Wow I’ve never seen Bill Belichick absolutely gush over a player like he does to Ed reed. You can tell he respects the hell out of him. What an awesome video
Favorite comment. He looks like a complete nerd of the game. And I LOVE IT. Gonna look for more interviews of him. Lol will be difficult to find lol cuz he's so quiet.
He does. And if you watch the end of any patriots game he seeks out the ones he really respects and whispers a few words. Usually they become patriots down the road.
@@carlb3450 I remember Peyton Hillis said Bill sought him out to shake his hand and congratulate him on his performance. And Hillis was cool in moment, absolute shellshock when he walked off the field. Bill gets a bad rep as he comes across as a sourpuss but he's a nerd like all of us. Ask him about Bert Jones and you'd swear he morphed into Joe Theismann.
i love how BB interjects at 13:02. Bill knew it was a GO route in a IND@BAL game from X amount of years ago and had to correct them. Breaking down to the smallest details too. Talking about Ed's positioning in the middle of the field, taking 2 steps and then wheels. Not even a Pats game too.
He’s told that story before in another segment about Ed Reed and Troy Polomula, as the two best safeties in the 2000s. He really, really likes watching Ed Reed play football.
Bill always said this man was the greatest free safety in history. You have to also remember he studied that play because the pats were supposed to play Baltimore. He always gushed over reed because bill is a defensive minded coach and he had the privilege of playing against the possible GOAT of a position.
“I didn’t study just players I studied coordinators too” every GOAT has that unique thing that they do that is so different from other guys, the difference between being good and great is truly real
I'm the biggest Raven fan you will ever meet but I have a feeling Bill would have Ed winning about 5 DPOY awards. Tom Brady would have hated all of the attention that Bill would have gave Ed until game day when the defense is giving him all of those extra possessions
They were AWESOME! But, I feel like people underrate or forget about Rod Woodson. Arguably Top 3 all time at all 3 db positions... But he was quiet and unassuming and he shied away from media coverage. Also, Like Polomalu, He dis his best work on the non-glamorous, blue collar Pittsburgh Steelers teams. The others are more famous, but I feel like Rod Woodson is the best Defensive player I have ever seen in my lifetime.
The best part of Bill is how he is so joyed talking about the history of the sport he loves. He isn’t the greatest pre or post game interview, but his love of the sport is shown when he talks about the greats and history. Love it.
He was an all time great.... he could've played corner and olb.... I never saw a better defensive player... LT was the only guy close. Ran like a gazelle, and obliterated anyone he tackled.... not just Brian Moorman.
That is Reed out smarting Peyton which is a statement by itself, but that's also him picking off one of the greatest q.b/wr duo of all time. Really is career defining moment!
@@OBENSquad_21 Actually, both of his middle fingers were broke (he says so in an interview,) not his whole hand but still, the guy caught a pass with boxing gloves on lol!
Brian Dawkins not being on this list is criminal. 1 of 6 players to record 25+ interceptions, 25+ Forced Fumbles, and 25+ Sacks. Oh, and he has the 20th most career solo tackles. The only DBs above him are Ronde Barber, Charles Woodson (also a snub in the 20,20,20 club), Lawyer Milloy, Rodney Harrison, and Antoine Winfield.
Weapon X was absolutely one of the best DB's of all time. Probably my single favorite player ever just from his passion alone, not to mention his playing skills
Another thing about that Ed Reed interception on Manning at 13:33, right after Manning throws that ball, he immediately knows Ed is gonna pick it, and is running to go make the tackle. Before he catches the ball. Lol
Where my boi Champ Bailey at? 12 Pro Bowls as a DB(record btw), 52 interceptions total(18 of those in a two year span), 4 Interceptions in pro bowl(another record), record for most defended passes 203, was THEE shutdown corner throughout his career for multiple top receiver like Fitzgerald, Harrison, etc). Also has a season in 2006 where he was feared so much that his side was only targeted 35 times that season . He only allowed 4 receptions(man to man, not zone) that season with 21 passes deflected. 10 of them being interceptions! Are you insane? Dude was a monster throughout his entire career which was 15 seasons long and by the way was still at a pro bowl level by year 14. He was just a couple years short of retirement before the Broncos won a super bowl. Hard getting there with Jay Cutler beforehand...
Ed Reed. The smallest & most powerful package of dynamite iv ever seen from my era. I'm convinced that Ed Reed could move mountains with some of his devastating hits.
ed reed is the only player in the nfl I said deserved a ring on defense that I grew up watching and when he finally got it I was so happy....but it proves that rings aren't all equal..reed was not the same in 2012-2013 as he was in his prime when he didn't win so while its great he got it done it would of meant more if he won it earlier at his peak when he affected the game more...but he got a ring in college and the nfl and he played like someone who would so thats always nice to see game rewarded...dude was a beast at the U
Sports are truly the great unifier. Look at the admiration on Bill’s face when talking about Deion or Ed. Sport breaks all lines of creed, race, background
For real. Bill looks at Ed Reed like he's a superhero! Both guys have studied the game more than just about anybody, and they're both uniquely clever in their own ways. Guys coming from nowhere, coming from everything, everyone has to earn it, and those who have all share that respect
I think you are romanticizing sports in a way that isn’t very accurate. Unfortunately in a lot of cases what you are describing is completely superficial. I say it is superficial because the feeling doesn’t last and doesn’t go far enough. It only lasts for as long as that player is on your team or it only applies to athletes. Meanwhile too many folks aren’t interested in increasing the education budget, a living wage, police reform, sentencing reform, bail reform . . . You know the things that would actually make our country live up to the ideas that we espouse in our Constitution and Bill of Rights by ensuring ALL Americans are being treated fairly. When the Williams sisters were baby GOATS they were called the N word by members of the crowd. Tiger Woods was being denied the right to play certain courses. As a pro he had the commentator saying he would want fried chicken for his championship dinner. And even today with soccer in many parts of the world fans are throwing bananas at Black players. Just because some White people are willing to give Black athletes their flowers doesn’t make it meaningful. We have quite a ways to go.
@@stephaniezimbalist3757 you clearly never ever played any sports with people outside if your town. Because if it weren't for me going to college to play football I would be a bigot. Because everyone I knew and everyone I was exposed to told me lies about black people. You make great points. But when it comes to sports you should just not say anything. Because you don't know what you're talking about.
@@stephaniezimbalist3757 You are not entitled to other people's money or labor. The government is not the solution to people's problems, they are the cause of it.
Deion literally moves seemlessly in a way no other person can. It's always been breath taking how he just gets through cracks and angles no one else can.
You watch these guys & you realize the "dumb athlete" stereotype is pure b.s. To study your opposition, remember your plays & the formations of opponents takes high intellect & to master it the way many hall of famers have takes a genius
This is what it takes to be professional caliber for football with respect to the passing game. Raw talent alone just doesn't cut it. This isn't isolation basketball.
Prime Revis Island was the closest defintion of a true 1 on 1 shutdown corner back since Prime Time Sanders, I can't believe him, Dawkins or at least Polamalu aren't on the list.
um52 champ was a great CB! especially on redskins, Lots of pro bowls also. But Revis is the only CB during his time to literally cover and shut down 1 on 1 HOF wrs all game long..most wrs In their prime..like megatron, moss, Andre Johnson, Fitzgerald, ochocinco, Terrell Owens, anquan boldin, Hines ward, Reggie Wayne
um52 Look up Champ’s ‘06 season and compare with Revis’s best. Champ played significantly better, and yes Revis’ season was phenomenal, but that just goes to speak on how great Champ’s was
Ronnie Lott is the best defensive back in the history of football. All-pro at all four DB positions at that time. Also won eight division titles and four super bowls with the 49ers. The 1980’s 49ers teams had the best coach, wide receiver, quarterback, and defensive back all at one time. That is incredible.
When you watch these guys talk football, you realize how much of a craft the game is and how much attention to detail is required to be great. I’m inspired.
And he's just a way better player. Better punt blocker (though both are great), amazing returner, amazing special teams blocker. Just amazing at literally everything. And a huge hitter. Something he doesn't get enough credit for
@@mrsmith7493 Like I said RONNIE LOTT! NFL Films Top 10 Safeties of All Time #1 Ronnie Lott ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-OlGGB_-Wf8U.html
Let’s do this: My list: Safeties: Ed Reed (Obvious reasons) Ronnie Lott (Obvious reasons) Ken Houston (Most pro bowls for any safety and also held the record for most touchdown returns until Devin Hester broke it) Emlen Tunnell (Second most interceptions all time and the only one to rack up more than 6 interceptions in 10 straight seasons) Brian Dawkins (I only need to say that Dawkins is the only player in NFL history to have 25 interceptions 25 sacks and 25 forced fumbles. Incredibly versatile and dynamic, taking weapon X over Larry Wilson) Troy Polamalu (I was debating between Troy, Atwater and Jack Christiansen, but I eventually decided that Troy was too good to keep off the list, the Super Bowls, all pros and DPOY are too much to ignore) Cornerbacks: Deion Sanders (obvious reasons) Night Train Lane (obvious reasons) Mel Blount (obvious reasons) Rod Woodson (obvious reasons, could’ve made the safety list too) Champ Bailey (A prime example of a victim of the evolution of passing, teams feared him, best proof is 2006, he was thrown to 35 times and allowed only 4 receptions and got 10 ints which is only 2 away from the all-time record, taking Champ over Green) Charles Woodson (When looking through the list, the most surprising snub to me was Charles Woodson. He is 5th all time in picks with 65 and 2nd all time in pick sixes and accumulated 113 tackles in a season at the age of 38, he was a great player all the way to the end and I’m taking him over Mike Haynes.) Willie Brown: (I nearly replaced Willie with Aeneas Williams, I considered Darrelle Revis as well, but what needs to be remembered about Willie Brown is that he started out in the AFL and he was the only guy who could stop all of those crazy deep passes and deep threats on a consistent basis and kept up being the best in the NFL until Mel Blount came around.) Overall, I thought the original lists were fine, but definitely had some major snubs. Honourable mentions: Jack Christiansen, Steve Atwater, Darrelle Revis and Aeneas Williams. Let me know what you think.
I think this list is awesome. But I'd like to add Rodney Harrison simply because he was so underrated (and disliked). His stats compare very favorably to safeties and he's the all time leader in sacks for a defensive back
@Lil Curt Rodney was intimidating. Nowadays football, the rules would get Rodney, but back when you could be physical with the receivers, he was great.
@@MYFAVORITES5 he was also a key contributor on those early 2000s dynasty New England patriots defenses with tedy bruschi willie McGinnest ty law Richard Seymour and mike vrabel
Honorable mention to Larry Wilson and Sam Houston's teammate #37 Pat Fischer. Still one of my favorite Redskins of all time. Even made the NFL's 100 toughest players of all time.
Honorable mention should go to Joey Browner of the Vikings. The guy only played about 7 full seasons and was a 6 time Pro Bowler and managed 37 interceptions in that short a span and also managed 17 fumble recoveries and 5 TDs. Member of the HOF all 80's team.
This entire series is a football fans dream, fantastic and amazing stories watched every second of it. Appreciate this while there alive, I’m so glad they got so many greats on one table
No way. Guy tackled like my grandmother. Maybe the best cover corner but definitely not the best all around. Night Train Lane or Mel Blount take that honor. Mike Haynes is definitely top 5 all time as well
@@jefferyrobertson7520 Now that I'll agree with. Have to side with the other guy on Deion (No offense prime time, you helped us win a super bowl) he was pure speed wasn't a good tackler or even very good at reading the offense. Statistically a deserving hall of famer but but best all around defensive back? No way, you're closer with Ronnie Lott, Ed Reed, Night Train, if this were a Madden style draft with everybody that ever played in their prime I would take at least 10 DBs before Deion.
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Seriously! How does the all time leader in INTs with 81 not on this list? He doesn't have as many tackles but that is because of the great Minnesota D-line "The Purple People Eaters." They kept him out of the box because they had one of the best defensive fronts of all time. All he did was intercept passes, he needs to be on the list, without him it isn't a real list!
@@PeterKKraus The same reason that Alan Page got 20 seconds of discussion and at the end of the segment: If you played for the Vikes apparently you don't count. I don't know if I can bear to see how they minimize or outright ignore Tarkenton.
@@tomcat4841 I root for the Pats. From 1968 - 1994 The Rams were my team. Growing up in the 60's and 70's I had a Vikings helmet , my parents couldn't find a Rams, and that helmet was my 2nd choice. Of course I pretended to be Paul Krause lol.
The only players in NFL history to be voted to the Pro Bowl in their first 10 seasons in the league were Lawrence Taylor and Mel Renfro, yet the Cowboy's HOF DB is somehow not on this list. It's important to note that Mel was voted to the Pro Bowl at safety AND corner. He also returned kicks, he was the Cowboy's back up running back in his first 2 seasons in the league, and he is the proud owner of 2 Super Bowl rings.
Every time I think about it, I am more convinced that Rod Wodsoon was the greatest DB of all time. He was nearly as a fast as DG, could cover almost as well as deion, and hit exceptionally hard. Dude was complete.
Rod is THAT DUDE...Everytime someone says Deion, I just tell them to compare the stats.. Most won't like to admit it but Rod is the better football player and DB
I remember being at that Monday night game against the Rams. Our seats were in the endzone and Eric Dickerson was running away from us. Watching Green run him down was amazing.
No Jack Tatum? The man completely dominated his era you can be mad that he knocked one of your favorite players in a game but you gotta respect the man
Y’all missing some of the best Paul Krause Troy Polumalu Brian Dawkins Just mentioning some even Champ Bailey and Sean Taylor should be at least on some memorable mention list
Super fascinating to hear them discuss layers that most fans aren't even aware of. The Mind Game and chess match that goes on underneath everyplay like between Manning and Ed Reed
Keep in mind, that was an era of sports where if you could dribble a basketball between your legs and do a layup with your opposite hand you prolly could have been in the nba...
@@PatrickGeorge97 I don't care what era it was. Getting a pick with both your hands in casts is impressive. Hell just playing a damn game with both your hands in casts is impressive.
Shadow Owsley if you want to see coach belichek talk about the play there’s a nfl films video about just Ed Reed and Troy Polumolu. Just type in “ Ed reed and Troy Polumolu” on RU-vid
“Coordinators Just use the guys like checkers.” I read a piece on bleacher report about Richard Sherman and he said the same thing. Assuming he learned it from prime. But that’s what the greats do-master the mental and their physical gifts do the rest.
Let's you know there are levels to this. Instead of using the talents of what's available and maximizing potential etc coaches want cookie cut options. Makes you think how'd they even get those jobs in the first place? How they keep them. How they get rehired?
Six Safeties chosen were Era related. 50's> JChristianson, ETunnell. 60's> LWilson. 70's> KHouston. 80's-90's> RLott. Post 2000> EReed over TroyP. No whining. Let it be.
Honestly I think this was probably the hardest set of positions to do cause theres just so much talent. A lot of snubs were done but at the end of the day its hard to say who would be left off the list and put on instead, maybe it would have been better to do this team without the limited number of slots per position but that comes with its own issues.
