HTown2ATX
TexansMetalhead
Yeah I'm listening to the presser live, that was the one part that caught my ear so far. I liked that!
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Ed Reed agrees to terms with Texans
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Yeah I'm listening to the presser live, that was the one part that caught my ear so far. I liked that!
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
3 years, $15 mill, and only $5 mill guaranteed?
No wonder Ed was trying to work the phones and get more. And no wonder it took him so long to sign.
That doesn't look "desperate" at all from our side.
Good job, Rick!
No wonder Ed was trying to work the phones and get more. And no wonder it took him so long to sign.
That doesn't look "desperate" at all from our side.
Good job, Rick!
According to this, it's 3 years for a max of $15M.
http://m.nfl.com/news/0ap1000000152762/reed-signs-threeyear-15m-deal-with-texans/
Reed will get $6M the first year.
I guess that will be the cap hit for 2013 as well.
Yankee_In_TX
Dance Lindsay!
So was he there when Ohio State beat Dre in 2002?
I had been weary of this signing, but now that the numbers are out holy crap. This deal is so good for so many reasons! Love it.
I had been weary of this signing, but now that the numbers are out holy crap. This deal is so good for so many reasons! Love it.
FirstTexansFan
The Unknown Fan
For a future HOF, he came across as quite humble and sincere.... reminded me of AJ... definitely a plus for this team.
srrono
All Pro
At 5 mil guaranteed it tells me if Reed continues his decline HOU can cut him next year with no dead money. I am hoping HOU drafts a S to learn under Reed this year.
SAMURAITEXAN
All Pro
Welcome to Houston Ed!!!!!!!
b0ng
Bad Hombre
Seeing the contract now I have to say that is a great signing for very little risk for the Texans. I think they know that he's not the solution they need for the long term, but it's nice that if he doesn't perform this year they can cut him and not be dealing with his contract for the next couple of years.
michaelm
vox nihili
Honestly, I didn't think this signing was going to happen, and was also not very high on it initially, but I have to admit that I am pretty pumped about it now.
My impression is that Reed would never have considered signing with the Texans unless he thought they had a legit chance to win it all. Just listening to him speak, you can tell he really believes they can win a championship.
My impression is that Reed would never have considered signing with the Texans unless he thought they had a legit chance to win it all. Just listening to him speak, you can tell he really believes they can win a championship.
NitroGSXR
Super Sic #58
Yeah, I'd be interested in hearing how that worked itself out. Hopefully it was something positive like the Ahman Green/Jason Simmons thing.
SAMURAITEXAN
All Pro
If I were Carmichael, I would. Wouldn't you?
DX-TEX
#TomSavageDontCare
Ray Lewis called him
Roc: This is Roc!
Ray: My boy Ed wants to wear #20
Roc: But its my number!
Ray: Ill shank you!
Roc: hands over jersey in fear
NitroGSXR
Super Sic #58
Nope. I'd want some money if I had the size of Carmichael's meager contract.
Doppelganger
None
Considering he was an UDFA, thats pretty good that he has still managed to hang around on a roster. There are lots of guys who were drafted in 2009 and are now out of the league.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
TexanSam
Hall of Fame
If I had to guess, I'd say 90% of undrafted free agents are out of the league within a year.
Usually, there is money from the vet either to the player directly or a charity (see Green case). as much a goodwill move on the vet's part as anything.
HOU-TEX
Ah, Football!
That's the thing. Reed didn't even know. Ganguli heard what Reed was saying to McNair. So, it was the Texans that took the number. Or Roc offered it up
Ok so he's only guaranteed $5M but he can earn $6M in the first year.
I'm thinking $5M signing bonus and $1M base.
The $1M base will need to be prorated over the games played; ie. he only earns the full $1M if he play all 16 games.
Or perhaps, there's a bonus for making it to the play-offs?
Yeah, I think Jeremiah Johnson has done pretty well for an UDFA; I remember linking some videos showing his mean stiff arm in his evaluation thread.
handswarmer
Rookie
Ozzie's Philosophy is always "Right player/Right Price".
And he would always rather let a player go 1 year too early than 1 year too late.
b0ng
Bad Hombre
It's wise to do this right now after a SB win when he pretty much has carte blanche to do whatever he wants with the roster. Nobody is going to howl for Newsome to go because most of the defense left this offseason.
handswarmer
Rookie
Its more about Harbaugh flexing his muscles than Newsome.
b0ng
Bad Hombre
They've worked together long enough that I doubt one is doing something without the other really knowing about it.
SCOTTexans
Rookie
At that price, i always wondered if there were hookers in the private jet, guess i know now.
handswarmer
Rookie
Ozzie has been there longer; he would know about it but its still Harbaugh's call.
b0ng
Bad Hombre
Glad we agree then!
Man, how can you not be excited as a Texans fan!! 
I always sort of dreaded when the Texans played the Ravens because of Ed Reed. I remember the last couple of years telling my buddy how awesome it would be to have a dude of his caliber on the team. News is still sinking in, but wow, this is fantastic.
I always sort of dreaded when the Texans played the Ravens because of Ed Reed. I remember the last couple of years telling my buddy how awesome it would be to have a dude of his caliber on the team. News is still sinking in, but wow, this is fantastic.
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They probably just made it for the press conference (that's probably why they were waiting so long to announce it). It's like the Watt or Mario jersey with the #1 on it. Doesn't really mean anything.
OTH, I bet there will be a few days this offseason where Carmichael doesn't have a job if he doesn't agree to relinquish the number.
I really liked McNair's comments at the press conference. You can tell he's become quite the student of the game.
Ed Reed: "There's going to be some trouble for a lot of people to come this fall; we've got a squad, man,"
http://m.nfl.com/news/0ap1000000152798/reed-texans-defense-ready-to-create-some-trouble/
Obviously, it's just words.
But it's gonna be interesting for sure to see how and if Wade can make this defense blossom; something that was sorely missing last year.
http://m.nfl.com/news/0ap1000000152798/reed-texans-defense-ready-to-create-some-trouble/
Obviously, it's just words.
But it's gonna be interesting for sure to see how and if Wade can make this defense blossom; something that was sorely missing last year.
Mr teX
Hall of Fame
the wonger need food
All Pro
Great job by Rick Smith getting this deal done along with retaining McCain. However, the game of football will always be won in the trenches and it seems like this area has gone largely neglected the past few offseasons. This team really needs a NT and RT.
PapaL
Loose Screw
Heard of that JJ Watt guy? He was recently drafted. Might even play in the trenches. Last years #1 too.
Are you so negative about everything in life?!? Good lord, enjoy the moment.
The Pencil Neck
Hall of Fame
Yeah. We haven't drafted any offensive or defensive linemen the past couple of years.
Oh.
Wait.
:wadepalm:
GP
Go Texans!
Or it's more about Flacco's contract flexing the muscles.
But yeah, if the idea that Newsome is smart or Harbaugh is flexing muscles helps Ravens fans cope with the departure of six key players in one off-season...sure, whatev.
I'll say this: I'd blow this team up, too, if meant we had just won a Super Bowl. You guys have what, two titles? And even after the first title, your team was still extremely competitive every single year it seemed.
Our owner has always stated or hinted that the Baltimore Ravens are a team he admires in many ways. You guys got Leach, Pollard and Jones from us. It remains to be seen, but hopefully us getting Reed from you guys will boost us into hopefully at least an AFCC game.