Hey Miami, Ed Reed wants to be your next football coach

It’s been less than 24 hours since Al Golden was fired at Miami, but already some unexpected people are trying to throw their names into the coaching ring.

One of those is former star defensive back Ed Reed, who retired from a 12-year NFL career this past summer and is looking for a new gig.

“I was like, man, maybe put my name in the mix for a coaching job,” Reed told the Rich Eisen Show. “’Cause it seems like the head coach seems to just manage everybody, manage the game, you know, and try to help the offensive and defensive coordinators make the best decisions.”

“I haven’t received a call from a 305 number just so you know,” Reed added laughing.

Other than being able to relate to former players, not sure Reed is the ideal candidate to replace Golden and bring the program back to prominence.

The entire conversation between Reed and Eisen was started when Eisen remarked that unlike basketball, former football players rarely came back to coach their alma maters.

Reed, who owns Miami records for career interceptions (21), career interception return yards (389) and interceptions returned for touchdowns (5), said he’d listen if athletic director Blake James did reach out.

“I would definitely listen,” Reed said. “Definitely would go and talk and want to know where they’re trying to go, what they’re trying to do. What they’re looking to do. I would entertain it, yes.”

Nothing against Reed, but here's hoping Miami doesn't have to make this call.

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