Keep Texans Talk Google Ad Free!
Venmo Tip Jar | Paypal Tip Jar
Thanks for your support! 🍺😎👍

Ed Reed agrees to terms with Texans

Double Barrel said:
My heart sank the night Cushing went down. I told my buddy that it was a loss that the Texans would be unable to overcome and it would eventually cost them in the playoffs. You just don't replace a dude like that on so many levels. He told me to stay optimistic, but my gut just felt it.

I think our secondary would be pretty baddass with Reed, Manning, Joseph, and Jackson back there. It could really feed our front 7 in so many ways. Help give them that extra little time to get to the QB, or make pressure to force bad throws, which our secondary could feast upon. Hopes, man, hopes.
Click to expand...

I thought we'd be OK. I really did.

With how 2011 was so rough with all our injuries...I figured the team would rally again, that it would hurt but not cripple us completely. Wrong!

Looking back, your instincts were dead-on correct.

I would be OK with us drafting something like 3 LBs in this draft, seriously. Wade's defense is predicated upon the LB. Without the right LBs, his defense gets eaten up by even the weaker offenses...even with Watt up-front doing damage all day. The middle MATTERS. Period.

I don't know who the top-ranked LBs are in this draft, but I wouldn't be opposed to giving up some commodities to move into striking range to target one of them, specifically a Cushing 2.0 that we think is out there for us. You want someone who is JUST like him in every way, minus the over-training syndrome.
 
handswarmer said:
"It's been widely reported, dissected and then anointed (in retrospect) as the turning point in Baltimore's season. Ravens coach John Harbaugh had what felt like a mutiny on his hands. The 50-year-old coach told his players he wanted to begin preparation for Baltimore's game against the Cleveland Browns by practicing in full pads, a rarity for a midseason Wednesday in the NFL, and his players -- still feeling battered and bruised -- were furious. Lewis was in Florida rehabbing his torn triceps, so it was Reed and Bernard Pollard who openly confronted their coach in front of the team, kicking off what players have described as a "group therapy session" in which they were able to air a number of grievances and frustrations."

And now Pollard is released. You guys didn't like Pollard and thought he was a cancer. Now you want Ed Reed.
Click to expand...
Okay, now that's an outright LIE.
Bernard was well respected here because he brought intensity to the game and expected it from his teammates. He just couldn't cover worth a damn. And at the time we were still playing the Forehead twice a year. Not a good situation.
 
JamesBill said:
What is "ALOT" besides not an actual word? 1% of Texans fans is "ALOT" Thousands probably. Who cares? Pollard couldn't cover and he quit on the team. So long, enjoyed your play here.



That he couldn't cover. It isn't a hard concept. "ALOT" of people seem to understand things you cannot grasp.
Click to expand...

Oh no! Grammar police! Egad!

Pollard covered just fine here in Baltimore- I watched him closely because of what was written here and on KC boards. Even KC fans were surprised how good he covered wen they played this past year.

I 'grasp' ALOT of what you are writing....I hope to see ALOT more from you...
 
handswarmer said:
Oh no! Grammar police! Egad!

Pollard covered just fine here in Baltimore- I watched him closely because of what was written here and on KC boards. Even KC fans were surprised how good he covered wen they played this past year.

I 'grasp' ALOT of what you are writing....I hope to see ALOT more from you...
Click to expand...

You may hope that, but I hope I literally never see your username again. Stop derailing our ****. ****.
 
Pollard a cancer here in Houston? LOL....that's a new one.



Cancer is Joe Flaccid's unibrow...or jacoby's **** tattoo.
 
Wth is going on?!? Almost 5 o'clock and still no word. It would be an embarrassment to wine and dine reed and send him on a plane to san Francisco.
 
handswarmer said:
Hear that 'swooshing' sound? Thats my point flying past your head- in fairness, I should have written "ALOT of Texans fans saw Pollard as cancer but not all" to eliminae yourself from the discussion?
Click to expand...

A lot? I can't find one on this board after a search. I found one that said he was a cancer in KC, but that was it aside from this thread. This board has posts that go back many years, so it's safe to assume someone around here would be using that term with his name if he was seen that way. Maybe he was in KC or Baltimore, but certainly not in Houston.

After his release, league 'sources' asked the question, "Released in KC, then Houston and now Balitmore? Whats that tell you?"
Click to expand...

It tells me they didn't do their homework, because his contract expired in Houston.

Now, what you are missing from the article and te point I ahve been trying to make all afternoon, is that John Harbaugh wasbehind the release of Pollard and behind letting Ed test Free Agency. He doesn't want anyone challenging him in his lockerroom. Pollard and Reed led the 'mutiny' last October; need aline be drawn any clearer for you?
Click to expand...

Oh no! Players challenged Harbaugh's decision? That's what you think a cancer is? We obviously have very different ideas of what cancers are in regard to the NFL. Most notably, guys that are extremely selfish, egomaniacs, lazy, constant distractions and couldn't care less about the team are what I consider cancers. Guys like Albert Haynesworth, Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco, Randy Moss, etc are notoriously said to be cancers. Now they weren't that way their entire careers, but you probably know what I'm talking about. Putting Ed Reed in that class for protesting practice with pads is just dumb. You're applying the term to make him look bad.

I have loved Ed Reed for my team since we drafted him; he hasn't been the same player snce gettng hurt and has been on the decline ever since. Sorry my even tempered resonse has crapped all over your giddy parade. Enjoy!
Click to expand...

Well good for you. Saying the guy is a cancer is pretty low though. He's been in that locker room long enough to where I would think he deserves better than assuming he's a cancer due to one incident or saying he was not a leader.
 
handswarmer said:
Hear that 'swooshing' sound? Thats my point flying past your head- in fairness, I should have written "ALOT of Texans fans saw Pollard as cancer but not all" to eliminae yourself from the discussion?

After his release, league 'sources' asked the question, "Released in KC, then Houston and now Balitmore? Whats that tell you?"

Now, what you are missing from the article and te point I ahve been trying to make all afternoon, is that John Harbaugh wasbehind the release of Pollard and behind letting Ed test Free Agency. He doesn't want anyone challenging him in his lockerroom. Pollard and Reed led the 'mutiny' last October; need aline be drawn any clearer for you?

I have loved Ed Reed for my team since we drafted him; he hasn't been the same player snce gettng hurt and has been on the decline ever since. Sorry my even tempered resonse has crapped all over your giddy parade. Enjoy!
Click to expand...

But who was it that pointed out that "Harbaugh doesn't have a 'doghouse'"??
 
htowntexans1985 said:
Wth is going on?!? Almost 5 o'clock and still no word. It would be an embarrassment to wine and dine reed and send him on a plane to san Francisco.[/QUOTE]

C'mon, what are your real expectations? This is an old game fre agents use to leverage more money, and the Texans are the defacto leverage. How many times has this happened before? I'm not sure Rick and company have what it takes to make that deal, besides the cap issues we have. My guess is Ed gets his tummy filled, his ego stroked and then flies off to sign with San Francisco
Click to expand...
 
handswarmer said:
Hear that 'swooshing' sound? Thats my point flying past your head- in fairness, I should have written "ALOT of Texans fans saw Pollard as cancer but not all" to eliminae yourself from the discussion?
Click to expand...

Thats far from the truth .... We all liked Pollard .... We just knew he wasnt very good in coverage. His moving to Baltimore and being paired with Ed Reeed was probably the best situation he could have possibly landed in. It allowed him to play his brand of football and mask his weaknesses ....
 
Dutchrudder said:
A lot? I can't find one on this board after a search. I found one that said he was a cancer in KC, but that was it aside from this thread. This board has posts that go back many years, so it's safe to assume someone around here would be using that term with his name if he was seen that way. Maybe he was in KC or Baltimore, but certainly not in Houston.



It tells me they didn't do their homework, because his contract expired in Houston.



Oh no! Players challenged Harbaugh's decision? That's what you think a cancer is? We obviously have very different ideas of what cancers are in regard to the NFL. Most notably, guys that are extremely selfish, egomaniacs, lazy, constant distractions and couldn't care less about the team are what I consider cancers. Guys like Albert Haynesworth, Terrell Owens, Chad Ochocinco, Randy Moss, etc are notoriously said to be cancers. Now they weren't that way their entire careers, but you probably know what I'm talking about. Putting Ed Reed in that class for protesting practice with pads is just dumb. You're applying the term to make him look bad.



Well good for you. Saying the guy is a cancer is pretty low though. He's been in that locker room long enough to where I would think he deserves better than assuming he's a cancer due to one incident or saying he was not a leader.
Click to expand...
Man, Dutch, you don't need any more rep, LOL!

Stop making sense.
 
Corrosion said:
Thats far from the truth .... We all liked Pollard .... We just knew he wasnt very good in coverage. His moving to Baltimore and being paired with Ed Reeed was probably the best situation he could have possibly landed in. It allowed him to play his brand of football and mask his weaknesses ....
Click to expand...

In fact, some of us were willing to overlook his faulty coverage skills because we loved the fire he brought to the team.
 
Aaron Wilson‏@RavensInsider
Texans announce that Ed Reed's visit continues at Reliant Stadium. All is going smoothly so far and they're in same ballpark on expectations
 
Corrosion said:
Thats far from the truth .... We all liked Pollard .... We just knew he wasnt very good in coverage. His moving to Baltimore and being paired with Ed Reeed was probably the best situation he could have possibly landed in. It allowed him to play his brand of football and mask his weaknesses ....
Click to expand...

I didn't. I LOVED him. He was the beginning of the attitude change on our team. Loved him!
 
jaayteetx said:
Pretty sure Bob wouldn't send him on his way to Frisco in his jet.
Click to expand...

Hey, you never know.
Last-ditch effort may just work; at least, it would show the effort.

I know, fat chance.
But wouldn't it be funny that he came to town with a lot of fanfare and leaves in obscurity?

Now don't tell me that Obama is sending Air Force One to collect him and force Shanahan to take Reed at all cost, no matter how big the deficit is, LOL!
 
NitroGSXR said:
I didn't. I LOVED him. He was the beginning of the attitude change on our team. Loved him!
Click to expand...

You are getting rep for that one, my friend. Because you are 100 percent correct: Pollard was the "attitude" turning point for this team. He brought a heat to the Texans that we had ever, ever, EVER had before.

Completely correct, and well said.
 
John McClain‏@McClain_on_NFL
It's almost 5 in Houston. No way they complete Reed deal tonight. Rodeo on at Reliant, more than 60,000 coming to concert, I imagine.
 
djohn2oo8 said:
John McClain‏@McClain_on_NFL
It's almost 5 in Houston. No way they complete Reed deal tonight. Rodeo on at Reliant, more than 60,000 coming to concert, I imagine.
Click to expand...

Get this done ASAP!

Wonder what's taking so long? He's been here since 11 am already. 6 hours?
 
John McClain‏@McClain_on_NFL
When Texans finalize Reed deal, they'll want to make big deal out of it. Rodeo takes over Reliant. Crowds at nite are humongous.

John McClain‏@McClain_on_NFL
I think Reed will spend the night in Houston and they'll reach an agreement Friday.
 
John McClain ‏@McClain_on_NFL
It's almost 5 in Houston. No way they complete Reed deal tonight. Rodeo on at Reliant, more than 60,000 coming to concert, I imagine.

When Texans finalize Reed deal, they'll want to make big deal out of it. Rodeo takes over Reliant. Crowds at nite are humongous.

I think Reed will spend the night in Houston and they'll reach an agreement Friday.
Click to expand...

LMAO they wanna announce it LeBron James Decision style on ESPN or something?

Who the eff cares!!!

Just get it done now!

:toropalm:
 
He's looking for somewhere to live.

Texans generating more buzz with the delay. Just relax and enjoy the free agent foreplay...the climax will be over and done before you know it.
 
im taking my talents down to TEXAS


I for on hope we dont sign ed reed put my name down for that boat
 
Jason La Canfora‏@JasonLaCanfora
That $6m per year Connor Barwin left Houston for could soon enough be earmarked for Ed Reed by the Texans. Things going great on his visit
 
u know what sucks about Houston we got a international Hub airport here in bush


he could fly to any where wine and dine with all 31 teams why not LOL

i think we got like 4 San fran flights that go out here every day LOL
 
handswarmer said:
Oh no! Grammar police! Egad!

Pollard covered just fine here in Baltimore- I watched him closely because of what was written here and on KC boards. Even KC fans were surprised how good he covered wen they played this past year.

I 'grasp' ALOT of what you are writing....I hope to see ALOT more from you...
Click to expand...

I think a lot of that could be attributed to this thing called um...coaching. I don't know the Dbacks coach for the Ravens, but Pollard was coached by David Gibbs here in Houston and also in KC. Now, I'm no expert on the position, but I think most people in Houston and maybe KC would believe that Gibbs wasn't very good. Considering the level that the Ravens secondary has played at I would imagine there is a good coach in place. You get a guy with ability and coach him right it makes a difference. Look at Kareem Jackson after we got Vance Joseph here.
 
Rey said:
He's looking for somewhere to live.

Texans generating more buzz with the delay. Just relax and enjoy the free agent foreplay...the climax will be over and done before you know it.
Click to expand...

htowntexans1985 said:
We're still talking about football aren't we? :backsout:
Click to expand...

you know, the same question passed thru my mind when I read that...

...as a follow-up query, if the manage to sign Reed, does this mean that the F.O. has blown their wad for this F/A season? That would be premature something or other...
:hides:
 
LOL reed is not leaving houston :koolaid: walks into the office door and it shuts behind him click click :P
 
I think we will sign Reed but i would much rather sign Aso and move him to Safety if there is even the slightest chance it could happen.

Our secondary would def be the strongest part of our team with, Jojo, Kjac (cant believe i am saying that), Manning and Aso.

Scary to think about
 
Young(ish) safeties with upside like Delmas, Phillips, and Laron Landry have already gotten signed and the Texans are still entertaining Old Man River

Is Huff still out there?
 
ObsiWan said:
you know, the same question passed thru my mind when I read that...

...as a follow-up query, if the manage to sign Reed, does this mean that the F.O. has blown their wad for this F/A season? That would be premature something or other...
:hides:
Click to expand...

I see what you did there, LOL !
 
EllisUnit said:
I think we will sign Reed but i would much rather sign Aso and move him to Safety if there is even the slightest chance it could happen.

Our secondary would def be the strongest part of our team with, Jojo, Kjac (cant believe i am saying that), Manning and Aso.

Scary to think about
Click to expand...

I believe LOL!
 
TexanBacker93 said:
I think a lot of that could be attributed to this thing called um...coaching. I don't know the Dbacks coach for the Ravens, but Pollard was coached by David Gibbs here in Houston and also in KC. Now, I'm no expert on the position, but I think most people in Houston and maybe KC would believe that Gibbs wasn't very good. Considering the level that the Ravens secondary has played at I would imagine there is a good coach in place. You get a guy with ability and coach him right it makes a difference. Look at Kareem Jackson after we got Vance Joseph here.
Click to expand...

That and maybe playing with reed at the other safety helped some.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top