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Why Not Scrap The Draft Entirely And Go After

Braylon Edwards?

 

This is from Nfldraftcountdown.com's chat on 3/25:

 

7:47 [Comment From Vin in NJ]
Do you see the G-Men pulling a trade for Braylon Edwards or another veteran WR, or will they end up drafting one?
7:48 Scott Wright:  My old buddy Vin!

If the Giants can get Braylon Edwards for a 2nd, 5th and Steve Smith they should make the deal and run.   He is exactly what they need.

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Why don't the Bears trade their 2nd round pick (49th overall) and our 4th round pick (119th overall) and someone for Braylon?  If a 2nd (45th overall) and a 5th (151st overall) and Steve Smith will get him (I know, only speculatively), why not up our 5th to our 4th and throw in someone else to get Braylon?

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I'd think about trading urlacher

for either picks or a star receiver.

Pool and a pond... Pond be good for you.

by SoulEater7 on Apr 4, 2009 12:53 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't

Urlacher to the Bears is like Ray Lewis to the Ravens. He should retire as a Bear, that is unless he wants to play into his 40’s.

by sirus19x on Apr 4, 2009 1:10 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Really?

I guess I don’t see it. He misses tackles and can’t shed blocks. Im not saying he sucks but that he really has lost a step so why not unload him now while he has value around the league?

Then move Briggs to the middle?

use the picks for defense or a WR like Boldin.

Pool and a pond... Pond be good for you.

by SoulEater7 on Apr 4, 2009 2:01 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

To me, he’s playing more on reputation than anything else.

by GeoMak on Apr 4, 2009 4:04 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's not start up

the Briggs to the middle nonsense. Here’s why:
OK talk all you want about Urlacher being traded. We all know it Ain’t gonna happen. The cover-2 system requires three big components to operate, a defensive tackle that can play the three-technique, a free safety that can support the run and drop in to coverage, but most importantly, a weakside linebacker who can defend against the screen.

“Typically, the [Tampa 2] players don’t have the prototypical size of other NFL defenders. Instead, stress is put on speed, smarts and flawless tackling. A quick defensive line is a must, but the middle linebacker position is the straw that stirs the drink. "

—Bryan Mullen, The Tennessean

Think With Your Dipstick Jimmy!

by ifuwannacrownem on Apr 4, 2009 6:34 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right. Because that's certainly more important than winning games.

I mean, winning games? P’shaw! It’s like, history, man.

Viva la nuance! Reading comprehension rules!!!

by tyger1147 on Apr 4, 2009 8:49 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Horrible idea.

We need those picks to land a safety… a guard… a tackle… a WR… a DE… a LB.

"You win because of the quarterback. We have to get that position stabilized. We're fixated on that." -- Jerry Angelo (12.30.2008)

Jerry Angelo trades for Jay Cutler! (4.2.2009)
.

by SackMan on Apr 4, 2009 10:27 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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