Comments on: Ed Reed says he’s playing this season

By: randallflagg52

randallflagg52 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 05:43:45 +0000

Good QB’s avoid Ed Reed, look at the Belichick special for perfect evidance. Good QB’s pick on Troy Polamalu, ala Rodgers in the SB. I’d rather have Ed.

By: justwannawinna

justwannawinna — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:21:06 +0000

And just to let you know ed can’t tackle never as a good one even in miami not a solid tackler but when the balls in the air lookout for reed

By: justwannawinna

justwannawinna — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 01:09:06 +0000

Well troy led his defense to 3 superbowls of which two they won and he’s a better all around player, Ya ed is the best cover safety since sharper and can end up being better but troy is great mix as he has the ability to cover and come up and make a stop. Plus without him his team loses,without ed u still have the greatest MlB to ever play commanding the D

By: qj1984

qj1984 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:49:17 +0000

And the back tracking begins. I guess we will see how this ends up. For now its not this offseason.

By: vasteelerfan

vasteelerfan — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:46:58 +0000

Troy has two rings and reed has ….?nenuf said. It’s a team not a one man comparison. Cry all you want rings are rings. If you don’t have them you feel the need to talk crap if you have them…….

By: jamaltimore

jamaltimore — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:34:06 +0000

Ed REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEED! Ed is talking about retiring because his neck is hurt from all the HUGE hits he made when he was younger. He used to crush guys and not wrap, now he looks like he can’t tackle because his neck shoullders can’t take the impact and he’s told old to wrap like they teach you in pee wee league.

All those folks who says he can’t tackle or rush the line see the first play of last year’s Jet’s Ravens game? kickoff, int, punt returns, punt blocks and fumble recoveries TO THE HOUSE and no one avoids tackles better in the open field when he has the ball.

He’s crazy ,cheap, big community guy and the best Safety to play the game. Can’t wait till training camp because besides all the nonsense he’s coming back knowing he’s got himself two all-pro corners and pollard back there with him! Opposing qb’s better watch out cause ed’s gonna be ed this year!

By: mistersmith22

mistersmith22 — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:27:56 +0000

…and the reason Reed has less tackles, and less impact near the line of scrimmage, than Polamalu? Because Baltimore has better D-linemen and linebackers than PIT. Runners don’t get to the second level on Baltimore as easily, and Reed doesn’t NEED to play in the box like Polamalu must.

By: SteelyMcBeam6

SteelyMcBeam6 — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:48:24 +0000

Once again you can’t compare the two! You can’t use a stat like INTs and call Ed “better” when Reed plays FS and plays the deep ball more while Troy plays SS and plays up on the line of scrimmage more. Stats can’t compare them because the positions they play are very different.

By: johntonioholmes

johntonioholmes — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 22:41:18 +0000

moagecu

Genius, Troy was drafted in 2003. He didn’t start until 2004.

He has almost 40 less games under his belt and way more tackles than Reed.

Yeah Reed has more pics. But according to that stats, that’s almost all he does.

I like complete players.

By: makicat

makicat — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:57:57 +0000

It’s a healthy debate but any comment that suggest that either Polamalu or Reed isn’t that good makes no sense. They are both awesome players.

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:57:14 +0000

Of course, what do I know about the Hall of Fame? I never thought they’d snub Parcells, Carter or Haley…

By: electionconfidential

electionconfidential — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:56:18 +0000

I don’t think it’s a stretch to say Reed has had a better career, but to say that Troy doesn’t make tackles and / or that he’s a “liability” takes it too far. They’ll probably both go to the Hall of Fame. Reed definitely will.

By: kuta82

kuta82 — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:46:50 +0000

I’m a bengals fan but I really do like Ed Reed. Its fun to beat the Ravens especially when his playing. I really think Ed is having other issues in his life. I dont think the contract is the only issue. John Harbaugh and Ray52 both hinted about his family issues off the field. The only issue with the team is probably Joe Flacco. I really dont think he likes Flacco as his QB. He feels like the defense gives Flacco so much opportunity to win the big games and yet he doesnt take them to the promise land. He called him out last time.
Just sayin

By: steeltroll

steeltroll — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:41:48 +0000

Ed and Troy are both amazing players. The debate is old, tiresome, and silly. Both will be in the HOF and both players are the sort you poor saps who are not Steelers or Ravens fans would prolly trade your second born away for. Reed has way more interceptions and TD returns. Troy, however, changes games with certain sorts of tackles. Ravens fans keep talking about Reed’s ints. Now think about Polamalu kung fu chopping the ball out of Flacco’s hands or diving over the line of scrimmage for a QB sack. Reed couldn’t even imagine how to do that. Both are game changers in their own way.

By: johntonioholmes

johntonioholmes — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:23:35 +0000

Even though I can’t stand the Reed/ Polamalu debate, I decided to crunch some numbers.

According to pro-football reference:

Reed has 554 total tackles (assists and solo) in 143 games stated for an average of 3.8 per game.
Polamalu has 614 total tackles in 107 games started, for an average of 5.7 per game.

Advantage: Polamalu

Reed has 57 interception in 143 games started, or about .4 ints per game vs. Polamalu who has 29 ints in 107 games or .27 per game.

Advantage: Reed

Reed has 6 sacks vs. Polamalu’s 9.

Advantage: Polamalu

Reed has 122 passes defended or about .85 per game. Polamalu has 93 passes defended or about .87 per game started.

We’ll call it a wash.

Reed: 11 forced fumbles or .77 per game.
Polamalu: 8 FF or .75 per game.

It’s a wash again.

Ed Reed has more touchdowns on returns.

So, Polamalu is a significantly more active tackler and pass rusher, about the same in defending passes and forcing fumbles, and worse at getting and returning interceptions than Reed is.

By: moagecu

moagecu — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 21:02:22 +0000

Reed 547 tackles
Polamalu 606 tackles

Reed 6 sacks
Polamalu 9 sacks

Reed 57 interceptions
Polamalu 29 interceptions

Reed 6 TDs
Polamalu 2 TDs

I’ll take Reed based on game changing ability alone.

And I know Troy played one less season, still does not make up for a 28 INT difference.

By: lennylyles

lennylyles — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:53:01 +0000

Bill Belichick on his show on NFL network called Reed the best safety to ever play the game.

By: moagecu

moagecu — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:52:54 +0000

Troy had 54 more takes than reed in 1 less season, obviously that makes him soooo much better. oh but wait, ed has 28 more interceptions than troy. I’m taking ed.

By: johntonioholmes

johntonioholmes — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:52:28 +0000

Reed has officially supplanted Roethlisberger as the biggest drama queen in the AFC North.

By: johntonioholmes

johntonioholmes — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:50:06 +0000

The Ed Reed/Polamalu debate is so tiresome.

It’s not even a contest.

Ed Reed is a better safety.

Polamalu is a better football player.

Reed does everything that a safety is supposed to do, while Polamalu does everything that a defender is supposed to do–and that includes lining up at corner, linebacker and d-line, which Reed does not do.

By: mattforbid

mattforbid — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:48:04 +0000

I was unaware of the fact troy has not been constantly injured. and to say reed has not won games, you obviously haven’t been paying attention.

By: baltimoresohard

baltimoresohard — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:22:19 +0000

If it weren’t for Chris Collinsworth this wouldn’t even be a debate. That guy loves the Steelers. Ed Reed hands down.

By: twigsandberries

twigsandberries — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:08:35 +0000

They aren’t really the same type of safety. Stats wise they are VERY close (Reed has played one more season), but Troy has 2 rings (played in a 3rd) and Ed has well…zero. Plus Troy is not a headcase who has been constantly injured.

Verdict: Troy

By: ravenseattheirownpoop

ravenseattheirownpoop — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 20:01:28 +0000

Polamalu will go down as the greatest to ever play the game. Oh yeah, he not afraid to tackle either.

By: ravenseattheirownpoop

ravenseattheirownpoop — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:57:13 +0000

You people saying Reed is better than Troy are very stupid. You don’t know much about the game. Reed doesn’t even know how to tackle. Troy wins games. Idiots

By: scoonie97

scoonie97 — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:51:18 +0000

Ronnie Lott laughs at Reed vs Polamalu.

More Now does not equal Most Ever.

By: threedeep1998

threedeep1998 — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:47:57 +0000

The one thing I don’t understand is why is this guy always viewed as some old grandpa? He’s 33…drafted 10 years ago. There are plenty of productive older DBs in the league.

By: ravenseattheirownpoop

ravenseattheirownpoop — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:43:36 +0000

Reed stays healthy because he’s afraid to make a tackle. He has also lost more than a step. The Ratbirds would be better off if he did retire.

By: SteelyMcBeam6

SteelyMcBeam6 — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:34:42 +0000

You can’t even compare the two! SS and FS are completely different positions with completely different assignments. I blame the other steely up there that started this and doesnt know the difference. Troy is a great SS and Ed is a great FS.

By: Steeler's Will

Steeler's Will — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 19:19:14 +0000

Good to hear, he’s a great player. I was unaware of his offseason diva-ness prior to this year, so I did lose some respect for the man with this summer’s nonsense. However I’m glad he’s gonna be on the football field where he belongs, and I’m glad he’s going to be a Raven.