Kevin Manara Arizona Cardinals General Counsel | Arizona Cardinals Website
Kevin Manara Arizona Cardinals General Counsel | Arizona Cardinals Website
Veteran safety Budda Baker praised rookie Dadrion Taylor-Demerson, known as Rabbit, for his dedication to learning the game during a recent press conference. When informed of this compliment while standing by his locker on Thursday, Rabbit expressed his gratitude, saying with a smile, "That just made my day."
Rabbit has had limited playing time on defense this season, recording only 12 snaps in the first four games. However, an injury to Garrett Williams provided him an opportunity to play 22 snaps against the 49ers. His performance was notable; he earned a Pro Football Focus grade of 92 and allowed only three yards in 12 coverage snaps while breaking up two passes.
His first pass breakup (PBU) occurred against Deebo Samuel when he successfully dislodged the ball. The second came during a critical fourth-down play against Pro Bowl tight end George Kittle. This play saved the Cardinals about 17 yards of field position before their final touchdown drive.
"All the tests that they give me, I just want to pass those," said Taylor-Demerson. "My confidence is at an all-time high right now."
Rabbit appreciates learning from veterans like Baker and Jalen Thompson. He finds it invaluable to listen to them discuss football strategies.
"I don't know it all," Taylor-Demerson admitted. "You can't come in and act like you know it all; there's always room for improvement."
Taylor-Demerson is focused on reaching the level of play exhibited by seasoned players and is optimistic about his progress.
"One day, it'll be time for Rabbit to do his thing," he concluded.
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