"We have to be patient and go slow to make sure everything is OK with him. Hopefully, everything is, because I know how serious a neck injury is."
Rolle's return comes at the right time. The second half of the Ravens' schedule is much tougher than the first, and the Ravens will run into quality quarterbacks such as Eli Manning and Donovan McNabb as well as receivers such as the Terrell Owens and Houston's Andre Johnson.
Rolle gives the Ravens some versatility. He can play on one side of the field or cover any receiver all over it.
"We now have back one of our better cover guys," linebacker Jarret Johnson said. "He has experience and has been a big-play player for us for a long time."
Rolle's experience is priceless, and an extra set of eyes helps Reed.
"You try to teach the young guys not to get down on themselves," Rolle said. "Some games are going to be like the Colts game, and some games aren't. You just try to make more plays than you give up."
Overall, Rolle said, the secondary has played well, especially considering the injuries. He said that's because the Ravens have more depth than they had a year ago.
And now, after six straight games, they finally have their starting cornerback on the field again.
"Samari is as quick as a cat," Reed said. "He has lasted in this league by being smart and taking care of himself on and off the field. He is a technician, the kind of guy who puts himself in position to make plays."
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