Miami Hurricanes new Chief of Staff Ed Reed – In His Own Words
If there was ever a school that cherishes the history of its accomplishments, it is the University of Miami. Rarely can a school boast some of the things the Canes Football team has accomplished in such a relatively short period of time. And there is no better ambassador than “Eddy Cane”, Ed Reed. A Hall of Famer and Champion at every level, Reed’s ability to lead, foster change and breed championship mentality may loom as an even larger accomplishment.
Since the news broke that Ed Reed was set to returning home to the University of Miami as Chief of Staff, we had yet to hear from the new COS.
That has changed.
men, inclusive of the coaches. Reed has been a steward for NFL rookies for some time as well as a frequent attendee to Miami camps, eager to get in the ears of developing players to give the help he can. This role with Miami allows him to do just that and with much more access than chance encounters at seminars and camps.
An insightful nugget on what he views his role being was a mention to his former Ravens GM Ozzie Newsome. The former player and Super Bowl winning General Manager A more hands on GM, Newsome was a huge presence with the Ravens during his tenure in Baltimore. He was a regular practice attendee offering insight and coaching to the players on things he saw each day they could improve. He was a vocal leader regularly for coaches and players and it is notable he shared positive relationships with both super bowl coaches, Brian Billick and John Harbaugh.
The biggest reason for Ed’s return in his words is to continue honoring his most impactful leader while at Miami, Al Blades, whom Reed credits for stoking his fire for the Orange and Green more than anyone. He singled out Al Blades and Al Blades Jr. as feeling strongly obligated to uphold the standard set by Al Sr. and to lead and development Al Jr. and players like them.
The one reason Reed is definitely NOT here is for any financial gain that would be had. “I Don’t need this money. I’m not coaching for money. I don’t need this job. I didn’t come back to Miami for money. It ain’t about fixing it, it’s about having the standard that we had. Former Canes not seeing the standard.”
