Safeties will stay same as the end of 2007-08 season

[MTK]

He seemed to make the transition fine last year. I think he can handle it.

[jdlea]

Originally Posted by Mattyk72

He seemed to make the transition fine last year. I think he can handle it.

And he played free safety in college, at least his senior season and was projected as a FS in this league. That said, he is also a terrific blitzer. He's just gotta stop hitting guys in the head.

[The Goat]

Originally Posted by jdlea

And he played free safety in college, at least his senior season and was projected as a FS in this league. That said, he is also a terrific blitzer. He's just gotta stop hitting guys in the head.

Thank you!!! I kept reading that LL would somehow have to transition to FS - how can anybody forget what he did at LSU? The opposing teams wouldn't even throw deep against LSU because Landry was back there roaming at FS just waiting to pick off a pass. The guy will be an interception Hall of Famer.

I think Blache is showing faith in Doughty and it will pay off. He showed impressive instincts last year getting to the ball and taking good angles, which can make up for whatever speed he might lack. Plus, teammates have talked about his work ethic and his phenom strength. I think it was Cooley who said Reed might be the strongest guy on the team.

[GMScud]

This is the smart move, and the right one. Schweigert adds great depth, and Reed was solid after Sean passed away. What Reed lacks in speed and athleticism he mostly makes up for in toughness and smarts. Best case he develops into an unspectacular but reliable starter for us for a while. Given his son's medical situation and then having to fill in for our slain best player, you know he takes nothing for granted and is all in as far as heart is concerned. That says a lot. I'm pulling for him.