Rookie QB Dorian Thompson-Robinson was ruled out with a concussion on Friday, clearing the way for Flacco, who had previously been elevated to backup despite just one week on the roster.
Reed noted that this Cleveland team seems to have some core principles similar to his Ravens teams, including a culture that can help an organization win. Reed was asked if this is the craziest thing he’s heard.
“Nah, it’s not the craziest,” Reed said. “Joe wasn’t even retired. (Expletive), I can still throw the ball 60, 70 yards on a dime and I’m 45. Joe’s just in his 30s — and he played QB. I think once he gets his feet under him, he’ll be fine.”
Earlier in the week, Flacco was asked about going from his couch to playing so quickly.
“It’s definitely exciting, the idea of it,” Flacco told reporters. “There are a lot of things about being at this point in my life that make it really exciting, even besides just playing the game of football. There are so many things that add to it now, having young kids and feeling their excitement about it. And when you are away, it puts things in perspective a little bit. You just try to let these opportunities take care of themselves and do your best to be ready for them.”
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