Eric Reid needs the Seahawks and they need him, especially now

Eric Reid is a really good safety, and the Seahawks need him as much as he needs them. Especially with Earl Thomas holding out.

I’m sure it comes as a deep shock that the status of the Seahawks safeties is a bit unsettled. Kam Chancellor may never play again, and Earl Thomas may never play in Seattle again. I’m not discounting the fact Bradley McDougald is there, not at all. He can play strong or free, which makes him quite valuable. He’s good, but he can’t play both positions at the same time. Which brings us to Eric Reid.

The fact he’s still a free agent shows Reid is nearly as radioactive as his former teammate Colin Kaepernick. That hasn’t stopped Pete Carroll from commenting about Reid.…