WizSkinsO's Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Too much negativity I think regarding Reed Doughty just because Horton has made a couple nice plays. Sure we should be happy about him but don't give up on Reed as a potential starter or a great back-up at the safety position. That TD to Austin he should have had a safety help over the middle and he did guess the route correctly at first, he just wasn't able to stick with him and getting no pass rush on Romo sits to pee allowed Austin to just roam around until he got open. I don't think you can fault Reed too much. He's still fast as heck and put a crushing hit on Romo sits to pee one play. His coverage skills need work but I don't think he's as bad as Roy Williams. He covers the run extremely well and is a very good tackler. Just be happy we got two or three NFL quality safeties with like 6th and 7th round picks in the last couple years. I think Reed and Horton should about split snaps the rest of the year, Reed on most rushing downs and Horton on passing, and we'll have a great tandem back there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 What some call hate is just reality. Reed is a good special teams player but he shouldn't be a starting safety in the NFL. He's a liability that seems to have no upside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed is a good guy, but I'm not sure he has the physical tools to be a starter in this league. That's not hating, that's just watching him play in this defense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warpath11 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed Doughty is not a professional football player. Period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rdskn4Lyf21 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed is a great guy and even a competent backup, but he's being outshined by the 249th pick of the NFL draft. I hope Reed is a Skin for a longtime, but in the role of a mentor and a backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skinz4Life12 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 couple of nice plays? how about 4 turnover in the 2 games he played? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IbleedBnG83 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed is smart and knows where to be at all times(for the most part), but just is physically inferior for the NFL. Thats the problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asnpcwiz Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 No one is really hating on Reed. And honestly kid, saying "Horton has made a couple nice plays" is definitely underestimating things. He's made 3 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery in only 2 games. He's done more in 2 games that some players do in a season. On top of that, with 1/4 of the season already completed, he is top 5 in int's. He's making plays like a pro. He's better than Reed and needs to be on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Never4get#21 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed did not play well yesterday. He missed tackles and was weak in coverage. Horton played well. Horton should start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 why is there debate about who should start between the leading contender for DROY and reed freakin doughty? the criticism of doughty comes from the fact that every time someone makes a big play on our defense, there's reed doughty arriving a second late. nobody finds themselves making excuses when horton's in the game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Miss Taylor_21 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed is a good special teams player, thats all he is. I dont know how he went from Solid last year to lost this year. Horton deserves and has earned the starting position. The best players need to be out there to give us the best chance to win, plain and simple. This is not about Man crushes anymore, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenspandan Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 No one is really hating on Reed. And honestly kid, saying "Horton has made a couple nice plays" is definitely underestimating things. He's made 3 interceptions and 1 fumble recovery in only 2 games. He's done more in 2 games that some players do in a season. after three seasons: reed doughty career interceptions: zero reed doughty career fumble recoveries: zero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustAfan47 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I like Reed and i like Horton too...but for Reed's case Horton did not give M.Washington help over the top when Whitten made that one TD catch..i love Horton and Reed they both have a lot to learn from one other IMO....Go check the replay Horton could have and should have helped MW on that play..Correct me if i'm wrong but the LB should get help form the SS on TE's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 No one's hating on Reed...he's a great backup but not a starting NFL safety Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzyskins Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I would rather see Horton back there going forward............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McMetal Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Oh, enough already. We mostly all LIKE Reed, and no one in their right mind is calling for him to get cut, but it's impossible to assert that we are not getting more from Horton right now. The kid just makes plays. If you saw the sideline shot yesterday, Reed was one of the first ones congratulating him after that pick. He's not worried about it, why should the fans? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darc Requiem Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 I don't think most people are hating on Reed. He is a stand up guy and did an admirable job stepping in for ST last season. Horton has outplayed Reed this year. Setting aside his turnovers, Horton just seems to be a better athlete with good deal more range than Reed. Our best players need to be on the field and so far this season Horton has been the better player. Given the fact that he is rookie, he is only going to get better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scamp1 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 What some call hate is just reality. Reed is a good special teams player but he shouldn't be a starting safety in the NFL. He's a liability that seems to have no upside. Couldnt agree with this more, just doesnt have the tools for his posistion in NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PleaseBlitz Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 No one's hating on Reed...he's a great backup but not a starting NFL safety Bingo. I think we should all be happy that Horton seems to be a great find and is making great plays. Reed = decent depth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roblowsta Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 :laugh: Reed is an oustanding backup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMike619 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 you guys just wait until HH sees this thread...its curtains for all of you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMan978 Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed is ok but he's not better than Horton. Reed is a linebacker in a saftey's body. That's all, the guy can hit and tackle. But is covering skills needs some work. He played ok Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jnhay Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed is a great guy and even a competent backup, but he's being outshined by the 249th pick of the NFL draft.I hope Reed is a Skin for a longtime, but in the role of a mentor and a backup. A 249th pick that leads all rookies in interceptions. You have to admit Horton is exceeding everyone's expectations. Reed Doughty is not as bad as people say he is, and I don't think people should dread seeing him run on the field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoBoCTiberius Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed Doughty is a fine strong safety. He reads plays well, and I had no problem with him starting until I saw Horton. Horton is a certified ball hawk, and is just what we need to make turnovers that we were having trouble making before. It may be the fact that we finally have a pass rush helping out, but Horton finds the ball and attacks, causing havok. When you're playing teams close the way we are, you need a guy like that. Love Reed, hope he stays on the team, but hope he finds a nice spot at number 2 on the depth chart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eljeasel Posted September 29, 2008 Share Posted September 29, 2008 Reed is Solid. Horton is better thus far. We have them both. BTW, the 3 safety package we run with Landry, Doughty and Horton is called "Cobra" How money is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Archived
This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.