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[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

"So Ray Lewis says he'll retire at end of the season. And as I've been reporting Ed Reed could be gone too. Sun could be last game for both"--Jason LaCanfora


https://twitter.com/JasonLaCanfora/status/286519378290290689

If they're both gone, we got some real work to do on the defensive side of the ball in the offseason. It's a sad day in Raven world.

[SecretAgentMan]

IF, and WHEN, we win the SB

[EricH]

Ed needed to leave before Ray, imo.

Edited by EricH, 02 January 2013 - 02:31 PM.

[CosmicRedPanda]

When I didn't think I could feel worse than I did a minute ago... thanks OP!

me--> <--OP

[Bobby]

I think Ed will be gone after this season as well now. If Ray stayed I think Ed would have come back, but I think they will go out together.

[dirtybird10]

I didn't think Ed would be back regardless. I don't think he is a guy to make a cap friendly deal just to stay with a team, and the situation we are in, plus his diminished play, would make it tough for the Ravens to keep him. Will really be odd if we start next season without either one of those guys. Two of my favorite most dynamic play makers in the history of football, gone! Damn!

[redrum52]

The Ray Lewis and Ed Reed thing is nothing new to anyone. Everyone was surprised he came back this year and no on really figured Ed would play past his contract due to injuries. This is why everyone took the loss last year so tough cause we knew it could be the end for them as a tandem. We are still in the playoffs and have a chance to right what was wronged the last time. Everyone needs to come together and try to rally so Reed and Ray can go out on top.

[raybaby]

You suck OP, you suck.

jk. kinda.

[Latch]

as much as i love ihedigbo, i don't think he'd be able to replace a great like ed. IF this is his last home game, i hope he gets one last REEEEEEEEED before he goes.

for right now, lets focus on one tragedy at a time, alright?

[The_Patriot_Way]

Ed Reed will be a Patriot next season and play inspired, rejuvinated football for Bill Belichick.

Mark my words.

[sliceanddic3]

Ed Reed will be a Patriot next season and play inspired, rejuvinated football for Bill Belichick.

Mark my words.

Wow, well if you say so....

[Latch]

Ed Reed will be a Patriot next season and play inspired, rejuvinated football for Bill Belichick.

Mark my words.

um....

[usmccharles]

with his constant back and forth about retiring, considering how much of a liability he has become, his injuries, his salary....i think this is his last year as well. Im a huge fan of Eds, i love his risk taking mind set, but he clearly doesnt have the talent to make up for the mistakes he makes now, no catchup speed as it seems. man im gonna miss that defensive backfield. We have been lucky to see one of the greatest safetys of all time for so long

[flynismo]

Ed Reed will be a Patriot next season and play inspired, rejuvinated football for Bill Belichick.

Mark my words.

Ed's too tough for that team. Nice to dream though

[Chris J. Faria]

A Reed will be the Baltimore Ravens free safety in 2013. However, his surname is spelled R-e-I-d; Reid, Eric Reid!

Well, at least, I hope Eric Reid falls to the Ravens in the 2013 NFL Draft, even it is at the #32 selection. But, anyways, I had always known Ed Reed had a lesser chance of returning to the team (for next year) than Ray Lewis when this season started. Most likely, Reed is going to be asking for a hefty price; and, at his age, given his injuries and "diminishing" play, Baltimore has more key players to re-sign, such as Joe Flacco (obviously), Paul Kruger and Dannell Ellerbe.

In fact, the last thing the Ravens need is for Ed Reed to sign a big 5-year contract with bonuses, only to retire a year-or-two into his contract; thus, leaving wasted money in the salary cap that Baltimore can't do anything about. I wouldn't surprise if those "retirement talks", these past couple of years, has made this franchise not try to re-sign Reed, since it was apparent that it was not a pressing need. In a way, because of that, I believe that is also the reason why Terrell Suggs has matured as a human being, lately. Because, once Ray Lewis retires, Suggs is going to be the defensive leader. I mean, T-Sizzle essentially has been one, already, with Lewis out.

Either way, Lewis and Reed are both ending their Ravens careers by hoisting the Lombardi Trophy, next month. But, if Ed Reed chooses to sign with another team, for next season, I won't surprise me. Although, that organization's fan-base should be wary, given how's he playing, now, on a weekly basis and, more importantly, not having Lewis there to talk some sense into him by telling him to just play football, instead of thinking about retiring.

[TreTheRaven]

Could this day possibly get any worse? I mean what a way to start off the New Years.

[Juviebest]

Ed Reed will be a Patriot next season and play inspired, rejuvinated football for Bill Belichick.

Mark my words.

Ed Reed will be picking off an Uggs wearing pretty boy Patriot in the divisional round and play inspired, rejuvenated football in the AFC Championship game leading to New Orleans.

Mark my words.

[TreTheRaven]

Ed Reed will be a Patriot next season and play inspired, rejuvinated football for Bill Belichick.

Mark my words.

This is a Baltimore Ravens website, and you seem to be lost. Perhaps you can use Google Maps to find your direction.

[Chris J. Faria]

Ed Reed will be a Patriot next season and play inspired, rejuvinated football for Bill Belichick.

Mark my words.

Oh, hi there, Senior Bill Belichick!

You're still trying to replicate that success, you once had, of picking-up or trading for players, such as you did with Randy Moss, Wes Welker, Corey Dillon, Rodney Harrison, to name a few; aren't you? But, wait; those transactions happened years ago! Please tell me how more-recent transactions have gone for you, or should I ask Chad Ochocinco for that answer...

[NaveSenrag]

Ray Lewis stepped up and bowed out gracefully rather than try to draw out the inevitable. Doing something like that requires maturity. I think we all know that if Reed leaves this offseason, it won't be his choice.