PFT: Two Major Hurdles For Edwards-To-Giants Trade

[WoodysGirl]

Posted by Mike Florio on April 8, 2009, 11:18 a.m.

A rumor is making the rounds that the Browns might soon send receiver Braylon Edwards to the Giants, for a first-round pick and a fifth-round pick.

Several readers have pointed this one out to us, attributing it to ESPN 950 in Philly.

One of the producers we know at ESPN 950 has explained that drive-time host Mike Missanelli was merely commenting on a video speculating on the situation, and that ESPN 950 isn’t “reporting” anything about a possible trade.

As one source with knowledge of the discussions tells us, any talks between the two teams would properly be characterized as “exploratory.”

The problem, as the source explained, is that the Browns want a lot for Edwards, and that Edwards wants a lot by way of a new contract.

The source tells us that the Browns are believed to be requesting at least a first-round pick and a third-round pick for Edwards — which makes sense since the Cowboys gave up a first-round pick, a third-round pick, and a sixth-round pick for former Lions receiver Roy Williams and a seventh-round pick.

Also, Edwards (who is entering the final year of his rookie contract) is looking for a Larry Fitzgerald-style deal, with a value of $10 million per year.

As the source points out, Edwards is no Fitzgerald. If he were, the Browns wouldn’t be willing to even discuss trading him.

So barring a major change in the position of the Browns and Edwards, the Giants won’t be biting on Braylon.

 

[ThreeSportStar80]

Yeah Edwards is a good WR but Larry Fitzgerald is the best WR in the football. He's already great.

 

[Woods]

Actually, why are the Browns looking to trade B Edwards?

 

[Bob Sacamano]

the thing that separates the two is that Fitz catches everything, Braylon's hands are unreliable

 

[Khartun]

the thing that separates the two is that Fitz catches everything, Braylon's hands are bricks

Fixed.

 

[punit328]

If im the Browns i ask the Giants to throw in another WR(S.Smith) because the Browns would be thin at WR b/c of what happened to Stallworth. I dont see why they would want to get rid of Edwards anyways.

 

[joseephuss]

If im the Browns i ask the Giants to throw in another WR(S.Smith) because the Browns would be thin at WR b/c of what happened to Stallworth. I dont see why they would want to get rid of Edwards anyways.

Isn't Edwards putting pressure on the Browns to trade him or am I not remembering things clearly?

 

[DeaconBlues]

If im the Browns i ask the Giants to throw in another WR(S.Smith) because the Browns would be thin at WR b/c of what happened to Stallworth. I dont see why they would want to get rid of Edwards anyways.

The Browns don't want to pay what Edwards thinks he's worth, nor do they want to franchise him or let him walk. I expect the Browns to lower their demands, but Edwards truly believes he's worth what he's asking for.

No one is going to trade for him unless they can sign an extension.

 

[SLATEmosphere]

They would have ZERO offensive talent..giving away Winslow and now Edwards? not to mention Stallworth is bye bye...they might go 0-16 next year..seriously..I would trade with them this year because your gettin a VERY high pick in 2010

 

[Big Country]

Yeah Edwards is a good WR but Larry Fitzgerald is the best WR in the football. He's already great.

Larry Fitzgerald is presently a top three player in the entire league IMO

1. P. Manning

2. DWare

3. Fitzgerald

 

[casmith07]

Browns would be fools to trade Edwards. His hands aren't glue but that can be coached. Plus, WHO do they have, especially with Stallworth's situation?

They're just setting poor Brady Quinn up for more failure, and the Mangenius for a piss poor coaching run.

 

[thundercowboy]

:colts:

Larry Fitzgerald is presently a top three player in the entire league IMO

1. P. Manning

2. DWare

3. Fitzgerald

I wouldn't put Peyton Manning in that group, but he does make some funny tv commercials.

 

[Yakuza Rich]

:colts:


I wouldn't put Peyton Manning in that group, but he does make some funny tv commercials.

I would in a heartbeat. Year in and year out he's a top 3 QB. Can't say that for most QB's who may have a top 3 year and then a mediocre year, then a pretty good year, then a top 3 year and then a decent year, etc.

I think Edwards has more potential than Fitzgerald, but Fitz is much more reliable because his hands are so good. And again, potential is nothing performance is everything.

Browns should want more than a 1st and a 3rd since with Stallworth out and Jurevicius retired and KWII in Tampa, they would have zero receiving threats.


3JACK

 

[OAM]

Biggest hurdle is the Browns rather have the 2nd, 5th and Steve Smith for Braylon as opposed to the 1st and 3rd. Then the contract which is in its last year with all the uncertainty for the salary structures.

 

[OAM]

Browns would be fools to trade Edwards. His hands aren't glue but that can be coached. Plus, WHO do they have, especially with Stallworth's situation?

They're just setting poor Brady Quinn up for more failure, and the Mangenius for a piss poor coaching run.

Management got tired of Winslow's attitude, transgressions and constant new contract demands. This team is sitting on the fence wondering if they should blow it all up and start from scratch again if none of these "star" players like Rogers and Edwards want to play there.

They could get the picks to rebuild and only would have to suffer the cap ramifications this year because next year there pretty much won't be a cap. Just a bunch of birds sitting on a fence. You would be surprised how much of the NFL is taking that approach.

 

[Longboysfan]

Actually, why are the Browns looking to trade B Edwards?

Yes. Why trade your best player when the QB's are well adjusted to him.

 

[dmq]

I hope the Giants trade for him. He and Winslow cost Anderson a job with their stone hands. BTW, The Giants aren't going to give up Steve Smith.

 

[TellerMorrow34]

They got rid of Kellen and now they might get rid of Braylon as well. Whoever winds up not winning the starting QB job in Cleveland will probably feel very lucky to not be out there on the field trying to move the ball with a receiving core that consists of no one.