Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler

GTripp0012 · 12-17-2007, 01:56 AM

This guy is what we need at strong safety. When we have him up in the box, opponents struggle mightily to run the football on us. He's excellent at open field tackling, and while he's certainly no 21 back there, he showed me something in coverage today.

Huge game for a hard working 6th round special teamer who I believe just played his way into a full time NFL job.

SmootSmack · 12-17-2007, 02:01 AM

I like how Williams is putting Doughty in sports where he can maximize his strengths. It's a good way to keep his confidence level up after he was given the unbearable burden of "replacing" Sean Taylor.

hooskins · 12-17-2007, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

I like how Williams is putting Doughty in sports where he can maximize his strengths. It's a good way to keep his confidence level up after he was given the unbearable burden of "replacing" Sean Taylor.

Sports like football? lol

SmootSmack · 12-17-2007, 03:15 PM

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Sports like football? lol

Lol...yeah, that Williams is a genius! This is what I get for posting at 2am

EternalEnigma21 · 12-17-2007, 02:14 AM

did anyone else notice when doughty tackled shockey shockey was pointing to his eyes. I found it curious and later noticed the 21 eye black labels he was wearing. I wonder what he was saying to reed...

Luxorreb · 12-17-2007, 03:19 AM

LaRon is actually playing FS and Doughty filling in as SS. Other than that taunting penalty (which I can excuse a rookie hard hitter for) Landry has played exceptionally. Especially in the absence of #21. As for Shockey- Broken ankle. Talk shit about that #80. I think Shockey said something about ST when pointing to his eyes. What a total herb. Gmen drop next 2 games and miss playoffs...

Rajmahal33 · 12-17-2007, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Luxorreb

LaRon is actually playing FS and Doughty filling in as SS. Other than that taunting penalty (which I can excuse a rookie hard hitter for) Landry has played exceptionally. Especially in the absence of #21. As for Shockey- Broken ankle. Talk shit about that #80. I think Shockey said something about ST when pointing to his eyes. What a total herb. Gmen drop next 2 games and miss playoffs...

I STRONGLY doubt that Shockey said anything disrespectful about ST given that he also went to the U and played on the same squad as him. Shockey may have his faults but he would never be disloyal to the memory of a Miami player.

SC Skins Fan · 12-17-2007, 08:23 AM

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I STRONGLY doubt that Shockey said anything disrespectful about ST given that he also went to the U and played on the same squad as him. Shockey may have his faults but he would never be disloyal to the memory of a Miami player.

I would bet that he said something to the effect of, "you're no Sean Taylor," which is very true. Shockey talks, that's his game, I don't care for it, but I don't want to see the guy break a fibula and require surgery.

BringBackJoeT · 12-17-2007, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Rajmahal33

I STRONGLY doubt that Shockey said anything disrespectful about ST given that he also went to the U and played on the same squad as him. Shockey may have his faults but he would never be disloyal to the memory of a Miami player.

Well, I also strongly doubt that Shockey was saying something disrespectful about ST. In fact, I doubt anyone believes he was saying something bad about him. What seems just as clear, though, is that he was in fact jawing with Doughty about ST. As others have suggested, he was most likely telling Reed that he's no ST, which is, to put it simply, uncool. We all know that Shockey likes getting into it with opponents when he's on the field, and we also know that he had tremendous respect for Sean and has admirably shown respect for Sean with his presence at the funeral and his ST--21 painted on his face. With this combination, he got up off the turf last night, saw Reed, and couldn't keep his mouth shut about ST. There was no doubt they were having an exchange, and that it clearly wasn't the back-slapping type of exchange, and as someone has pointed out, Shockey was pointing at his face while having that exchange. So, no, Shockey wasn't saying anything bad about ST, but there seems to be little doubt that he was talking ABOUT ST to Doughty, and wasn't saying nice things to Doughty.

SouperMeister · 12-17-2007, 07:43 PM

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I STRONGLY doubt that Shockey said anything disrespectful about ST given that he also went to the U and played on the same squad as him. Shockey may have his faults but he would never be disloyal to the memory of a Miami player.

I totally agree. I watched Taylor's funeral, and Shockey was one of the non-Redskins to attend out of respect for his brother from The U. At the end of the service, Shockey was caught on video with several other players and he was visibly crying.

#56fanatic · 12-17-2007, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Luxorreb

LaRon is actually playing FS and Doughty filling in as SS. Other than that taunting penalty (which I can excuse a rookie hard hitter for) Landry has played exceptionally. Especially in the absence of #21. As for Shockey- Broken ankle. Talk shit about that #80. I think Shockey said something about ST when pointing to his eyes. What a total herb. Gmen drop next 2 games and miss playoffs...

dont make shit up. Do you honestly think he would be trash talking Sean while wearing tribute eye black to the guy? Its nice to see guys from other teams care for individuals, especially a division rival.

cpayne5 · 12-17-2007, 08:51 AM

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dont make shit up. Do you honestly think he would be trash talking Sean while wearing tribute eye black to the guy? Its nice to see guys from other teams care for individuals, especially a division rival.

Take your own advice. Luxorreb didn't say he was "trash talking Sean".

Daseal · 12-17-2007, 07:46 AM

White Devil is definitely playing some good football! Good to see. Nice to see we can build some depth.

Is PP hurt, or did Reed get on ahead of him.

SC Skins Fan · 12-17-2007, 08:21 AM

He certainly has improved his play and obviously is much more adept at the SS position as opposed to FS. He almost made a couple of pass interference penalties, however, including one against Steve Smith where he failed to get his head around on an underthrown ball. He did the same thing in Dallas when covering Crayton and gave up a 50 yard penalty. The one last night would have given the Giants first and goal on a pass that should have at least been deflected.

I appreciate his gutsy effort, and he's the best option right now, but he and Leigh Torrence are still a liability in coverage.

P.S.

I know we're all Skins fans and all, but you can't cheer Shockey breaking his leg and say he should "talk shit about that" and then say that you can "forgive Landry for his taunting." If you don't like one you should be equally disgusted with the other.

wilsowilso · 12-17-2007, 08:39 AM

Yeah Doughty has very nice insticts and it's been just great to see him step up and prove he belongs in such a hard situation. Also Stephon Heyer is just awesome. An undrafted lineman who plays like a second or third round draft pick is just so sweet. While I'm at it Montgomery is turning into a beast too. We really have had some guys step up. Very good news for us going forward.

12-17-2007, 01:56 AM	#1
GTripp0012 Living Legend Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Evanston, IL Age: 37 Posts: 15,994	Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler This guy is what we need at strong safety. When we have him up in the box, opponents struggle mightily to run the football on us. He's excellent at open field tackling, and while he's certainly no 21 back there, he showed me something in coverage today. Huge game for a hard working 6th round special teamer who I believe just played his way into a full time NFL job. __________________ according to a source with knowledge of the situation.

12-17-2007, 03:19 AM	#6
Luxorreb ^21^ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Richmond, Virginia Age: 53 Posts: 1,630	Re: Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler LaRon is actually playing FS and Doughty filling in as SS. Other than that taunting penalty (which I can excuse a rookie hard hitter for) Landry has played exceptionally. Especially in the absence of #21. As for Shockey- Broken ankle. Talk shit about that #80. I think Shockey said something about ST when pointing to his eyes. What a total herb. Gmen drop next 2 games and miss playoffs... __________________ ^21^

12-17-2007, 07:46 AM	#13
Daseal Puppy Kicker Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arlington, Virginia Age: 42 Posts: 8,341	Re: Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler White Devil is definitely playing some good football! Good to see. Nice to see we can build some depth. Is PP hurt, or did Reed get on ahead of him. __________________ Best. Player. Available.

12-17-2007, 08:21 AM	#14
SC Skins Fan The Starter Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,555	Re: Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler He certainly has improved his play and obviously is much more adept at the SS position as opposed to FS. He almost made a couple of pass interference penalties, however, including one against Steve Smith where he failed to get his head around on an underthrown ball. He did the same thing in Dallas when covering Crayton and gave up a 50 yard penalty. The one last night would have given the Giants first and goal on a pass that should have at least been deflected. I appreciate his gutsy effort, and he's the best option right now, but he and Leigh Torrence are still a liability in coverage. P.S. I know we're all Skins fans and all, but you can't cheer Shockey breaking his leg and say he should "talk shit about that" and then say that you can "forgive Landry for his taunting." If you don't like one you should be equally disgusted with the other. __________________ It has taken a long time, but I have finally realized that nothing I say about the Redskins will have any effect upon anything the Redskins do.

12-17-2007, 08:39 AM	#15
wilsowilso Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Los Angeles Age: 52 Posts: 2,841	Re: Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler Yeah Doughty has very nice insticts and it's been just great to see him step up and prove he belongs in such a hard situation. Also Stephon Heyer is just awesome. An undrafted lineman who plays like a second or third round draft pick is just so sweet. While I'm at it Montgomery is turning into a beast too. We really have had some guys step up. Very good news for us going forward.

12-17-2007, 02:01 AM	#2
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler I like how Williams is putting Doughty in sports where he can maximize his strengths. It's a good way to keep his confidence level up after he was given the unbearable burden of "replacing" Sean Taylor. __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

12-17-2007, 02:14 AM	#5
EternalEnigma21 Assistant Regional Mod Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Carbondale CO Age: 45 Posts: 2,958	Re: Reed Doughty: Excellent Tackler did anyone else notice when doughty tackled shockey shockey was pointing to his eyes. I found it curious and later noticed the 21 eye black labels he was wearing. I wonder what he was saying to reed... __________________ I am the brute squad.

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