Ed Reed playing next year

**alien bird** · 01-24-2013, 04:52 PM

I don't think the guy is washed up; I think he has just decided when it's necessary to turn it on. He plays so much more disciplined in the playoffs. To him, the regular season is just a formality, and he picks up his game only when he has to do so. He can probably still be effective for three more years.

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-24-2013, 04:59 PM

I'm just worried about the big game right now. Hope he gets a pick6

**Ravenalytics** · 01-24-2013, 06:30 PM

Originally Posted by alien bird

I don't think the guy is washed up; I think he has just decided when it's necessary to turn it on. He plays so much more disciplined in the playoffs. To him, the regular season is just a formality, and he picks up his game only when he has to do so. He can probably still be effective for three more years.

This is true. He's a different player in crucial games.

**Carey** · 01-24-2013, 07:17 PM

The teams mentioned the most have cap issues or better or comparable players at FS. I dont think Ed would be in a rush to go and sign with a non contending team that has cap space. I really see this thing dragging out and Ed possibly sitting and waiting late in the game, even possibly him being forced into retirement because of offers not up to par with what he's used to making. My gut tells me he's out on the open market a long time and the Ravens sign to a modest 1 yr deal after they figure out Flacco, Kruger and Ellerbe.

**RavenusMaximus** · 01-24-2013, 07:24 PM

I wished I could see Ed play his entire career in Baltimore, but I don't think that will happen with the cap situation and other priorities. I just hope he does not go to a division rival or the Pats. I would not mind too much seeing him as a Saint.

**nickh0801** · 01-25-2013, 10:47 AM

Baltimore Ravens ‏@Ravens
Ozzie Newsome says #Ravens could find a place for Ed Reed on the team's coaching staff after his playing days are over.

I'm pretty sure they have the same offer on the table for Ray, should he decide to ever go into coaching...maybe later down the road.

**Hammerhead** · 01-25-2013, 11:18 AM

Originally Posted by RavenusMaximus

I wished I could see Ed play his entire career in Baltimore, but I don't think that will happen with the cap situation and other priorities. I just hope he does not go to a division rival or the Pats. I would not mind too much seeing him as a Saint.

I am resigned to seeing 20 in a different uniform next year. The only way to lessen the sting of that is by getting them his ring in his rightful Ravens uniform THIS year.

**Roland of Gilead** · 01-25-2013, 11:36 AM

Honest question: has Ed said he is looking for one last big money contract, or are posters just speculating that this will be the case? I think he still performs at a very high level and his interceptions are down because teams don't throw downfield against us often. I could see him giving us a hometown discount, but on the other hand I also think he might want to finally escape Ray's shadow and take his game elsewhere. That would just about break my heart because 20 has always been my favorite Raven.

**Bigfish** · 01-25-2013, 02:20 PM

I'm still hopeful we can find a way to get him to stay here. Reed wants to coach after football and it sounds like Ozzie would be open to that.

Does Reed have an open invitation to coach with the Ravens?

"That'll be up to Ed Reed,'' Newsome said. "That will be something that (Ravens owner) Steve (Bisciotti) and I can talk about. But Ed still has a lot of football left to play. So we'll cross that hurdle. If Ed decides he wants to do that, I think we can find a way.''

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...coach/1864465/

Ozzie is on NFL network praising Ed and Boldin being great leaders and hard workers. He also mentions Ed wants to be a coach one day.

**lobachevsky** · 01-25-2013, 02:42 PM

It might be worth noting that Indy, TB & NOLA are teams that are guaranteed 9-10 games a year in clement environments (inside or in Tampa weather). When you're getting up in age & you have some physical problems that can't be helped by frigid weather--& you weren't a cold-weather guy to begin with--that might be significant.

**wcterp** · 01-25-2013, 07:26 PM

If there's one person on this planet where you pretty much just throw out what he says and wait to see what he does, it's Ed Reed.

**jonboy79** · 01-26-2013, 10:31 AM

Originally Posted by Roland of Gilead

Honest question: has Ed said he is looking for one last big money contract, or are posters just speculating that this will be the case? I think he still performs at a very high level and his interceptions are down because teams don't throw downfield against us often. I could see him giving us a hometown discount, but on the other hand I also think he might want to finally escape Ray's shadow and take his game elsewhere. That would just about break my heart because 20 has always been my favorite Raven.

the past few seasns he's threatened retirement if he didn't get a raise... nd then ended up playing out his contract.

This year, he will be offerred perhaps HALF what he made ths year by the Ravens or any other team... so I'd call it an educated guess.

**Justlovemybirds** · 01-29-2013, 09:35 AM

Mike Triplett ‏@TripTP
#Ravens Ed Reed on growing up a #Saints fan. "Im black and gold forever"

I could definitely see Ed choosing to hang it up after playing a year as a Saint.

**Paintballguy** · 01-29-2013, 09:40 AM

Originally Posted by Justlovemybirds

I could definitely see Ed choosing to hang it up after playing a year as a Saint.

To me that's the best option if he's not a Raven. NFC and we don't play the Saints unless we somehow end up in the Super Bowl against them.

**GOTA** · 01-29-2013, 10:05 AM

Originally Posted by Justlovemybirds

I could definitely see Ed choosing to hang it up after playing a year as a Saint.

The Saints are in bad salary cap shape because of that Brees contract. They wouldn't be able to offer Reed anymore than the league minimum. Reed has made it very clear that he's looking for cash so I as much as he would like to be a Saint I doubt he signs there.