Thanks for everything, Ed Reed

[theFRANCHISE]

On behalf of Ravens Nation, I wanted to take this time to thank Ed Reed for all of his contributions to the Baltimore Ravens.

For over a decade, Ed, you've been the definition of a ball-hawk. You've literally sacrificed your body for your teammates and fans, all for the love of a child's game.

Though it's sad that the business side of the sport is the reason why we must part ways, we'll meet again soon when you're ready to return for your retirement press conference and, eventually, your induction into the Ravens Ring of Honor. Shortly thereafter, we'll be there in full-force as you take your place in Canton among the legends that you had idolized as a child.

Ed, you've given us years of joy. Thank you for the division championships. Thank you for our second Super Bowl trophy. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you for your service to the community.

And, above all else, Ed, thank you for being an exceptional human being and one of the many reasons why we love our Baltimore Ravens.

[jimmypowder]

Thanks Ed !

[i bleed purple 52]

Thank u for everything ed I will still rock my 20 reed Jersey with pride forever a raven

[73mayhem]

Good luck Ed, keeping my #20 forever!

[Raven07]

thank you for all you have done for this franchise and the community and fan base. good luck to you and your future with the Texans, you are always a Raven. and a future Raven Hall of Famer and Ring of Honor honoree. all good things come to an end. sad but happy day.

[dhstandard]

No such thing as loyalty any more. A few million more dollars is all it takes. Sell out. Thanks for the Super Bowl.

[Tank 92]

Well, he hasn't signed yet.

[arnie_uk]

Deserves a reeeeeeddddddd when we play Houston

[T-ray]

Ed reed... LOL.. at this point in his career, hes overrated. Have fun being exposed just like derrick mason did!!

[beanfigger]

What an icon. We're should be counting our blessings that we had him for so long, although mourning his loss is still inevitable.

[CalvinSmoke]

Is anyone going to play out their Hall of Fame careers as Ravens anymore? Well Ed I have much love for you man, and I truely appreciate what you've done for this city and all the pain that you've put your body and famliy through to give us everything and more. I hope Texas treats you well.

[PurpleChaos]

Thanks for all the awesome memories Ed. Predicting he gets two picks on Flacco when he returns to Bmore this coming season.

[Tiz]

Happy ed got a ring before he retired.

[frangecko112]

[quote name='PurpleChaos' timestamp='1363821188' post='1406980']
Thanks for all the awesome memories Ed. Predicting he gets two picks on Flacco when he returns to Bmore this coming season.
[/quote]man that would suck if that happens

[beanfigger]

[quote name='PurpleChaos' timestamp='1363821188' post='1406980']
Thanks for all the awesome memories Ed. Predicting he gets two picks on Flacco when he returns to Bmore this coming season.
[/quote]

I would almost guarantee a good game against us with the way he studies and prepares, especially considering he obviously knows us all too well.

[T-ray]

[quote name='PurpleChaos' timestamp='1363821188' post='1406980']
Thanks for all the awesome memories Ed. Predicting he gets two picks on Flacco when he returns to Bmore this coming season.
[/quote]

I'm predicting that he'll be burnt like a crisp piece of toast. Hes been in the toaster too long

[cursona pirate]

Sad day
Thanks ED

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='dhstandard' timestamp='1363821131' post='1406970']
No such thing as loyalty any more. A few million more dollars is all it takes. Sell out. Thanks for the Super Bowl.
[/quote]

It's a business. The Ravens didn't offer nearly what the Texans offered. Ed thinks he can still play at a high level.

No one working an office job would take a paycut out of loyalty if asked. Why should Ed? You can't fault him, especially if he's left the business side of things entirely to his agent.

[Tiz]

[quote name='T-ray' timestamp='1363821339' post='1406993']


I'm predicting that he'll be burnt like a crisp piece of toast. Hes been in the toaster too long
[/quote]

I respect ed and glad he was a ravens but I'm not going to ever predict someone has a good game against Baltimore

[arnie_uk]

[quote name='CalvinSmoke' timestamp='1363821182' post='1406979']
Is anyone going to play out their Hall of Fame careers as Ravens anymore? Well Ed I have much love for you man, and I truely appreciate what you've done for this city and all the pain that you've put your body and famliy through to give us everything and more. I hope Texas treats you well.
[/quote]didn t that one guy just retire a raven, what's his name? I can't remember

[dhstandard]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' timestamp='1363821433' post='1407000']
It's a business. The Ravens didn't offer nearly what the Texans offered. Ed thinks he can still play at a high level.

No one working an office job would take a paycut out of loyalty if asked. Why should Ed? You can't fault him, especially if he's left the business side of things entirely to his agent.
[/quote]

Ok, that's fine. But when it comes down to it, the whole "Do it for the fans and the city" means nothing. It's all about the money.

[BMORElegacy]

We'll miss you Ed. Good luck in all your future endeavors. I just hope you come back as a coach for us.

[BALTIMOREFLACCO]

Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeed!

Thanks for years of exciting and inspiring play!

[T-ray]

[quote name='dhstandard' timestamp='1363821524' post='1407010']


Ok, that's fine. But when it comes down to it, the whole "Do it for the fans and the city" means nothing. It's all about the money.
[/quote]

'Xactly ... nuff said

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='dhstandard' timestamp='1363821524' post='1407010']
Ok, that's fine. But when it comes down to it, the whole "Do it for the fans and the city" means nothing. It's all about the money.
[/quote]

One-team careers are rare in professional sports, not just the NFL. Ed Reed isn't the first player to switch teams and he certainly won't be the last.

Yeah, it sucks. But this is the harsh reality of the business. We were lucky enough to get Ray Lewis to retire here -- [i]after[/i] he had already signed a new contract that was valued above his production at the time.

[PolishRifle]

It's been one heck of a ride.

[503_ravens_fan]

loyalty don't mean a thing now a days. money is all that matters. the #20 gets retired until he signs the cow manure one day contract so he can retire on the team he never should of left.

oh well least now we can have some youth at safety that may not be as good as a ball hawk but at least can wrap up and complete a tackle. ed your always going to be the goat but being on the wrong side of 30 with some pretty nasty injurys is not worth the money you were looking for. i for one am stoked to see some of the young guys get a shot. next man up.

if we manage to spin this into another big ozzie type move like after ellerbe and kurger left, would manage to take the sting out.

[Ravens_fan]

[quote name='arnie_uk' timestamp='1363821494' post='1407008']
didn t that one guy just retire a raven, what's his name? I can't remember
[/quote]

And there was an organ, orgen or wait Ogden that retired a raven I believe.

[Alexir]

I will remember you as the HoF player you are and it will be weird seeing you in red

[raybaby]

[quote name='dhstandard' timestamp='1363821524' post='1407010']
Ok, that's fine. But when it comes down to it, the whole "Do it for the fans and the city" means nothing. It's all about the money.
[/quote]

Stop with this bull crap. Do organizations make decisions based off loyalty? No? Then stop expecting it from the players. The most uneducated and hypocritical thing about fan logic.