Reed Doughty

footy_29 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:09 am Post subject: Reed Doughty

I have been a longtime supporter of Reed, and he deserves his own thread for his play today, and I'm going to give it to him. If the team won today, that game ball would be going to him.

12 total tackles, 2 sacks. All over the place today.

I've told myself that last year would be his last, and that this would be his last because evidently the team has to improve the spot, and you do that by drafting players and putting them at the depth positions to develop. Usually that means the depth players at the position will be bounced. Watching Doughty play this season, and particularly the last impression he left the coaches with, he is going to be on the 2013 roster.

How can you not respect a player that is somewhat limited athletically compared to others at his position, who is gradually losing his hearing and still manages to make an impact on an NFL roster?

You can't. No better mentor for those young secondary players than Reed Doughty.
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PARROTHEAD · Joined: 08 Mar 2009 Posts: 4165

I agree. I dont get those that knock him.
Hes got a good head on his shoulders. And plays the game like a true pro.
Id love for him to be around youth. Always liked his technique at tackling.
Hes not the most athletic guy. But makes it up in other ways, like Fletcher after losing a step. Finds other ways to be successful.
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redskins4life · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 2:07 am Post subject:

Stay tough, Reed Doughty!

WarMother · Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 20

Reed was a monster yesterday. He's tough and fearless. I hope he is with the Redskins next year.

turtle28 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 7:54 am Post subject:

You and I both love Reed Footy29. Without Reed we would have lost today by 3 or 4 TDs IMO. I hope he's back, id even keep him over a young guy like Pugh or Gomes.
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Slateman · Joined: 13 Nov 2006 Posts: 4611

Great in the run game. Great on special teams. Loved the way he played last night.

THESKINSFAN21 · Joined: 14 Jul 2011 Posts: 4002 Location: West Palm Beach

Definition of ”true Redskin”. Im very impressed by the posters here,no bitterness. Im glad we can all see we are back in the mix of things in the NFL. We only get better from here!
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lavar703 · Joined: 12 Jan 2009 Posts: 4835

Reed was an absolute warrior yesterday. I'm probably his biggest critic and I was incredibly impressed with him.
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turtle28 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:43 pm Post subject:

I feel like he's the most under appreciated player on this team and has been for 5 years. He's been this same guy that he was yesterday since the day we drafted him. I can't believe it's taken some of you so long to see it. He has had games like he had yesterday in the past, especially on our last playoff run when he played SS all the time after Sean passed and Laron was FS.
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Thaiphoon · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 12:49 pm Post subject:

Not just his play yesterday but over the entire winning streak (and most of the first 9 games too). Reed has done everything you'd ask of him to do. The guy simply makes plays.

He is the BEST tackler we have on this team.

I'll say it again...

He is the BEST tackler we have on this team.

Great vs. the run and we know he's a bit limited against the pass but he's not awful either. I've been saying it for awhile now. There is a reason why this guy has stuck around through multiple coaching changes and FO changes. Its because he's a FOOTBALL PLAYER!! He has heart and he can ball. The guy is an excellent role model for our secondary (hell our entire defense) to emulate.

So the next time he gives up a long pass play. Remember this year. Remember this stretch of 8 games (7 wins and a loss) and remember how well this guy played for us and stepped up when we needed him to. Remember that when you're doing your 53 man roster for 2013 and you want to drop him.

Because I can guarantee you that, barring injury, he will be on this roster Week 1 of the 2013 season.
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RSkinGM · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 2666 Location: Richmond, Va

I said two years ago--I'd take him over L L..

turtle28 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:06 pm Post subject:

RSkinGM · Joined: 06 Mar 2007 Posts: 2666 Location: Richmond, Va

Still remember though how great Meriwether looked in one half of a game .. SOOO much more pure talent.. speed.

turtle28 · Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2013 1:30 pm Post subject: