Ed Reed's last 7 games (1 Viewer)

[The_Man]

As a Baltimore homer, I actually thought Ed Reed was having his worst season ever through this year's first 10 games.

He had a mysterious nerve impingement in his neck/shoulder that actually had him talking about sitting out the year in pre-season. But he went ahead and played and even scored a TD on an INT in Week 2. But he then pulled his hamstring -- he was already shying away from contact because of the neck thing, and then he couldn't run with the leg. It was the worst of both worlds - a slow safety who wouldn't hit anyone.

In the 8 games from game 3 through game 10 (a full half-season) Reed had no INTs and only 3 passes defended and just 14 tackles. It culminated in the loss to the Giants when he jumped on Brandon Jacobs back at the end of Jacobs' 60-yard run, got a piggyback ride for a while, and then was shook aside and thrown to the ground as Jacobs rambled for another 5 yards.

At that point, I thought maybe Reed should be put on IR, because he was hurting the team.

And then, in the 7 games since, Reed has 10 INTs, 3 TDs, and 299 INT return yards (including the longest INT return in NFL history), plus a forced fumble (which led to 1 of his 3 TDs, plus another 30 return yards).

Let me repeat that -- 10 INTs in 7 games. It's been amazing to watch and makes me think that there might be bigger years ahead for Reed if he can return to full health.

 

[gonzobill5]

kerry collins better learn to tackle

 

[SR388]

Why does everything today get consideration for the best of all time?

I blame Bill Walton

 

[jurb26]

Ed Reed simply has the best ball skills and instincts of any Safety I've ever seen play the game. His range is out of this world too. He has been one of my favorite players in the NFL since entering the league from Miami.

Oh and yes, this has to be at least in the discussion for best 10 game stretch ever. I didn't look at any numbers (not really sure there are any for this type of thing), but I don't really think we need to either.

 

[SeniorVBDStudent]

Why does everything today get consideration for the best of all time?I blame Bill Walton

Or Joe Garigiola at the Westminster Dog Show.

 

[awesomeness]

Why does everything today get consideration for the best of all time?I blame Bill Walton

[walton]That was unbeleeeeeeeeeeeeeevable.[/walton]In reality players today are rarely considered best of all time

 

[gianmarco]

This thread is fast approaching the best thread of all time.

 

[Chaka]

Why does everything today get consideration for the best of all time?

I blame Bill Walton

American's have an obsession with The Best!!!

 

[North]

I agree that he is the most explosive and exciting player in the NFL on the defensive side of the ball, I also think persoanlly that your statment is true over the past 10 games but the biggest injustice is that he didn't win defensive MVP.

 

[Michael Fox Fan]

He had an amazing 2nd half of the season. Hmmm......only showing up for half the season.....this season that is worthy of an MVP award, right?

 

[Bri]

And then, in the 7 games since, Reed has 10 INTs, 3 TDs, and 299 INT return yards (including the longest INT return in NFL history), plus a forced fumble (which led to 1 of his 3 TDs, plus another 30 return yards).Let me repeat that -- 10 INTs in 7 games. It's been amazing to watch and makes me think that there might be bigger years ahead for Reed if he can return to full health.

Cortland Finnegan started real strong and I remember stats on the screen during a game. Not sure if that helps or not, in your hunt for if Ed's stretch was the best. Just looked, 4 INTs 1 TD 1 Stuff 7 passes defensed in september. Not sure if some Titans fan might remember what came on the screen during that game. It was presented as- if he keeps going at this rate.....so searchiing for Cortland might inadvertently answer your Q about Ed. Geesh I hope that made sense