Warpath Q&A with Redskins safety Reed Doughty

I'll try to phrase this correctly lol.

What was it like in the most pressure packed moment of your career so far? Was it knowing "the turk" passed you by and you made the final roster in your rookie season, was it a goal line stand on 4th down at the end of a game with the playoffs on the line, etc. etc.

Or if you prefer to answer this go ahead. Describe the unity and sense of "bonding" and trust that you and the 10 other guys on the field share knowing that your unit is the only thing standing between the opposing teams' offense and 6 points?

Has your hand healed up yet and will you be 100% for the season opener?

How hard is it for you being hearing impaired and keeping your job while others have the advantage of hearing signal calls while you seem to stay on the field?

How do the coaches and your teammates keep you up to date especially with the new changes going on ( hearing wise)?

You are what makes us fans appreciate what you guys do and thats why we have unconitional love for the team so thank you.

Mr. Doughty, I'd like to know what the major differences are in the offseason programs that you've experienced with each coach. Also, has there been anything new that you hadn't experienced or had been mostly neglected in previous years?

Great questions warpaint.


Thank you,

I just feel that any insight we can get from a current player is what we all live for.

Hopefully Reed can go back and tell the rest of the players that we (as a website) are informed and passionate. Maybe more current and former players will want to be involved with the their fans, fans that have rooted for them through thick and thin and love them unconditionally.

Great questions warpaint.

Your press conference with the media following Sean Taylor's death still gets to me, especially toward the end when you choked up and said "it's real" What sort of pressure did you feel stepping into his starting spot?

What was the most valuable lesson you learned from playing under Joe Gibbs? How about Jim Zorn?

I actually want to piggy back from that question and ask... What did you learn from Sean Taylor when you played behind him, during his last couple years with the Redskins?

How is his son doing with the new kidney? Also, if Reed grew up in Colorado, was he a Broncos fan? If so, how does it feel to be playing for Shanahan?

Reed, what are your thoughts on Chris Horton's progress? He started out red hot in 2008 before losing the starting spot back to you and being injured late last year...I know it might be awkward to speak about the guy trying to take your spot, but what are your thoughts on his progression as a player and his future in Washington?

How is his son doing with the new kidney? Also, if Reed grew up in Colorado, was he a Broncos fan? If so, how does it feel to be playing for Shanahan?

Yes, definitely. Can't believe I forgot to ask about Micah.

Reed:

It seems to me the Haslett philosophy is to be the aggressor (defense vs. offense) so that ideally the offense starts to react to the defense rather than the other way around. Am I correct w/ this? And do you feel this defense has more potential than the other groups through your tenure w/ the Skins?

P.S. Thanks for being such a great team guy and a high character guy :) God bless you and your family!

Hey Reed!

Who is more likely to force you to take an extra half step back in coverage because of the unique stress that these type of players present?

A) An elite top five WR

or

B) An elite top five QB

Thanks again and have a great year!