Reed is dynamic in space but struggles with high-speed cutting.
Pittsburgh running back described as very dynamic player and open field runner with good pass-catching ability; better between the tackles than expected for his size, though size may limit total touches. Has lapses with pressure cuts at top speed—foot placement and plant-step positioning inconsistent, with instances of falling or sliding when attempting to bounce outside; needs to improve footwork stabilization on cuts across defenders in open space.
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Pittsburgh's Desmond Reed...very dynamic player, open field runner, good pass catcher, better between the tackles than you'd expect for a guy his size, even though his size might limit how much touches he actually gets, but Reed's pressure cuts can be a problem when he's running at top speed.
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- Pittsburgh running back described as very dynamic player and open field runner with good pass-catching ability; better between the tackles than expected for his size, though size may limit total touches. Has lapses with pressure cuts at top speed—foot placement and plant-step positioning inconsistent, with instances of falling or sliding when attempting to bounce outside; needs to improve footwork stabilization on cuts across defenders in open space.
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