Best Safety in the League???

NFLNetwork · 02-10-2006, 04:22 PM

As much as I love Sean Taylor, i still have to believe Ed Reed is the best. I know he had a bad season for a variety of reasons, but why is everyone on the Troy Polamalu boat so quickly? It seems like every year there's a new
"best" at a position in the league...it drives me CRAZY!!!!

offiss · 02-10-2006, 04:36 PM

I will take Taylor over all of them, he can do more combined than either one of the other 2, I will say Polomolu is more productive though, but that is in part to the system he plays in, as well as what he's asked to do. Taylor is as fast or faster than both of them, and he hits twice as hard, and we all know he has big time big play ability, it's not a knock on those 2 they are tremendous, but if I had to pick 1 I wouldn't have to think twice. Now if Taylor goes to jail it's a tough call, but probably troy would get the nod.

12thMan · 02-10-2006, 04:49 PM

I'll take Taylor anyday of the week. (with or without a loogie)

I still remember JJ Arrington laying down like a girl before Taylor laid a pretty mild hit on him. The thing that impresses the most about Taylor is the way he closes in the ball while it's in the air. - Amazing

That Guy · 02-10-2006, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 12thMan

I'll take Taylor anyday of the week. (with or without a loogie)

I still remember JJ Arrington laying down like a girl before Taylor laid a pretty mild hit on him. The thing that impresses the most about Taylor is the way he closes in the ball while it's in the air. - Amazing

JJ arrington did that a lot this year though. A RB that avoids contact is a wasted pick.

I liked taylor out jumping randy moss to deflect a pass in the vikings game the best myself

offiss · 02-10-2006, 05:01 PM

I will take the hit he put on that cowboy reciever in the first game when he seperated him from the ball and it went about 15 yards in the other direction!

12thMan · 02-10-2006, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by offiss

I will take the hit he put on that cowboy reciever in the first game when he seperated him from the ball and it went about 15 yards in the other direction!

Yes, that was a hellacious hit! It would be nice to see us blitz him a little more, though I'm totally happy with the way Williams uses him.

saden1 · 02-10-2006, 05:10 PM

Taylor is good but he isn't great yet. He can't read offense that well yet and is susceptible to getting beat on the deep ball.

D'BOYZ · 02-10-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Taylor is good but he isn't great yet. He can't read offense that well yet and is susceptible to getting beat on the deep ball.

I have 2 agree on this 1 he has a lot of potential but still makes a lot of mistakes is like williams he was really great when he was with woodson because he had 2 handle less coverage and do what he does best that's play close to the line.

Now that he has 2 do more coverage he's shown some flaws right now Ed reed for me is the more complete Safety Polamalu benefits for the defense they played but he has shown a lot of upsite.

CrazyCanuck · 02-12-2006, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by saden1

Taylor is good but he isn't great yet. He can't read offense that well yet and is susceptible to getting beat on the deep ball.

Agreed.

Pocket$ $traight · 02-12-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by CrazyCanuck

Agreed.

I disagree with the quote that he can't read the offenses that well. He certainly recognizes the run and any time a ball is thrown in his area he looks like the receiver. He has been burned on some trick plays but so do most teams (How many times did Pittsburgh make playoff teams look stupid?).

He has only been in the league two years. I don't know how you can compare Polmolive, Dawkins, Ed Reed etc....

Fast forward five years and he will be the prototype.

Daseal · 02-10-2006, 06:05 PM

If we're talking the future, Taylor no doubt. Right now give me Mike Brown.

44deisel44 · 02-11-2006, 05:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Daseal

If we're talking the future, Taylor no doubt. Right now give me Mike Brown.

Right on the money! Future is S.T. Takes experience to be the best. Skills? 21 all the way.

Riggo44 · 02-10-2006, 06:29 PM

If Taylor can stay out of the slammer, He will become one of the best ever. He could be up there with Ronnie Lott one day. Will just have to wait and see. I would take a free take S.T all day long.

Duffman003 · 02-10-2006, 06:37 PM

Ed Reed because he is an amazing player who has almost no flaws in his game. He also is a beast on special teams with a shitload of punt and kick blocks. He's will also probably break the record for most defensive touchdowns by one player.

Master4Caster · 02-10-2006, 07:07 PM

Dan Patrick interviewed Chad Johnson on ESPN Radio the Thurs or Fri before the Super Bowl and asked who are the best defensive backs. For safeties, Johnson said Chris Hope (the "other" Steeler safety) and Ed Reed of the Ravens were the two best.

Johnson also called out Champ Bailey as the best cornerback by far.

02-10-2006, 04:22 PM	#1
NFLNetwork No new threads for you Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 122	Best Safety in the League??? As much as I love Sean Taylor, i still have to believe Ed Reed is the best. I know he had a bad season for a variety of reasons, but why is everyone on the Troy Polamalu boat so quickly? It seems like every year there's a new "best" at a position in the league...it drives me CRAZY!!!!

02-10-2006, 04:36 PM	#2
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	Re: Best Safety in the League??? I will take Taylor over all of them, he can do more combined than either one of the other 2, I will say Polomolu is more productive though, but that is in part to the system he plays in, as well as what he's asked to do. Taylor is as fast or faster than both of them, and he hits twice as hard, and we all know he has big time big play ability, it's not a knock on those 2 they are tremendous, but if I had to pick 1 I wouldn't have to think twice. Now if Taylor goes to jail it's a tough call, but probably troy would get the nod.

02-10-2006, 04:49 PM	#3
12thMan MVP Join Date: May 2005 Location: washington, D.C. Posts: 11,460	Re: Best Safety in the League??? I'll take Taylor anyday of the week. (with or without a loogie) I still remember JJ Arrington laying down like a girl before Taylor laid a pretty mild hit on him. The thing that impresses the most about Taylor is the way he closes in the ball while it's in the air. - Amazing

02-10-2006, 05:01 PM	#5
offiss Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: sparta, new jersey [ northern jersey ] Age: 60 Posts: 3,097	Re: Best Safety in the League??? I will take the hit he put on that cowboy reciever in the first game when he seperated him from the ball and it went about 15 yards in the other direction!

02-10-2006, 05:10 PM	#7
saden1 MVP Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Seattle Age: 45 Posts: 10,069	Re: Best Safety in the League??? Taylor is good but he isn't great yet. He can't read offense that well yet and is susceptible to getting beat on the deep ball. __________________ "The Redskins have always suffered from chronic organizational deformities under Snyder." -Jenkins

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Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 41 Posts: 8,341	Re: Best Safety in the League??? If we're talking the future, Taylor no doubt. Right now give me Mike Brown. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

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Riggo44 The Starter Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: San Clemente CA Age: 51 Posts: 2,390	Re: Best Safety in the League??? If Taylor can stay out of the slammer, He will become one of the best ever. He could be up there with Ronnie Lott one day. Will just have to wait and see. I would take a free take S.T all day long. __________________ Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy. Benjamin Franklin

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Duffman003 Impact Rookie Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 602	Re: Best Safety in the League??? Ed Reed because he is an amazing player who has almost no flaws in his game. He also is a beast on special teams with a shitload of punt and kick blocks. He's will also probably break the record for most defensive touchdowns by one player.

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Master4Caster Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: DC area Posts: 374	Re: Best Safety in the League??? Dan Patrick interviewed Chad Johnson on ESPN Radio the Thurs or Fri before the Super Bowl and asked who are the best defensive backs. For safeties, Johnson said Chris Hope (the "other" Steeler safety) and Ed Reed of the Ravens were the two best. Johnson also called out Champ Bailey as the best cornerback by far. __________________ Master4Caster http://runningredskins.blogspot.com http://mvn.com/nfl-redskins

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