Jets Aren't Extending Braylon Edwards

by John B on Oct 8, 2009 9:01 AM EDT

Just because the Jets traded for Braylon Edwards, that doesn't mean they're giving him a new contract.

GM Mike Tannenbaum said there are no immediate plans to address Braylon Edwards' contract situation, meaning he will be a free agent after the season. Edwards, acquired Wednesday from the Browns, is in the final year of his rookie contract.

There were rumblings in Cleveland that Edwards wanted a $9 million-a-year extension, but the receiver said he never made that claim. He said he's not going to make a stink about his expiring deal.

"I don't want to be a distraction," he said. "They've got a machine moving in the right direction, so to sit here and try to talk about a new contract would be pretty petty. I'm happy with where I'm at now. I'm happy with my contract."

Good move. Edwards is a guy with a lot to prove. Let him show he's ready to make good on his considerable physical talents. The low price of the trade makes this possible. If you give up a lot to get a marquee player, there's a lot of pressure to lock up said player long term. The Jets gave up leftovers for Edwards. Even if this is a three month rental, very little will have been lost on the venture.

Would you give Edwards an extension or play this like the Jets are doing?

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Play this like the Jets are playing it

Let him earn his stay and provide motivation for a solid season.

2009 Dallas Cowboys: 10-6
2009 New York Jets: 11-5

by Grady90 on Oct 8, 2009 9:50 AM EDT reply actions

there is no question.. . . .

gotta let him play out the season. he will be twice as motivated, playing for a winner for the first time in his career and trying to set him up for a big pay day. but i WOULD consider it a big loss if we don’t resign him for what ever reasons. we will have lost ANOTHER draft pick(3rd for Favre, 2nd for Sanchez etc) AND Stuckey who may not be a star but has shown ability and potential for growth. I think we BETTER sign him after the season, if he prove’s worth it, or else it will be another single step forward before taking two steps back.

by The Bronx-178st on Oct 8, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions

Maybe I’m wrong about this, but I was talking to some friends who were saying that if next season is uncapped, Edwards is going to be a RFA.

by Mark D on Oct 8, 2009 10:41 AM EDT reply actions

you're right about the RFA status

banks confirms it here: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/don_banks/10/07/react/index.html

by fletchmo on Oct 8, 2009 11:55 AM EDT up reply actions

I guess I dont like giving up 4 players (2 picks and 2 players) for a marque WR without knowing that we have an option for 2010.. If he is RFA, that is one thing.. but we still need to sign him to a new deal.. Even if he becomes a #2 receiver instead of #1, we still need a #2. Brad Smith is not a #2.

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by NC_Scott on Oct 8, 2009 11:00 AM EDT reply actions