The NY Giants And Cleveland Browns on the Verge of Huge Trade! - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-14-2009, 10:09 PM

Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards is expected to become a member of the New York Giants before the NFL draft on April 25-26, according to a pair of sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

“The Giants are going to have to up the offer a bit, but [the Browns] are willing to move him,” said one of two sources with knowledge of the talks between the teams.

New York is trying to replace talented yet troubled wideout Plaxico Burress, released by the team on April 3 after a turbulent year near and far from the field. Meanwhile, Cleveland is open to ridding itself of Edwards, who set the team record for touchdown catches in 2007 with 16, because he’s being viewed as someone who will have difficulty working with new coach Eric Mangini.

The Browns reportedly asked for a second- and fifth-round pick and receiver Steve Smith, but the Giants declined. New York countered by offering the two draft picks and receiver Domenik Hixon for Edwards.

Neither the Browns or Giants could be reached for this story, but both sources said the gap will be bridged before the draft.

“The Giants are motivated, they’re trying to win right now,” the aforementioned quoted source said. “Edwards is a bigger guy that [quarterback] Eli [Manning] wants to throw to, like he had with Plaxico. The Giants know they can’t leave Eli with no great receivers. They saw what happened last year.”

New York’s offense sputtered over the final five games of the season after Burress was suspended by the team after shooting himself at a New York nightclub.

Edwards (6.-foot-3 215 pounds), who has expressed a strong desire to play in a large market like New York, isn’t quite as big as Burress (6-5, 232) but would give the Giants a nice-sized target.

Edwards, the third overall pick in 2005, has shown flashes of his joining the league’s elite wideouts, catching 80 balls for 1,289 yards in his record-setting ’07 season. However, that’s the only time he has surpassed 900 yards in a season over his first four years. Last season, Edwards slumped to 55 catches for 873 yards and three touchdowns during the Browns’ disappointing 4-12 season.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns

Mr. Television · 04-14-2009, 10:13 PM

I wouldn't give up too much for him. I've seen quite a few of his games and he drops so many balls. Maybe a change in teams is what he needs though.

Wreckless · 04-14-2009, 10:14 PM

Good for the Giants...I think both teams will still suck though regardless...

Let's see how this deal goes, I'm interested to see where and how it goes.

Big C · 04-14-2009, 10:20 PM

Edwards would be a GREAT replacement at WR.

Eli could gain a guy to throw to- with the loss of Ward to free agency, this could turn out to be a big gain.

bandito · 04-15-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

I wouldn't give up too much for him. I've seen quite a few of his games and he drops so many balls. Maybe a change in teams is what he needs though.

I agree, he drops too many balls.

TJ · 04-15-2009, 07:36 PM

A change of scenery and playing for a winning franchise will help him.

04-14-2009, 10:09 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	The NY Giants And Cleveland Browns on the Verge of Huge Trade! Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards is expected to become a member of the New York Giants before the NFL draft on April 25-26, according to a pair of sources with knowledge of the negotiations. “The Giants are going to have to up the offer a bit, but [the Browns] are willing to move him,” said one of two sources with knowledge of the talks between the teams. New York is trying to replace talented yet troubled wideout Plaxico Burress, released by the team on April 3 after a turbulent year near and far from the field. Meanwhile, Cleveland is open to ridding itself of Edwards, who set the team record for touchdown catches in 2007 with 16, because he’s being viewed as someone who will have difficulty working with new coach Eric Mangini. The Browns reportedly asked for a second- and fifth-round pick and receiver Steve Smith, but the Giants declined. New York countered by offering the two draft picks and receiver Domenik Hixon for Edwards. Neither the Browns or Giants could be reached for this story, but both sources said the gap will be bridged before the draft. “The Giants are motivated, they’re trying to win right now,” the aforementioned quoted source said. “Edwards is a bigger guy that [quarterback] Eli [Manning] wants to throw to, like he had with Plaxico. The Giants know they can’t leave Eli with no great receivers. They saw what happened last year.” New York’s offense sputtered over the final five games of the season after Burress was suspended by the team after shooting himself at a New York nightclub. Edwards (6.-foot-3 215 pounds), who has expressed a strong desire to play in a large market like New York, isn’t quite as big as Burress (6-5, 232) but would give the Giants a nice-sized target. Edwards, the third overall pick in 2005, has shown flashes of his joining the league’s elite wideouts, catching 80 balls for 1,289 yards in his record-setting ’07 season. However, that’s the only time he has surpassed 900 yards in a season over his first four years. Last season, Edwards slumped to 55 catches for 873 yards and three touchdowns during the Browns’ disappointing 4-12 season. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_yl...yhoo&type=lgns
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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	I wouldn't give up too much for him. I've seen quite a few of his games and he drops so many balls. Maybe a change in teams is what he needs though.
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Wreckless Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 04, 2007 Location: Banned Posts: 9,406	Good for the Giants...I think both teams will still suck though regardless... Let's see how this deal goes, I'm interested to see where and how it goes.

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Big C I Heart Angie Watson Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 21, 2006 Posts: 3,531	Edwards would be a GREAT replacement at WR. Eli could gain a guy to throw to- with the loss of Ward to free agency, this could turn out to be a big gain.

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TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,782	A change of scenery and playing for a winning franchise will help him.