[Dirtbag59]

I'm actually kind of upset with the fanbase in general as it relates to Reed. If anything this is another case of Madden syndrome where unless a player is a potential 90 overall no one wants to give him a chance.

On top of that the people that say "get another safety, get another safety" also seem to be the ones saying Mix is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Also keep in mind the cries for get another safety in my quote refers to the desire to use a 1st round pick on Kenny Phillips, which I wouldn't totally be opposed to but at the same time we have other needs that we've choosen to wait until the draft address.

Reed played well last year, and the report from the real insider, Cooley, says that he should be poised for an even better year in 2008. Right now I'd say that he has enough experience to be confident and enough motivation to be the teams hardest worker this offseason. Give him a chance and if he messes up then use the deeper safety class from next years draft to find another safety.

In the end anyone that supports Mix, by nature of not wanting to be a hypocrite, should be at least equally if not more supportive of Reed.

With that said, I'd say that we definately need to look at adding a safety like Adams or Lynch in the 5th or 6th for depth. Hopefully if we trade down we can get an extra 5th round pick and leave the fifth with a DE and a FS.