Rumor: Miami talking to Braylon Edwards

Zach Miller... yummmm. Two TE sets all the time. He would fit our needs better.

 

I found for Edwards, 101 targets and 2 drops. For Hartline, 73 targets, 3 drops.

http://hosted.stats.com/fb/findplayer.asp?type=position&position=1

 

Braylon Edwards had 14 plays of 20+ yards out of 116 targets in 2010 (One play of 20+ every 8.2 targets)

Brian Hartline had 10 plays of 20+ yards out of 73 targets in 2010 (One play of 20+ every 7.3 targets)

Each had 4 drops in 2010 according to PFF.

 

Zach Miller.....

Not even gonna get excited.....not yet....fingers crossed

 

Sorry for the infrequent updates fellas. I'm chasing the Braylon Edwards possibility.Trying to either confirm or kill the rumor. Right now it looks to be bogus.

Posted by: Armando Salguero | July 30, 2011 at 11:54 AM



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Good, we do not need black taller Ted Ginn

 

touche'

 

We really should get Soliai on a long term deal. That $12 million doesn't sit right with me. We could use half that on someone else.

 

Supposedly they're ill at ease with giving him a long term contract, but unless there's new jargon in the CBA that discourages roster bonuses I wonder why they don't attempt a contract that affords them some protection if Soliai doesn't stay motivated or play well.

 

Ummm, I take it your not much of a Ted Ginn fan ??

 

Because Soliai has little motivation to sign such a deal.

 

which half? b/c that's debatable. Lower half maybe not. Hart is white after all. Just sayin.

 

and how many games did Edwards directly help the Jets win in those 20+ yard plays? I seem to recall one in particular.
Hartline? ehhhhh.

 

I'm not sure how you quantify the importance of a 20 yd play. "Directly help a team to win" is really just an undefinable and subjective label.

 

Marshall's contract is like that.

His should be incentive laden and have limited team liability but a good pay ceiling.

 

You're a stupid nickname

 

Reports are that he turned down the Vikings offer apparently? If the Jets are out as they say and now Vikings are out...who else?

 

what does that even mean?

When you throw a jump ball to a guy who runs over or jukes a guy or two in route to a TD that breaks another team's back or wins the game, I'm pretty sure that "directly helps a team win".

We went up 17-14 in the 3rd qtr after a long ball-controlled drive, and on the very next play Edwards scores on a 67 yard pass where he does most of the work? That's not directly helping a team win?

I guess 16 TDs over 30+ yards doesn't impact games (and it didn't matter than he did this with average at best QB play).

 

I would be interested to find out where I can find the stats on "back breaking TDs" or "successful jukes".

Again, all this subjective labeling logic can be used to say a lot of WRs were better than say, Larry Fitzgerald last season. I wonder what his "successful juke" to target ratio was

 

Is this not happening not really trying to read all 8 pages

 

So where are all the stats that suggest Hartline is a better #2 option? Is it the TD column?

 

Give stat monkey time, they have stats for everything. They'll figure out a way to make a useless stat for this.

 

Down to Dolphins and Jets now? Oh come on now I really want him in Miami, let's steal their #2 WR. Actually, he led the Jets in receiving yards and Touchdowns(including running backs) in 2010, but only cause Holmes missed the first 4 games. Also had their longest reception of the year, 74 yards and most YAC. Wouldn't it be nice to take that from them?

I still have doubts Ireland and co would do it.

 

No, its age and pricetag. Both players produced similarly. But Hartline is much cheaper and younger. There really isn't much reason to appropriate those type of resources for someone that isn't necessarily an upgrade, and a marginal one at best. Especially when you consider Hartline still has a good likelihood of improving.

If you're argument has devolved to "he's scored more TDs", then you're essentially arguing that he should be our #1 WR.

 

This grows in intrigue. All outcomes positive if he signs with anyone other than Jets.

 

Yeah, but Edwards would come with added "stickin' it to the Jets' value.

 

Come again?? Where you see or hear this or just your guess?

 

Rather get Zach Miller. wrs are fine

 

100% agree.

 

Clearly Hartline is the shiftier of the 2. He was never charged for DUI.

 

I read it somewhere, should've linked. But that's why I put the question mark, just a rumor. We really can't trust any sources though, can we. Also read the Jets were done with him, then hear they aren't. On NFLN and ESPN all they talked about was how the Jets were frontrunners for Asomugha, with 49ers, Bucs, Texans, Cowboys all showing interest Who gets him....Eagles.

After all that's happened, I'll just expect Edwards to go to the Jaguars.

 

I just hope those rumors are just that - rumors. And I hope we are being aggressive in our pursuit of Miller, he makes the most sense for this offense, not another wideout and one that is a headcase.

 

I see what you did there. It's not the getting-away-from-the-cops speed and talent, but rather the awareness and elusiveness...

 

I did not read that as shiftier at first, and I was wondering what point you were trying to make.

 

Hartlne saying he had no idea who was driving his car when it ate that Median was pretty elusive.

 

When neither is past their prime, then age has little relevance. True that Hartline is a lot cheaper, but Edwards is a more talented and dynamic receiver and to even the most obtuse observer should be seen as an upgrade to our offense. When Hartline works his way open, he generally catches the ball, but Edwards, as with Marshall, is open even when he is covered and can physically dominate any corner and just overpower them if need be to catch the ball. I seriously doubt we'll ever see much of that from Hartline.

Good ol' Don Shula always made sure Marino was never lacking for top quality WRs. Once he say the Marks were done, he didn't waste any time and grabbed Fryar and Ingram to take their place.

While there has been a lot of attacks on Edwards in this thread about his drops, and before 2010, they were warranted, but last season he was the Jets' most sure handed WR/TE with less drops than Cotchery, Holmes or Keller.

 

Shaddup. see if I let you know when I move to Denver.
I actually used my eyes for this topic while tossing in a few meaningful stats to seal the deal. Anyways, shaddup.

 

Yes, Edwards would most likely be a better basketball player. Fortunately, most NFL playbooks don't ask anyone to rebound.

Again, the statistics indicate that despite Edwards' ability to "overpower" defenders, he doesn't make any more big plays than Brian Hartline. Most likely because physically overpowering a receiver of defender is against the rules, commonly referred to as "pass interference".

 

I took a minute to look up Edwards official stats.

http://www.nfl.com/player/braylonedwards/2506342/profile

He'd be nice to have but I question where he would fit in and I'd be concerned with exactly how much production you'd get for the money you'd have to spend to get him. It's really nothing more than a 'cost - benefit analysis'. If his price tag is reasonable I probably grab him, but we do have bigger needs on the team.

 

If you cannot understand how a WR can overpower a DB to make a catch, and not interfere when doing so, then I guess we better stop this debate right now. It's going nowhere. Dead in the water. Nice to chat with you. Catch ya on the flip flop.

I've seen Edwards make plenty of plays that Hartline could physically never dream of making. Do I have stat monkeys to back me up? No, I'm just going by The University of My Eyes.