Braylon Edwards Being Shopped By The Browns

by August West on Mar 23, 2009 11:06 AM CDT in Reader Surveys Comment 16 comments

That's the way it appears, since the Giants and Browns apparently had discussions about swapping the talented, but drop-prone wide receiver for defensive end Mathias Kiwanuka.

Edwards has elite physical tools and is a threat no matter where he gets the ball; behind the line, over the middle or streaking down the sideline, he can make a big play out of it. Of course, he'd have to catch it first, and Edwards has famously led the NFl in drops each of the last 2 seasons.

So, what do you think: Is he worth taking a run at (mind you he'll be expensive), or should the TItans just stay out of this one?

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Should the Titans throw the kitchen sink at the Browns for Edwards?

Yup

216 votes

Nope

226 votes

Throw the house, and if Edwards doesn't drop it, go after him

168 votes

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NO

My heart cannot take the punishment of seeing another Titan drop an important catch. My cat thinks I hate her because she usually streaks down the hall when I jump up screaming and spilling beer.

by palpacino on Mar 23, 2009 11:20 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Drew Bennett

is cheaper and can drop passes as good as anyone. We dont have a passing game therefore we don’t need WR.

by TitanBlue on Mar 23, 2009 11:26 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

If all we need are drops...

…we can resign Justin McCareins on the CHEAP!

DannoE

"You may say I'm a dreamer, but I'm not the only one."

by DannoE on Mar 23, 2009 11:42 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

not unless he's cheap

and one of the newly resurrected stem cell research programs finds a cure for the drops

The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.

by hal41605 on Mar 23, 2009 1:07 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

THAT'S FUNNY!

But really, the only thing I want to say is: What a cool opinion poll thingamajiggy. Props for finding a way to include that and try to find a way to work it in every day. I just like watching the numbers scroll. Then again, I’m easily amused.

by FaninEcuador on Mar 23, 2009 3:53 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

On a serious note,

I’m wondering if Edwards leading the league in drops is a result of being targeted most of the time. I didn’t watch many Browns games, but I don’t recognize any of the other receivers other than Stallworth. There should be a statisic somewhere that shows the percentage of tdrops per times targeted. Also, is he thrown to in desparation situations, or is he like McCairens, drops it like its hot?

by FaninEcuador on Mar 23, 2009 4:01 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I have a feeling that hal is gonna hook you up, Fan!

Official MCM Hater!

by gramsey712 on Mar 23, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

ha

too slow

The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.

by hal41605 on Mar 23, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHAT!?!?!

when i posted, mine totally went in ahead of yours g ram. i demand a recount!

The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.

by hal41605 on Mar 23, 2009 5:11 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I noticed they were all posted at the same time.

We’re on the same wavelength tho!

Official MCM Hater!

by gramsey712 on Mar 24, 2009 8:00 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

he was thrown at 138 times last year

and caught 40% of them—thats 2% worse than McCareins. “drops” is not an official statistic in the nfl, so it’s hard to gauge, but generally people who keep those stats only count completely inexcusable non-catches. there will be many passes that a receiver probably should catch where they give the guy the benefit of the doubt because the throw is a tad off or because the CB breathes on him or something.
the thing about edwards is in 2007 he made up for all the drops with 1200+ yards and 16 tds. last year though, not so much: only 3 tds.

The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.

by hal41605 on Mar 23, 2009 4:21 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly...

Edwards is like TO was: he’s always dropped a lot of passes, but he catches ones almost nobody else can get to, and he breaks-off big plays.

Still not sure he’s worth heavy pursuit from us, but the guy is no slouch.

Where I was raised 2 + 2 = 3rd and 6.

by August West on Mar 23, 2009 4:38 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

speaking of TO

let the drama begin

The Dual Threat, Official Enforcer/Stat Geek of MCM.

by hal41605 on Mar 23, 2009 5:15 PM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would gladly welcome him onto the team

He would be the true number one reciever we haven’t had since Mason, but it would have to be for the right price. I would say a second and fourth would be the highest I would feel comfortable going

Cortland Finnegan is a beast

by Titansfan_559 on Mar 23, 2009 7:46 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh and I watch a lot of Browns games because my dad is a big fan

and he had a terrible year last year. He had by far the worst hands I’ve ever seen and regularly dropped 3 passes a game so I’m not sure how much of that he would be able to fix….

Cortland Finnegan is a beast

by Titansfan_559 on Mar 23, 2009 7:47 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs