Ed Reed to Houston

**RD52** · 03-19-2013, 04:48 PM

Originally Posted by bt12483

There are a lot of 21-22 yr old rookie S's that will cost $4M for 4 years.

Such is life in the new CBA era.

Veteran FA's of all positions are being squeezed into lower term, lower value deals.

And none of of those rookies are Ed Reed.

**Paintballguy** · 03-19-2013, 04:49 PM

Originally Posted by bt12483

There are a lot of 21-22 yr old rookie S's that will cost $4M for 4 years.

Such is life in the new CBA era.

Veteran FA's of all positions are being squeezed into lower term, lower value deals.

Bingo. There was an initial rush of big money deals in FA, but those quickly ended. There are a lot of 1 year cheap deals being given out right now.

**Bigfish** · 03-19-2013, 04:55 PM

Texans reportedly offered Reed something like a 3 year 4m deal. I don't think the Ravens are matching that.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap100...-agree-to-deal

**RavensRule21215** · 03-19-2013, 05:09 PM

Originally Posted by Paintballguy

If I had my way, Leach wouldn't be making 4 mil this year. And no I wouldn't give Reed 4 million a year either.

**BcRaven** · 03-19-2013, 05:45 PM

If Reed wants to be in Baltimore in 2013, he's likely going to have to accept vet minimum plus (perhaps) 25%... Bc

**Spider Webb** · 03-19-2013, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by BcRaven

If Reed wants to be in Baltimore in 2013, he's likely going to have to accept vet minimum plus (perhaps) 25%... Bc

Houston offered him 4 million a year.

Vet minimum is what around $900,000? So lets say you're okay with 1.5 million per year salary.

Would you spend that extra 2.5 million on him? Is he worth it?

**BcRaven** · 03-19-2013, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by RD52

And none of of those rookies are Ed Reed.

sorry, but Ed Reed isn't Ed Reed anymore...sadly... Bc

**BcRaven** · 03-19-2013, 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by Spider Webb

Houston offered him 4 million a year.

Vet minimum is what around $900,000? So lets say you're okay with 1.5 million per year salary.

Would you spend that extra 2.5 million on him? Is he worth it?

In a word..."NO" every player has a shelf-life, and Reed's is close to the end... Bc

**Crabcake** · 03-19-2013, 06:02 PM

Originally Posted by RD52

Are you people really that cheap? You can't give Reed 4 million a season? YOU HAVE A FULL BACK who is making close to 3-4 million this year but you won't give a top 5 player at his position in Ed Reed that?

Being "cheap" is completely irrelevant. We have the same amount of money as every other team.

**StingerNLG** · 03-19-2013, 06:03 PM

I think if he could actually still tackle and not get leapfrogged by tight ends, Ozzie might consider 5-6 million for 3 years. But I think while his coverage skills are still good, next year could show his age.

If Houston is offering 4, no other team is going to offer more IMO.

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**Ravenous1** · 03-19-2013, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by Spider Webb

Houston offered him 4 million a year.

Vet minimum is what around $900,000? So lets say you're okay with 1.5 million per year salary.

Would you spend that extra 2.5 million on him? Is he worth it?

I love Ed but no.

Unless Ed wants to come back at say 2 million or less I cant see it happening.

If I were him I would have taken the Texans deal. It might the best deal he will see.

**RD52** · 03-19-2013, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by Crabcake

Being "cheap" is completely irrelevant. We have the same amount of money as every other team.

Ok? I still don't understand your point.

It's not like every team in the NFL has the same amount of money left.

The rookie this team brings in probably won't be 65% of what Reed is NOW.

People seem to think that being old means you no longer have value.

Ray Lewis was 37 last year. Some would say he has limitations just like Reed does now.

Are people saying they would let Ray Lewis stay on the bench during the playoffs and let Josh Bynes start?

There is value to Ed Reed. Much more than most safties in the NFL.