Braylon Edwards

Professional football wide receiver Braylon Edwards plays for the New York Jets in the National Football League. The Cleveland Browns selected Edwards third overall in the 2005 NFL draft.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/07/braylon-head-to-broadway/

In December of 2008, Edwards expressed his frustration with Browns fans, stating that he "very unappreciated" and has always been a "marked man coming from Michigan," referring to the Ohio State-Michigan rivalry.Deadspin: Braylon Edwards May Have Worn Out His Welcome In Cleveland He changed his tone the following day when stating that he wants to stay with the Browns, make plays and have fun.Akron Beacon Journal: Edwards Wants to Stay Put

On October 7, 2009, it was reported that Edwards was traded from the Browns to the Jets.http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2009/10/07/braylon-head-to-broadway/

Prior to playing in the NFL, Edwards played college football for the Michigan Wolverines. He had a standout career with the Wolverines, setting school records for receptions, receiving yards and career touchdowns. He was also honored with the Biletnikoff Award, given to the top college receiver and the Big Ten MVP. After college, Edwards was selected third overall in the 2005 NFL draft by the Cleveland Browns.Official Site: Braylon Edwards

Edwards made his NFL debut with the Browns in 2005, playing in 10 games, seven of which he started. He scored three touchdowns during his rookie season, including a career-best 80-yard run for a touchdown. Edwards earned a starting position with the Browns in 2006 and went on to record a career-high 1,298 yards and 16 touchdowns in 2007.NFL.com: Braylon Edwards

Braylon Edwards was traded from the Cleveland Browns to the New York Jets on October 7, 2009, in the middle of Week Four of the 2009 NFL season. While Edwards went from a losing team to one that made the AFC Championship game, the transition was not easy. While the offense in Cleveland was inept, the offense in New York ran the ball more than 60% of the time (most in the NFL), and was operating under a neophyte QB.

Despite the cards being stacked against him Edwards showed some positive. He showed the ability to consistently get open deep, and create after the catch. He averaged 15.5 yards per catch and scored four touchdowns in 12 games for the Jets in the '09 campaign. He was the only big play threat on a relatively predictable, bland Jets offense.

With all the positive, Edwards also had problems with the drops. He dropped 4 relatively easy touchdowns off the right arm of Mark Sanchez this past season, eliciting memories of bad drops in the past from him. With Edwards, that is just part of the package. He can get open deep, and his physical ability is tantalizing but sometimes he will just drop an easy pass and in many instances it proved to be costly.

In the AFC title game, Edwards did manage to catch a 80 yard TD pass from Sanchez.