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How Long for J.R. Reed

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I wish nothing but continuing success for J.R. Reed in his NFL pursuits from year to year and have no doubts that if he continues to show his abilities on special teams, he will be as feared as Dante Hall was last year.

HOWEVER.  How long do you think he will be satisfied with only playing on special teams?  Do you think the Eagles will give him a legitimate shot to compete after this year at his regular position?  Anthony Henry had to pay his dues for the Browns and look how successful he is now being one of the starrs of that defense.  ANT could probably start on 95% of the other teams in this league.  

Do you see J.R. Reed voicing some concerns in the near future if they don't give him a shot to prove himself on Defense?  In all reality, return men in the NFL usually don't last too many years.  Currently he is 2nd team free safty behind Brian Dawkins.  Now Dawkins is an excellent Free Safety, but he is getting up there in years (8 years experience).  So do the Eagles decide to secure for the future and give Reed a legitimate shot at it?

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I've seen Reed get work in game situations at FS.  He's just got to pay his dues and learn all of the defensive schemes.

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Eagles have had a lot of turnover in their defensive secondary. I would not be surprised to see JR getting some time back their in 2 years, once Dawkins is out. Wouldn't it be great to see him outplay Gaytor teammate Lito Sheppard and move starting CB. Great job JR, you're making us Bulls proud.

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I don't think they'd play him at CB.  He's a safety.

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I say this year, and maybe next. After that, he should be starting.

And about special teamers only lasting a couple years, Brian Mitchell made a career(in Philly) as a return man. If you're an elite returner, you can make it by only returning kicks. Only the average guys dont stick.

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He is too talented to stay just on special teams.  I think the eagles will recognize this at some point this year.

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I think J.R. will be starting by mid-year of 2005. I would love to see him start this year. He is doing very well for the Eagles and I hope he continues the success.

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