Expectations for Reed's Return

[Seahawlnut89]

What are peoples' expectations for Reed's return?

I don't think it's unreasonable to think that it'll take till at least his 3rd game back to have an impact.

More generally, I have been concerned by this team's lack of pass rush since the preseason...People are seemingly saying give it time; it's coming. Part of me views this optimism as kind of unfounded, if I am being completely honest.

 

[sutz]

It wouldn't surprise me to see him have a couple of isolated impact plays, but for providing a full time presence, yeah it'll probably take 2-3 games, at least.

 

[Seahwkgal]

I think he will be rusty and out of game shape at first. I think it will take a couple games or so for him to make a difference.

 

[BlueThunder]

He'll hopefully be the spark that brings that line up to what it should be with all that talent. And take some of the heat off that secondary. Fingers crossed.

 

[Boycie]

2 sacks and one forced fumble

 

[chris98251]

He will get a snap count to bring him up to football game shape much like Ziggy.

 

[Bigpumpkin]

I'm expecting to see new energy from our Defensive Line.

 

[SoulfishHawk]

I think he will energize the rest of the guys, and it can give some players rest and get that rotation going. Likely he will need to knock off some rust, but I stick to my opinion that this D is going to be very solid come November.

 

[Sports Hernia]

I think folks expectations are too high right away. I think he’ll be on a “pitch count” to start.
Hope I’m wrong on both points.

 

[SNDavidson]

 

[mistaowen]

Once he gets up to speed, he will greatly help Ansah and Clowney. I've noticed the edge rush has been pretty good but QB's can step up fairly easily since no one is collapsing the pocket on the interior. Reed really hit his stride last year and if he can push QB's out, Clowney and Ansah should start getting home.