Braylon Edwards to the Jets

[sdbillsfan2]

ESPN, says the deal is being finalized.
details to follow!

[Joe Fo Sho]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

**** my life.

[Ickybaluky]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Good deal for both teams, assuming Cleveland got good value.

When Edwards is on he is a very good receiver and fills the Jets biggest need, a lead WR.

For Cleveland, getting value for Edwards makes sense because they are in full rebuild mode. This year really doesn't matter, they need to stockpile for the future.

I just hope Mangini didn't get bent over like he did on the Sanchez deal during the draft. Cleveland wanted out of the slot, so they took much less value for the #5 pick, getting a 2nd and a couple mediocre players amounts to a ham sandwich.

[TacklingDummy]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Hopefully the Bills are shopping Lynch before the trade deadline.

[NorthCarBills]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Good deal for both teams, assuming Cleveland got good value.

When Edwards is on he is a very good receiver and fills the Jets biggest need, a lead WR.

For Cleveland, getting value for Edwards makes sense because they are in full rebuild mode. This year really doesn't matter, they need to stockpile for the future.

I just hope Mangini didn't get bent over like he did on the Sanchez deal during the draft. Cleveland wanted out of the slot, so they took much less value for the #5 pick, getting a 2nd and a couple mediocre players amounts to a ham sandwich.

Agree with this. Smart move on both ends, as long as the Browns got a decent pick.

For the Bills, we'll probably deal Lynch to the Lions for the rights to Ko Simpson.

[EricStratton]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Mangini get's canned by the Jets based on the poor play of a QB who the suits told him to play and then turns around and makes a 2nd deal that helps the Jets without significantly helping the Browns.

Does he still wear green under his Browns sweatshirt?

[Ickybaluky]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Jay Glazer says Jets sent two draft picks, wide receiver Chansi Stuckey and linebacker Jason Trusnik to Cleveland.

I wonder what the picks are. The players are inconsequential, so Mangini better have received decent draft picks.

The Jets are seriously going for it right now, and mortgaging the future to do it. They already traded a #4 that could escalate to a #2 next year for Lito Sheppard. They traded a #7 (conditional) for Kevin O'Connell that looks like they will give up. Now, they give up 2 more future picks.

On top of that, Edwards is a FA, so they will have to sign him to a big deal. That makes me think Cleveland took less in return.

[WeAreArthurMoates]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Meh, this reminds me of the roy williams deal. Braylon's a good wr but not elite. He makes them better but I don't think he vaults them into elite.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Meh, this reminds me of the roy williams deal. Braylon's a good wr but not elite. He makes them better but I don't think he vaults them into elite.

If you havent noticed they're pretty good and the only reason they're not 4-0 is their rookie QB imploded...he will become more consistent, as will the Jets.

This is bad news regardless.

[methos4ever]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

According to Peter King, neither pick is better than a 3. Wow!

[Canadian'eh!]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

UPDATE: Glazer reports there are two draft picks; Schefter says they're believed to be a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

They stole him.

[Pinkerton Security]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

UPDATE: Glazer reports there are two draft picks; Schefter says they're believed to be a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

They stole him.

no they didnt steal, i think the NFL disallows that.

[Ickybaluky]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

UPDATE: Glazer reports there are two draft picks; Schefter says they're believed to be a third-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

They stole him.

That was probably all they could get because he is in the last year of his rookie deal and is looking for a new contract. Given his off-field issues, that really is about what they could expect.

Edwards is a big guy who likes to make plays vertically. He will open up the field for the Jets and is a good match with Cotchery in terms of skill set. In Cleveland his numbers were down because they were struggling to protect and couldn't get the ball vertical (sound familiar?). In NY, one would think he spreads out the defense and helps their offense.

The risk for the Jets is he drops a lot of passes and is a major prima-donna who thinks of himself on par with Larry Fitzgerald. However, there is not denying he is a big talent upgrade and could really help them.

[psubills62]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

Edwards is a much, much better talent than Stuckey. But honestly, it seemed that Stuckey had pretty good chemistry with Sanchez. You have to wonder how long it might take Edwards and Sanchez to get on the same page. We'll have to see.

Obviously NY didn't give much up, but he might not help them nearly as much as it would appear on paper. At least, we can hope.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: Braylon Edwards to the Jets

What's up with the Browns always feeding the Jets? Was Mangini sent over to Cleveland by the Jets as a spy? If this was fantasy football we would all be revolting for the two teams being in cahoots.

WTF.