Mythos27 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Love Reed. I've been rooting for him to make the roster over McCain. I think he has a future. Soxcat 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denali Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 On 6/4/2017 at 7:26 PM, Denali said: Surprise breakout player: Kalan Reed Surprise breakout rookie: Corey Levin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Reed will make the roster but I can't see him starting short of injuries. They are already pushing him towards playing FS. I could see him winning the dime job. Probably the best he will do right away. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Huston Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 2 hours ago, 10 A See said: He got props from Mularkey... (on how cornerback Kalan Reed showed up in the game) Yeah he did. He actually played the most snaps on defense. Kalan (Reed) played good. He played very good. Really, if you think about last night, one of the best things we did better than coverage early on was our support by our secondary. We had some guys coming up and really-Curtis Riley coming up, Kalan Reed, Tye Smith. We have an aggressive secondary that likes to tackle. And you can see that already in the first preseason game. That was my point earlier they are small but fast and physical, I think we give up some completions but a lot less big plays. XAEA12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 5 hours ago, Starkiller said: Reed will make the roster but I can't see him starting short of injuries. They are already pushing him towards playing FS. Playing FS? Where does this come from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AussieTitanFan08 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 21 minutes ago, OILERMAN said: Playing FS? Where does this come from? he played some snaps at safety against the Jets, commentators mentioned he had been practicing at both CB and S. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nine Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 44 minutes ago, AussieTitanFan08 said: he played some snaps at safety against the Jets, commentators mentioned he had been practicing at both CB and S. Yep. I remember hearing reports out of camp that Reed was getting reps at FS....and then he saw some action there against the Jets. To paraphrase the commentators... the coaching staff feels Reed's combination of speed and ball skills could make him particularly valuable as a ball-hawking center fielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OILERMAN Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 59 minutes ago, AussieTitanFan08 said: he played some snaps at safety against the Jets, commentators mentioned he had been practicing at both CB and S. 15 minutes ago, nine said: Yep. I remember hearing reports out of camp that Reed was getting reps at FS....and then he saw some action there against the Jets. To paraphrase the commentators... the coaching staff feels Reed's combination of speed and ball skills could make him particularly valuable as a ball-hawking center fielder. Interesting, I didn't watch the broadcast much past the starters Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SleepingTitan Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 2 hours ago, Soxcat said: IMO Reed will/should supplant McCain as the 4th CB (he may get reps outside with Sims at times) and definately be on the active roster because he can play almost anywhere in the secondary and is a better tackler than McCain. Tough to break into the top 3 unless Sims regresses. McCain is trash. What would we lose? Soxcat, and MIKE75 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Kind of strange that Reed is the guy they'd try at FS. If anything Sims names more sense as a safety, some of his scouting reports said he might be better there because of his length & he's a tad stiff. But he seems to have the starting outside job locked up. Reed, outside of maybe Adoree, has the best profile for a man corner. He has all the traits, speed, fluidity, vertical, ball skills, etc. XAEA12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starkiller Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 1 minute ago, Face said: Kind of strange that Reed is the guy they'd try at FS. If anything Sims names more sense as a safety, some of his scouting reports said he might be better there because of his length & he's a tad stiff. But he seems to have the starting outside job locked up. Reed, outside of maybe Adoree, has the best profile for a man corner. He has all the traits, speed, fluidity, vertical, ball skills, etc. They aren't necessarily moving Reed to FS but they may need him there. Look at the depth at safety. You basically have Byard and a bunch of SS types. If Reed can learn FS then they are better depth-wise and Reed has a better chance of making the roster. This isn't to say that Reed can't make it as a CB, but being able to play safety as well would help both him and the team. Huston, and XAEA12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Face Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, Starkiller said: They aren't necessarily moving Reed to FS but they may need him there. Look at the depth at safety. You basically have Byard and a bunch of SS types. If Reed can learn FS then they are better depth-wise and Reed has a better chance of making the roster. This isn't to say that Reed can't make it as a CB, but being able to play safety as well would help both him and the team. True. Good point. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cenj Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Chess pieces. We need some CBs to be comfortable in deep coverage to help DLB disguise defenses, otherwise Byard won't be making many of those tackles near or behind the LOS, and he certainly won't blitz. God save us if Cyprien is regularly dropping deep on pass downs. StephenIsLegend 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
titanfan24 Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 Have to give the devil his due here......@Bongo59 had his blind squirrel moment on Reed. His athleticism just flashes out there. He could be a player moving forward. XAEA12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeedoeLaw Posted August 14, 2017 Report Share Posted August 14, 2017 That's my nephew's cousin! LOL VanCityTitan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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