Ed Reed?

[KYPack]

For the record, on the injury play, I'm pretty sure Hali had beaten Newhouse and slammed into the back of Sherrod's leg. If Sherrod is recovered from the injury, he should be able to beat out Newhouse. He's the most natural LT the Packers have by far.

You got it, Joe.

Sherrod was playing RT in that game.

He played really well, the kid has a very natural kick step.

Then came that freak play.

If he can play well this season it could really set up our OLine.

This year is the equivalent of his 3rd rookie year.

(PS, Ed Reed will be getting his mail in Houston now)

[pbmax]

Also, I think Sherrod was pressed into service mid-game the week previously (Wash? can't seem to remember). After a rough play or two to start, he really settled in and did nothing to get noticed for the rest of the game. You know, in that good for an offensive lineman kind of way.

[woodbuck27]

I'm usually cheerleading for a FA signing or two most years, but this year is different. I don't think we're close enough to being a contender to justify bringing in any UFA's that would be on the downside in 2-3 years, by which time maybe we could be a contender again.

Our offensive and defensive lines are so weak, that it will take more than 1 or 2 years to build them up - if TT has any inclination to throw more resources at them to begin with. TT has invested a few high picks on the lines, but as of last year he wasn't getting much production out of those draft choices. He's always saying his plan is to grow and improve from within, and he is the most draftcentric GM in the league; which is fine to a certain extent, but what do you do when you're missing on the draft picks??

TT has his fingers crossed on too many guys. Sherrod, Neal, Worthy, Perry, EDS, Lang, Bulaga, Barclay, Newhouse... TT needs all of those guys to be legit NFL starters to have any chance of competing with SF, SEA, et al; and the fact is that none of them have shown much. I'm guardedly optimistic about Perry, and maybe Bulaga; but all of the rest of them are pretty shaky starters.

Why sign a guy like Reed when he'll probably only play another 2 years at most?? The real problem on this team is in the trenches. TT needs to fix both the offensive and defensive lines before we can be considered a contender.

AMen...that's the TRUTH.

I believe that realistic Packer fans are realizing this. It's obvious that San Fran, Seattle and Atlanta are re-tooling for more strength in the 2013 season. That the Green Bay Packers are falling behind those organizations as best bets to go to the Super Bowl. Ted Thompson realistically can't be concerned. He has other fish to fry. Any serious interest in free agency is on the other 31 teams in the NFL. It's not Ted's way. Ted Thompson heats up in the draft. He'll assure our teams future as continual playoff contenders, maybe. Ted Thompson will continue to do all he can to get our team back to the playoffs. After that who knows? How many experts had us winning the Super Bowl late in 2010? Had the Baltimore Ravens winning this past season? Had the New York GIANTS winning over the NE Patriots in 2008? You get into the playoffs and roll the dice.

That's one angle on 'the big sell' now.

Realistically, it will be another few seasons, before we may read about the Green Bay Packers and winning their fifth Lombardi Trophy. Realistically, you might consider these comments and Green Bay Packer direction.

As Packer fans we should hope that the Salary CAP is raised pronto!

As soon as August we'll be reading about Aaron Rodgers, 'huge' $50 million$ plus guranteed - $100 million$ plus contract extention. Aaron Rodgers is destined to become the next highest paid NFL player, sometime soon. How many Packer fans will cheer that news? How many Packer fans will declare that as, 'living proof' of TT's drafting genious? Of 'living proof' of Aaron Rodgers and his status as 'a great NFL QB'?

How important is all that? Do we see 'the forest for the trees'?

We'll be reading of the near future similiar personally satisfying deals for Clay Matthews and BJ Raji, forthcoming. Real proof of more Ted Thompson drafting genious.

Is that news going to attract talent to Green Bay? How much of the pie will remain to field a genuine Super Bowl contender? That's the focus of truly talented NFL players. Where their desires to get a ring, meets an NFL teams needs and goals. After 'the BIG THREE' are locked up. Will Green Bay be an attractive option for any draft prospect, moreso free agent?

What will be the pay back for Ted Thompson awarding 'the BIG THREE'?

Once Aaron and Clay and BJ get that huge contract. Won't they demand more of Ted Thompson? Their needs will be more focused on personal pride and legacy. On the number of Super Bowl rings they've won. On the number of times they we're selected to the Pro Bowl. On building their resume to enter the NFL HOF.

Wist43's post nails it down. My post strikes the nail deeper.

Year after year...decade after decade the seats of Lambeau Field are sold out. Revenues from all things Green Bay Packer are strong and profits are huge. What....$47 million$ last year.

Sadly as I see it. The real news is that it could be so much more.

PACKERS !

[3irty1]

I agree fully. The Packers are a shittier team than the 49ers, Seahawks, and Falcons. We won't be able to compete with them in the NFC unless we can replicate what has made them successful.

[woodbuck27]

OK Great this is the Ed Reed thread.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/22/reed-sad-about-leaving-ravens-but-valued-in-houston/

Reed sad about leaving Ravens, but valued in Houston

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 22, 2013, 1:03 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/22/ravens-understand-why-reed-is-leaving/

Ravens “understand” why Reed is leaving

Posted by Mike Florio on March 22, 2013, 1:31 PM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/24/ed-reed-thanks-ravens-fans-with-a-full-page-ad/

Ed Reed thanks Ravens fans with a full-page ad

Posted by Darin Gantt on March 24, 2013, 9:37 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

http://www.baltimoreravens.com/news/article-1/Eisenberg-Reed-Decision-Best-For-Both-Sides/25fbe2ea-7f5f-4887-bdeb-dc91aedd39b9

Eisenberg: Reed Decision Best For Both Sides ... Posted Mar 23, 2013

John Eisenberg ... BaltimoreRavens.com Columnist

All John Eisenberg Articles

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

The skinny on 'a leader' and great football player. What makes Ed Reed special.

Reed more at risk than are the Texans

Buck Harve, Express-News Copyright 2013

Comment woodbuck27:

Ohh Ohh !

Express-News. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

By Buck Harvey:

Updated 11:29 pm, Saturday, March 23, 2013

Comment woodbuck27:

Buck Harvey wants it to be kept 'a secret' what he knows about Ed Reed.

OK Buck. I'm afraid to even post a LINK.

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Where is the Ravens PR Dept.? Couldn't this crap be buried? This stuff can't be good for anyone. In the very least it should be embarrassing for (John Harbaugh and the Ravens and Ed Reed) and maybe handled with better spin.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/report-john-harbaugh-wanted-ed-reed-gone/

Report: John Harbaugh wanted Ed Reed gone

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 2, 2013, 6:47 AM EDT

[woodbuck27]

Comment woodbuck27:

Where is the Ravens PR Dept.? Couldn't this crap be buried? This stuff can't be good for anyone. In the very least it should be embarrassing for (John Harbaugh and the Ravens and Ed Reed) and maybe handled with better spin.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/04/02/report-john-harbaugh-wanted-ed-reed-gone/

Report: John Harbaugh wanted Ed Reed gone

Posted by Michael David Smith on April 2, 2013, 6:47 AM EDT

Comment woodbuck27:

OK ... Here it is.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...dnt-want-reed/

Ravens PR boss “pissed” at report team didn’t want Reed

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 6, 2013, 1:23 PM EDT

" In an article on the Ravens official website, senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne admits that he’s “pissed,” about the characterization that Harbaugh didn’t want the veteran safety back. His main point is that Preston characterized an opinion of his own as a fact stemming from the organization, a suggestion Byrne clearly disagrees with."

[MJZiggy]

Comment woodbuck27:

OK ... Here it is.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...dnt-want-reed/

Ravens PR boss “pissed” at report team didn’t want Reed

Posted by Darin Gantt on April 6, 2013, 1:23 PM EDT

" In an article on the Ravens official website, senior vice president of public and community relations Kevin Byrne admits that he’s “pissed,” about the characterization that Harbaugh didn’t want the veteran safety back. His main point is that Preston characterized an opinion of his own as a fact stemming from the organization, a suggestion Byrne clearly disagrees with."

I can be up to Baltimore to replace Preston in an hour. Just for the record, in case the team wants to go in a more reputable direction....