Reed calling it quits?

I hate to see a great player go, but I guess we'd all rather remember him as a star rather than watching him decline and struggle at the end of his career.

Best of luck to you, Ed, whatever choice you make.

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Originally posted 08:11 AM ET  05.18 by Debbie Does

I hate to see a great player go, but I guess we'd all rather remember him as a star rather than watching him decline and struggle at the end of his career.Best of luck to you, Ed, whatever choice you make.

I completely agree. Hate to see him go, but can't blame him for getting out with his health.

The Duerson and Seau suicides must have defensive players thinking about their own futures. Those that can still think, that is.

Hall of Fame.

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Originally posted 08:22 AM ET  05.18 by Debbie Does

The Duerson and Seau suicides must have defensive players thinking about their own futures. Those that can still think, that is.

As much as I love football, my son's mother called last night wanting me to "coax" him into playing High School football next year.... The answer was "no".

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Originally posted 08:24 AM ET  05.18 by Robataille

Hall of Fame.

Right there with Ronnie Lott, for my money.

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Originally posted 08:24 AM ET  05.18 by Robataille

Hall of Fame.

First ballot.

He is pushing for a contract extension. That is all this is about. he is due $7+ million this year. He wants one more big payday. They are crazy to give it to him, he is getting old fast. They know it too.

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Originally posted 08:25 AM ET  05.18 by Robataille

As much as I love football, my son's mother called last night wanting me to "coax" him into playing High School football next year.... The answer was "no".

All this concussion talk, along with suicides and health problems lead me to think the same thing when my boys finally reach that age, too. It's scary.

I'm a diehard Ed Reed fan but he pulls this crap ever off season and gets annoying. I used to respect him a lot but the constant whining is just ridiculous. He whines so much maybe he should wear a bra! When he signed his contract back then, he was the highest paid safety. Now that he sees Pollard and Webb getting ext he is thinking why not him also. Problem is, he only has a couple years left at best and he wants multi year. If I was the Ravens, let him test free agency just like the same they did to Ray Lewis. As great as he was, he is now injury prone, does not give 100% in the field, does not tackle and I'm sure that nobody will give him more money than what the Ravens will offer.

reed is a beast from the U when they were beast. reed reed reed reed, rockin' the beard

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Originally posted 08:49 AM ET  05.18 by 50yearfan

He is pushing for a contract extension. That is all this is about. he is due $7+ million this year. He wants one more big payday. They are crazy to give it to him, he is getting old fast. They know it too.

Dude...... It's a new day away from the money angle, especially considering the fact that Reed has had a ton of injuries, and already has a ton of money.

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Originally posted 09:02 AM ET  05.18 by mossy

All this concussion talk, along with suicides and health problems lead me to think the same thing when my boys finally reach that age, too. It's scary.

It's just not worth it.

I think he's angling for more money which is not a good thing, cause he's been hurt a lot and if he's really thinking he knows they are not going to pay him the "big" bucks. But with them losing Suggs this will hurt the D even more and Lewis (if he wants to admit it or not) can't stop everyone and is not the hammer he used to be. this team could struggle unless the talent they picked up steps up.

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Originally posted 09:12 AM ET  05.18 by Robataille

Dude...... It's a new day away from the money angle, especially considering the fact that Reed has had a ton of injuries, and already has a ton of money.

You will see. Stay tuned.

QUOTE(#5):

Originally posted 08:25 AM ET  05.18 by Robataille

As much as I love football, my son's mother called last night wanting me to "coax" him into playing High School football next year.... The answer was "no".

Your son may never thank you for this, but you've made a very good decision on his behalf. So, I'll thank you.

he might as well play Hines Ward "retired", he won't get his arse kicked this year ;-)

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Originally posted 09:21 AM ET  05.18 by Debbie Does

Your son may never thank you for this, but you've made a very good decision on his behalf. So, I'll thank you.

Preciate it DD.

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Originally posted 09:17 AM ET  05.18 by whutda

I think he's angling for more money which is not a good thing, cause he's been hurt a lot and if he's really thinking he knows they are not going to pay him the "big" bucks. But with them losing Suggs this will hurt the D even more and Lewis (if he wants to admit it or not) can't stop everyone and is not the hammer he used to be. this team could struggle unless the talent they picked up steps up.

Of course he is. It is not hard to retire. He is angling for money and/or public fan support.