Eric Reid: FS or SS

[luke nukem]

So what will the starting secondary look like week 5? will Mike Adams be the SS or will it be Reid? Id like to try Reid at FS because it seems like mike has locked the SS position down and lets be frank at 38 he isn't getting any faster. What say you huddle?

 

[Dex]

Safety is interchangeable in our system. But if I remember correctly Reid excels in box safety assignments and zone coverage. He's not a speedster but he's rarely out of position. He will be a great addition to this secondary. 

[RumHam]

FS absolutely.

[RumHam]

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[DeAngelo Beason]

The Panthers don't really have traditional "strong and free" safety roles in their defense.  The roles are interchangeable.

[LinvilleGorge]

Yep, we've put little designation between the two safety positions for a long time now. Pretty sure Fox employed a similar approach.

[sharkkiller]

I may be wrong, but Reid has always played FS. So it is a perfect fit with the old man. And we can groom Gaulden behind two veterans and give him time to grow.

[TNPanther]

Reid was much better as a FS in San Francisco.

[Bartin]

Just now, sharkkiller said:

I may be wrong, but Reid has always played FS. So it is a perfect fit with the old man. And we can groom Gaulden behind two veterans and give him time to grow.

He started as a FS then was moved to SS a year or two ago then lost that job and became a hybrid SS/LB for most of last year. Similar to how we were supposed to use Shaq.

[luke nukem]

He will be an SS and the "buffalo nickle" if needed.

[Mr. Scot]

6 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Yep, we've put little designation between the two safety positions for a long time now. Pretty sure Fox employed a similar approach.

Been reported that he'll play strong safety, for what it's worth.

I'd have put him at free, but I acknowledge it may not mean as much in our system.

[Sevy87]

Personally believe he’s a better fit for FS. It’s what he played a lot at LSU. San Fran used him more of a SS/LB which he can do above average. Just preferred him as a center fielder type. Either or we got better today.

[beastson]

I think Reid will be a FS but we do a lot of moving around. I'm a little scared of Adams covering a TE though

[LinvilleGorge]

23 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Been reported that he'll play strong safety, for what it's worth.

I'd have put him at free, but I acknowledge it may not mean as much in our system.

I assume that means Adams moves over to FS. Either way, as long as it keeps Colin Jones off the field we got better today.