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Ed Reed agrees to terms with Texans

Lucky said:
Really? They've never been the blustering kind, before.
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We lost Quin, done nothing...everyone knows we have no cap room (fans). Bluster. A Superstar player past his prime thrown down to the fans after we lose a pretty good cover S. This reeks of the Ahman Green situation if he is signed. I hope we don't ink him and create more bad cap money for a used up player.
 
Bill Belly called him the greatest Safety ever.

He's a lil past his prime but he's still top notch.

I hate when people use the "intangibles" tag to justify guys, but the intangibles he'd bring would be exponential.
 
fiasco west said:
Yep, he takes chances.

But that chance he takes gets QBs to doubt that throw knowing he's back there. That one second of doubt could be a sack.

Or maby the QB throws to someone else and that could prove favorable with Kareem and especially Joseph covering their guys...Manning is no slouch either.

With Cushing coming back as well...defense could be really good. I hope this will be a one way trip for Reed.
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I hope so too...... I think it's very reasonable that word has been passed to the FO from Andre in that offseason that he would like to play here. If so, then it makes sense why an offer wasn't even made to GQ.

The FO over the past couple of years has always seemed to have a plan even if it's not a popular one with the fans, and there's a lot that goes on behind the scenes with negotiations. With Andre and Reed both still having homes back in Miami it wouldn't surprise me to know that something has been up.
 
Vinny said:
We lost Quin, done nothing...everyone knows we have no cap room (fans). Bluster. A Superstar player past his prime thrown down to the fans after we lose a pretty good cover S. This reeks of the Ahman Green situation if he is signed. I hope we don't ink him and create more bad cap money for a used up player.
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I don't see that here Vinny..... I think the team looked at Quin and saw a good player we'd have to make a 5 year commitment to possibly depending on how his contract was structured. I don't see much of a down side to signing Reed to a 2 year deal. We gave Green $30 million I believe.

Reed is still an effective player and many would argue even at his age still better than GQ. I just fail to see the downside to him being here for 2 years while we groom his replacement.
 
Hmm,

I can't believe so many are down on Ed Reed, he's got *SOOOO* much experience that he can bring to this defense, intelligence, and a leader. Are his best years behind him, I think that question is obvious, but I still think he can help this YOUNG defense grow, and carry that same attitude and tenacity that the Ravens defense has.

I don't see how this can be bad.. other than he wants 6+ million a year.
 
Texn4life said:
I don't see that here Vinny..... I think the team looked at Quin and saw a good player we'd have to make a 5 year commitment to possibly depending on how his contract was structured. I don't see much of a down side to signing Reed to a 2 year deal. We gave Green $30 million I believe.

Reed is still an effective player and many would argue even at his age still better than GQ. I just fail to see the downside to him being here for 2 years while we groom his replacement.
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I'd rather see someone like Michael Huff than someone like Reed going on his 12th season. Reed is past his prime. Why don't the ratbirds just pay the man if he is so valuable? Personally, I don't want the used up players from good teams as they move forward and we take on the reasons they are moving on....we run tons of man. Reed can't cover in man like he used to and he can't close the gap like he used to in space. I just don't like the idea of him at this point in his career. If we ran tons of cover2 or we ran lots of zone in general I (may) get it...but with Wade's defense I don't understand the reasoning.
 
We use 3 Safety all the time. I'd be ok w Ed Reed for the right price IF we brought in someone else. Keo is horrible. I worry when he's on the field and attempting to play Defense. No amount of coaching can fix that.
 
Vinny said:
I'd rather see someone like Michael Huff than someone like Reed going on his 12th season. Reed is past his prime. Why don't the ratbirds just pay the man if he is so valuable? Personally, I don't want the used up players from good teams as they move forward and we take on the reasons they are moving on....we run tons of man. Reed can't cover in man like he used to and he can't close the gap like he used to in space. I just don't like the idea of him at this point in his career. If we ran tons of cover2 or we ran lots of zone in general I get it...but with Wade's defense I don't understand the reasoning.
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You make some great points, but man Michael Huff blows. Seen way too many Chargers/Raiders games with that guy playing and he's not very good. I'd rather have Kerry Rhodes before him.

Maybe Wade sees a change in philosophy for us. Might be that Wade watched the playoffs and realized that you can't consistently bait teams into taking advantage of favorable match ups anymore.
 
Wade would really have to change his scheme with Reed and Manning as his safeties. It's probably for the best anyway. The man scheme is AWFUL against the spread that teams are going to nowadays.
 
As said earlier better than what we have on the roster right now. Pair him with DMan the guy is a ball hawk and a proven leader who is not skeeret of the bright lights of a big game ie MNF, Pats, 2nd round of play offs and is not a half azzer. It's balls to the wall with Reed with no BS right in the same mode as Watt, Cush,and JJo. 2 years and draft one this year. Very good safety draft this year and having Reed in the locker room is PRICELESS.
 
Meh...

Depends on what he wants. He's going into his 12th season and could be a short term solution. Ney, I meant a really good - short term solution. That said, I would've rather invested more to keep Glover Quin as he is way younger.
 
Texn4life said:
You make some great points, but man Michael Huff blows... I'd rather have Kerry Rhodes before him.
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I'd prefer Rhodes, too, but Huff has been playing out of position a lot. In 2012, he was moved to LCB for games 3-16. The guy has experience at all DB positions, but FS is his natural.
 
Ed Reed for a season and hopefully we can draft someone in rounds 3-5 to take over the position in 2014.
 
Playoffs said:
I'd prefer Rhodes, too, but Huff has been playing out of position a lot. In 2012, he was moved to LCB for games 3-16. The guy has experience at all DB positions, but FS is his natural.
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True, he has been moved around a lot in his time there but he had some really bad seasons there. I know he improved some from those, but he could only go up from being that bad.

If I had to rank the guys out of who I want based on what I think they'll cost to get them I'd say:

1. Reed
2. Rhodes
3. Woodson
4. Mikell (I don't think he's signed with anyone yet)
5. Aso and move him to safety
 
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I'd like to believe those of you that say Reed is over the hill. Yet, every year there he is ... making plays in the most important games.

This team needs more winners IMO. That swagger is infectious, and the more of those guys that can come around the better. Draft a young S and let the man groom him a year or two.

I write this knowing full well that it wont happen, but trying to discredit the move using his playing ability is futile. The man leads by example. Pay the man Rick.
 
drs23 said:
But...but wait. I've read right here within the last 1/2 hour or so that "Ed Reed would never play for the Texans.

:kitten:
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I also remember reading on this board that Ed Reed lost a step over the last 4 or 5 months.
 
Playoffs said:
According to ProFootballFocus, Ed Reed was rated overall 59 out of 88 Safties (>25% team snaps) in 2012.

That's one notch below Quintin Demps, the lowest rated Texans S in 2012.
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That may be true, but I guarantee you Tom Brady, Peyton Manning, & the great Joe Flacco would rather see Demps between Kj & Jj than Ed Reed.
 
Uncle Rico said:
I'd like to believe those of you that say Reed is over the hill. Yet, every year there he is ... making plays in the most important games.

This team needs more winners IMO. That swagger is infectious, and the more of those guys that can come around the better. Draft a young S and let the man groom him a year or two.

I write this knowing full well that it wont happen, but trying to discredit the move using his playing ability is futile. The man leads by example. Pay the man Rick.
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Agreed. We're going to need all of the big-time playmakers we can get on defense. Because that new-look Broncos offense is going to be highly explosive with the addition of Wes Welker. Denver is probably going to be the team to beat in the AFC but we shouldn't be far off from them.

Not sure about your last paragraph though? I've got inside information telling me Ed Reed will sign with Houston (practically a done deal), but I can't really disclose my information until it's official. So just wait it out a little while my friend.
 
Apparently we've been hot after him ever since FA began. Makes me wonder if we truly wanted to re-sign Quin or not.

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider
The Texans have been involved and in on Ed Reed since the start of free agency, not sudden development, per sources
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Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider
Texans have made an extremely strong bid to woo Ed Reed. Whether a quick deal happens remains unclear, but they are off to a strong start
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Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider
Sources emphasize that the 49ers are actually a legit contender for Ed Reed should the Texans visit not lead to a fast deal.
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Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider
The Indianapolis Colts, coached by Chuck Pagano, could emerge as a suitor for Reed, but it will depend on price and his other opportunities
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Bulls on Parade said:
Agreed. We're going to need all of the big-time playmakers we can get on defense. Because that new-look Broncos offense is going to be highly explosive with the addition of Wes Welker. Denver is probably going to be the team to beat in the AFC but we shouldn't be far off from them.

Not sure about your last paragraph though? I've got inside information telling me Ed Reed will sign with Houston (practically a done deal), but I can't really disclose my information until it's official. So just wait it out a little while my friend.
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Denver will have to add many,many more dink and dunk plays for him because he doesnt have the separation and quickness that he once had, strong on paper, will have to see how that will mesh, but no doubt the Bronco's arent playing around, that Vasquez signing was real strong also. Hmm, wonder where they are getting the money to pay all these guys, Peyton included. Oh yeah they have a great GM.

Forgive me for being crass, but if I had a nickle for every forum contributor that i've run into through the years that said he had 'insider info' and the such, well i'd have like 20 cents, but you get my drift. I hope you're right, but like other guys here have said, too flashy and atypical for the Texans to sign a polarizing player, they are too conservative and 'classy' for all that nonsense.
 
False Start said:
I wouldn't mind, I think he has a few good years left in him. He's not the Ed Reed of old, but hes better than anyone currently on the roster.
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Bingo.

He might be older and doesn't have the range he used to but, I'd much rather see Reed here than even chance having Keo in the starting lineup. hell signing Reed and drafting a safety would hopefully totally bump Keo off thisroster permanently.
 
dtran04 said:
Wade would really have to change his scheme with Reed and Manning as his safeties. It's probably for the best anyway. The man scheme is AWFUL against the spread that teams are going to nowadays.
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Not at all, Ed Reed would be the best FS the Texans ever had. We always left a safety deep, that was usually Demps, or Keo. That was a big problem with our defense.

With Reed, we'd leave him playing center field. Keo/Demps would have to play man, that is scary, but they'll have Reed backing them up.

Think about it, Jjo (a healthy Jjo), Kj (an improving Kj), & Ed Reed (older & wiser)..... we could put chopped liver in the box (actually, we'll have Cushing & Manning) and field a pretty strong defense.

But... I don't believe Rick Smith can seal the deal. I bet Andre has it all sewn up, & Rick is going to say something stupid & we'll watch Ed Reed fly out on the first thing smok'n
 
Uncle Rico said:
Denver will have to add many,many more dink and dunk plays for him because he doesnt have the separation and quickness that he once had, strong on paper, will have to see how that will mesh, but no doubt the Bronco's arent playing around, that Vasquez signing was real strong also. Hmm, wonder where they are getting the money to pay all these guys, Peyton included. Oh yeah they have a great GM.
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I also wonder if John Fox will be as good as Belichick at creating matchups and finding ways to get him the ball. While Manning is great, I think there is a drop off at HC. Add in a new OC this year and maybe the Broncos offense will take a step back.
 
TexansSeminole said:
Ed Reed is a locker room distraction? I've always heard he is the quiet type of leader, much like Andre Johnson.
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I don't know about a constant locker room distraction but I did see Reed's name in this article from PFT concerning him and Pollard leading an 'almost mutiny' in a Ravens team meeting after their loss to the Texans last season.

PFT link: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/mutiny-may-have-been-a-factor-in-pollard-release/

Link in the article: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--j...utiny--at-practice-in-october--164505133.html
 
TexanBacker93 said:
I also wonder if John Fox will be as good as Belichick at creating matchups and finding ways to get him the ball. While Manning is great, I think there is a drop off at HC. Add in a new OC this year and maybe the Broncos offense will take a step back.
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Fox is a puppet coach anyways with a Peyton lead team. Question is will Peyton be able to find Welker amongst the wash. Brady is the best passer throwing it into windows and with all the exotic routes and stuff it turned Welker into a star. If you can get to Peyton and rattle him a bit he tends to lock into his guy and he'll just throw it up for Thomas, or even force it into Welker. They still dont have a legit run game. Im not sold, but they are positioning themselves on paper to be the favorite in the AFC.
 
SmoochyTX said:
I don't know about a constant locker room distraction but I did see Reed's name in this article from PFT concerning him and Pollard leading an 'almost mutiny' in a Ravens team meeting after their loss to the Texans last season.

PFT link: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/mutiny-may-have-been-a-factor-in-pollard-release/

Link in the article: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--j...utiny--at-practice-in-october--164505133.html
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Yeah and look what that got them!
It was a terrible loss and maybe pollard and reed lit a fire under everyone's a55' that made them go on that run to winning the super bowl
 
Texn4life said:
Is that really not clear to you at this point? We didn't even offer the guy a contract.
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Whoa..... Whoa...... Freakin' WHOA!!!!

Who says we didn't offer anything???? Quin's agent (ala Mario Williams)??? His camp said the same thing. Or was it Tania Ganguli, who reported his agent that said that.

I guess that's fact then, nevermind context or fact-checking.
 
Hell to teh NO this old mofo ... NO NO NO if there so worried about cap space why replace him with a F/A just bump someone from depth or Draft a Saftey first round
 
SmoochyTX said:
I don't know about a constant locker room distraction but I did see Reed's name in this article from PFT concerning him and Pollard leading an 'almost mutiny' in a Ravens team meeting after their loss to the Texans last season.

PFT link: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/13/mutiny-may-have-been-a-factor-in-pollard-release/

Link in the article: http://sports.yahoo.com/news/nfl--j...utiny--at-practice-in-october--164505133.html
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I saw that earlier today and that's far from someone being a constant distraction. It sounded like a guy being a leader and taking up for his beat up teammates. I've never heard one story Reed being a less than stand up guy.
 
Texan_Bill said:
Whoa..... Whoa...... Freakin' WHOA!!!!

Who says we didn't offer anything???? Quin's agent (ala Mario Williams)??? His camp said the same thing. Or was it Tania Ganguli, who reported his agent that said that.

I guess that's fact then, nevermind context or fact-checking.
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From all accounts she's a reputable reporter and agents don't tend to burn bridges since they're probably going to have to do business with the team again in the future most likely. So yeah, its a possibility they're lying through their teeth about the Texans not offering, but until we hear otherwise that's what I'll believe happened.
 
Texn4life said:
I saw that earlier today and that's far from someone being a constant distraction. It sounded like a guy being a leader and taking up for his beat up teammates. I've never heard one story Reed being a less than stand up guy.
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I agree with you in that it doesn't mean he's a distraction. It may have just been one of those things. The article is long but it seems like a lot of good came out of that meeting with Coach Harbaugh and the rest of the team. I was just putting it out there for those that might be interested.
 
SmoochyTX said:
I agree with you in that it doesn't mean he's a distraction. It may have just been one of those things. The article is long but it seems like a lot of good came out of that meeting with Coach Harbaugh and the rest of the team. I was just putting it out there for those that might be interested.
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Yeah, I can see how it can come off a little as if he was questioning the coach's authority but we saw last year on Hard Knocks how leaders can step in sometimes when they don't agree with how something is handled.
 
Norg said:
Hell to teh NO this old mofo ... NO NO NO if there so worried about cap space why replace him with a F/A just bump someone from depth or Draft a Saftey first round
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So you want to go into next season with a rookie safety and Shiloh keo? Step away from your keyboard bruh. Reed will be an awesome leader and will add an edge to that defense they don't currently have. They need someone older to stop them from having these gimmicks that went on last year. I doubt he would have participated in any type of letterman fiasco. They need to be all about that journey for that ring.
 
Texn4life said:
Yeah, I can see how it can come off a little as if he was questioning the coach's authority but we saw last year on Hard Knocks how leaders can step in sometimes when they don't agree with how something is handled.
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And I think Ed Reed has earned that right.
 
GP said:
Ed Reed taking a page out of Orlando Pace's playbook.

Meets with Smithiak at Reliant, then makes that connecting flight to some west coast team.
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First thought I had.

My guess is that Reed is using the Texans as a decoy to get another team to up their offer.

I'd love to have Reed either way if they could do it, but I don't see this as having much of a chance of happening at all.
 
Free safety Ed Reed is proving how serious he is about testing the open market, and possibly leaving the Ravens.

Reed is scheduled to begin his free agent visit with the Houston Texans on Thursday, according to league sources with knowledge of the situation.

The Texans have a reputation for being closers and have the advantage of employing wide receiver Andre Johnson, one of Reed's closest friends from the University of Miami. A Louisiana native, Reed emphasized during the Super Bowl week that he's interested in playing in the South.

Reed might not sign with the Texans immediately necessarily even though they've made an impressive contract offer already, according to sources.

The Texans have been involved from the start of the free agency signing period, immediately declaring their interest in Reed.
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http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/...e-texans-source-says-20130313,0,4380932.story
 
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