As the Baltimore Ravens prepare to take on the New England Patriots Sunday in Foxboro, it seems the team is more interested in providing action through sound bites. Ed Reed is a highly respected player around the NFL, and especially by Tom Brady and Coach Belichick up in New England. For Reed to come out and make a comment about his quarterback looking rattled against the Texans on Sunday does not help the team in any way shape or form. I'm a huge believer in team concept, and is why I've bought into how the Patriots roll and treat their interactions with the media for the most part. The week headed into the conference championship game and for Reed to make those statements just doesn't seem to be helping the team. If they need the extra motivation to get up for this game, the Ravens are in big trouble already. You shouldn't have to kick your teammates in the butt publicly to get them motivated in my opinion.
What do you think? Was Ed Reed out of line with his comments? Or is it okay to take your teammates to task in the public media?
I think Sunday will be a heck of a game for the record. While actions do speak louder than words, loose lips sink ships. Maybe the Ravens should try zipping theirs before the ship bottoms out.
- Greg
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