Chase Stuart
Footballguy
He wasn't in the box score or listed on the injury list after the game. I know he was probable. Did he play?
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Ed Reed? (1 Viewer)
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Chaos Commish
Footballguy
He had a few chances for PDs, but the ball was always thrown way out of bounds.
Jene Bramel
Footballguy
Ravens were in 46 looks on almost every defensive snap I saw yesterday. Landry was up at the line of scrimmage and Thomas and Scott were everywhere. Reed, for the most part, will be a roving centerfielder. Obviously, the Ravens will at some point face an offensive line capable of protecting a quarterback that understands coverages. When that happens, Reed will get a few more chances. In this defensive scheme, though, Reed is the equivalent of the 250lb designated hitter on your local beer guzzling softball team. He'll hit for a couple big plays now and then but if you're expecting 5 and 6 tackles a week and multiple passes defended you're going to be seriously disappointed.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
Jene's got it right. Seldom (ever?) will the Ravens ever face an offense as inept as Oakland's was last Sunday. He did almost have an INT, though, on the play where Alvis Whitted got blown up on a crossing pattern by Landry.My dumb *** put Reed in my lineup at the last minute, even though I had argued against him being a good play elsewhere
It wouldn't have mattered, as I got dusted anyway, but it still pissed me off that I waffled - I was going to play Deon Grant.. He's a #3 DB at best for me anymore, but faces some matchups down the road where he may be a good option (Cincy, for one).littletank
Footballguy
So is Reed a droppable DB then? If he's not going to get his tackles, I could pick someone up that will.
Uruk-Hai
Footballguy
He's never been a tackle guy. His huge 2004 season came about in large part because of INT, FR, & scoring TDs (although I think he also set his personal high in tackles that year). You may want to try to trade him if you don't want him anymore. He's a "name" player whose rep is bigger than his FF production right now. If he gets a big play or two this week, you might be able to get some decent value for him.littletank said:
slackerbruce
Footballguy
I started Reed over Glenn Earl. 
Another brillaint decision that cost me a game.
Another brillaint decision that cost me a game.