piratesownninjas Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I was watched the NFL Networks Free Agency episode yesterday, and either Mike Lombardi, or the guy directly to his left said that during the combine Browns officials were talking to other teams letting them know that they were looking to unload almost anyone, and to make an offer. Then a few minutes later they talked about how Braylon Edwards only has a year left on his deal, and so far hasn't been on board with the new regime, and has spoken publicly that he wants out of Cleveland. Just wondering if anyone has heard any of this anywhere else. If so, what do you guys think about Braylon Edwards potentially being traded before or during the draft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I certainly think there's potential for a deal to be struck for Edwards, especially if he's not on board with the new regime. I mean, they traded Winslow, so you gotta think they'd be willing to deal anyone... especially a guy like Edwards with only a year left on his deal. You know he's gonna rebound in this contract season so he can command hugh dollars come 2010. I, for one, would love to see him travel west to Chicago. I think he'd be a nice fit there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I certainly think there's potential for a deal to be struck for Edwards, especially if he's not on board with the new regime. I mean, they traded Winslow, so you gotta think they'd be willing to deal anyone... especially a guy like Edwards with only a year left on his deal. You know he's gonna rebound in this contract season so he can command hugh dollars come 2010. I, for one, would love to see him travel west to Chicago. I think he'd be a nice fit there. That's assuming he actually catches the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Just wondering if anyone has heard any of this anywhere else. If so, what do you guys think about Braylon Edwards potentially being traded before or during the draft? There has been chatter (as there always is here) that the Eagles could make a play for a WR. The names being thrown around recently include Boldin (won't happen), Holt (might happen), Edwards and Housh. Not sure where the Edwards name came from, but your report might be why hhe is being talked about here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 That's assuming he actually catches the ball. I'll bet he catches about a third of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirty Sanchez Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 The Giants should make a move on this with the uncertainty of the Plax situation. They have an extra 2nd & 5th this year from the Shockey deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted February 28, 2009 Author Share Posted February 28, 2009 I, for one, would love to see him travel west to Chicago. I think he'd be a nice fit there. And I for one would be sick, as he's my favorite non-packer player. I'd be all for him ending up in Philly or New York though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowboutthemCowboys Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 I'd be all for him ending up in Philly or New York though. I would'nt mind seeing him drop a bunch of McNabb's one-hoppers either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJV Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 (edited) Eagles just lost Dawk and Lito and Considine. Tre Thomas is out on the free agent market and possably will not return to Philly. I have to assume something is brewing here in the city for a big trade. Remember the Eagles have 2 #1 picks this year, 21 and 28, so they have the overwhelming power to grab Edwards or Boldin. To add they are 3rd on the list for a team with the most under the cap this year. I think a 1st and a 3rd round pick could seal the deal for either of those 2 IMO Edited February 28, 2009 by RJV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted February 28, 2009 Share Posted February 28, 2009 Eagles just lost Dawk and Lito and Considine. Tre Thomas is out on the free agent market and possably will not return to Philly. I have to assume something is brewing here in the city for a big trade. Remember the Eagles have 2 #1 picks this year, 21 and 28, so they have the overwhelming power to grab Edwards or Boldin. To add they are 3rd on the list for a team with the most under the cap this year. I think a 1st and a 3rd round pick could seal the deal for either of those 2 IMO Something in my gut says Boldin will be an Eagle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJV Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Something in my gut says Boldin will be an Eagle. I hope this dream will come true. The last time the Eagles were this tight lipped with free agents on the block, they got T.O. and Kearse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 I would'nt mind seeing him drop a bunch of McNabb's one-hoppers either. Then you would cry after he catches multiple jump balls in the endzone. Braylon Edwards is an elite WR who had a horrific season. Even then, he still managed 850 yards. Give the guy one quarterback to play with all season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whomper Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Whats up with the Browns ? They had a promising year 2 years ago. Now after a down year last year they want to unload all of their talent ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted March 1, 2009 Author Share Posted March 1, 2009 Whats up with the Browns ? They had a promising year 2 years ago. Now after a down year last year they want to unload all of their talent ? Honestly, I think it's an ego thing with a new GM and Coach wanting to make this team there own. I think Winslow and potentially Edwards getting moved is due to butting heads with the new regime. As I said earlier, I'm a diehard Braylon Edwards fan and would be all for him getting the heck out of Cleveland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJV Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 Honestly, I think it's an ego thing with a new GM and Coach wanting to make this team there own. I think Winslow and potentially Edwards getting moved is due to butting heads with the new regime. As I said earlier, I'm a diehard Braylon Edwards fan and would be all for him getting the heck out of Cleveland. Come to Philly then PLZ!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 1, 2009 Share Posted March 1, 2009 I certainly think there's potential for a deal to be struck for Edwards, especially if he's not on board with the new regime. I mean, they traded Winslow, so you gotta think they'd be willing to deal anyone... especially a guy like Edwards with only a year left on his deal. You know he's gonna rebound in this contract season so he can command hugh dollars come 2010. I, for one, would love to see him travel west to Chicago. I think he'd be a nice fit there. Chicago??? Name one decent wide out there in the last two decades. Chicago is where WR go to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) Chicago??? Name one decent wide out there in the last two decades. Chicago is where WR go to die. Muhsin Muhammad had a couple of OK seasons in Chicago. Bobby Engram had a couple of good seasons. Marty Booker had two very good seasons. Bernard Berrian had a couple of good seasons; good enough to get him a good deal via free agency. E2A: Obviously not HOF names, but I'd certainly describe them as better than simply "decent". The Bears have simply never had an elite passing attack. Not saying getting Edwards would change anything, but he'd be the best WR the Bears have had since.... Kyle Orton has proven to be a decent game manager, but they'll continue to look for a better option. Matt Forte is the real deal. Greg Olsen is going to be a threat at TE. Devin Hester has proven to be more than just a gimmick. Edwards would be an awesome fit given these up-and-comers getting better in the next 1-2 years. You never know, stranger things have happened. Edwards is from Detroit, and could want to stay close to home. Edited March 2, 2009 by darin3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMD Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Muhsin Muhammad had a couple of OK seasons in Chicago. Three seasons left Muhammad with a best effort of 863 yards and five TDs. That ranked 30th best in the league. He only averaged 55 catches for 727 yards and four TDs per year. That is not worth being a fantasy starter outside of a huge league that uses three or more wideouts per week. Muhammad only had three games over 100 yards in his three years in Chicago. Bobby Engram had a couple of good seasons. In five seasons in Chicago (1996-2000), Engram never broke 1000 yards or had more than six TDs in a season. His five years there averaged 566 yards and 3.4 TDs per season. Again - not worthy of a fantasy start much. Marty Booker had two very good seasons. He did manage to have seasons of 1071/8 TD and 1189/6 TDs during his five years in Chicago. He averaged around 740 yards and 4.6 TDs per year. He was coming on under Jim Miller but hurt his knee. Never has been the same. So 40% of his seasons in CHI did feature barely appreciable fantasy numbers. In an entirely different offense with different players and coaches. Bernard Berrian had a couple of good seasons Berrian was in CHI for four years and rose to mediocre in 2006 with 775/6 TD which was then topped by 951/5 TD in 2007. That is about average for a fantasy wideout, maybe as a WR3. Berrian was all about the long ball though in CHI. If he caught it, he had a decent yardage game. If he did not, he had low yards. He had only four games over 100 yards in CHI and three of them came against SEA (wierd, huh?) No 1000 yard seasons, never more than 6 TD. The Bears have simply never had an elite passing attack. Not saying getting Edwards would change anything, but he'd be the best WR the Bears have had since.... Agreed - CHI is a wastleand for WR which was my original point. They have a poor passing attack that has never mattered since Lovie Smith showed up. The weather in CHI also screws WR there. Edwards would be more of a clone of Berrian in that he would probably catch a handful of long passes for a score and have most games with very poor receiving numbers. CHI prefers to run and will throw heavily to the RB and TE. The defense keeps game scores lower. I still think Edwards would do his career a disservice by going to CHI as has any other WR. Too much is against him there even if he can actually catch the ball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 Three seasons left Muhammad with a best effort of 863 yards and five TDs. That ranked 30th best in the league. He only averaged 55 catches for 727 yards and four TDs per year. That is not worth being a fantasy starter outside of a huge league that uses three or more wideouts per week. Muhammad only had three games over 100 yards in his three years in Chicago. In five seasons in Chicago (1996-2000), Engram never broke 1000 yards or had more than six TDs in a season. His five years there averaged 566 yards and 3.4 TDs per season. Again - not worthy of a fantasy start much. He did manage to have seasons of 1071/8 TD and 1189/6 TDs during his five years in Chicago. He averaged around 740 yards and 4.6 TDs per year. He was coming on under Jim Miller but hurt his knee. Never has been the same. So 40% of his seasons in CHI did feature barely appreciable fantasy numbers. In an entirely different offense with different players and coaches. Berrian was in CHI for four years and rose to mediocre in 2006 with 775/6 TD which was then topped by 951/5 TD in 2007. That is about average for a fantasy wideout, maybe as a WR3. Berrian was all about the long ball though in CHI. If he caught it, he had a decent yardage game. If he did not, he had low yards. He had only four games over 100 yards in CHI and three of them came against SEA (wierd, huh?) No 1000 yard seasons, never more than 6 TD. Agreed - CHI is a wastleand for WR which was my original point. They have a poor passing attack that has never mattered since Lovie Smith showed up. The weather in CHI also screws WR there. Edwards would be more of a clone of Berrian in that he would probably catch a handful of long passes for a score and have most games with very poor receiving numbers. CHI prefers to run and will throw heavily to the RB and TE. The defense keeps game scores lower. I still think Edwards would do his career a disservice by going to CHI as has any other WR. Too much is against him there even if he can actually catch the ball. Well, those are decent numbers considering the fact that the Bears can't find a QB worth a darn. I forgot to mention Marcus Robinson, who was also a fantasy somebody for a year or two. Again, none of these guys is HOF material, but "made do" with what they had - in terms of a QB, a second WR to take some of the pressure off, etc. I still contend that if Edwards were to come to Chicago, he'd put up the best numbers in.... decades. Even with Orton at the helm. Of course, it's just a pipe dream from a homer. I think Edwards is staying in Cleveland whether he likes it or not. The Browns just couldn't keep both Edwards and Winslow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loaf Posted March 2, 2009 Share Posted March 2, 2009 (edited) I was watched the NFL Networks Free Agency episode yesterday, and either Mike Lombardi, or the guy directly to his left said that during the combine Browns officials were talking to other teams letting them know that they were looking to unload almost anyone, and to make an offer. Then a few minutes later they talked about how Braylon Edwards only has a year left on his deal, and so far hasn't been on board with the new regime, and has spoken publicly that he wants out of Cleveland. Just wondering if anyone has heard any of this anywhere else. If so, what do you guys think about Braylon Edwards potentially being traded before or during the draft? I have heard nothing of Braylon speaking out about getting outta here or not getting on board with the new regime. And neither have my coworkers...rumor central. Now Shaun Rogers on the other hand... Edited March 2, 2009 by loaf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted April 12, 2009 Author Share Posted April 12, 2009 (Rotoworld) According to the National Football Post's Michael Lombardi, the Browns have offers on the table for both Brady Quinn and Braylon Edwards and will likely move both players. Analysis: One team has reportedly made a standing offer of a first-round pick for Quinn, which the Browns will likely accept. They also have a package of at least a first-round pick on the table for Braylon Edwards, and Lombardi expects him to be dealt sometime this offseason. It's clear now that the Browns are in full-blown rebuilding mode after Phil Savage left the roster in shambles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Wow talk about cleaning house(if true). Could be a smokescreen too. This close to the draft I don't believe much I hear. Edwards is in the final year of his contract so moving him may make sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Front Row Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 :fingerscrossed: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC94 Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I would like to see Edwards in a NYG uniform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bronco Billy Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 Chicago??? Name one decent wide out there in the last two decades. Chicago is where WR go to die. When was the last time CHI had a credible QB? If it is CHI, it could be a sign that they recognize that they have an opportunity to make some real noise if they can get some pieces for a passing attack to go with Forte out of the backfield & their D. Cutler & Edwards have a lot of career left, and the expenditure of high draft choices is rational & reasonable. This could also light a fire under the Giants, as it seems that they recognize that they are smack dab in the middle of their window for being a legit SB contender. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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