I can't believe Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti won't call up safety Ed Reed and ask him if he has made a decision about retirement. According to his Q&A with The Baltimore Sun, Bisciotti said he didn't know if Reed would appreciate being asked about his status. Excuse me?
The last time I checked, Bisciotti was the owner of the team, and the guy who signs Reed's paycheck. There is nothing wrong with being professional, and saying, "Look Ed, we know it's a tough decision, and we thank you for many outstanding years. But for us to move on, we need to know your decision before the draft."
There is nothing wrong with that. By now, Reed should have consulted with a number of doctors, friends, family and current and former players to make a logical decision. Come on, Bisciotti, make the call. It's time to move on, and prepare for the future, if needed. If Reed says he will retire, and then comes back, fine. But if he waits until training camp, the Ravens might miss out on a good selection to replace Reed in the draft.