Ed Reed called it quits on his football career in 2015 after going unsigned in the 2014 season. Following a wait, the safety now joins the all-time greats in the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday as a first-ballot selection. But, just because his playing days are over, he's not entirely done with a career in the game.

According to CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora, via Twitter, Reed recently considered applying for the New England Patriots' defensive back coach position. La Canfora mentioned that Reed wants to coach again at some point. Unfortunately, Reed won't be patrolling the Patriots' sidelines in 2019, as the position is filled.

Bill Belichick's son, Steve, will coach the secondary and safeties for the Patriots in 2019. Mike Pellegrino will coach the cornerbacks.

Reed previously served as an assistant for the Buffalo Bills' defensive back group in 2016. He joined Rex Ryan — who coached him with the Baltimore Ravens and New York Jets — but, wasn't retained after the head coach was fired in favor of Sean McDermott. Since then, he hasn't coached in the NFL.

Reed's insight into playing the position may be valuable for whoever is looking for a new assistant come 2020. Not only is he a first-ballot Hall of Famer, but he also has a Defensive Player of the Year, nine Pro-Bowls, and five first-team All-Pro nods to his name.

He finished his career with 64 interceptions, 139 pass deflections, and nine defensive touchdowns. And, as a leader, he's done just fine.

Reed told Childs Walker of the Baltimore Sun about his leadership and what goes into it;

You don't have to say anything for people to follow you. If you're doing the right things, they're going to see what you're doing first, before you open your mouth. And if you're doing the right things, when you open your mouth, then they're going to know you mean business.

Considering Reed's resume and ability to win over a locker room with play alone, one can bet the former Miami Hurricane will be coaching again at some point.