Random hypothetical: Ed Reed?

[tbc_bucs]

So we know Ray Lewis is retiring. Ed Reed has been a shell of his former self. Suggs has struggled this year due to his injury in the offseason. The Ravens Defense as we knew it will change.

There is a possibility that Ed Reed will be allowed to test the open market, the money's just not right with the ravens. He's a year removed from being the best safety in the game. If they want to let him walk now is the time.

Schiano, I believe, coached him at Miami. He liked playing in Florida. Reed could be next to Barron, ronde can move up to play nickel again and we impart a lot of wisdom on the secondary.

Would you do it?

[Hate]

Ed Reed, if he becomes a free agent, will sign with the Patriots.... guaranteed!!

[GameTime]

35 year old ed reed?  please no.  keep ronde around to play some nickle, but heck no to reed.

[tbc_bucs]

35 year old ed reed?  please no.  keep ronde around to play some nickle, but heck no to reed.

A 35 year old reed is still a top 5 FS in the league.
Name 5 better if you want to argue the point.

[MUSCLE_HAMSTER]

if he was a UFA, I'd sign him as a 1 year guy.

But 0% chance he comes here in any scenario

[GameTime]

A 35 year old reed is still a top 5 FS in the league.
Name 5 better if you want to argue the point.

in what system?  with whom playing in front of him?  i dont really want to argue the point because its all opinion, but id much rather give a contract to jairus byrd or louis delmas than ed reed.

[Juani2]

A 35 year old reed is still a top 5 FS in the league.
Name 5 better if you want to argue the point.

in what system?  with whom playing in front of him?  i dont really want to argue the point because its all opinion, but id much rather give a contract to jairus byrd or louis delmas than ed reed.

I agree with tbc about reed but I would rather give the money to Byrd or the 9ers goldson only because they are much younger

[bucs4eva]

A 35 year old reed is still a top 5 FS in the league.
Name 5 better if you want to argue the point.

in what system?  with whom playing in front of him?  i dont really want to argue the point because its all opinion, but id much rather give a contract to jairus byrd or louis delmas than ed reed.

Sorry Delmas hasn't been able to stay healthy at all. He's not worth a long contract. I really hope we sign Byrd or Gholston

[Blaze688]

I think Reed was 50/50 on retiring last year.  If they win the Super Bowl, don't be surprised if he makes his exit right behind Ray-Ray.

[Hate]

I think Reed was 50/50 on retiring last year.  If they win the Super Bowl, don't be surprised if he makes his exit right behind Ray-Ray.

Not that anything is set in stone, but ....

http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-nfl-report-20130125,0,1336060.story

[Blaze688]

I think Reed was 50/50 on retiring last year.  If they win the Super Bowl, don't be surprised if he makes his exit right behind Ray-Ray.

Not that anything is set in stone, but ....

http://www.latimes.com/sports/football/nfl/la-sp-nfl-report-20130125,0,1336060.story

Man, talk about a change in attitude.  His neck was bothering him so much a year ago, that he really didn't think he'd be back for another season.  Now he's talking like he'll play another five years.

[bucinnj]

I agree with tbc about reed but I would rather give the money to Byrd or the 9ers goldson only because they are much younger

Would like to see the team bring one of these guys in.

[bucinnj]

But 0% chance he comes here in any scenario

Agreed. 

I could see Reed landing with a more established team.

Would he want to go through a Schiano-style program at this stage of his career?

[tbc_bucs]

I think Byrd is worth it and would sign him long-term, I doubt goldson leaves the 9ers and he will be a guy that's overpaid if he does.

But that's it. There's no guarantee anyone wants to come here, including Reed. This isn't about who will come here, it's about the viability of Ed Reed and whether or not you think he'd be a good fit in our team, scheme and locker room.

Personally, I think Reed could be a 1-2 year contract guy and it gives us more flexibility heading into the draft.

[Dolorous Jason]

So we know Ray Lewis is retiring. Ed Reed has been a shell of his former self. Suggs has struggled this year due to his injury in the offseason. The Ravens Defense as we knew it will change.

There is a possibility that Ed Reed will be allowed to test the open market, the money's just not right with the ravens. He's a year removed from being the best safety in the game. If they want to let him walk now is the time.

Schiano, I believe, coached him at Miami. He liked playing in Florida. Reed could be next to Barron, ronde can move up to play nickel again and we impart a lot of wisdom on the secondary.

Would you do it?

Ronde doesn't need to be moving back to nickel at his age . He's slow as molasses.