Jeff Reed is quickly showing his unhappiness with his one-year deal from the Steelers that will make him $2.8 million for the 2010 season.
The sometimes ‘wild child’ kicker who has a tendency off the field to beat up public restrooms and make not so good decisions says that he is “extremely” disappointed that the Steelers did not sign him to a long term deal before camp.
Reed spoke out at camp about the lack of a deal, as the Steelers took the field for training camp to get ready for the 2010 season.
“I’m not going to point anyone out or any statement out, but, yeah, I was told one thing and another thing happened,” Reed said Saturday. “I understand business moves, but I’m not a big fan of lying.”
This from a guy the Steelers have stood by despite his off the field problems, which include having a go at it with cops outside a bar in October of 2009. Those charges were eventually dropped.
Then of course there was the time he beat up a towel dispenser at a Sheetz and once again the Steelers stood by him.
So now, he’s making only (in his mind) $2.8 million, and he says it’s not enough. No offense to Reed, but the Steelers are not going to give him $4 million a year like he wants, and the kicker should just keep quiet and do what he does best – kick.
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Keenan
August 2, 2010 at 8:03 pm
Jeff has posed enough off-field problem that he is still lucky to be a Steeler, especially after his horrible start to last season and atrocious attempts to tackle KR’s. 2.8 Mil for 4-5 appearances a game, come on Jeff.
The Tony
August 2, 2010 at 9:50 pm
We need Jeff Reed to remain a Steeler plain and simple. Reed has been the most consistent kicker in the NFL for past few years. It is already difficult to kick fieldgoals at Heinz Field, so why replace Reed who is familiar with the wind with an inexperienced kicker?