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Why not go after Eric Reed for Safety?

ENC Pantherfan

By ENC Pantherfan,
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jdpanther5 Newbie

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28 minutes ago, Zaximus said:

   

You'd rather have a 3rd round pick instead of a proven starter at a position at need?   

In this case, yes. Reid is fine but not a major difference maker compared to some others available that won't cost a pick. Look at it this way: would you trade a third round pick for Reid instead of signing say Ron Parker without giving anything up? If yes that's fine, but personally I wouldn't. 

26 minutes ago, La Pantera said:

Why!?!? Because of comp picks??? 

Yeah, I said as much. 

I really think we're underestimating the value of having an extra top 100 pick for a team with several veterans leaning into retirement soon. I understand the desire to fill every hole possible, but there's a few good safeties on the cut market as well. 

15 minutes ago, Smithers said:

a mid to late round draft pick that may not even make the roster is kind of silly. 

Your premise here isn't exactly likely. I'm not advocating avoiding a player in favor of a sixth-round camp body, the Norwell pick would be a third, and those guys aren't usually cut in camp. 

I'm also not saying we shouldn't address safety. Plenty of options out there that were cut that won't cost future picks. 

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27 minutes ago, SetfreexX said:

According to his twitter, it's because he took a knee with Kaep.

A guy who's already making excuses when no one else has been signed?  Sounds perfect for us.  I wonder why he chose to bring up politics and didn't mention knee injuries and concussions.

Here is a list of UFA Safeties.  Lots of names there that are unsigned, and I don't hear any of them whining discussing why yet.  

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7 minutes ago, jdpanther5 said:

I really think we're underestimating the value of having an extra top 100 pick for a team with several veterans leaning into retirement soon. I understand the desire to fill every hole possible, but there's a few good safeties on the cut market as well. 

That's a good point.  While I wouldn't have a problem with checking Reid out, is he that good?  Just some casual youtube highlights show an average safety who can hit.  I think he's more name now than product.  But I'm not an expert.  Maybe he just needs a change of scenery?

I totally get the comp pick strategy considering the number of veterans who will be retiring in the next few years.

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3 minutes ago, Cyberjag said:

A guy who's already making excuses when no one else has been signed?  Sounds perfect for us.  I wonder why he chose to bring up politics and didn't mention knee injuries and concussions.

Here is a list of UFA Safeties.  Lots of names there that are unsigned, and I don't hear any of them whining discussing why yet.  

probably a tinderbox lurker.

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