RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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The positive news for Cincinnati Bengals rookies coming out of training camp is better than usual.
Colbie Young keeps making big plays at wideout. The team’s first pick this year, Cashius Howell, continues to look like he’ll be a pass-rushing contributor . Connor Lew is healthy on the offensive line and seventh-rounder Landon Robinson looks like he could be making a push for the final roster.
And then there’s third–round pick Tacario Davis.
A huge 6’4” cornerback with upside, Davis has seen some starting reps with the ones lately due to rest days for other players and looked good.
Geoff Hobson of Bengals .com explained: “Higgins beat Davis off the line with a great release, but the 6-4 Davis' catch-up speed came into play. Higgins still should have easily hauled in QB Joe Burrow’s beautiful go ball, but with Davis hanging behind him, Higgins didn't pull it in before hitting the ground …”
It bears repeating that almost any quarterback looking good in camp against the likes of Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins in a Joe Burrow offense is worth some attention.
After getting picked, Davis looked like he would be deep depth who might be able to handle specific, small snap count matchups against tight ends as a rookie, if active at all. Even the tight-end stopper role goes to DJ Ivey.
But if Davis keeps looking this acclimated to the pros so quickly, it gives the Bengals another chess piece to move around and some major upside for the future at a premium position, too.
This article originally appeared on Bengals Wire: Bengals rookie's first-team reps are great sign for future
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