Is Ed Reed the Best Safety Ever?
January 4, 2009 by David Kindervater
Filed under Baltimore Ravens
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I would have to consult with a number of knowledgeable football historians before making this claim, but Baltimore Ravens safety Ed Reed has to be considered one of the best safeties to ever play professional football. He’s certainly one of the biggest defensive playmakers the game has ever seen. Ravens head coach John Harbaugh seems to agree with me:
“No one is surprised at the way Ed Reed plays. He may be the best player in the game.”
In a rather lopsided 27-9 AFC Wild Card win over the Miami Dolphins this afternoon, Ed had two interceptions, returning one 64 yards for a touchdown. He now has 10 picks on the season and in three career playoffs games, he has five interceptions. But it’s what he does with those interceptions that is most impressive. Ed has 11 regular-season touchdowns, five of those on interceptions returns, including an NFL-record 107-yarder this season. He’s also scored on blocked punts, punt returns and fumbles. That being said, I believe he may have already secured himself a spot in Canton.
Source: NFL.com
Ed Reed is the best safety ever. He should of won the defensive player of the year. Ed Reed is definitly hall of famer and the best safety.