Rams Sign former FSU CB Greg Reid

[Alan]

RamFan503 with wild accusations:
What kind of compromising pictures does that kid have on you Alan? Are THEY tangible?

99% of those photos were Photoshopped.

 

[RamBill]

ESPN’s Ryan Clark discusses the Rams’ signing of former FSU CB Greg Reid. Reid needs to realize this is his one shot at the NFL and take advantage of it. He broke Deion Sanders punt return record while at FSU. (1:45)

 

[RamsOfCastamere]

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Don't be fooled-- Yama created another alias and made that shit up.

 

[RamsOfCastamere]

I don't think he has ever played free safety in his career (even HS), so he is most likely a nickel corner or bust on defense. At FSU his sophomore year he played CB opposite Xavier Rhodes (2013 1st Rd pick and current Minnesota Viking) and I only remember him losing a 1-on-1 jump ball once in his career (against Michael Floyd - 2012 1st Rd pick and current Arizona Cardinal 1000+ yd receiver) where he played the ball as perfect as possible and actually out-jumped the 6'2" Floyd to get both hands on the ball, but Floyd showed his strength and ripped it away. Here's a link to that play and you can see his ball skills/timing and leaping ability. He lands on his head and it knocks him out, but it shows he will give all he has to make a play, and when he fails it is not for lack of effort. That play really epitomizes Reid as a defender- great instincts and ball skills and timing that can put him in the right position to succeed. But if 5'8" and 6'2" both time it right, then 6'2" wins more often than not.

You basically hit on everything else. He definitely will have a following from FSU fans who watched him, so don't be surprised to see a few attending FSU fans in the stadium hold up the "5 fingers" symbol (for his jersey #5 or nickname "G5") when he goes back for a punt. If you have 10 minutes and want to get a good idea of his on-field demeanor, instincts, and field vision check out some of his youtube highlights (he has a lot, but here are links to his Freshman and Sophomore years and a short one of his Junior year at FSU). In high school he just dominated the biggest HS classification in Georgia, and was also voted Player of the Decade (for 2000-2010) by state coaches/media (including over current NFL'ers Eric Berry, Cameron Heyward, etc.).

Basically he has been very, very good at every level of competition thus far. NFL offenses will try to prey on his lack of height and top gear (like college offenses did), but he has mostly been able to win one-on-one jump balls despite this by using excellent timing and instincts. If he is plugged into a system that nullifies those weaknesses (ie. as a Nickel corner close to the line of scrimmage, minimizing the risk of jump balls vs. taller, stronger receivers) he could be excellent and a potential game-changer down the line.

You must be his agent. Can you fill out my grad school application? I think you can do a better job at telling my life story

 

[RamzFanz]

Rams are stealing. Great signing. No money - lots of upside - spot they need filled - he's grateful to them.

 

[Stranger]

Wow, he broke Deon Sanders punt return yardage record.

 

[Prime Time]

Rams Shore Up Secondary
By Tony Softl

The Rams’ newest addition to the secondary, Greg Reid, stands 5-foot-8 and weighs in at only 190 pounds. Despite his small frame, though, the one-time Florida State Seminole has lethal burst, acceleration and change-of-direction ability. He is a very elusive and dynamic punt returner with a nose for the end zone, a threat to take it to the house each and every time he touches the ball.

As a freshman in 2009, Reid led the FBS in punt return average (18.4), demonstrating a knack for making the first man miss while creating big plays in tight and open space. The next season, he earned the Chick-fil-A Bowl Defensive MVP with an outstanding performance against South Carolina.

In the fall of 2011, however, Reid had some off-the-field issues in Tallahassee. He was arrested for resisting arrest and perjury, but charges were eventually dropped. In 2012, Reid was again arrested for driving with a suspended license and marijuana possession, which led to his dismissal from FSU. He later enrolled at Valdosta State and tore his ACL, never playing for the Blazers after undergoing multiple surgeries on his knee.

The Rams have signed a good athlete in Reid, who boasts the right positional attributes and skill set to develop and compete at the NFL level of competition. His toughness and competitiveness, along with ball skills and football instincts with natural body control, make him a very attractive option as a third corner. Reid may even spell or share duties with Tavon Austin as a punt returner. Per Rams and league sources, “He is quicker than fast and will compete for the nickel and dime cornerback position within the Gregg Williams scheme, and will most likely contribute as a punt return man as well.”

St. Louis has also signed Etienne Sabino, an undrafted college free agent from the 2013 class. An outside linebacker, the 6-3, 247-pound Sabino ran a 4.62 40 at the combine. He served as one of the Ohio State Buckeyes’ key backups at middle and outside linebacker until his senior season, when he stepped into a more regular role.

Sabino spent 2013 on the New York Giants’ practice squad.

 

[Tron]

1% is still enough apparently
99% of those photos were Photoshopped.

Hmmm, that 1% must be really bad then....

 

[Alan]

Tron honing in on the important part:
Hmmm, that 1% must be really bad then....

If you haven't seen them then no, they aren't bad at all. If you have seen them then...nobody's perfect.

 

[nighttrain]

Hmmm, that 1% must be really bad then....

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