Landon Young could be in line for first career start at Guard vs Falcons; Allen, Benton, and Patrick have confidence in Young

solarbear88 said

I've seen his ceiling as a player. It's reminiscent of a coffee table.

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I don’t think Young has reached his ceiling yet especially in Kubiak’s scheme. He isn’t a surefire starting OL but he can range between serviceable to above average when needed. His footwork and blocking technique looks better suited for G than OT. He’s graded significantly better in the interior than at OT.

He’s done pretty good to be rostered for 4 seasons as a former 6th round OL. Thats not easy for linemen picked that late. We’ve normally released most 5th-6th round picks by their 2nd preseason prior to DA.
Right now, Young looks like a better 6th round pick than the last 3 Saints 6th rounders after him and the last 10 Saints 5th-6th rounders before him. There’s recent 3rd-4th rounders who were cut by the Saints before their 3rd season.