Braylon Edwards traded to the Jets (1 Viewer)

[Banger]

hmmm, he is a FA after this year, any word on if a contract extension was already in the works?

According to PFT, no.

I'm sure they'll want to see what kind of citizen he is before committing big $ his way.

 

[Wild Young Billy]

I just dropped Eddie Royal for Massaquoi

 

[AtomicDogg97]

Cleveland basically handed the Jets their star quarterback and #1 wide receiver. And we basically got nothing in return.

 

[The Moz]

Wonder what it means for Robieskie - he was supposed to be the impact rookie not Masso.

I think people are getting too hyped on Mass -- He was single covered all game with the #2 corner. Without 17 it will be much diffferent

 

[Miro Z]

Jay_Glazer jets have traded for braylon edwards. they sent two picks, wr chansi stuckey and linebacker jason trusnick to clevelandEDIT: Per Glazer's Twitter

That's a decent return for the Browns.

Depends what the picks are. Remember the Giants were keen on Edwards on the off-season and must presumably have been offering at least a second and possibly a first.

 

[=Smackdown=]

Depending on the draft picks it sounds like the Jets paid a hefty price for a WR who is a FA after this year.

 

[eoMMan]

Per Rotoworld:

ESPN's Adam Schefter is reporting that Braylon Edwards has been traded to the Jets. FoxSports' Jay Glazer reports WR Chansi Stuckey, LB Jason Trusnick, and two draft picks are heading back to the Browns.The town wasn't big enough for Edwards and LeBron James, so the Jets struck while the iron was hot. Along with Edwards' recent incident with a Cleveland nightclub performer, it was also believed that most of the leaks involving complaints about coach Eric Mangini were courtesy of the disgruntled receiver. Edwards' value should rise in New York, but not by much. The Jets are a run-oriented offense, and Jerricho Cotchery has emerged as a viable No. 1. We're expecting WR3 production going forward. Oct. 7 - 8:22 am et

 

[Truman]

hmmm, he is a FA after this year, any word on if a contract extension was already in the works?

Nothing all offseason, then he hurt his ankle (speculation that may have been related to his contract status). His value wasn't exactly peaking after last year's debacle

 

[MCguidance]

Good job by Cleveland selling high.

Selling high would have two years ago. This is a classic sell low, but perhaps not selling at its lowest.

 

[B-Deep]

Cleveland basically handed the Jets their star quarterback and #1 wide receiver. And we basically got nothing in return.

As opposed to holding him all season, getting 3 wins if lucky, and then watching him walk for nothing?If they got a bag of chips and an ounce of Rex Ryan sweat they probably made a good deal

 

[Chunky Soup]

Good job by Cleveland selling high.

Braylon Edwards is a stud. Nothing else to say here.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

Good job by Cleveland selling high.

Selling high would have two years ago. This is a classic sell low, but perhaps not selling at its lowest.

If you have a car that you know is going to break down in the next 300 miles, selling at all is a win. This is the classic win-win situation, especially if the Jets extend this guy and didn't give up an arm and a leg in trade.

And as a Sanchez owner I love it.

 

[Tecumseh]

Good job by Cleveland selling high.

Selling high would have two years ago. This is a classic sell low, but perhaps not selling at its lowest.

Pretty sure BFred was being sarcastic. He's clever like that.

 

[bostonfred]

Can someone answer who is now the WR to benefit and own on the Browns. Is it Cribbs or Massaquoi???Anyone in Cleveland care to chime in?

I don't see how it's not Massaquoi. He came in along with Anderson and had a big game. Meanwhile, they've tried getting Cribbs more involved on a still-limited basis and he's been unable to do much. But I'm not watching every game, FWIW.

For the short term, maybe. But in the long run, talent wins out. I'd look to bundle Massaquoi to improve another player if there's an owner looking to capitalize on this news. Let's also not forget that Mangini knows Stuckey from his tenure with the Jets and may feel that Anderson (or Quinn) needed a guy who can catch a lot of balls out of the slot. The whole Browns offense is turned over right now, with a new running back, Massaquoi effectively being promoted along with Anderson, and replacing Braylon with a totally different kind of receiver in Stuckey, so really anybody could emerge.

 

[ptsteelers]

I'd be more excited if I was a Browns fan. Bottom line, he catches about half of the balls thrown to him (Like 46% this year, 41% last year, 51% the year prior). We have a guy like that on the Steelers, Limas Sweed. You know, our inactive WR, and Nate Washington is now dropping balls for the Titans.

Bah, I think the Jets screwed up.

 

[bostonfred]

The town wasn't big enough for Edwards and LeBron James, so the Jets struck while the iron was hot.

I would actually root for Braylon to become huge for the Jets, if it meant there was even a slight chance LeBron would decide he didn't want to go to New York.

 

[Banger]

supposedly P. King reported that none of the picks are higher than a 3rd...

 

[G-Money]

Per Schefter:

Trade terms: Braylon Edwards for Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik and two picks thought to be a 3rd and 5th-round pick.

 

[rascal]

I still think the entire situation in cleveland should be avoided.

Not sure what this does to Braylon's value but it can't hurt. As far as his actual production in the short term (1-2 weeks) I would make sure he is planted on my bench.

 

[Tecumseh]

Per Schefter:Trade terms: Braylon Edwards for Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik and two picks thought to be a 3rd and 5th-round pick.

Works for me.

 

[Bobcat10]

supposedly P. King reported that none of the picks are higher than a 3rd...

I would hope not if I were a Jets fan, that would be terrible. As a Browns fan I'm hoping for at least one 3rd rounder.

 

[Banger]

Can someone answer who is now the WR to benefit and own on the Browns. Is it Cribbs or Massaquoi???Anyone in Cleveland care to chime in?

I don't see how it's not Massaquoi. He came in along with Anderson and had a big game. Meanwhile, they've tried getting Cribbs more involved on a still-limited basis and he's been unable to do much. But I'm not watching every game, FWIW.

It's much easier when BE is getting doubled every snap. If that double team goes to Massaquoi...he becomes Massawho?

 

[babydemon90]

hmmm, he is a FA after this year, any word on if a contract extension was already in the works?

According to PFT, no.

Braylon is a FA after the season. Anything in return is good for the Browns. They were not going sign or tag him.

true....picks could be 5th rounders and it's a good deal for them

 

[sdsjr3]

Per Schefter:Trade terms: Braylon Edwards for Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik and two picks thought to be a 3rd and 5th-round pick.

Good deal for both sides IMO.

 

[Banger]

supposedly P. King reported that none of the picks are higher than a 3rd...

I would hope not if I were a Jets fan, that would be terrible. As a Browns fan I'm hoping for at least one 3rd rounder.

supposedly a 3rd and 5th.

 

[Reaper]

Depending on the draft picks it sounds like the Jets paid a hefty price for a WR who is a FA after this year.

I just hope it's not a 1st or 2nd.Otherwise, I guess they feel a great need for another target for Sanchez.

 

[Bobcat10]

I was trying to get BE in a dynasty earlier this week, unsuccessfully of course......I think BE owners are definitely holding now.

 

[Texasmouth]

I wonder what this means for the Value of Chansi Stuckey? Decent hype about this guy going into the season and he has made a play or two. He may be a solid guy for Cleveland, especially since he knows Mangini's system from last year.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

What will this mean for Cotchery?How far up does this bump Massaquoi?My intial impressions are Very little for Cotch, and a ton for Mass.

Adding to those questions, how does this effect Braylon Edwards fantasy wise, both short term (redraft) and long term (dynasty)?

Short term/redraft probably a hold. Depends how quickly he gets integrated in the offense. Not exactly an easy thing to do mid season. you've got the recent examples of Roy in Dallas last year and McCardell in San Diego a few years back.

Rember that Borwns OC Brian Daboll was the QB coach under Shottenheimer in NY last season. They playbooks are likely similiar.

 

[Bobcat10]

supposedly P. King reported that none of the picks are higher than a 3rd...

I would hope not if I were a Jets fan, that would be terrible. As a Browns fan I'm hoping for at least one 3rd rounder.

supposedly a 3rd and 5th.

Ya saw that after I posted. I'll take it. Looks good for both teams. Maybe the Browns finally start cashing in on traded picks. Wishful thinking, I know....

 

[steelcityman]

THis is a great trade....for internet chatter. Edwards drops more than TO, and will cave under the spotlight that is the NYC fans/media. I think the Jets overpaid, Edwards has the whole fighting issue going on. If I had Edwards today, I'd be selling him to some sucker who would overpay me for him, there will be sucka ducks out there in every league. Edwards #s stay the same IMO, maybe go down a bit.

 

[Reaper]

OK...

A 3rd and a 5th....

I think Jets fans and Cleveland fans for the most part will be happy...

For Cleveland and Mangini, as much crap the guy takes, I do think his forte is building a team - I think he had some great Drafts in NY and has a talent for recognizing FOOTBALL PLAYERS who love the game and work well together - I think on the Jets it was pretty much a perfect storm for Mangini to build the team and Rex to come in and kick it's ### into fighting shape...

So, where Cleveland is now, and with the losses piling up, (as a Cle fan) I wouldn't Hate it so much if Mangini gets to work the draft with a lot of picks and gets to rack up a few more losses next year with a rookie QB, maybe draft again.

At that point, either Mangini "GETS IT" and learns how to communicate to players and media and learns how to take his Great knowledge of the game and translate it to the field ( a big complaint among Jets players who thought Mangini was a great Football mind). OR.... At that point a Rex Ryan type coach takes over..... Maybe Rob Ryan?

I'd look hard to draft the QB this year (Obviously)

 

[Knight who says Ni]

Whoa

 

[loompa17]

THis is a great trade....for internet chatter. Edwards drops more than TO, and will cave under the spotlight that is the NYC fans/media. I think the Jets overpaid, Edwards has the whole fighting issue going on. If I had Edwards today, I'd be selling him to some sucker who would overpay me for him, there will be sucka ducks out there in every league. Edwards #s stay the same IMO, maybe go down a bit.

Hard to go down from that week 4 performance.

 

[Hedgehog]

Jets trade 2 medicorce players and a 3rd and a 5th for Braylon? Great deal for the Jets.....reminds me of Moss and Plax going ot new teams - think a change of scenery will really motivate him....

 

[Balco]

Good deal by the Browns. And solid risk by the Jets.

Edwards obviously has a ton of character issues, and his latest incident was the final straw. To get 2 draft picks, and a couple of young players, it is a great move for the Browns. As for the Jets, they get a potentially great receiver, albeit one who drops a lot of passes.

 

[Miro Z]

So if Cleveland could have traded Edwards in the offseason for a 2nd or maybe a 1st, how is it a good deal now for them to get a couple of low picks and a couple of scrubs?

 

[rascal]

THis is a great trade....for internet chatter. Edwards drops more than TO, and will cave under the spotlight that is the NYC fans/media. I think the Jets overpaid, Edwards has the whole fighting issue going on. If I had Edwards today, I'd be selling him to some sucker who would overpay me for him, there will be sucka ducks out there in every league. Edwards #s stay the same IMO, maybe go down a bit.

You think you could actually get something for Edwards in a trade right now?I'd love to hear what people think he is worth.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

Stuckey was ahead of Clowney on the depth chart as the #2 (and yes, I realize that Clowney's been in the dog house). Braylon, OTOH, is a #1 WR.

Does this bump up Clowney at all?

 

[FUBAR]

Per Schefter:Trade terms: Braylon Edwards for Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik and two picks thought to be a 3rd and 5th-round pick.

Good deal for both sides IMO.

I'm really liking this for Braylon. He'll be a very good #2 with the D having to worry about Cotchery and Keller, not to mention a better run game and potential franchise QB. It's not like he catches a lot of balls anyway, but now he should go back to scoring TDs.

 

[Chase Stuart]

It's hard not to think about Braylon's huge upside, but this trade doesn't excite me that much.

Trusnick was the Jets special teams' player of the week in week 1, and was responsible for Mouton's first fumble in week two. And who knows, he could have been groomed to replace Ellis at DE. A 5th round pick isn't significant, but a 3rd round pick still has some value. If the Jets are as good as I think they will be, that's still a very late 3rd round pick. So not awful.

But with Edwards it's not clear that he's a huge upgrade over Stuckey. What *is* key is that he's a different type of player than Stuckey; he's the deep threat the Jets have desperately needed. In the thread asking how we felt as Jets fans this morning, I said that my biggest complain was the Jets' failure to throw down the field. With Edwards, that now seems like something the Jets will do.

So, I'm happy assuming the Jets use him the way they should. They didn't get Edwards for nothing, but they didn't cripple themselves assuming he continues to stink. He's not a stud and he's not going to have 1,000/10 on the Jets the rest of the year, but I think he'll make the offense better.

Jay Feely - @jayfeely Braylon Edwards to the Jets!! I know this Michigan man and he is A good guy who can help our team win.

 

[3nOut]

Per Schefter:Trade terms: Braylon Edwards for Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik and two picks thought to be a 3rd and 5th-round pick.

Good deal for both sides IMO.

Will you still feel that way if the Jets don't/can't resign him next year?

 

[KnowledgeReignsSupreme]

Since no one else has said it... Wow!

 

[Chase Stuart]

Per Schefter:

Trade terms: Braylon Edwards for Chansi Stuckey, Jason Trusnik and two picks thought to be a 3rd and 5th-round pick.

Good deal for both sides IMO.

Will you still feel that way if the Jets don't/can't resign him next year?

I think the Jets shouldn't resign him until the season is over.

 

[David Dodds]

I am in the camp that thinks Edwards finds new life in New York. The guy has immense skills, but had become worthless as he was doubled every game. I think this will open up the Jets attack a lot as the season moves forward. Although Mass now becomes the #1 in Cleveland, it feels like a bad situation for him in my opinion. This Cleveland team looks like it's going to be a mess the rest of the year. Mass, Stuckey, Robiskie and Cribbs? What defense is going to fear this unit?

 

[Bobcat10]

THis is a great trade....for internet chatter. Edwards drops more than TO, and will cave under the spotlight that is the NYC fans/media. I think the Jets overpaid, Edwards has the whole fighting issue going on. If I had Edwards today, I'd be selling him to some sucker who would overpay me for him, there will be sucka ducks out there in every league. Edwards #s stay the same IMO, maybe go down a bit.

You think you could actually get something for Edwards in a trade right now?I'd love to hear what people think he is worth.

One of my offers that was rejected earlier this week that I remember was Antonio Bryant and Kirk Morrison for Braylon (Dynasty IDP).

 

[FUBAR]

THis is a great trade....for internet chatter. Edwards drops more than TO, and will cave under the spotlight that is the NYC fans/media. I think the Jets overpaid, Edwards has the whole fighting issue going on. If I had Edwards today, I'd be selling him to some sucker who would overpay me for him, there will be sucka ducks out there in every league. Edwards #s stay the same IMO, maybe go down a bit.

You think you could actually get something for Edwards in a trade right now?I'd love to hear what people think he is worth.

call me a duck, but in a dynasty league I'd buy. I bought him last week for Donald Driver in a dynasty where I'm rebuilding.

 

[wadegarrett]

Good deal by the Browns. And solid risk by the Jets.

Edwards obviously has a ton of character issues, and his latest incident was the final straw. To get 2 draft picks, and a couple of young players, it is a great move for the Browns. As for the Jets, they get a potentially great receiver, albeit one who drops a lot of passes.

On board here.

So if Cleveland could have traded Edwards in the offseason for a 2nd or maybe a 1st, how is it a good deal now for them to get a couple of low picks and a couple of scrubs?

Who offered the Browns that?

 

[VTjkru]

Bump up Keller. Another endzone threat will open up catches for him.

 

[FUBAR]

I am in the camp that thinks Edwards finds new life in New York. The guy has immense skills, but had become worthless as he was doubled every game. I think this will open up the Jets attack a lot as the season moves forward. Although Mass now becomes the #1 in Cleveland, it feels like a bad situation for him in my opinion. This Cleveland team looks like it's going to be a mess the rest of the year. Mass, Stuckey, Robiskie and Cribbs? What defense is going to fear this unit?

My Titans.