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The Braylon Edwards Love Thread (1 Viewer)

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*** BRAYLON EDWARDS ***

I had to start this thread.... as I sprinkled Braylon in 3 leagues. Not that I vehemently buy into the 3rd year breakout. But it is his 3rd year. And dude is breaking out like a spokesman for Pro Activ.

What's funny, is I called Braylon, this year's Lee Evans. Not sure how that bodes for him next year... but the similarities were somewhat foreboding... the stats weren't sync'd up, but a number of tangibles were....style, play routes, offense, conference, etc..

Evans on a piss-poor team, always behind....

48/840/9

48/780/7

82/1300/8

Braylon

32/512/3

61/884/6

I just had Braylon pegged at 80/1200/8... which is very WR #2, and was going for #3 WR prices. He wasn't dropping far... (save one league were I got him circa #4 WR), but it was such a lock to take Braylon. Not proclaiming to be a fantasy god... but Braylon going around the same time as DJax (knee, SF offense, etc...), Chris Chambers, Donte Stallworth (NEVER..... ever take a #2 that early unless it's a Reggie Wayne, TJ situation), etc... was beautfiul in snakes... as he would just fall , and you could grab him a half round early too. Auctions.... he was going well under $5 ($200 cap) or $3 ($100 cap).

So far on pace for: 77/1500/12 .. which is insane. Derek Anderson is , even with the big week aside, proving himself capable...

Doubt he continues that pace, but lest we forget, that was versus the likes of PIT, @OAK, BAL, @NWE.... my lordy....the schedule remains rather tough, with some nice matchups... but given the schedule even lets up slightly from the first 5 games... me likey.

 
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Edwards has played great this season. Imo, Braylon owners should hope Anderson stays under center all season.
Braylon's skills have really been shown this year. The dude is incredible, and IMO is only showing what he is capable of. Watching almost every play has convinced me that this is how he should be used.However, I think the problem was simply Frye before. He was god awful. Anderson, honestly, could be a LOT better. He is making Edwards make highlight plays when that could be avoided and he also is missing wide open receivers. I am an Edwards fan and owner in fantasy and for both, I want Brady in. IMO, his potential is way higher
 
Dude! ...You just jinxed him.

Just kidding. :excited:

Finally healthy and benefiting from decent QB play, Edwards is posting numbers. And you could be correct that CLE may be forced to pass a ton in the 2nd half of most games this year, which would bode well for Braylon.

 
Edwards has played great this season. Imo, Braylon owners should hope Anderson stays under center all season.
Braylon's skills have really been shown this year. The dude is incredible, and IMO is only showing what he is capable of. Watching almost every play has convinced me that this is how he should be used.However, I think the problem was simply Frye before. He was god awful. Anderson, honestly, could be a LOT better. He is making Edwards make highlight plays when that could be avoided and he also is missing wide open receivers. I am an Edwards fan and owner in fantasy and for both, I want Brady in. IMO, his potential is way higher
I would never say Anderson is great at all. The one way where he benefits Braylon is that he is not afraid to throw it down the field. Anderson is averaging a whopping 7.9 yards per pass attempt. Yes, much of that is due to the receivers (Edwards and Winslow) playing well. But, also it seems Anderson is not timid at all.
 
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Edwards has played great this season. Imo, Braylon owners should hope Anderson stays under center all season.
Braylon's skills have really been shown this year. The dude is incredible, and IMO is only showing what he is capable of. Watching almost every play has convinced me that this is how he should be used.However, I think the problem was simply Frye before. He was god awful. Anderson, honestly, could be a LOT better. He is making Edwards make highlight plays when that could be avoided and he also is missing wide open receivers. I am an Edwards fan and owner in fantasy and for both, I want Brady in. IMO, his potential is way higher
I would never say Anderson is great at all. The one way where he benefits Braylon is that he is not afraid to throw it down the field. Anderson is averaging a whopping 7.9 yards per pass attempt. Yes, much of that is due to the receivers (Edwards and Winslow) playing well. But, also it seems Anderson is not timid at all.
Agree...... but sometimes it takes talent to do that. Look at Edwards in Buffalo... that has to be the shortest passing game since the 2000 Ravens. And yes, Braylon is pulling in passes that should be incomplete.. thusly the continued gunslinging of Anderson. Don't care if Anderson throws 2 INTs a game (which he kinda has)... it just means he gets back under center and slings it again. With a semi-decent running game (at least one that defenses can't completely ignore)... a stud TE to keep the LBs and center field in check... it bodes well throughout.Plus, I think teams just look past the Browns.... they can be scored upon, so opposing Ds aren't as concerened.
 
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Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.

Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.

 
Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
 
Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
:lmao: We seem to have the same teams. I picked him up as a WR4 late roung flier, and with Harrison being down, and hurt I've been very happy with him.
 
When I picked him up in round 5 of a 14 teamer I was told I could do better. Somehow I don't think so. :lmao:

 
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Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
:lmao: We seem to have the same teams. I picked him up as a WR4 late roung flier, and with Harrison being down, and hurt I've been very happy with him.
I really don't want to be "that guy", but did you really get Edwards as a WR4 late round flyer?
 
Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
:lmao: We seem to have the same teams. I picked him up as a WR4 late roung flier, and with Harrison being down, and hurt I've been very happy with him.
I really don't want to be "that guy", but did you really get Edwards as a WR4 late round flyer?
Yeah, not to be "that guy" that digresses about his team, but picked him up very late in a IDP keeper league. One of those leagues where he has been included in trades with a majority of the owners, and everyone seemed to feel a bit burned by him. No one wanted to pick him up, I'm pretty happy with my flier.
 
Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
:lmao: We seem to have the same teams. I picked him up as a WR4 late roung flier, and with Harrison being down, and hurt I've been very happy with him.
I really don't want to be "that guy", but did you really get Edwards as a WR4 late round flyer?
Yeah, not to be "that guy" that digresses about his team, but picked him up very late in a IDP keeper league. One of those leagues where he has been included in trades with a majority of the owners, and everyone seemed to feel a bit burned by him. No one wanted to pick him up, I'm pretty happy with my flier.
Solid pickup :lmao: I'll stand by my statement that Quinn will actually produce better numbers for the Cleveland offense when he starts. Cutting down on the turnovers will increase the opportunities for everybody.
 
I'll stand by my statement that Quinn will actually produce better numbers for the Cleveland offense when he starts. Cutting down on the turnovers will increase the opportunities for everybody.
Well said. The other big thin will be a 10% increase in Completion percentage when Quinn gets in there. Last Sunday, Braylon was missed AT LEAST 3 times while WIDE OPEN down the field because of Anderson's innacuracy.Braylon will finish top 12, making him a WR1 in most Leagues.
 
I picked Braylon up off of waivers right after the Clev-Cinci game. I had noticed someone had dropped him after the Pits game. Also picked up Derek Anderson. :wall:

 
I'm Hoping Edwards has a mediocre game this week, then I will offer another owner who needs a Rb either Portis or Mc Gahee for Braylon & another WR. My WR's suck as you can see by my signature below.

 
Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
:banned: We seem to have the same teams. I picked him up as a WR4 late roung flier, and with Harrison being down, and hurt I've been very happy with him.
I really don't want to be "that guy", but did you really get Edwards as a WR4 late round flyer?
Yeah, not to be "that guy" that digresses about his team, but picked him up very late in a IDP keeper league. One of those leagues where he has been included in trades with a majority of the owners, and everyone seemed to feel a bit burned by him. No one wanted to pick him up, I'm pretty happy with my flier.
Solid pickup :wall: I'll stand by my statement that Quinn will actually produce better numbers for the Cleveland offense when he starts. Cutting down on the turnovers will increase the opportunities for everybody.
I can't imagine the statlines for Winslow and Edwards looking any better at this point. Shoving a rookie behind center isn't something that I'd be comfortable with. I mean at best could you ask for more than 18TDs over 16 games from a 1st year QB and a 1:1 TD/INT ratio?If I were a Browns fan, I'd be pretty GD happy about the QB play I'm getting.As well as morbidly obese.
 
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What's funny, is I called Braylon, this year's Lee Evans. Not sure how that bodes for him next year... but the similarities were somewhat foreboding... the stats weren't sync'd up, but a number of tangibles were....style, play routes, offense, conference, etc..
I don't know how similar Edwards and Evans are. Sure, they both play for what most of us consider the worst team in their division, in the AFC, but their styles are very different. Aside from style I suppose I can agree, but that's pretty important. With a young or struggling QB, Edwards provides a better target. KW2 is a world better than anything else Buffalo has, and the Browns OL is doing pretty well this year.I've been a fan since Michigan, and am very happy to see those who called him the next David Terrell are eating crow.

FWIW, in a year where my WRs have majorly disappointed - Evans, Walker, Boldin, Hines Ward, and Roy; Edwards was supposed to be my #6. He's been my #1.

 
Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
:scared: We seem to have the same teams. I picked him up as a WR4 late roung flier, and with Harrison being down, and hurt I've been very happy with him.
I really don't want to be "that guy", but did you really get Edwards as a WR4 late round flyer?
Yeah, not to be "that guy" that digresses about his team, but picked him up very late in a IDP keeper league. One of those leagues where he has been included in trades with a majority of the owners, and everyone seemed to feel a bit burned by him. No one wanted to pick him up, I'm pretty happy with my flier.
I got him as a #4 in one... and based on what I paid for him in auction.... he went for the value of a #4. Sometimes drafts go a little bizarre, and you may/may not benefit from a falling star.
 
Braylon has saved my team. I drafted him as my #4 WR and honestly only drafted him because I realized I needed to draft a bye week filler WR. After Javon Walker went down and Lee Evans had a bad schedule/QB situation develop, Braylon has settled in nicely as my #2.Unfortunately, I had him on my bench for his monster game in Week 2, but his last two weeks have been pretty good as well.
Same here.. he sat behind Andre Johnson in one... Colston in another.... covered well last week for a Adrian Peterson bye week. He seems to be also getting garbage time... which is great to see as well. ... as us FFers don't care, necessarily on the game outcome, but the Xs and Os of fantasy output.
:lmao: We seem to have the same teams. I picked him up as a WR4 late roung flier, and with Harrison being down, and hurt I've been very happy with him.
I really don't want to be "that guy", but did you really get Edwards as a WR4 late round flyer?
Yeah, not to be "that guy" that digresses about his team, but picked him up very late in a IDP keeper league. One of those leagues where he has been included in trades with a majority of the owners, and everyone seemed to feel a bit burned by him. No one wanted to pick him up, I'm pretty happy with my flier.
Solid pickup :hot: I'll stand by my statement that Quinn will actually produce better numbers for the Cleveland offense when he starts. Cutting down on the turnovers will increase the opportunities for everybody.
I can't imagine the statlines for Winslow and Edwards looking any better at this point. Shoving a rookie behind center isn't something that I'd be comfortable with. I mean at best could you ask for more than 18TDs over 16 games from a 1st year QB and a 1:1 TD/INT ratio?If I were a Browns fan, I'd be pretty GD happy about the QB play I'm getting.As well as morbidly obese.
I think it would be best for Quinn to sit for the season to be honest. Let him see and get used to the speed of the game, Anderson isn't doing awesome, but he's not doing bad either. As long as he is not the reason the Browns lose, Anderson should start. Let Quinn compete for the job next training camp.
 
24-3... let Quinn sit indeed. It is Miami (god, I thought this D would be decent... bad call... course I thought Green would create some offense).

Regardless... 3/46/1 in the first half. I'm afraid this is all we'll see from him, as this game looks to be a blowout.

 
24-3... let Quinn sit indeed. It is Miami (god, I thought this D would be decent... bad call... course I thought Green would create some offense).Regardless... 3/46/1 in the first half. I'm afraid this is all we'll see from him, as this game looks to be a blowout.
Now it's 24-10 at half...the browns still have this game well in hand but i wouldn't be surprised with one more braylon td in 3rd quarter
 
24-3... let Quinn sit indeed. It is Miami (god, I thought this D would be decent... bad call... course I thought Green would create some offense).Regardless... 3/46/1 in the first half. I'm afraid this is all we'll see from him, as this game looks to be a blowout.
Now it's 24-10 at half...the browns still have this game well in hand but i wouldn't be surprised with one more braylon td in 3rd quarter
nevermind 27-10... i underestimated the suckiness of the dolphins d/ the effectiveness of anderson
 
24-3... let Quinn sit indeed. It is Miami (god, I thought this D would be decent... bad call... course I thought Green would create some offense).Regardless... 3/46/1 in the first half. I'm afraid this is all we'll see from him, as this game looks to be a blowout.
Now it's 24-10 at half...the browns still have this game well in hand but i wouldn't be surprised with one more braylon td in 3rd quarter
pffft....way to blow that prediction....that TD didn't come until the 4th quarter.
 
24-3... let Quinn sit indeed. It is Miami (god, I thought this D would be decent... bad call... course I thought Green would create some offense).Regardless... 3/46/1 in the first half. I'm afraid this is all we'll see from him, as this game looks to be a blowout.
Now it's 24-10 at half...the browns still have this game well in hand but i wouldn't be surprised with one more braylon td in 3rd quarter
pffft....way to blow that prediction....that TD didn't come until the 4th quarter.
Sweet jesus... Is he not a Top 5 WR in every league/format???
 
24-3... let Quinn sit indeed. It is Miami (god, I thought this D would be decent... bad call... course I thought Green would create some offense).Regardless... 3/46/1 in the first half. I'm afraid this is all we'll see from him, as this game looks to be a blowout.
Now it's 24-10 at half...the browns still have this game well in hand but i wouldn't be surprised with one more braylon td in 3rd quarter
pffft....way to blow that prediction....that TD didn't come until the 4th quarter.
Sweet jesus... Is he not a Top 5 WR in every league/format???
I sure was wrong... Two tds in the 4th and yes this guy is definitely a top 5 wr now
 
i admit i thought he was a borderline bust coming into this season. he just wasn't impressive in preseason.

as a Browns fan, i can't tell you how happy i am that i was wrong.

he is really living up to his potential this year. :lmao:

 
Wow. I am really surprised by his TD production. I thought he would post solid yardage totals this year, but didn't have any clue he would get into the endzone so much. Glad (and a bit lucky) I have him on 2 of my 3 teams.

 
Sweet Jeebus, he and TJ Whosyourmama, the Ohio connection, are carrying me on my "main WR's" bye week. Reggie Wayne and Roy Williams may never see the field again.

 
As a Browns fan, I am obviously loving Braylon. For those who think that Brady would be a detriment to Braylon however, I think you are dead wrong.

The reason the Browns are scoring so much is pretty simple... they are good! I am not saying that they are the best offense in the NFL or anything, but their OL is doing incredibly well, and Anderson has a ton of time to throw. Mix in Jamal Lewis, Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison running the ball with two definate future stars in this league in Braylon and KW2, and any QB will get their numbers.

IMO - Brady is an upgrade.

 
As a Browns fan, I am obviously loving Braylon. For those who think that Brady would be a detriment to Braylon however, I think you are dead wrong. The reason the Browns are scoring so much is pretty simple... they are good! I am not saying that they are the best offense in the NFL or anything, but their OL is doing incredibly well, and Anderson has a ton of time to throw. Mix in Jamal Lewis, Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison running the ball with two definate future stars in this league in Braylon and KW2, and any QB will get their numbers.IMO - Brady is an upgrade.
I think FFwise Edwards numbers wouldn't drop too much. NFLwise I think it would be best for the Browns to let Brady sit for as long as possible. Let him hold the clipboard, observe the speed of the game as long as possible. No reason to rush him in as long as Anderson is playing ok.
 
As a Browns fan, I am obviously loving Braylon. For those who think that Brady would be a detriment to Braylon however, I think you are dead wrong. The reason the Browns are scoring so much is pretty simple... they are good! I am not saying that they are the best offense in the NFL or anything, but their OL is doing incredibly well, and Anderson has a ton of time to throw. Mix in Jamal Lewis, Jason Wright and Jerome Harrison running the ball with two definate future stars in this league in Braylon and KW2, and any QB will get their numbers.IMO - Brady is an upgrade.
I think FFwise Edwards numbers wouldn't drop too much. NFLwise I think it would be best for the Browns to let Brady sit for as long as possible. Let him hold the clipboard, observe the speed of the game as long as possible. No reason to rush him in as long as Anderson is playing ok.
My previous post wasn't calling for Quinn right now. I was merely saying that I think the offense will be better as a whole WHEN he gets his chance. Maybe not immediately, but long term.
 
My previous post WAS calling for Quinn over Anderson. :crazy:

I was WRONG! Anderson continues to impress. This was his best game yet. He was nearly perfect with a 143 rating.

Braylon is a BEAST. He might finish top 5.

Today, I scored 104 points between AD and Braylon! :jawdrop:

 
In one of my leagues, 14-team with 4-keepers, he was one of my keepers. He is right behind Plaxico as the #3WR in scoring coming into the weekend. Housh had a big day, sure, but it was just enough to keep pace with Braylon.

I drafted him as a rookie. As you can see from my avatar I am NOT a UofM homer. But the guy is talented. I have to say nothing he is doing surprises me.

I hope they keep Quinn on the sidelines for the season, let Braylon and Quinn work together in the offseason so the sky can be the limit.

 
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Sweet Jeebus, he and TJ Whosyourmama, the Ohio connection, are carrying me on my "main WR's" bye week. Reggie Wayne and Roy Williams may never see the field again.
:confused: Had to roll with Warner, Braylon, Randle El, and 3 TEs this week. :confused: Lucky for me, between Braylon and LT, I'll be fine. :shrug:
 
Question for Browns fans. Assume for a second that Cleveland won't make the playoffs (though they very well could). Does Quinn get the starting nod the week after the Browns are officially eliminated?

 
Question for Browns fans. Assume for a second that Cleveland won't make the playoffs (though they very well could). Does Quinn get the starting nod the week after the Browns are officially eliminated?
I'm not a Browns homer, but I say it depends on Anderson's play. If he continues to play well it's probably in the Browns best interst to let him have more game experience if he is to be either their #2, or for trade bait.
 
Question for Browns fans. Assume for a second that Cleveland won't make the playoffs (though they very well could). Does Quinn get the starting nod the week after the Browns are officially eliminated?
I'm not a Browns homer, but I say it depends on Anderson's play. If he continues to play well it's probably in the Browns best interst to let him have more game experience if he is to be either their #2, or for trade bait.
Agree. Absolutely no need to rush Quinn in. Let him sit back and learn in his first year.
 
Question for Browns fans. Assume for a second that Cleveland won't make the playoffs (though they very well could). Does Quinn get the starting nod the week after the Browns are officially eliminated?
Yes, I think Quinn will play if the Browns were to get eliminated. In my opinion, and I've seen every game this year, this was Anderson's first good game all around. He has had some nice throws in other games, but for the most part, the receivers were making plays on questionable throws, then throw in some terrible passes and choices, and Anderson hasn't played that well. This week, was different. His passes were crisp, and when he wasn't sure what to do with the ball, he ran or threw it away. He even, at the beginning, had receivers (Braylen) dropping balls that were perfect passes.
 
I figured St Louis wasn't going to lose this game, and hoped it wouldn't be the defense that stepped up.

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