Browns trade Edwards to Jets

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Browns Trade Edwards to Jets

Both the Jets and Edwards expected to benefit

The New York Jets have traded one wide receiver, one linebacker and three draft picks for Cleveland’s rebellious and troublesome receiver, Braylon Edwards.

After being accused of assaulting a young man outside of a club in Cleveland on October 5, the Cleveland Browns announced their trade of Edwards to the New York Jets. For the last two seasons, Edwards has been disgruntled in Cleveland and could see great potential in New York.

As the fifth overall pick in the 2009 NFL Draft, Braylon Edwards has seen his fare share of great plays. Though he may drop some balls every now and then, the 6’3” receiver has the mass and power to be one of the best wide receivers in the league.

With the New York Jets, Edwards could see many opportunities to be the top receiver on the Jets’ roster. In the last four seasons, plus the four games played with the Browns, Edwards has 238 catches resulting in 3,697 yards and 28 touchdowns. Having such a player is setting up the Jets to be a threat for deep defenses, forcing opposition to limit the number of men on the line, limiting blocking of the running game.

It seems like it’s a great deal for both Edwards and the Jets. Edwards gets to team up with his previous quarterback from Cleveland, Sanchez who was also traded. This duo can produce long completions and sets up Edwards for a successful transition to the Jets.

Though Edwards saw many struggles on and off the field with the Cleveland Browns, a trade to the New York Jets could only increase the opportunities for Edwards to utilize his strengths in long routes for great gains on the field. This should be nothing less than a great move for the talented receiver.