Yes, it is now safe to tell us how lame Ed is now, Ravens fans… now that Ed is gone.

Ed was the man, though. I don’t think I have ever seen a player so single-handedly dominate a game the way he did against the Skins in 2004. Just amazing.

1. Over the course of his career Ed Reed has been a true student of the game, and has been, for the most part, his own coach. He’s been so good for so many years that it’s been tolerated by the various Ravens coaching staffs and DCs. But that’s not really what you want out of a true TEAM leader. Ed studied film as much if not more than some NFL coaches. And that’s great. But in many fundamental ways Ed Reed is uncoachable, and that is NOT what you want out of a team leader.

2. Ed’s play on the field has often resulted in his gambling — and losing — and failing to give over the top support for his CBs, despite the fact that he often plays 20 yards off the ball. Again, that’s not what a real “leader” does. (And his play over the past 2 years has been shocking at times in his on the field failures.)

3. After tough losses it was not unusual for both Ed Reed and Ray Lewis to duck out and avoid reporter’s questions. Again…that’s NOT the mark of a true team leader.

4. Ed Reed has a LONG history of whining in the press about how he’s not getting paid enough money, and how he’s not happy with how things are being done, etc. Again…not really the mark of a true team leader.

In his prime Ed Reed was a true one of a kind player, and his place in Canton is reserved. But the Ed Reed that the Texans just signed is a shell of his former self. And his shortcomings are going to be exaggerated as his skill level continues to wane.

All in all, a pretty standup dude

Thanks for the memories and good luck!

Last week they asserted that Flacco’s $120 million was cap friendly and paying $52 million over the next 2 years wouldn’t impact their ability to re-sign veterans.

This week, as veteran after veteran is let go after declining low ball offers, the mantra is “we’re re-building and getting younger and better – the guys who helped us win a Super Bowl (aside from Flacco) were washed up anyways”

Now the Ravens D is in a make over. Old is gone. But yet you say now they are crumbling, losing everyone, and it is Flacco’s fault.

I gotta stop reading the comments.

It is a business and the Ravens realize you can’t hold on to these guys forever but what they brought in leadership will be a challenge to replace.

i can’t believe this greedy guy would ruin his legacy for a few million

I hope Ed has a tremendous last season with Houston.

It pains me to say it, but Ed went on more piggyback rides these last couple years than my 6 year old nephew. He’s been such a gamer over his career that, physically, he’s at risk each time he attempts a tackle. So he doesn’t go 100% when wrapping up. Still a ball hawk and probably puts more fear into a QB looking downfield than any player in NFL history.

Best of luck to #20. Two tickets to paradise, now one ticket to Houston and one to follow to Canton.

And yes as always Ed > Troy

There are still stars at each level of that defense in Ngata, Suggs, and Webb.

The common theme last year was, “These Ravens can’t beat anyone, they stink!” Well look how that ended up? Hoisting the trophy. I’m not saying they’re going to win it all, but everyone who says they’re finished might just wishful thinking, or a little scared.

There are a lot of classy Ravens fans out there, but there are quite a few munching on sour grapes. Like the guy that suggested Reed should be loyal to the Ravens because “they made him a star” Like he wouldn’t have been a star in the league no matter where he played..

Loser franchise, Loser fans, Loser city (unless the competition is for STD’s, then your city wins…. BIG)