shakeybarn
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....aaaaaaaaaaaand a two.
How's those anit-Derek Anderson posts looking as well?? ;-)
How's those anit-Derek Anderson posts looking as well?? ;-)
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The Braylon Edwards Love Thread (1 Viewer)
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Scruff Mcgruff
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As someone who has both, this has been amazing. Peyton-Marvin, Brady-Moss pshhhh Anderson-Edwards is where it's at.I think when they have 10 yards to go for a score Anderson keys on Braylon.I 
Edwards, and Anderson. I have Brady, so I had been started Romo at my flex and with Romo on a bye, Anderson got his first start. After the past few games, I may be starting Anderson over Romo for a while. Romo has been solid, but Anderson has been better over the past few weeks.
I now have a dilemna for next year in my PPR league. I can only franchise one person and I have FWP for a 13th and Edwards at a 14th. I can keep both at least the next 2 years, but only one for a long time. RBs have been hard to find good ones this year, but Edwards has been phenomenal. After this week, he might get close to Moss for #1 WR. Not sure how far behind he is.
Edwards, and Anderson. I have Brady, so I had been started Romo at my flex and with Romo on a bye, Anderson got his first start. After the past few games, I may be starting Anderson over Romo for a while. Romo has been solid, but Anderson has been better over the past few weeks.I now have a dilemna for next year in my PPR league. I can only franchise one person and I have FWP for a 13th and Edwards at a 14th. I can keep both at least the next 2 years, but only one for a long time. RBs have been hard to find good ones this year, but Edwards has been phenomenal. After this week, he might get close to Moss for #1 WR. Not sure how far behind he is.
Edwards has been great this year, but you need to wait to see what happens with the Browns QBs before you decide to keep him or not.I
shakeybarn
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The guy's growth path and development have happened under a number of mediocre QBs. Braylon woulda broken out with Quinn at QB. Take that to the bank.Edwards has been great this year, but you need to wait to see what happens with the Browns QBs before you decide to keep him or not.I
I agree he would be having a great year even if Quinn was there, but his numbers would go down a bit. Simply because he would not have had as many opportunities.The guy's growth path and development have happened under a number of mediocre QBs. Braylon woulda broken out with Quinn at QB. Take that to the bank.Edwards has been great this year, but you need to wait to see what happens with the Browns QBs before you decide to keep him or not.I
shakeybarn
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Completely agree. I think he'd be a low #1 WR.I agree he would be having a great year even if Quinn was there, but his numbers would go down a bit. Simply because he would not have had as many opportunities.The guy's growth path and development have happened under a number of mediocre QBs. Braylon woulda broken out with Quinn at QB. Take that to the bank.Edwards has been great this year, but you need to wait to see what happens with the Browns QBs before you decide to keep him or not.IEdwards, and Anderson. I have Brady, so I had been started Romo at my flex and with Romo on a bye, Anderson got his first start. After the past few games, I may be starting Anderson over Romo for a while. Romo has been solid, but Anderson has been better over the past few weeks.I now have a dilemna for next year in my PPR league. I can only franchise one person and I have FWP for a 13th and Edwards at a 14th. I can keep both at least the next 2 years, but only one for a long time. RBs have been hard to find good ones this year, but Edwards has been phenomenal. After this week, he might get close to Moss for #1 WR. Not sure how far behind he is.
Completely agree. I think he'd be a low #1 WR.I agree he would be having a great year even if Quinn was there, but his numbers would go down a bit. Simply because he would not have had as many opportunities.The guy's growth path and development have happened under a number of mediocre QBs. Braylon woulda broken out with Quinn at QB. Take that to the bank.Edwards has been great this year, but you need to wait to see what happens with the Browns QBs before you decide to keep him or not.IEdwards, and Anderson. I have Brady, so I had been started Romo at my flex and with Romo on a bye, Anderson got his first start. After the past few games, I may be starting Anderson over Romo for a while. Romo has been solid, but Anderson has been better over the past few weeks.I now have a dilemna for next year in my PPR league. I can only franchise one person and I have FWP for a 13th and Edwards at a 14th. I can keep both at least the next 2 years, but only one for a long time. RBs have been hard to find good ones this year, but Edwards has been phenomenal. After this week, he might get close to Moss for #1 WR. Not sure how far behind he is.
I would almost rather continue to see Anderson in there and to be honest, it may be hard for Crenel to make that move. Anderson started 2 of 6 and finished 16 for 19. They are 4-2 with him as a starter including a loss to New England (closest game so far for NE) and a 2 point loss to Oakland. In the last 2 games Anderson is 36-50 for 493 yards, 6TDs and 0 INTs. He is really starting to look like a real good QB.
shakeybarn
Footballguy
Makes having him on your squad even better vs half the d-heads the league is filled with.
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Tara Douglas can rest her mind a little bit. The mother of 15-year-old Denzel Douglas, the heart transplant patient who met Braylon Edwards two weeks ago and died last Friday, will be able to give her son a proper funeral.Because the Cleveland Browns wide receiver stepped in.Edwards, who was touched by the family and particularly Denzel, is paying for the entire cost of the teenager’s funeral Friday.“No mother should have to worry about giving her son a proper burial,” Edwards said Wednesday.Denzel asked to meet Edwards, and the receiver went to the hospital to spend a few hours with him. Edwards gave Denzel an autographed jersey and one of the three balls he caught for touchdowns against the Miami Dolphins. Tara Douglas plans to bury her son in the No. 17 Browns jersey Edwards gave him.Wow, that's awesome. A pro athlete that appreciates what he has. If only there were more like this instead of the PacMan's and Vick's of the world.
Very little an athelete can do to make me cry. This did.
Some might also remember that Braylon also gave $500,000 to the University of Michigan endowment for athletic scholarships after just his rookie year. I know many athletes make these types of donations, but I thought it was great that he did it so early in his first contract and in such a large amount.
It's a different type of donation than the funeral costs (obviously) but it further demonstrates how he is not just a "show me the money" type of player. I'm sure some of that has to do with his father having been a pro athlete. His dad was kind of there before. He probably visited kids in the hospital when Braylon was young and also taught Braylon how to appreciate the need to help others coming up in school behind you.
It's a different type of donation than the funeral costs (obviously) but it further demonstrates how he is not just a "show me the money" type of player. I'm sure some of that has to do with his father having been a pro athlete. His dad was kind of there before. He probably visited kids in the hospital when Braylon was young and also taught Braylon how to appreciate the need to help others coming up in school behind you.
It is nice to see people appreciate what they have. I know people bash Microsoft a lot, but one reason I have no problem with them is because Bill Gates donates billions of dollars to charity. You have the comparison between Gates and #######s like the ones that milk money from Enron, Worlcom, Adelphia, etc. Edwards seems to have his head on straight like Gates does and realizes he has more money than he could ever imagine and there is no reason not to do good with it.
shakeybarn
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Well, we had an "off" day.
5 for 67, so he got me some "serviceable" points. I'll take that for an off week vs the "Roy Williams or Deion Branch" off day of 1 catch for 7 yards on 4 targets.
Some points -
- 12 or 13 targets.
- like Winslow and JJ stepping up, and taking pressure off of Edwards, good for single coverage
- likewise throwing to 7 diff receivers
- Anderson rebounded from a 4 and out, then INT
- like the 2pt conversion target, failed...
- The Browns got down to the 2 yd line, and went to Edwards twice. Course they wound up with a FG, so they may scrap that idea going forward
- Browns beating Seattle... they are in the hunt, and it's week 9, not some fluke 4-0 start. They have some swagger [not a Browns fan]
- the 4 TDs to Lewis is worrisome, but might be due to just how the game worked out
- 3 times the Browns got into the redzone, were from completions to Edwards
I didn't watch the game, so any color appreciated. Otherwise, this was expected, and again, not bad for the off week, although I was expecting that for next week, and the following week.
Next two weeks are Pit and Bal, but thereafter is promising.
5 for 67, so he got me some "serviceable" points. I'll take that for an off week vs the "Roy Williams or Deion Branch" off day of 1 catch for 7 yards on 4 targets.
Some points -
- 12 or 13 targets.
- like Winslow and JJ stepping up, and taking pressure off of Edwards, good for single coverage
- likewise throwing to 7 diff receivers
- Anderson rebounded from a 4 and out, then INT
- like the 2pt conversion target, failed...
- The Browns got down to the 2 yd line, and went to Edwards twice. Course they wound up with a FG, so they may scrap that idea going forward
- Browns beating Seattle... they are in the hunt, and it's week 9, not some fluke 4-0 start. They have some swagger [not a Browns fan]
- the 4 TDs to Lewis is worrisome, but might be due to just how the game worked out
- 3 times the Browns got into the redzone, were from completions to Edwards
I didn't watch the game, so any color appreciated. Otherwise, this was expected, and again, not bad for the off week, although I was expecting that for next week, and the following week.
Next two weeks are Pit and Bal, but thereafter is promising.
DarabZarrabi
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yeah so-so game he had a wide open 20 yard deep pass where he would have gained like 40 yards but he turned up the field too quick and dropped the ball...otherwise Winslow was WIDE OPEN all day so thats why he got all the targets late in the game I think Sea had gameplanned taking Braylon out
timintey
Footballguy
Didn't see the game but would be surprised if this was the case. Dude catches everything...
He dropped one sure TD pass against SEA. But hey, everyone has an off day and it was KW2's time to shine.
Ralph Furley
Footballguy
Off day for Braylon yesterday,had a case of the drops yesterday. Anderson was also a little off with his throws. Had a 20yd TD which flat out bounced off his chest in the 4th quarter.
Chunky Soup
Footballguy
Also had an easy catch to make, wide-open with LOTS of space in the second quarter. He dropped it. 
Could have been potential huge play.MNFlyingBoat
Footballguy
Winslow also dropped a TD on the next play when it went through his hands above his head, and then he didn't clearly get it over the EZ on the next play. (Probably did get it over, but there weren't good camera angles to prove it).I have And and Edw. It was like three plays in a row when I could have got some points. So these guys didn't come through in the EZ. A bit of a fluke rather than the norm. I think Jamal looked good pushing through for those TD's. He had to work to get them. Inside the two you would expect someone to run it in, and now that Lewis has shown he can do it, Def will need to respect that as well.Even before this week Sea ranked #1 in not allowing Passing TDs. So it should look better down the road. LOL, this is the first time And hasn't thrown for a TD this year and he still gets 364 yards. Just a bit flukey I think.
shakeybarn
Footballguy
A little bum this week, hope there is no concern.
I expect a return to earlier form this week, not so much the matchup, but that doesn't hurt... but me thinks the kid is due.
At a minimum I'm starting Derek Anderson (over the #3 QB in Favre). *pats self on back*
I expect a return to earlier form this week, not so much the matchup, but that doesn't hurt... but me thinks the kid is due.
At a minimum I'm starting Derek Anderson (over the #3 QB in Favre). *pats self on back*
Raider Nation
Devil's Advocate
Ted Lange as your Bartender
Footballguy
1. Moss
2. Owens
3. Edwards
Can't say I saw this coming at the beginning of the season with the prospect of either Frye or a rookie as his QB.
Of course, unlike the two above him, Edwards is only 24!
:dynasty:
2. Owens
3. Edwards
Can't say I saw this coming at the beginning of the season with the prospect of either Frye or a rookie as his QB.
Of course, unlike the two above him, Edwards is only 24!
:dynasty:
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Ted Lange as your Bartender said:1. Moss2. Owens3. EdwardsCan't say I saw this coming at the beginning of the season with the prospect of either Frye or a rookie as his QB.Of course, unlike the two above him, Edwards is only 24!:dynasty:
God, I really hope Brady Quinn doesn't become the starter. Coming into this season we changed our keeper rules and only 1 keeper can be "franchised" forever. I kept FWP for a 13th and Braylon for a 15th (drafted Parker 2 years ago and Edwards late last year). There was no doubt in my mind before week 1 that FWP would be my permanent franchise and that Braylon and Colston/M. Turner would be my other 2 keepers, but right now, I would protect Braylon in a heartbeat. Even today, when he had a great game, he was still targeted many other times, including red zone looks, where he didn't get a reception. Having Winslow makes for a great 1-2 punch where they can't both be double teamed.
Butters
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It seems odd to think back to draft night when I had a coin flip in my head on whether to take Santonio Holmes or Edwards, and odder still to recall how I was kicking myself after Week 1 for taking Braylon and making the "wrong" decision. At the time I consoled myself on my "wrong move" by thinking, "Well, I always have Steve Smith and Roy Williams. They'll be money all year." 
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Don't get me wrong, I like Anderson alot. But he is not exactly super accurate. Quinn coming in at some point shouldn't hurt Edwards too much, since I think it is more of Edwards helping Anderson's stats than the other way around.Ted Lange as your Bartender said:1. Moss2. Owens3. EdwardsCan't say I saw this coming at the beginning of the season with the prospect of either Frye or a rookie as his QB.Of course, unlike the two above him, Edwards is only 24!:dynasty:
The Jerminator
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It seems odd to think back to draft night when I had a coin flip in my head on whether to take Santonio Holmes or Edwards, and odder still to recall how I was kicking myself after Week 1 for taking Braylon and making the "wrong" decision. At the time I consoled myself on my "wrong move" by thinking, "Well, I always have Steve Smith and Roy Williams. They'll be money all year."
BE has filled in for SS on my 10-3 squad quite nicely this year...It is possible, but I think people are acting like Anderson is a 4 year starter. This is his first year starting. Look at Peyton Manning's first starting year. It was by far his worst completion % and not much different than Anderson this year. Yes, I know DA is not a rookie, but actual starting games is a lot different than being a backup.As good as Edwards has played, as a fantasy owner, I would rather stick with the status quo than have to deal with another inexperienced QB. Quinn may end up being better, but it would be nice not to have a drop off. Look at David Carr. Houston thought he was good enough to select #1 and here in Charlotte at the beginning of the season people mentioned he might take over for Delhomme. Andre Johnson would have been a Moss/TO-like stud this year in his first year without Carr if it weren't for that one hit in the Carolina game. With Carr, he had some good years, but wasn't the deep threat. My worry with Quinn is that DA has shown the ability to throw deep and Edwards has a bunch of long scores. If Quinn is better short, Edwards could easily see a big hit to his stats. I have no idea, but until Quinn plays, it is hard to judge.Anyway, it is the risk of the unknown. If Edwards is only 8 points (in my PPR league) away from being WR3 behind TO and Moss, then I would have no problem with that level of production with a lot less risk than maybe doing better with a "better" QB in Quinn.Don't get me wrong, I like Anderson alot. But he is not exactly super accurate. Quinn coming in at some point shouldn't hurt Edwards too much, since I think it is more of Edwards helping Anderson's stats than the other way around.Ted Lange as your Bartender said:1. Moss2. Owens3. EdwardsCan't say I saw this coming at the beginning of the season with the prospect of either Frye or a rookie as his QB.Of course, unlike the two above him, Edwards is only 24!:dynasty:
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I agree with you, as an Edwards owner I would prefer Anderson stay the starter. However even if Anderson isn't starting for whatever reason I think Edwards can continue to produce, that can be seen from the awesome catches he has been making this year.It is possible, but I think people are acting like Anderson is a 4 year starter. This is his first year starting. Look at Peyton Manning's first starting year. It was by far his worst completion % and not much different than Anderson this year. Yes, I know DA is not a rookie, but actual starting games is a lot different than being a backup.As good as Edwards has played, as a fantasy owner, I would rather stick with the status quo than have to deal with another inexperienced QB. Quinn may end up being better, but it would be nice not to have a drop off. Look at David Carr. Houston thought he was good enough to select #1 and here in Charlotte at the beginning of the season people mentioned he might take over for Delhomme. Andre Johnson would have been a Moss/TO-like stud this year in his first year without Carr if it weren't for that one hit in the Carolina game. With Carr, he had some good years, but wasn't the deep threat. My worry with Quinn is that DA has shown the ability to throw deep and Edwards has a bunch of long scores. If Quinn is better short, Edwards could easily see a big hit to his stats. I have no idea, but until Quinn plays, it is hard to judge.Anyway, it is the risk of the unknown. If Edwards is only 8 points (in my PPR league) away from being WR3 behind TO and Moss, then I would have no problem with that level of production with a lot less risk than maybe doing better with a "better" QB in Quinn.Don't get me wrong, I like Anderson alot. But he is not exactly super accurate. Quinn coming in at some point shouldn't hurt Edwards too much, since I think it is more of Edwards helping Anderson's stats than the other way around.Ted Lange as your Bartender said:1. Moss2. Owens3. EdwardsCan't say I saw this coming at the beginning of the season with the prospect of either Frye or a rookie as his QB.Of course, unlike the two above him, Edwards is only 24!:dynasty:
God, I really hope Brady Quinn doesn't become the starter. Coming into this season we changed our keeper rules and only 1 keeper can be "franchised" forever. I kept FWP for a 13th and Braylon for a 15th (drafted Parker 2 years ago and Edwards late last year). There was no doubt in my mind before week 1 that FWP would be my permanent franchise and that Braylon and Colston/M. Turner would be my other 2 keepers, but right now, I would protect Braylon in a heartbeat. Even today, when he had a great game, he was still targeted many other times, including red zone looks, where he didn't get a reception. Having Winslow makes for a great 1-2 punch where they can't both be double teamed.
