Is Eric Reid invisible?

[top dawg]

The truth is, he has had some injuries, mainly concussions, but he is still a top 20, if not 15, safety in the NFL. He could be better in coverage, but he's not dog meat. And, the thing is, his best years could still be ahead of him as he is young! All this other bullshit that some of you are talking is just that!

But believe what you want! I research this kind of stuff, so I know what the hell I'm talking about. 

[pantherclaw]

6 hours ago, Proudiddy said:

Nope.  Just blackballed thanks to collusion. 

That's pretty funny. 

I can understand teams not wanting a leader like that on their team. 

 

[Udogg]

57 minutes ago, Sasquatch said:

I can't believe so may think the players are different than the general population in the USA. This protest by kneeling during the anthem is clearly divisive based on various reports and message board content. No team wants that sort of divisiveness in their locker room. It doesn't matter how good they were or how good anybody believes they are going forward,  their talent cannot overcome the negative impact on the TEAM.

Please... players kneeled all over the NFL.   Locker rooms weren't divided.   Locker rooms are not like the general population of the USA.  There is a lot more diversity and interaction than most places in society.  

You are correct however this is a divisive issue.  However his kneeling should not be a reason he isn't on a team right now.  If it is, then its bullshit.  He would be an upgrade by a significant margin.  

Also, talent trumps everything.  People have been overlooking issues on players since forever.  Only reason Eric Reid isn't signed is because of the media circus involved.  Wouldn't even be that huge since he isn't as known as Kapernick.   It's stupid if we aren't realistically trying to sign him due to collusion with the rest of the NFL.  If its due to contract demands, injury concerns.. then ok.  But if we can keep Amini fricking Silatolu on this roster, then we can make room for Eric Reid. 

 

[Wolfcop]

If he was good enough and not asking for more than market value, he would have been signed already.

[AggieLean]

34 minutes ago, pantherclaw said:

That's pretty funny. 

I can understand teams not wanting a leader like that on their team. 

 

A “leader like that.”

What does that mean?

[UpstatePanther]

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[GoobyPls]

6 hours ago, Udogg said:

Actually his weakness is tackling.. he is actually good at coverage.. and that kind of what we need the most of. 

He so good in coverage SF had to move him to linebacker last season

[WarHeel]

3 hours ago, top dawg said:

I just told you. 

[Udogg]

22 minutes ago, GoobyPls said:

He so good in coverage SF had to move him to linebacker last season

Think that had to do with the guy behind him Tartt is a fugging monster.    Like probably one of the top 5 in the league good.  

Eric Reid was too good to leave off the field but Tartt was a better strong safety.  That being said, here in Carolina....lets say..I don't see anyone on the current roster beating him out at the moment. 

 

[GoobyPls]

15 minutes ago, Udogg said:

Think that had to do with the guy behind him Tartt is a fugging monster.    Like probably one of the top 5 in the league good.  

Eric Reid was too good to leave off the field but Tartt was a better strong safety.  That being said, here in Carolina....lets say..I don't see anyone on the current roster beating him out at the moment. 

 

Tratt a monster lol in what universe? When have you heard of a safety with good coverage skills being moved to linebacker. That’s right never

 

Adams whose a fossil is better in coverage than Reid, we have enough run stoppers. 

[ichigo1057]

Honestly it really is likely a combination of both.You know team and owners that are like Dallas and Jerry Jones won't sign him due to the whole kneeling thing. At the same time teams and owners like the Jaguars and Shad Khan who supported and encouraged their players to feel free to kneel if they would like, likely haven't signed him due to the amount of money he wants. Kind of a double edged sword right now. Tepper likely falls into the second category if I had to put out a guess. Given his roots from the Pittsburgh ownership, I'd say he'd likely have the team united stay in the back or in the tunnel like the Steeler's attempted if not for the slight miscommunication.

[Udogg]

6 minutes ago, ichigo1057 said:

Honestly it really is likely a combination of both.You know team and owners that are like Dallas and Jerry Jones won't sign him due to the whole kneeling thing. At the same time teams and owners like the Jaguars and Shad Khan who supported and encouraged their players to feel free to kneel if they would like, likely haven't signed him due to the amount of money he wants. Kind of a double edged sword right now. Tepper likely falls into the second category if I had to put out a guess. Given his roots from the Pittsburgh ownership, I'd say he'd likely have the team united stay in the back or in the tunnel like the Steeler's attempted if not for the slight miscommunication.

I think you probably hit the nail on the head.  It has to be a combination of factors.  That's the only thing that makes sense. 

[PantherNation123]

4 hours ago, Wolfcop said:

If he was good enough and not asking for more than market value, he would have been signed already.

Yeah you have literally 0 evidence that this is true. We have no idea what he is asking nor do we know if we have even been in touch

Honestly, I can understand on some level us not reaching out (the distraction), but to claim he is asking for above market value as the reason is just so obtuse. 

Edit: and clearly he is fuging good enough

[Sasquatch]

10 hours ago, Udogg said:

Please... players kneeled all over the NFL.   Locker rooms weren't divided.   Locker rooms are not like the general population of the USA.  There is a lot more diversity and interaction than most places in society.  

You are correct however this is a divisive issue.  However his kneeling should not be a reason he isn't on a team right now.  If it is, then its bullshit.  He would be an upgrade by a significant margin.  

Also, talent trumps everything.  People have been overlooking issues on players since forever.  Only reason Eric Reid isn't signed is because of the media circus involved.  Wouldn't even be that huge since he isn't as known as Kapernick.   It's stupid if we aren't realistically trying to sign him due to collusion with the rest of the NFL.  If its due to contract demands, injury concerns.. then ok.  But if we can keep Amini fricking Silatolu on this roster, then we can make room for Eric Reid. 

 

"Person also reports that coach Ron Rivera, who himself is the son of a veteran, believes players should find different ways to protest but is concerned about making sure the Panthers locker room does not become fractured; hence why he reportedly spoke to his team on Monday about the issues."

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/frustrated-panthers-to-reportedly-meet-with-owner-about-protest-restrictions/