My Friends Call Me Tebucky Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 I saw him lined up in the backfield a few times today in passing situations, and it dawned on me that I think he'd be a perfect 3rd down back. Way too quick for linebackers, no real speed to beat a CB on an intermediate/deep route, pretty good blocker, very good at running after the catch. What are his biggest flaws? Speed and hands. As a 3rd down back he's be faster than his average counterpart at the position, and have good enough hands on dump-off/screen passes. Maybe it's too far into his career to make a full conversion but I think it's something they should look into- especially since, if he's out there, Parrish can't really be used in the slot unless they go to a 4WR set. Maybe I'm crazy, but I think it might be worth a shot- granted, I'm drunk, but I can't remember the last time one of our running backs picked up a 1st down on a 3rd down reception.
Kelly the Dog Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Actually, that is a terrific idea IMO.
Fan in Chicago Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Good idea. Maybe his run today will give that idea to the coaches also, if they haven't had it already (or read your post).
LynchMob23 Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Actually, that is a terrific idea IMO. 870227[/snapback] He was WR/RB at LSU under Saban, so it's not crazy - I was hoping they'd use him a bit when Willis went down.
Lv-Bills Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Damn, I like this alot. Never thought of it. Anything to also get Shaud Williams off of the roster too. Great Idea! Fits all of Reed's strengths.
MDH Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 I like Reed fine as a possession WR. He seems to be the guy that JP looks for on 3rd downs and his hands have been fine the past 2 years. What the Bills really need is a number 2 WR.
apuszczalowski Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 He was WR/RB at LSU under Saban, so it's not crazy - I was hoping they'd use him a bit when Willis went down. 870236[/snapback] I heard that on the ride home tonight that Reed used to be a RB in College Its nice to have these guys that can play multiple positions. Reed WR/RB, Wire CB(somewhat)/LB, etc.
OCinBuffalo Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 Way too quick for linebackers, no real speed to beat a CB on an intermediate/deep route, pretty good blocker, very good at running after the catch. 870214[/snapback] Great Idea! And hey this para in particular shouts screen pass all day. Also would be a great receiver for JP on a roll out - y'know get into the space behind the Defensive line, make the OLB commit to JP(with the roll out), and then get in behind that linebacker (keep away style) - JP drops it over the LB head and there's no one to stop JR but Defensive backs - and we all saw how well that worked out for Miami last Sunday =TD for JR. You could run that with Royal and JR and have two options - they can only cover one - plus if they cover Royal you have an instant lineman type blocker already set up! Cornerbacks=die.
stuckincincy Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 The idea of Reed doing some RB duty goes back a long time...
frogger Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 I am not saying that I came up with the idea, because there is no way the coaches would listen to us, but during one of those offseason rants that we do, i suggested giving him his old number 25 back, and making him a 3rd down back. high five
Dante Posted December 18, 2006 Posted December 18, 2006 He was a excellent 3rd down reciever on Sunday. Seeemed that Losman was going to him a lot to pick up first downs. He was kinda the go to guy for a while.
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