04-06-2016, 04:09 PM
(04-05-2016, 09:00 PM)Brodude3 Wrote: I hate to see Reggie go but everybody "HAS BEEN" a great part of somebodies defense. Why do you think they have a draft....players have to be replaced. The Bengals will be fine at Safety, Do you think the Bengals drafted Williams and Smith and whoever they take this year and told them just sit back for Reggie to retire and then you will get your chance? I doubt it. A lot more goes into evaluation than what we see on game days. The coaches are evaluating players on a daily in practice. They saw something that told them we would be OK..... I for one trust the coaching staff.... I hate to see him go but in six years we could be having the same conversation about Shawn or Derron or any other Safety on the roster when we have to let them walk.... It is just the business.
(04-05-2016, 09:10 PM)BritishBengal Wrote: As hard as it is to let Reggie go, I think it was 100% the right decision. Even though he had a great year with 8 picks, I think Reggie was on the decline. He wasn't quite the same force tackling and was showing signs of being off the boil with some pursuit angles and instinct. This of course is being very critical, because he remains a top 15 safety, but I believe he had a better year in 2014/15.
Williams has done enough time on the bench as a rotational guy, and not only does he deserve a shot to start, but the franchise need to see what they have in a former 3rd round pick. Illoka was the key guy to re-sign and they made it happen. Going forward with Illoka, Williams, Derron Smith and in all likelihood a draft pick is ok with me.
Well said.
Love yah Reggie, i am sure you will do well as a Raider. Wish you the best brother.
