s under new leadership from the top down, there’s a lot that can happen when practices begin later in the week. Position battles will ramp up, preseason darlings will emerge, key veterans will be in danger of being cut, and perhaps even a trade takes place. Here are our bold predictions ahead of Bears training camp 2022.

Bears 2022 training camp preview: Cornerbacks

The Bears cornerback room was arguably the weakest position on the team in 2021. Now with new faces, they could be vastly improved in 2022.

Chicago Bears training camp is less than a month away, which means it’s time to start looking ahead at the roster the team is bringing to Lake Forest.

The Bears cornerback room was arguably the weakest position group on the team in 2021. Aside from Jaylon Johnson, no other player was reliable and they were exposed often. It was a key focal point in free agency and the NFL Draft this offseason for general manager Ryan Poles. Now with new faces, the group could be vastly improved in 2022.

Here is our preview of the team’s cornerbacks.

Which Bears players will surprise everyone in 2022?

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on some players who could be pleasant surprises in 2022.

The Chicago Bears have been the subject of criticism this offseason, including one analyst going so far as to say that Chicago’s roster “sucks.” Safe to say, there aren’t many who believe in the Bears heading into the 2022 season.

While the roster certainly isn’t the strongest on paper, there are some players on this roster who have a chance to be pleasant surprises this season. Whether that’s new additions by general manager Ryan Poles or returning players on the roster looking to break out.

Our Bears Wire staff is sharing their thoughts on the players they believe will surprise people this season, including some under-the-radar names and veterans looking to prove themselves.

30 Most Important Bears of 2022: No. 22 Tavon Young

Our 30 Most Important Bears of 2022 series continues with Tavon Young, who looks to bring some stability at the slot cornerback position.

The Chicago Bears are gearing up for the 2022 NFL season, which features plenty of new and returning faces within the organization. There are a number of players, coaches and front office members that are crucial to the team’s success this season.

Every day from now until the start of training camp, we’re counting down our 30 most important Bears for the 2022 season. We’ll recap their 2021 season, look ahead to 2022 and tackle the biggest question facing them this year.

Next up at No. 22 is cornerback Tavon Young, who looks to bring some stability at the slot cornerback position.

7 most intriguing position battles to watch at 2022 Bears training camp

We’re taking a look at the most intriguing position battles heading into Bears training camp later this month.

The Chicago Bears are set to report to training camp on July 26, and there will be no shortage of position battles to watch as camp and the preseason unfolds. There are not only starting jobs on the line but roster spots, as well.

With a new regime in place, there’s been some notable roster turnover this offseason, which includes a lot of players on one-year, prove-it deals. But there’s also plenty of young talent on the roster looking to establish themselves as long-term starters.

Here’s a look at the most intriguing position battles heading into Bears training camp later this month, from offensive line to defensive end to wide receiver.