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Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:35 am to Maximus
Might want to add Lott to your list as he was All Pro CB, FS, and SS. He returned Kicks as a rookie at times also.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:36 am to Moustache
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:38 am to SPEEDY
I know most wont think of him but Larry Wilson of the Cardinals also. He was probably the first guy to be used in the blitz. Wilson is considered top 5 safety, some have him higher than Reed on the list.
This post was edited on 8/3/16 at 10:39 am
Posted on 8/3/16 at 10:38 am to SPEEDY
Watching "All or Nothing" on amazon you see alot of similarities between him and Reed. The kid is a leader.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:33 am to Moustache
There have been a lot of great safeties over the past 20 years and Ed Reed is probably the best. I won't claim to be an expert on Reed's playing style but think he's a bit bigger than Mathieu and played more of a Free Safety away from the line of scrimmage.
Mathieu is off to a great start with his career but I would be really surprised if he's able to match the durability and career stats (Reed had 64 INTs) of Ed Reed.
Maybe the biggest similarity is that they're both from Louisiana.
Mathieu is off to a great start with his career but I would be really surprised if he's able to match the durability and career stats (Reed had 64 INTs) of Ed Reed.
Maybe the biggest similarity is that they're both from Louisiana.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:34 am to Jamohn
Yeah, he's probably more like Bob Sanders. Hopefully his body is able to hold up a little better.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:57 am to Moustache
Ed Reed is one of the greatest defensive players of all time, and is definitely the best or second best safety of all time.
So pump the brakes.
So pump the brakes.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 11:59 am to sms151t
quote:
I know most wont think of him but Larry Wilson of the Cardinals also
I remember Larry Wilson and LSU's Johnny Robinson playing for the Chiefs. I've always said that the thing that makes a great safety is 'recognition'. They seem to know where the ball is going as if they were in the offensive huddle. That's what has always made Tyrann special.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:03 pm to Solo
quote:
Ed Reed is one of the greatest defensive players of all time, and is definitely the best or second best safety of all time.
Ummm no
I can name 5 better safeties easily
Paul Krause
Larry Wilson
Steve Atwater
Ronnie Lott
Kenny Houston
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:17 pm to sms151t
As a Denver fan, Ed Reed was better than Steve Atwater.
Ed Reed was the best I've ever seen.
Ed Reed was the best I've ever seen.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:17 pm to sms151t
quote:
Ronnie Lott
Kenny Houston
I dont know if I would put all five ahead of Reed, but the above are #1 & #2.
Interesting tidbit, Houston played center his first year in college and was on the swim team.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:21 pm to TigerintheNO
Krause still holds the Int record and very under rated by people who never saw the 70's Vikings
Wilson was Reed before there was Reed, they designed the Safety blitz because of his skill set
Atwater is listed by some as better than Reed, I think he is, but not by much. I am also biased towards Atwater.
Wilson was Reed before there was Reed, they designed the Safety blitz because of his skill set
Atwater is listed by some as better than Reed, I think he is, but not by much. I am also biased towards Atwater.
This post was edited on 8/3/16 at 12:22 pm
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:21 pm to sms151t
Sean Taylor. 299 tackles, 12 INTS 8FF in just 4 seasons. Imagine if he'd been in at least 10 years. May he Rest In Peace.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 12:23 pm to NamariTiger
I think Reed was better overall defender than Taylor. But they are 2 best from Miami, and that is saying something with the players they have had at Safety.
This post was edited on 8/3/16 at 12:24 pm
Posted on 8/3/16 at 1:20 pm to sms151t
quote:
I can name 5 better safeties easily
Paul Krause
Larry Wilson
Steve Atwater
Ronnie Lott
Kenny Houston
Lott and Reed are some combo of 1/2. Houston is great.
Maybe consider not posting anymore in this thread.
Posted on 8/3/16 at 1:26 pm to NamariTiger
quote:Reed had 64 in 13 seasons. That would have been tough to replicate. No doubt he'd have been close, though.
12 INTS 8FF in just 4 seasons
Posted on 8/3/16 at 1:42 pm to Solo
Maybe learn history of the game and not be a prisoner of the moment.
I bet you think Sanders is the best CB of all time also even though he wasn't.
I bet you think Sanders is the best CB of all time also even though he wasn't.
This post was edited on 8/3/16 at 1:43 pm
Posted on 8/3/16 at 2:11 pm to BigBrod81
Mathieu is unique because he's 5'9
Troy is like an extra linebacker that can cover
You can't compare them either
Troy is like an extra linebacker that can cover
You can't compare them either
Posted on 8/3/16 at 2:11 pm to sms151t
Atwater > Reed...you're done.
I saw Reed, Atwater, Lott and Houston in person many many times. You don't know WTF you are talking about.
I saw Reed, Atwater, Lott and Houston in person many many times. You don't know WTF you are talking about.
This post was edited on 8/3/16 at 2:23 pm
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