Reed compering himself to Sanders is probably legit, but not for the same reasons. They both actually deserted the one and only team they ever played for. Sanders left the Lions hanging out to dry, by just leaving and never letting Detroit know about it, to try and replace him. Reed left B'more after a Super Bowl for the almighty dollar. There are two big differences though. Sanders was still on the top of his game when he left, while Reed was pretty much washed up as he exhibited in Houston and NY. Also Sanders WAS never heard of again while Reed has been all over all types of media for the last two years about this, play, retire, play retire deal.