The FA Pursuit and Signing of S Ed Reed

[nunusguy]

Originally Posted by Arky

Ed Reed instead of GQ? Yep, I'll take that.

Maybe just for this year, but over the longer-term I definitely would want the 27-year-old Quin over the 35-year-old Reed. And as much as I like Antonio Smith and as valuable as I know he is to our defense, I just wonder if the Texans shouldn't have bit the bullet and paid market value for Quin and 26-year-old Barwin and released Smith for the cap-space ? Smith's got a couple years left, while Quin & Barwin are just now entering their prime years in their NFL careers. This offseason is worse than last years for the Texans.

[painekiller]

The chron.com and all the major outlets are reporting that Ed Reed has left Houston without a deal.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by painekiller

The chron.com and all the major outlets are reporting that Ed Reed has left Houston without a deal.

Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider) tweeted:
Source says Texans were closer to $5 million per year with Ed Reed, not $6 million to $7 million avg. he's looking for. Talks to continue.

[Blitzwood]

Don't know if its been posted anywhere.

http://network.yardbarker.com/nfl/ar...exans/13145485

[Blitzwood]

Ed Reed leaves the Ravens for the Texans

Posted by GB Bongiovanni | 4 comments


The hits just keep coming for the Baltimore Ravens as another key player is departing, but this time he’s headed to Houston Texans.

After losing safety Glover Quin the Texans were in desperate need to find a suitable replacement. Not a bad choice, signing the 2011 Defensive Player of the Year and the NFL leader in interceptions in the last three years, Ed Reed.

According to IBNSportsWrap, the deal will become official tonight. Reed left conversations stating “They were amazing.” per ProFootballTalk.com

Pin ItSource: US Presswire

Odds were Reed was going to sign with the 49ers, Texans, or Patriots after he signed the same agent that represented Jim Harbaugh. Reports continued he may sign with the New England Patriots after he stated on NFLAM that New England would have won two more Super Bowls with him on the roster.

For the first time in their history, the Baltimore Ravens will be without Ray Lewis and Ed Reed.

Reed expected to remain a Raven. he told the NFL Network’s Gregg Rosenthal a week ago. ” I couldn’t see me anywhere else right now. If it happens, I’m a football player. I can adapt to any situation.”

Ed Reed was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens 24th overall in the 2002 NFL Draft and has played his entire professional career for the Ravens.

[HPF Bob]

Looks like somebody jumped the gun on the Reed signing or maybe the Texans are demanding he pass a physical first (I certainly would).

[painekiller]

Am I the only that thinks the Ed Reed seduction is a waste of time? IMO he is to old to expensive and i would have rather keep Quin. I think they need to read the writing on the wall and go look at Huff for less money.

[WMH]

Originally Posted by painekiller

Am I the only that thinks the Ed Reed seduction is a waste of time? IMO he is to old to expensive and i would have rather keep Quin. I think they need to read the writing on the wall and go look at Huff for less money.

Nope, I'm right there with ya. While he would be a welcome addition, too much focus seems to be on him, and him alone.

Both sides need to $hit or get off the pot.