Ed Reed could “definitely” see himself as a Patriot

**Paintballguy** · 01-30-2013, 01:16 PM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...-as-a-patriot/

Ugh

**RavenScallywag** · 01-30-2013, 01:18 PM

That's fine...

The Patriots are sitting at home right now
Ed Reed and the Ravens are in NO, playing for a ring.

Next year is next year.

**Paintballguy** · 01-30-2013, 01:20 PM

Originally Posted by RavenScallywag

That's fine...

The Patriots are sitting at home right now
Ed Reed and the Ravens are in NO, playing for a ring.

Next year is next year.

I agree. It would just suck watching Reed suit up for the Patriots.

**NJRaven** · 01-30-2013, 01:22 PM

i don't care where he ends up, but i do care that he's talking about it right now.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 01-30-2013, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by NJRaven

i don't care where he ends up, but i do care that he's talking about it right now.

I've been saying this all year.

If we don't re-sign him, he is going to be a Patriot.

**NCRAVEN** · 01-30-2013, 01:25 PM

More crap from PFT.

The story does not support the headline.

A reporter ask could you see yourself play for coach Belichick? "“Yeah, oh yeah man,” said Reed, per the Boston Herald. “I could definitely play for coach Belichick."

Very different from Reed saying he could see himself as Patriot. Just giving respect to Coach Beichick.

Nothing to see here.

**Justlovemybirds** · 01-30-2013, 01:30 PM

I've already prepared myself for him visiting M & T next year in Red,White and Blue so I'm not really shocked.

The only question is whether it's a one year, second shot a ring deal (I think so) or a 2-3 year thing.

I will, however, cringe mightily hearing Pats fan scream "Reeeed"

**akashicrecorder** · 01-30-2013, 01:31 PM

Originally Posted by NJRaven

i don't care where he ends up, but i do care that he's talking about it right now.

Agree. Poor timing. Four days before the biggest game of many of these guys' lives and he's talking about playing for one of our most hated rivals. I mean, I'd hate to see it, but really? Now?

**akashicrecorder** · 01-30-2013, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by Justlovemybirds

The only question is whether it's a one year, second shot a ring deal (I think so) or a 2-3 year thing.

And this is what I don't get. People join the Patriots for a shot at a ring, not the money. Why leave a team (the Ravens) that consistently outplays the Patriots to go play for the Patriots? Are the Pats really going to break the bank and pay him that much more than the Ravens would?

**Ravenswintitle** · 01-30-2013, 01:34 PM

they asked the question, he was obligated to give some type of answer. I don't see anything wrong with what he said. And we all know there's a 50/50 chance that it could come to fruition.

But hopefully he and we worry about that later...

**NCRAVEN** · 01-30-2013, 01:34 PM

Originally Posted by akashicrecorder

Agree. Poor timing. Four days before the biggest game of many of these guys' lives and he's talking about playing for one of our most hated rivals. I mean, I'd hate to see it, but really? Now?

Is Reed supposed to be able to control the questions people ask him?

**GOTA** · 01-30-2013, 01:36 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

I agree. It would just suck watching Reed suit up for the Patriots.

Reed wants to get paid. Belechick likes the older guys when they're cheap. I doubt he's going to offer more than a bunch of other team will.

**Boulderraven** · 01-30-2013, 01:37 PM

Typical agent/player UFA speak. Nothing to see here. He will play for the most dollars offered most likely. Pats have alot of cap issues as well.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 01-30-2013, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by akashicrecorder

And this is what I don't get. People join the Patriots for a shot at a ring, not the money. Why leave a team (the Ravens) that consistently outplays the Patriots to go play for the Patriots? Are the Pats really going to break the bank and pay him that much more than the Ravens would?

The Patriots, while not flush with cap space, likely will have significantly more than we will...especially if we have to franchise Joe.

Don't get it twisted, they likely will be offering him more than we can this offseason.

**Dirt1** · 01-30-2013, 01:37 PM

I don't think this is a big deal at all. Ed is a pretty honest guy, who just says what he thinks. Ed may like and respect Belichick, but he isn't going to take less money to play for him. Next year is next year. You know Ed is going to play his heart out on Sunday, and that is all I care about.

**The Excellector** · 01-30-2013, 01:39 PM

The reality is that Baltimore might give Reed the biggest offer. If anybody goes over 4 million for Reed, I'd be shocked.

**NCRAVEN** · 01-30-2013, 01:40 PM

Originally Posted by Dirt1

I don't think this is a big deal at all. Ed is a pretty honest guy, who just says what he thinks. Ed may like and respect Belichick, but he isn't going to take less money to play for him. Next year is next year. You know Ed is going to play his heart out on Sunday, and that is all I care about.

This. And if we win, I'd bet dollars to doughnuts Reed retires. His answer to the question he was asked by a Boston reporter, was the obligatory " yeah, I respect their coach, I could see myself playing for him". Yawn

**SykesvilleRavensFan** · 01-30-2013, 01:46 PM

Seeing Ed Reed as a Patriot won't hurt any more or any less than when we had to see Todd Heap in a Cardinals uniform.

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 01-30-2013, 01:48 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

The reality is that Baltimore might give Reed the biggest offer. If anybody goes over 4 million for Reed, I'd be shocked.

If our offer is the highest, he will stay a Raven.

But I seriously, seriously doubt ours will be.

**RavenScallywag** · 01-30-2013, 01:52 PM

Cardinals <<<<<<< Patriots

If you had to make a list of teams you never want to see a guy play for...

1. Steelers
2. Patriots
3. Bengals/Browns
4. Jets
5. Redskins
6. Titans
7. Colts?

Originally Posted by SykesvilleRavensFan

Seeing Ed Reed as a Patriot won't hurt any more or any less than when we had to see Todd Heap in a Cardinals uniform.

That aside...if the Ravens cut a guy or do not offer him a contract, I have no qualms seeing him play elsewhere, because we didn't want him