Tag Archives: Braylon Edwards

All Braylon, all the time

The story was published prior to the weekend and prior to his dropped touchdown in the end zone Saturday against Cincinnati, but Braylon Edwards had a lot to say in a story about him by Yahoo's Jason Cole. Among Edwards … Continue reading

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Braylon, Braylon, Braylon …

Apparently Braylon Edwards lacks the cred to impress Rihanna. Even with some pricey bubbly. Advantage, Rihanna.

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"The happiest human being on the planet …"

From Fox’s Jay Glazer: "I know Braylon Edwards is pretty much the happiest human being on the planet right about now, and I'd say that Chansi Stuckey is pretty much the saddest."

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Best to be honest about this Edwards trade

It's interesting how the Indians are ripped for trading an established star who is going to be a free agent or who can't be retained and get young prospects in return. The Indians do it, they're folding the tent, giving … Continue reading

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Be nice to know exactly what the Browns received for Braylon

It would be nice if reports are true that the third-round pick the Browns acquired for Braylon Edwards becomes a second-rounder based on Edwards' play in New York, but Eric Mangini does not reveal those facts lest the new wallboard … Continue reading

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You might have heard of these guys

CC Sabathia wins the first game for the Yankees. Cliff Lee pitches a complete game for Philadelphia. Braylon Edwards heads to the Jets. Only from Cleveland.

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In support of the notion that Braylon got what he wanted

From Pete Prisco of CBSports.com, quoting a "league source" and agreeing with my contention that the Browns gave Edwards just what he wanted: "He popped that 130-pound kid and got what he wanted, a ticket out of there."

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What Rex Ryan has to say

Some Rex Ryan comments on acquiring Braylon Edwards: "I want to win now. Every team in the league should want to win now. In my opinion it’s a copout for any team to say, 'We’ve got a four-year program.' Well, … Continue reading

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Why didn't this happen last season?

The case could be made that Braylon Edwards should have been jettisoned last season. Problem was the same coaching staff that tried to work with him last year saw him in 2007, when he put up amazing numbers. In fact, … Continue reading

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Interesting take by Josh Cribbs

Josh Cribbs, when asked what he'd say to those who say Braylon Edwards was bad for the team: “I disagree. He’s a threat and that’s why teams double covered him every game. That is why teams account for him on … Continue reading

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It's been quite a five years

Waitingfornextyear.com has quite a timeline on Braylon Edwards' time with the Browns.

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Some more radio stuff

Cris Carter was on WKNR this afternoon (I did quite a bit of channel-flipping) and he commented that Edwards could succeed in New York if he gives up on being Braylon Edwards the celebrity and concentrates on being Braylon Edwards … Continue reading

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Trade obscures team's reality

Lost in the news of this trade is how this Browns season has disintegrated. Already. Think about this: Fans are actually celebrating the fact that the Browns played close against Cincinnati at home. Edwards, theoretically, was the best player on … Continue reading

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Braylon Edwards continues to impress

Braylon Edwards (allegedly) punched a friend of LeBron James in a bar in the wee hours of Monday morning. According to James, the guy weighs about 130 pounds. Nice. Real, real nice. What a joke.

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First and 10: Time for Quinn?

First of the season … regular production begins the week of the opener. 1)      I think if Saturday was a regular season game the Browns get whacked pretty good. Kerry Collins and the Titans offense moved the ball pretty easily, and … Continue reading

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The newest latest on Braylon: Deal is dead

So now it's dead? The New York Dailly News reports that the much-discussed trade that would send Braylon Edwards to the New York Giants is dead. Done. Finished. Over. Finito. Brayloned, as in dropped. Reports the News: "According to a … Continue reading

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This Browns approach makes sense

A report in Yahoo from Jason Cole indicates the Browns are dangling bait in an effort to trade down from the fifth spot. Which, if true, is sound thinking and a good move. The Browns need players, and more draft … Continue reading

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These Browns trade rumors won't go away

The draft approaches and the rumors continue to swirl that Brady Quinn and/or Braylon Edwards will be ex-Browns by the time the weekend is over. Nothing concrete, but rumors. "A general manger told me that he expects Cleveland to trade … Continue reading

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The guy the Browns might draft

Pretty good story here on the guy the Browns might draft – especially if they trade Braylon Edwards.

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Yahoo: Folks expect Braylon to be a Giant

Jason Cole of Yahoo Sports reports that NFL folks expect Braylon Edwards to be traded to the New York Giants on draft day. Cole attributes the report to sources familiar with the discussions between the two teams. Why would the … Continue reading

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My conclusion: Braylon wants out of town

The other day Romeo Crennel was asked about Braylon Edwards' postgame comments, the ones when he said fans don't like him because he's from Michigan and he's unappreciated. Crennel blamed it on postgame frustration, said if Edwards had time to … Continue reading

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First and 10 — It's become a season that never ends

First and 10 1)      Anyone who honestly thought prior to the game that the Browns had a chance to win last night may now step into the cab that will take them to Never Never Land. There, they may join … Continue reading

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Perhaps the most embarrassing Browns loss of the season …

Talk about a thud. That loss to Houston was about as bad as any I can remember, and I've been covering the Browns since 1999. It leaves the team in disarray, the front office embarrassed by an e-mail during the … Continue reading

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Who has really hurt the Browns … and anyone care to join me on the drive to Buffalo on Monday?

Heading to Buffalo … Anyone care to shuffle off to the game with me … you can drive:    Who has really hurt the Browns? The more I think about the Browns this season the more I believe the team's record … Continue reading

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First and 10: How much more can the Browns ask of fans?

Please excuse this brief interlude … Somehow today I have a vision of Herb Score, watching all the greats play a pickup game on a real field of dreams. Score has a microphone, of course, and he looks out and … Continue reading

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