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Edwards present, hard at work Zac Jackson, Staff Writer 05.29.2007 Braylon Edwards: Present, accounted for, and anxious to make headlines for what he does on the field, not what he does or says off of it. Edwards wouldrather not start that process by playing with the backups, as he did during the Browns' OTA practice Tuesday, but it is a start. And he, like the rest of the players trying to learn the Browns' new offensive system, will go from here. Edwards was in the news two weeks ago for his million-dollar scholarship pledge to Cleveland Public Schools, after which he pledged to be a better player, teammate and person in 2007. But when he missed the Browns' first OTA practice last week, plenty of people were left wondering if he'd meant what he said. Edwards spoke Tuesday for the first time since his public presentation of the scholarship money. He said he missed last Tuesday due to a family emergency, hasn't missed a day since and has high expectations for the Browns' new offense this fall. "I think we can have something this year," Edwards said. "I think all the guys have positive attitudes. The coaches here are good ones. This could be a good year for us." Though Browns coach Romeo Crennel said there's "no significance to" Edwards playing with the backups Tuesday, it was certainly noticeable. "He's trying to learn the system," Crennel said. "He did miss a day, so he's just a bit behind. He worked with the third team, and he worked with the second team." "Today is May 29," Edwards said. "At the end of the day, when I'm starting in September, that's what matters. Right now guys are getting reps, and whether you're on the field or watching, it's about taking that mental rep and learning." The next step, then, is to continue working forward. "I'm putting the first day behind us -- it's over with," Crennel said. "He's been here everyday since. He's been working good." On one play during a 7-on-7 drill Tuesday, Edwards beat Therrian Fontenot on a square-in route, caught a pass from Ken Dorsey and turned up the sideline with long, powerful strides, drawing away from the defense before any other defender could offer help. The Browns hope it was a glimpse of what Edwards can bring to Rob Chudzinski's new offense. "Like everything else, there are bumps and bruises, some things I definitely messed up on today," Edwards said. "But I like the offense. I think we're going to create some mismatches this year. It allows everybody to move around. We're going to be unpredictable this year. "If we can continue to make the progress we're making, the strides we made, this offense can be something special." Edwards said he's "a little bit" bigger and much more confident than he was a year ago, when he was trying to come back from a torn ACL. He said he's not thinking about the knee or much of anything from a difficult 2006. "I just want to win," he said. "I don't have to talk about it." Home Page
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Then shut up, show up to practice, practice hard and then this fall WHEN you finaly start playing up to your 3rd overall draft status, thats when what you say will mean more to me as a fan. Not to say that coming back last year and playing like he did was a bad year its just I would rather hear more about what he does on the field than off.
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He said he missed last Tuesday due to a family emergency
Interesting. Had a buddy who was entertaining some clients at the Cavs-Pistons playoff game the night before and guess who was a "face in the crowd" on the big screen?
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Yup, that's what we drafted him to do,,, Good!
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Had a buddy who was entertaining some clients at the Cavs-Pistons playoff game the night before and guess who was a "face in the crowd" on the big screen?
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He said he missed last Tuesday due to a family emergency
Interesting. Had a buddy who was entertaining some clients at the Cavs-Pistons playoff game the night before and guess who was a "face in the crowd" on the big screen?
what does that have to do with an emergency? A month ago my friend collapsed and died right in the middle of a game... until then we were going about our normal plans.
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Hey D,how does a reciever run a square-in,then turn up the side line?
Just figured I'd get my over-analysis in before this thread turns out like all the other BE threads.
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He said he missed last Tuesday due to a family emergency
Interesting. Had a buddy who was entertaining some clients at the Cavs-Pistons playoff game the night before and guess who was a "face in the crowd" on the big screen?
what does that have to do with an emergency? A month ago my friend collapsed and died right in the middle of a game... until then we were going about our normal plans.
Exactly. He missed that days practice because he was out late in Detroit watching the Pistons game, and probably chose to rest up and travel to Cleveland the next day, while his teammates were already practicing. There was no emergency.
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Just figured I'd get my over-analysis in before this thread turns out like all the other BE threads.
He's just that good. 
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how the heck do I know,, I wasn't there,, I just read it like you 
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Exactly. He missed that days practice because he was out late in Detroit watching the Pistons game, and probably chose to rest up and travel to Cleveland the next day, while his teammates were already practicing. There was no emergency.
So we are now at the point where we can't accept anything he says, so we're just gonna go ahead and make crap up? You are ridiculous. 
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Exactly. He missed that days practice because he was out late in Detroit watching the Pistons game, and probably chose to rest up and travel to Cleveland the next day, while his teammates were already practicing. There was no emergency.
Yeah, that's it. He just makes up family emergencies like they're nothing so he can sleep in after that exhausting 1 hour first-class plane flight from Detroit to Cleveland. 
Instead of assuming he's lazy and a liar, wouldn't it make more sense that he's telling the truth about his family emergency and the reason that he hasn't come out to the media to tell-all is because the situation is difficult or embarassing to his family, and he doesn't want it to be all over the news? If Braylon missed the first day because he was out partying, I think Romeo be incredibly upset over it. The fact that he doesn't have issues with Braylon missing a day, yet is being secretive as well of the reason given should tell you that the emergency is something the organization doesn't want revealed.
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Hey D,how does a reciever run a square-in,then turn up the side line?
Just figured I'd get my over-analysis in before this thread turns out like all the other BE threads.
LOL..........good point.
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But when he missed the Browns' first OTA practice last week, Pit was left wondering if he'd meant what he said.
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he missed the first VOLUNTARY practice.. and has been there all the rest..
Braylon is our best WR.. glad he is on this team... i know he will make some big plays this year... all the negativity needs to stop... its just going to drive him away...
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As long as he is at practice I am fine. But I have to admitt, this: Quote:
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Is what he should have been sayign the whole time.
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Interesting. Had a buddy who was entertaining some clients at the Cavs-Pistons playoff game the night before and guess who was a "face in the crowd" on the big screen?
speaking of browns being at cavs games, did anyone else see Joe T and Brady sitting beside each other at the game last night? i like it, the QB and LT should always be best friends. at least i hope so, because otherwise the left tackle stinks. 
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aww.. i missed that.. im sure they will be there again come Game 6.
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Yeah, I saw that. Nice!! I wonder how many Detroit fans groaned when they saw Joe Thomas, New Franchise Left Tackle for the Cleveland Browns, rooting on the Cleveland Cavaliers with new Franchise QB Brady Quinn. Sure, they got Calvin Johnson, but I know a lot of Lions fans who were salivating at the thought of having JT on their offensive line. Sorry chumps!
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Most educated fans I knew thought JT was the best choice for the TEAM.
Calvin is the best choice for Matt Millen.
Anyone have a picture of these two chilin?
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....... Edwards present, hard at work .......... Zac Jackson, Staff Writer I am always amused at the PR. & copy that comes out of Berea and the season hasn't even started yet ...
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Edwards was in the news two weeks ago for his million-dollar scholarship pledge to Cleveland Public Schools, after which he pledged to be a better player, teammate and person in 2007.
But when he missed the Browns' first OTA practice last week, Pit was left wondering if he'd meant what he said.
LMAO She obviously reads this board and is obviously refering to PitDawg. 
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Braylon is our best WR.. glad he is on this team... i know he will make some big plays this year... all the negativity needs to stop... its just going to drive him away...
Hit that one right on the head Turk. So many seem to hate the guy. Sure he's making a large salary but he's definitely our best wide reciever and better for this team than worse. His play wasn't as bad as people make it out to be, and he's done some bad things as well as good things.
I like Braylon and hope he does well. He's certainly better than Troy Williamson of the Vikings. LoL, same with Mike Williams. Edwards might have been a 3rd pick and not showing for it at all yet, but he did put up a decent year last year with more touchdowns and yards than most wide recievers
If he becomes good, I hope people stop ripping him apart
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But when he missed the Browns' first OTA practice last week, Pit was left wondering if he'd meant what he said.
Still am!
Just watching,waiting and hoping he did.
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the QB and LT should always be best friends. at least i hope so, because otherwise the left tackle stinks.
Yeah, soon they'll be doing Isotoner commercials together, ala Dan Marino in the 80's!
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No, but I drove by the Lions practice facility this morning, and everyone was outside for their OTA's. I can reliably report that the big cloud of Stupid is still hanging over Allen Park!
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Hopefully, the big cloud of Stupid will spread over The Palace in time for tomorrow night's game. And may LeBron & Co. bring their Stupid umbrellas.
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Man that was a great game last night,, Glad that LBJ took over in the 4th however,,, otherwise,, Good Night!
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I don't want to get too off-topic here, but yeah they all stepped it up BIG TIME. David Gibson? Oh my! Now, if they could just show up in the 3rd quarter, this series could be over already!!
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I'm not sure why anyone cares how our QBS look. It's May.
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Why do we care about anything in regards to football in May? We're Browns fans and we care about our team!
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OK, I understand why you have Leon in that sig, but why TO?
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I meant the national media, not us.
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lol...I'm a TO fan I think I was joking around with a buddy of mine from the forums and added it to mess with him.
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Ohhhhh...well I haven an answer for that too.
They are a bunch of idiots.
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You need to quit drinking or learn how to quote. You are right. Most people are just unhappy with his attitude. When we see a change we will all breathe easier.
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Well it's not the drinking since I just got home about 10 and I have not had a drink all day.
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Okay already... Braylon might be on the list for some of you but the bashing needs to stop. I am no BE pimp but the kid has GOD given talent. He is and will be one of the better players on this team for a long time to come.
Some of you need to remember that these YOUNG players are still kids. They are extremely well paid, yes. They get a ton of coverage in the media, yes. BUT they are kids nonetheless and Kids screw up, make mistakes and do stupid things.
So what he ran his mouth on the sideline last year... I cussed up a storm at the team that day. So what he went to Columbus to see the buckeyes game (and that other team), I wanted to watch it too... If I hadn't I would not of known he was there. I don't think there is a clause in his contract that says he can't enjoy his days off.
The most childish, stupid and irrelevant thing about the BE controversy is that there even is one... especially on a board that is supposed to be part of the most devoted Fan Base in the NFL. Shame on all of you.
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