Will Dolphins regret Braylon Edwards moving to Jets?

[BAMAPHIN 22]

Braylon Edwards is on his way to the Jets, and Dolphins fans are allowed to have heightened receiver-lust because:

A. The Dolphins still need a receiver of his talent – though maybe not of his thinking.

B. The rival Jets filled a hole.

It’s unclear what the Jets gave up for Edwards, which is the big issue. Nor is it clear just what the Jets got, which is the even bigger one. Did they get the Edwards of 2007 who caught 80 passes and scored 16 touchdowns? Or did they get the Edwards since then, who has 65 catches and three TDs (including 10 catches and no touchdowns this year)?
Of late, Edwards is more concerned of being a headline than a receiver, as his recent face-off with LeBron James’ friend at a bar in Cleveland shows.

But that’s why talented players like him are on the trading block in the
first place. Something went wrong and they’re available. Sometimes something really is wrong (Plaxico Buress). Sometimes a change of scenery helps someone (Randy Moss).

Here’s what went wrong: Cleveland coach Eric Mangini didn’t get along with Edwards. It’s hard to say who’s at fault in that one. Mangini looks to be the ogre as coach (fining a player $1,700 for drinking a bottle of hotel water, for instance). But Edwards, as mentioned, wants to be a celebrity more than a receiver.

The Dolphins lack of a capable receiver is holding back this season. Everyone knows that. I wasn’t in favor of trading for Anquan Boldin, because it would cost a first-round draft pick and big money for a 29-year-old player whose over-riding ambition was to get a new contract.

http://weblogs.sun-sentinel.com/sports/columnists/hyde/blog/2009/10/will_dolphins_regret_braylon_e.html

 

[Etuoo33]

This scenario is why we spent the first two draft picks the way we did.

 

[athrun340]

I doubt it.

here are some quotes I gathered from reading various forums

I will add;

Is a locker room cancer, gives horrible effort when things are going "Braylons" way. Doesn't listen to coaching, scoffs at locker room Veterans.


Joe Jervicious wanted to kick his *** for god sake JOE, the most chill, veteran leader EVER!

LOL...

If you knew half the stuff I've heard, you'd hate this trade.

He was a team cancer. His teammates called him Leon (as in Leon from the Budweiser commercials) for a reason.

The Jets got ripped off.

Dude is horrible, not a good locker room guy and will DEMAND a new BIG contract that he doesn't deserve at the end of the year.



A few things;

1. Braylon was leaving after this season and there is no way in hell we were going to Franchise him. If we did, thing would have gotten even more ugly....he would flat out quit.
2. He punched Lebrons friend....Lebron is King...sorry Braylon
3. His effort and pass catching skills or lack thereof rather has been WELL documented.
4. The guy has been a locker room side show for as many years as he has been in the league.


We got something for a guy who we would have gotten nothing for at the end of the year. Everyone cried about trading Bartolo Colon then we got Cliff Lee and Grady Sizemore out of it. Then everyone cried when we DID NOT trade Jim Thome before we didn't resign him. The point is you can't win with Cleveland fans, they will always find something to complain about.

I texted my brother...."Hey Braylon got traded for XXX".....his reply text...."The Jets got ripped off"



lol

LOL at Jets fans being excited. You'll guy see pretty soon why we can't stand him.

Are you guys kidding? Edwards has sucked since his one good year. This is a + for the Browns. He dropped three balls last week and even more before that.

Thank god Edwards is gone.
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this guy is worse than ted ginn

 

[dolphinsbshaw72]

we still need a 1 wr period.. this offense needs a true 1 so that we can have that big play fast strike capability.. it would also open up the run game more if people couldn't stack the box on use because the would have to respect our passing game.. but.. until we get that 1 wr teams will play us the same was.. stack the box and take there chances with our wr's...

 

[CW_McGraw]

we still need a 1 wr period.. this offense needs a true 1 so that we can have that big play fast strike capability.. it would also open up the run game more if people couldn't stack the box on use because the would have to respect our passing game.. but.. until we get that 1 wr teams will play us the same was.. stack the box and take there chances with our wr's...

Braylon is not a reliable #1 WR. I don't care how "talented" he is. I don't care how tall he is, how high he can jump, or how fast he is. His biggest weakness is the most important aspect of his position. He is to WRs what JaMarcus Russell is to QBs. Not to mention he's a diva. If you're going to be a diva, at least be a great player like TO was.

 

[HoustonPhinFan]

Lack of a big impact receiver is a big issue with the Phins. Edwards would have been a good find and giving up a draft choice for that may not have been a bad idea. At Miami we have drafted Yatil Green (i can never forget that one) and Ted Ginn with no success. So trading a pick for a young receiver is not a bad idea.

I think the Jets are out maneouvering Cleveland big time. Sanchez first and now Edwards; Mangini leaving was a big benefit to the Jets.

I still hope that we beat them handily to prove our strategy (not sure) is successful.

 

[DolphinsFan23]

Damn, it looks like we're going to have an "arms race" with the Jets. They're making some big moves to "win now" that's for sure. I wonder what Parcells, Sparano, and Ireland think about this? Are they still thinking of getting another receiver like Anquan Boldin? Is Anquan locked up with the Cardinals now? THAT would trump the Jets getting Braylon Edwards by a long shot.

 

[Vaark]

Could well work for them, but just as easily could end up being yet another failed Gholston-like reclamation project of an unjustifiably overconfident, buffoonish and unproven HC.

 

[Scott Andrew]

I would just like to wake up one day and read that the Miami Dolphins made a move for a true #1 receiver

 

[Perfect72]

Looks like the Jets just got weaker...

 

[Jetfan_Johnny]

I doubt it.

here are some quotes I gathered from reading various forums

this guy is worse than ted ginn

A change of scenery can sometimes help alot with the locker room issues. Although happy i bet most Jets fans have reservations about him off the field and are all praying his hands get softer LOL.

In the end, the Jets were in need of a receiver and went out and got one. Now we wait and see if it pans out, but give them credit for actively trying to plug holes.

 

[FINFAN15]

Coach Rex Ryan:Braylon your going in I need some quick offense Sean Smith is killing us out there
Braylon:I dont think so coach I can do more for this team right here on the sidelines. This game is a lost cause
Rex Ryan:Lost Cause?
Braylon:I got this great seat here on the bench I can sit right down have the camera zoom in on me showing the pain and anquish on my face.Watching a great athlete suffer is very powerful emotional stuff.
Rex Ryan:Go sit down Bryalon
Braylon:Wont let you down coach!
Braylon:To Cameraman) Hey Yo Money what lens you got on me

 

[mrodriguez4096]

Coach Rex Ryan:Braylon your going in I need some quick offense Sean Smith is killing us out there
Braylon:I dont think so coach I can do more for this team right here on the sidelines. This game is a lost cause
Rex Ryan:Lost Cause?
Braylon:I got this great seat here on the bench I can sit right down have the camera zoom in on me showing the pain and anquish on my face.Watching a great athlete suffer is very powerful emotional stuff.
Rex Ryan:Go sit down Bryalon
Braylon:Wont let you down coach!
Braylon:To Cameraman) Hey Yo Money what lens you got on me

:lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2::lol2:

 

[tay0365]

Edwards was a great move by the Jets, but we will not regret anything, all they did was give up a more explosive Receiver that is not very consistant, for a receiver that is not as explosive, but very consistant.

The Jets fans are now going to se more big plays, but will have to also deal with key drops at the very worst times.

 

[SA_BUTTA]

I hope Sean Smith shuts his *ss down, this is a matchup I will enjoy watching.