What about adding Ed Reed for 1-2 years?

[kelc]

Originally Posted by Romo 2 Austin

I don't think he would leave Baltimore. Only scenario is if Baltimore offers him like $6m and we double it. Even then he might want to finish his career there.

If we could somehow make it work then of course we should, we would instantly turn our biggest weakness into one of our biggest strengths. That's the formula for building a good team. IE; Redskins QB - add RG3.

Are you guys for real.Lets overpay for a old man.Really I mean come on why do some fans think signing players who were once great are going to make us better.Redskins added RG3 from the draft.The Redskins have been a joke for over a decade because their Owner has been doing just what some of you people want,signing has beens.

[jrumann59]

Originally Posted by Joshmil53

Didn't he skip training camp or something a couple times lol?

Oh well, he's still a beast.

Last couple of years and threatens hold outs for more money. He is a primadonna.

[big dog cowboy]

Not big on this idea but it doesn't matter because it's Balt or retire for him.

[RastaRocket]

Originally Posted by Diogenes

I know you mean play-wise, but man, Reed has looked like a 50 year old since he came out of Miami. He's like the anti-Ray Rice (who still looks 14)

Ray Rice is still a young player...

[Hoofbite]

Originally Posted by kelc

Are you guys for real.Lets overpay for a old man.Really I mean come on why do some fans think signing players who were once great are going to make us better.Redskins added RG3 from the draft.The Redskins have been a joke for over a decade because their Owner has been doing just what some of you people want,signing has beens.

They also added old man London Fletcher a few years ago and it's worked out pretty well for them.

[Joe Rod]

My concern is if they add Reed then they will flat out ignore the Safety position until he breaks down (which could be really soon given his age).

[SkinsandTerps]

Originally Posted by Joe Rod

My concern is if they add Reed then they will flat out ignore the Safety position until he breaks down (which could be really soon given his age).

I feel the same way about it.

That just hurts the team down the road even more as the other positions get older too.

[FLcowboy]

Originally Posted by Luckenbach

I know we're strapped for cash, but what about adding Reed for 1-2 years to show our young guys in the secondary the ropes.

Hire a good coach. It would be cheaper, and probably be more effective.

[zrinkill]

Great idea!

I am sure Ed Reed will come to the Cowboys for the vet minimum at this stage in his career.

Because that is all we could afford.

[Zimmy Lives]

Originally Posted by Hoofbite

They also added old man London Fletcher a few years ago and it's worked out pretty well for them.

Good point but Fletcher is not human. That guy plays with missing limbs, brain damage and any other physical disadvantages without slowing down. Its unreal.

[Future]

Originally Posted by CowboyChris

we need to draft our next Ed Reed type safety.

Good luck. Ed Reeds come around once every 20 years. The guy is probably the best safety to ever play the game.

[zrinkill]

Originally Posted by CowboyChris

we need to draft our next Ed Reed type safety.

And the next Emmitt Smith.
And the next Demarcus Ware.
And the next John Elway.
And the next Jerry Rice.

And the Bulls need to draft the next Michael Jordan.

[Luckenbach]

Originally Posted by FLcowboy

Hire a good coach. It would be cheaper, and probably be more effective.

Show me a good coach? They're just as hard to find as Ed Reeds are...

The idea that we can just grab one is a bit off the mark.

Reed still can ball, he's got probably 1-2 years in him. Not saying it's going to happen, it was merely a proposition.

I just saw he was a FA and thought it was something to ponder. If he is able to show/teach any of our younger guys, I feel that would be quite valuable.

[The Natural]

Forget about it, lets talk about some realistic safety options..if Reed was ever to walk away from Baltimore the only other team he'd consider playing for is the Dolphins. He's all but said as much.

[Ultimategamer5567]

The answer is quite clear what we should do. If you can get Ed Reed, old and all, even for a season or two, the overall play on defense is improved ten-fold. Putting it in simple terms, our safeties - with the possible exception of Church - are nothing more than bodies. No upside. Lacking any real NFL-caliber talent.