Welcome to Baltimore Marc Bulger. First the starting QB of the purple and black tells the Baltimore Sun that he’s not sure how you’ll fit in with the cool kids. Now their star safety said he thinks you’re “just another guy.” Geesh…tough crowd.
Earlier this week Joe Flacco told the Baltimore Sun, “I’m sure Marc is a great guy. But I had a great relationship with Troy and John. Depending on what happens, one of them might not be around and two of them might not be around. We’ll see what happens.”
I guess that isn’t so bad, but what Ed Reed said is…
“I honestly think Troy was the guy and is the guy” [for backing up Flacco]… [Bulger is] “just another guy that’s been in the league and been around.”
That stings.
The "cool kids" comment shows me that the divide in the locker room that was one of the reasons that Billick lost his job, still exists. Despite the popular opinion that Coach Hardball has straightened it out. I'm telling you, this team has flaws under the surface and they are bubbling up even before the season starts. Imagine if they get off to a slow start…NYJ and Cincy on the road to open…Hardball would have to consult with his brother on how to handle things.
We all know the locker room will not be completely Harbaugh's until Ray and Ed are gone. Some superstars have a way of creating a pecking order in the room. I think there are enough character guys in the Ravens locker room to keep this from becoming too big an issue, even if there is a slow start.
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There is no doubt that there is tension in the locker room.
The thing about it is that these egos were built over the years and it's hard to control them.
His comment about Manning is particularly funny.
I doubt ole Peyton is losing any sleep over #20 considering his record vs the Ravens.
Look, obviously Reed has some deep seeded issues with the organization. He's pressing the issue (whatever issues that are in his head) at every chance.
The problem for Reed is about 5 fold. He's hurt. He's still a very highly paid guy. The Ravens can still be viable without him. He's still a very highly paid guy, and………………………..he's still a very highly paid guy.
Mark- amen to him being highly paid- the comment (G)Reed made about his jock and several of his countermates was funny- considering that he doesn't wear one.