Bengals bring in Oregon pass-rusher Reed

[briarduck]

By Carlos "Big C" Holmes Journal-News ...Big C's NFL Blitz
http://www.journal-news.com/blogs/conte ... assru.html

Great for Nick...he will get a shot somewhere and do well!

The Cincinnati Bengals will play host to Oregon defensive end Nick Reed who will be in town Wednesday, April 15, to visit with the team. Reed is a prospect flying under the radar, but the Bengals seem to have scoped him out and have taken a real interest in the pass-rusher
The 6-foot-2, 245 pound Reed is an undersized defensive end but was a highly productive player for the Ducks throughout his college career. The Walter Camp first-team All-America and Pac-10 leader in sacks the last two seasons has drawn comparisons to New England Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi.
Reed wasn’t invited to the Scouting Combine but blew NFL teams away after putting up some impressive numbers at Oregon’s pro day.

40-yard Dash: 4.71
Vertical Jump: 31.5 inches
Bench Press Reps (225 pounds): 24
Broad Jump: 9.0 feet
Short Shuttle: 4.26
Three-Cone Drill: 6.95
60-yard Shuttle: 12.02

Reed used the snub as motivation and worked on every aspect in preparation for the school’s workout. He showed his versatility with a solid performance during linebacker drills.
The way I hear it, the Bengals talent evaluators unearthed a gem with Reed because he could really be an asset to the team.
Stay tuned in to Big C’s NFL Blitz because I will have a more in depth scouting report on Reed in the next couple days.

GO DUCKS!!

[brich75]

hell yes!! there isn't a more deserving player out there..

[duckduckgoose]

The Pac 10 will put a half dozen O linemen in the NFL draft in the first couple rounds this year. Those linemen voted Nick Reed the best D-lineman they faced this year. I am glad that he will get a shot at the pro's. Reeds heart is the one measurable that the NFL scouts missed. His story reminds me of Vince Goldsmith another under-sized Duck way back in the 70's.

[ncduck]

How much more money would he be making next year if he was 2 inches taller and 10 lbs heavier.

[goducks75]

How much more money would he be making next year if he was 2 inches taller and 10 lbs heavier.

Millions no doubt. It's unfortunate that a difference of that much in size can be the difference between millions of dollars...

[briarduck]

Nick will eventually get paid. A motor and heart like his will take him far.

Agreed...he just has to take advantage of the opportunity when he gets it and I think we can all agree Nick will!

GO DUCKS!!

[UOducksTK1]

Sweet deal for Reed.. I know we say great things about past former ducks, but I honestly mean this when I say this: Reed has probably the biggest heart and drive of any duck I've ever seen play.

Best of luck in the NFL, he deserves a shot.

[MFRDuckFan]

If anybody deserves a shot, it's him. I have enjoyed watching him mature over the years and he always give 110%. They have found themselves a jewel of a player that will never quit! Kudos to Nick!!