Braylon Edwards traded to the Jets (1 Viewer)

[wadegarrett]

What defense is going to fear this unit?

Believe me, no one was fearing it with Braylon in there before.

 

[Bobcat10]

From what I heard after this season:

No cap -- Braylon restricted

Cap -- Braylon unrestricted

 

[Fat Nick]

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

I couldn't agree more. I don't think there is going to be "a guy" in Cleveland who will provide consistant #'s from the WR spot. I think there will often be someone who has a good game, but I think it will be dictated by the opponent, not the WR skill level. Let's face it, one good game does not a WR make!

 

[Liquid Tension]

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.

It all depends on the picks. I would be surprised if there is not a 2nd round involved.

 

[Chase Stuart]

I guess I'll be the first one to throw out projections. I say Edwards gets into the game this week, so I'll project over 12 games:

30 catches, 550 yards, 4 TDs

With Keller, Cotchery and Washington as capable receivers near the LOS, I think the Jets use Edwards almost exclusively as a deep threat this year.

 

[Hoss_Cartwright]

....and just think, not one "wow, just wow" post (except this one of course .

I think this is a good trade for everyone. The Browns have been wanting to dump this guy for awhile now, and the Jets need him more than Cleveland does this year. Maybe Edwards can hang on to the ball.....maybe. Not sure any Cleve WR is an every week start.

 

[LittlePhatty]

This comes shortly after Crabtree agrees with the Niners.

More evidence that they were hoping to land him.

 

[Banger]

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

I couldn't agree more. I don't think there is going to be "a guy" in Cleveland who will provide consistant #'s from the WR spot. I think there will often be someone who has a good game, but I think it will be dictated by the opponent, not the WR skill level. Let's face it, one good game does not a WR make!

and like I said earlier, he had that game facing single coverage all game with BE on the other side. Teams will watch film, possibly roll coverages over to him on occassion and he'll disappear. The reason Anderson locked onto him was he was facing non-stop single coverages that probably won't be the case in the future.

 

[Liquid Tension]

This comes shortly after Crabtree agrees with the Niners.More evidence that they were hoping to land him.

Good observation!

 

[Shrek]

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.

 

[omally]

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?

They have Furrey, Heiden, and Royal too. No defense feared them when Edwards was there, so I don't see that changing other than maybe now there will be less dropped passes. If they keep Harrison in as RB, and Anderson in as QB slinging the ball around, their offense might be on the upswing.

 

[identikit]

This comes shortly after Crabtree agrees with the Niners.More evidence that they were hoping to land him.

Good observation!

X 2The Jets moved to Plan B.

 

[damageinc]

The bengals game plan was to take out Edwards with double coverage and help. thats shows how good teams think he is. His knock is his hands and off field issues.

 

[Maroney=Sped]

This comes shortly after Crabtree agrees with the Niners.More evidence that they were hoping to land him.

I'm sure that the 49'ers had already been contacted by the Jets about trading for Crabtree, so I don't think this is much of a mystery. The issue remains whether, over and above that contact, they "tampered" with Crabree, and I don't think any of us know the answer to that.

 

[rascal]

Didn't the conventional thought use to be that Edwards was actually a high character guy?

First you get reports that he was with Stallworth and then this latest incident. What the heck happened?

 

[Reaper]

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

A Blitzing defense didn't excite you before this year either

Three things:

1) Yeah Braylon has been down and out BUT, has Cleveland had good QB play?

2) Braylon, like Moss, seems to need more of a spotlight and a Playoff race - He's got a bigger city now and a team that's a tight unit and playing well - he should be pumped up to 11 right now from about a 2.

3) The Jets haven't had

in a while.

 

[Spike]

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.

Spot on, dude!

 

[LittlePhatty]

What defense is going to fear this unit?

My Titans.

Luckily we don't play them this year.But later in the season we DO get a chance to make the Rams look good.

 

[ImTheScientist]

WOW...the Jets got ripped off.

 

[Bobcat10]

Schefter on the Really Big Show says the 3rd round pick is "conditional".

 

[beavers]

 

[Adebisi]

Didn't the conventional thought use to be that Edwards was actually a high character guy?

First you get reports that he was with Stallworth and then this latest incident. What the heck happened?

You hold that against Edwards? Seriously?

 

[Boston]

IMO the success of this deal comes down to Rex Ryan getting Edwards head on straight because this is a tricky situation for the Jets. Obviously the upside is easy to see here...Edwards benefits from a change of scenery and goes back to the WR he was becoming a few years ago and gives the Jets a quality 1-2-3 punch in Edwards-Cotchery-Keller. The downside here is pentiful though. First of all Edwards can continue underachieving and the Jets let him walk and get nothing in return for what they gave up which is a decent amount (but not overwhelming). The other scenario which is really interesting is Edwards plays well and demands a big contract which puts the Jets in a situation where they have to decide whether they want to commit big money to a player like Edwards who has yet to show he has the long-term maturity to thrive in this league (and in NYC in particular).

At the end of the day this is the type of deal which really influences a teams future...and it's up to Rex Ryan to make sure he turns Edwards into a player the Jets can count on for the forseeable future. Ryan looks like a player's coach and if he can turn around Edwards career it will open the door for the Jets to make some other moves that other teams will shy away from...and these are the type of moves that can really put a team over the top.

 

[amnesiac]

 

[Kirby]

Brad Smith.

 

[Bobcat10]

Didn't the conventional thought use to be that Edwards was actually a high character guy?

First you get reports that he was with Stallworth and then this latest incident. What the heck happened?

You hold that against Edwards? Seriously?

Could have just as easily been him. I'm think I'm safe saying Braylon wasn't the DD.

 

[eric rymer]

 

[delusional]

Didn't the conventional thought use to be that Edwards was actually a high character guy?First you get reports that he was with Stallworth and then this latest incident. What the heck happened?

He is a high character guy. He really does alot for charities and such.

 

[amnesiac]

Didn't the conventional thought use to be that Edwards was actually a high character guy?

First you get reports that he was with Stallworth and then this latest incident. What the heck happened?

He is a high character guy. He really does alot for charities and such.

this part is true.i won't comment on whether or not he is a high character guy or not, i don't really know.

 

[Dr. Octopus]

This comes shortly after Crabtree agrees with the Niners.More evidence that they were hoping to land him.

How were they hoping to land Crabtree when the deadline for dealing the rights to drafted players passed long ago?

 

[Miro Z]

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?

The Giants apparently.

 

[B-Deep]

Doesd anyone else think Bryalo won;t drop as much at the jets?

I mean, the dude will always drop easy passes, always has. But the past few seaons it SEEMS to have really spiked for him, someone may have stats to prove this wrong. I just wonder if a good team, good environment, and good coaching may help him improve here

 

[Adebisi]

Didn't the conventional thought use to be that Edwards was actually a high character guy?

First you get reports that he was with Stallworth and then this latest incident. What the heck happened?

You hold that against Edwards? Seriously?

Could have just as easily been him. I'm think I'm safe saying Braylon wasn't the DD.

So if a group of guys get together and party, and one of them drives home drunk, then it's safe to assume that they all drove home drunk? Is this the line of thinking here?

 

[Bojang0301]

So what happens when Lebron goes to New York?

 

[beavers]

*BREAKING NEWS!*

Trade is voided ...

Braylon failed to catch his flight to NYC!!!

 

[Adebisi]

Doesd anyone else think Bryalo won;t drop as much at the jets?I mean, the dude will always drop easy passes, always has. But the past few seaons it SEEMS to have really spiked for him, someone may have stats to prove this wrong. I just wonder if a good team, good environment, and good coaching may help him improve here

I'm willing to give practically any former Brown a clean slate once he makes the transition to a winning environment. Not unlike former Raiders and Lions.

 

[loompa17]

So what happens when Lebron goes to New York?

What this trade proved is that there is no longer enough room for both 'Bron and Bray in the same city. Therefore, Lebron will not go to NY.

 

[jamil]

*BREAKING NEWS!*Trade is voided ...Braylon failed to catch his flight to NYC!!!

these don't get tired around here?

 

[B-Deep]

Doesd anyone else think Bryalo won;t drop as much at the jets?I mean, the dude will always drop easy passes, always has. But the past few seaons it SEEMS to have really spiked for him, someone may have stats to prove this wrong. I just wonder if a good team, good environment, and good coaching may help him improve here

I'm willing to give practically any former Brown a clean slate once he makes the transition to a winning environment. Not unlike former Raiders and Lions.

yeahthat is kinda where i wasi think this guy could get better. Again, I watched him at Michigan drop easy passes, but not nearly the number he drops now, or at least it did not SEEM like nearly the number

 

[wadegarrett]

Doesd anyone else think Bryalo won;t drop as much at the jets?I mean, the dude will always drop easy passes, always has. But the past few seaons it SEEMS to have really spiked for him, someone may have stats to prove this wrong. I just wonder if a good team, good environment, and good coaching may help him improve here

I'm willing to give practically any former Brown a clean slate once he makes the transition to a winning environment. Not unlike former Raiders and Lions.

you can't cure lazy

 

[Reaper]

So what happens when Lebron goes to New York?

:Championship: :Championship:

 

[Maven]

Can Sanchez even throw the long ball?

 

[Big Blue Wrecking Crew]

IMO the success of this deal comes down to Rex Ryan getting Edwards head on straight because this is a tricky situation for the Jets. Obviously the upside is easy to see here...Edwards benefits from a change of scenery and goes back to the WR he was becoming a few years ago and gives the Jets a quality 1-2-3 punch in Edwards-Cotchery-Keller. The downside here is pentiful though. First of all Edwards can continue underachieving and the Jets let him walk and get nothing in return for what they gave up which is a decent amount (but not overwhelming). The other scenario which is really interesting is Edwards plays well and demands a big contract which puts the Jets in a situation where they have to decide whether they want to commit big money to a player like Edwards who has yet to show he has the long-term maturity to thrive in this league (and in NYC in particular). At the end of the day this is the type of deal which really influences a teams future...and it's up to Rex Ryan to make sure he turns Edwards into a player the Jets can count on for the forseeable future. Ryan looks like a player's coach and if he can turn around Edwards career it will open the door for the Jets to make some other moves that other teams will shy away from...and these are the type of moves that can really put a team over the top.

I have confidence that the curse that plagues the Jets will be in full effect with this deal.

 

[LittlePhatty]

This comes shortly after Crabtree agrees with the Niners.More evidence that they were hoping to land him.

How were they hoping to land Crabtree when the deadline for dealing the rights to drafted players passed long ago?

I was wondering that myself during the "tampering" accusations.Could SF sign him under an agreement that says they immediately trade him to the Jets?

 

[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?

The Giants apparently.

Looking back to around the draft and all the Edwards to Giants rumors...this was the last reported from 4/24/09:

* Browns originally asked for outside linebacker Matthias Kiwanuka. Giants said no way.

* Giants offered second- and fifth-round picks plus a choice of receivers Domenik Hixon or Mario Manningham. Browns countered by asking for the picks and receiver Steve Smith. Giants said no.

* Browns asked for first- and third-round picks. Giants said no.

 

[Otis]

As a New Yorker I'm torn between making an assault joke or a dropping stuff joke.

 

[Banger]

Can Sanchez even throw the long ball?

Yes. He's not Cutler but he can throw it.

 

[B-Deep]

*BREAKING NEWS!*Trade is voided ...Braylon failed to catch his flight to NYC!!!

these don't get tired around here?

not to me!

 

[Dope]

This comes shortly after Crabtree agrees with the Niners.

More evidence that they were hoping to land him.

How were they hoping to land Crabtree when the deadline for dealing the rights to drafted players passed long ago?

I was wondering that myself during the "tampering" accusations.Could SF sign him under an agreement that says they immediately trade him to the Jets?

This just blew my mind.

 

[Bobcat10]

Didn't the conventional thought use to be that Edwards was actually a high character guy?

First you get reports that he was with Stallworth and then this latest incident. What the heck happened?

You hold that against Edwards? Seriously?

Could have just as easily been him. I'm think I'm safe saying Braylon wasn't the DD.

So if a group of guys get together and party, and one of them drives home drunk, then it's safe to assume that they all drove home drunk? Is this the line of thinking here?

Yes it is out of line thinking. You are right. But if I'm going to make an assumption in this case, knowing that Braylon likes to get his party on in town here, that's the side I'm going to assume on. Not looking for a pissing match here, just my opinion on the matter.