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A nice little under-the-radar story is how safety Tavon Wilson continues to carve out a niche for himself on defense. The much-maligned 2012 second-round pick was tapped as the fifth defensive back as part of a big nickel package against the 3-WR/1-FB/1-RB grouping and is moving around the field with confidence, with the coaches also entrusting him with back-end responsibilities at times.

Closing book on Patriots-Ravens, Part I – New England Patriots Blog – ESPN Boston

Always liked the physicality that Tavon brings and after a down year in 2013, he’s back on the radar now. With Chung’s extension he probably isn’t looking at a starting role in 2015, but he should certainly be in the mix to compete for one. With better size than Chung, he certainly has some upside. And as we’ve seen with Chung, it can take some time to develop in the Pats’ system.

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Tavon Wilson once again got a lot of attention with the first-team at safety, sharing the reps with Harmon. This has been a continuing trend over the first few days of training camp, but may not necessarily mean anything, as the team may simply want to get a better look at what he can do at safety after spending much of last season on the bench and on special teams.

Patriots Training Camp Notes: Trench Battle Ensues In First Padded Practice – Extra Points – Boston.com

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Practice report: Patriots, Buccaneers look sloppy – Extra Points – Boston.com

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Practice report: Patriots, Buccaneers look sloppy – Extra Points – Boston.com

Nice to see some love for Tavon, hasn’t had many positive mentions over the first few weeks.

S Tavon Wilson: Fighting for a roster spot, he had a really nice interception of QB Josh Freeman on the goal line, batting a slant pass up in the air, then corraling the ball and heading upfield.

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Tavon Wilson Patriots Highlights 2013 (by MorinIsland34)

Thanks to @OliverBThomas for sending this video my way. Great flashback when even Mike Mayock was stumped by the Patriots’ selection of Tavon Wilson. I think a lot of people underestimate Wilson, but he should have every chance to start at safety this year.

(Source: https://www.youtube.com/)

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As it stands, the Patriots are planning to go with Devin McCourty and Tavon Wilson as the starting safeties and they have a strong belief in the duo. The team has confidence that Wilson progressed enough last season, and will take the expected leap to Year 2. However, it can’t be discounted that the team really has other plans at safety — league sources believe the Patriots will try for Ed Reed of the Ravens at about $5 million per season.

Patriots offseason primer: After Ravens loss, expect a frenzy – Patriots – Boston.com

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[T]he Patriots’ safety play was again atrocious in Buffalo (what is it about this place?). Bad angles, bad reads, bad tackling, bad coverage….just bad for far too long in his game. Thought Patrick Chung had a really rough game, but it was interesting that after Donald Jones’ 86-yard touchdown where Chung took a bad angle and Steve Gregory provided zero last-line defense, that it was Gregory that was sent to the bench for Tavon Wilson. It appeared like Gregory only played in the dime package after that. Wilson played 34 of 69 snaps while Gregory had 49. Not sure if Gregory had an injury that had to be managed – he had a quad issue in the preseason – but in my opinion, the coaches have been looking for an excuse to play Wilson more. He could be headed for a starters’ role.

Morning after: Patriots 52, Bills 28 – Extra Points – Boston.com

Couldn’t agree more. Haven’t rewatched the game yet but this was clear even in real time. 

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