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If you call a beat writer for one of their newspapers a no-named rumor-monger, then so be it.
The guy is the Panthers version of Mary Cabbott.
This issue has been out there for a months. It's just not getting a ton of play because Keyshawn is a tired figure in a sea of tired figures, kinda like how Andre Rison was near the end.
***Gordon, I really didn't think you could be this stOOpid, but you exceeded my expectations. Wussy.
Manziel, see Josh Gordon. Dumbass.***
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Are these the same people who reported that Winslow would be out all of last year? That Savage was going to be fired? That Lerner was selling the team? This sounds an awful lot like a Roger Brown article to me. There is one quote "not accurate" in the article. The rest is nameless speculation.
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In the NFL, rarely is star status achieved right away. Even the most talented players need time to hone their skills and learn the nuances of the pro game. Here are five players who are poised for big seasons in 2007.
Randy Moss, WR, New England Patriots: It might be odd to some that Moss is on this list because he's an established star in this league, but I really believe the expectations aren't high enough for him in New England. He's going to have a big year for the Patriots and might get his first Super Bowl ring with Tom Brady throwing to him. Expect huge numbers.
Kellen Winslow Jr., TE, Cleveland Browns: When Winslow was selected by the Browns he was brought in to elevate their offense. He has the ability to make the tough catch over the middle and also to stretch the field and take it to the third level. He hasn't fulfilled his potential thanks to injuries that have plagued both Winslow and other members of the offense. This is the season when I really think he's going to insert himself into the conversation as one of the best tight ends in the game.
Cedric Benson, RB, Chicago Bears: The ball is literally going to be in Benson's hands this season as Thomas Jones is now a Jet. Benson has shown the ability to lead this team in spurts, but now he's going to have to have to prove why he was such a high draft pick. The Bears will make it a point to get him the ball at least 20 times a game because of their shaky quarterback situation.
Jason Campbell, QB, Washington Redskins: Campbell has all the natural ability in the world, but it's his intelligence that makes him so dangerous. He understands what he's doing when he's on the field and you very rarely see the panic that shows up in young quarterbacks when the chips are down. I expect Campbell to put it together this year and make the Redskins a playoff contender.
Tony Romo, QB, Dallas Cowboys: His play tapered off at the end of the season, but he has a year under his belt and won't see anything new this season. Also, he should do a very good job of further establishing himself as the leader of this offense.
Yup. I'm pretty excited. 
On a side note though...the third level? I've heard a lot of terms but never this. What exactly is level 1 and 2?  I think he may have meant...NEXT level?
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why did u fail to to show the ABSOLUTE STUPIDITY in the Chris Carter example ... that ones way WORSE than Meyshawn .. well unless Breys a drug addict/ alcholic that is .. *LOL* ..
Carter turned his ENTIRE LIFE around when he quit using .. and this bozo wants to use him as a guy who simply changed his tude and went from a me first to a team guy .. i'd say there was SLIGHTLY MORE TO IT than a slight attitude adjustment ... an ETIRELY NEW LIFESTYLE is a tad more significant ... *LOL* ,.
comparing a druggie/alchie to a a guy with a bad tude .. all i can say is WOW ..
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I think Keyshawn's attitude started to change when he found out he could'nt run as fast as everybody else.
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why did u fail to to show the ABSOLUTE STUPIDITY in the Chris Carter example ... that ones way WORSE than Meyshawn .. well unless Breys a drug addict/ alcholic that is .. *LOL* ..
Carter turned his ENTIRE LIFE around when he quit using .. and this bozo wants to use him as a guy who simply changed his tude and went from a me first to a team guy .. i'd say there was SLIGHTLY MORE TO IT than a slight attitude adjustment ... an ETIRELY NEW LIFESTYLE is a tad more significant ... *LOL* ,.
comparing a druggie/alchie to a a guy with a bad tude .. all i can say is WOW ..
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So what if this is a different season? All past sins are forgiven? All character traits developed over the past 4 or 5 years are suddenly absolved........just because it's a "new year?"
That's what I don't get.
Then again, it's worked so well for Gerrard Warren, Ricky Williams, TO, Randy Moss, Mike Vick, Joey Porter, PacMan Jones, and Chris Henry
Edwards has dug his own grave on this one. He has to prove that he's not the guy from the past two seasons. He doesn't get a free pass just because it's a new year. In other words, he has a reputation that he has to disprove.
Cris Carter started out a very selfish NFL player when he got into the league, he then changed and became a leader. It's very relevant.
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Edwards promises to fulfill expectations Thursday, May 17, 2007 Tony Grossi Plain Dealer Reporter Browns receiver Braylon Edwards made two pledges at Lincoln-West High School on Wednesday. One was for $1 million in academic scholarships through the Braylon Edwards Foundation to 100 carefully selected eighth-grade students from the Cleveland Municipal School District. The other was to his team, his coach and Browns fans. "This year I want to be the guy that they drafted," Edwards said. "I want to be what Romeo Crennel deserves. I want to be what the city expects me to be." Since the Browns made him the third overall pick of the 2005 draft, Edwards has suffered the image of a "me-first" player. The image took on a life of its own last season, even after Edwards made good on his promise to be ready for Game 1 after knee surgery the year before. "A lot of things happened. There was a snowball effect," he said. Edwards, a Michigan Wolverine, did not endear himself to the heavily laden Ohio State fan base in the area when he rented a helicopter to fly to Columbus, where he roamed the Michigan sideline during the OSU game in November. His teammates weren't happy he did so - against their advice - the night before the Browns' game against Pittsburgh. He arrived a few minutes late for a Saturday evening team meeting. The following week, Edwards criticized the team's interim offensive coordinator for play selection inside the 20-yard line. Then he crossed a boundary seldom broached in an NFL locker room. Edwards blasted defensive teammate Brian Russell for a wicked but legal hit on Cincinnati receiver Chad Johnson in a game earlier in the season. He later conceded he wouldn't want to have been laid out as Johnson was. During the ensuing 30-0 Browns loss to the Bengals, Edwards was seen on television coverage of the game lashing out at quarterback Charlie Frye and tugging him by the jersey. The perception was that Edwards was complaining about not getting the ball. Edwards and Frye later said Edwards was angry about Frye's lack of protection. A few weeks later, Edwards was benched for the opening of a game against Tampa Bay for being late for practice. Edwards, who never met a microphone he didn't like, ended the season in an unfamiliar mode - boycotting the media. After the season, Edwards appeared at a Cavaliers game. When he was shown on the Quicken Loans Arena video board, he was booed. That reaction hurt him. "The things that happened last year . . . the miscommunication . . . I'll take full blame," Edwards said. "I'm just trying to be a better man, trying to be a better football team player." Edwards is 24. His name has never appeared on a police blotter since joining the Browns. Immaturity has been his only offense. That's not even grounds for a wrist slap under NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell's new personal conduct policy. Contributing $1 million toward the education of Cleveland school kids is a magnificent moment in Edwards' life. Now he needs one to jump-start his football career. "This action today says that he's mature, he's stepping in the right direction," said Crennel, who attended the function. "He's prioritizing things that are important to him." Edwards said he spoke from the heart when he addressed the 100 eighth-graders without note cards. He said to them, "I look at you and I see what this city can be." All anyone wants from Edwards is to become the football player that he can be. today's pd I know. This may seem like a retread of the other Braylon thread but I thought it put everything we've been arguing about for the past 4 days into a different light. It puts the "snowball effect" in order and it's easier to see why everyone was/is so pissed with him last season (myself included). The one thing we must now recognize though is that he's taking all the necessary steps to improve himself and mature in the off-season. He's saying and doing the right things. Sounds like, we fans, woke him up a bit too. As far as it all translating onto the field, well... we'll just have to wait and see won't we? But I have hope. Call me a fool if you like, but based on what I see and hear so far, I'm willing to give Braylon the benefit of the doubt... for now.
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Wow, a critical comment in the first reply - gotta love our supportive fans. 
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The other was to his team, his coach and Browns fans.
"This year I want to be the guy that they drafted," Edwards said. "I want to be what Romeo Crennel deserves. I want to be what the city expects me to be."
Sometimes kids (say what you will, but Edwards is still a kid) do stupid things.. Like the Me First attitude he displayed the first two years..
If he wants to change,,that's good,,, If he is successful at the change and becomes the guy we drafted at 3,, then all that does is make the Browns even more scary as an offense..
Think,, what if Edwards did indeed turn out to be the great receiver we hoped for.... him, winslow, JJ,,,,,, you have to admit,, that would be fun to watch, who are the defenses supposed to key in on then?
So, while the jury is out, if he does it,,, I'll be very very happy
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This is why Romeo didn't take a harder stance with him. He knew Braylon was a good kid that just needed some time. I'll take his type (and even T.O's) to the Henry's and Pacmans all day... T.O NEVER grew up, Braylon is on his way.
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Wow, a critical comment in the first reply - gotta love our supportive fans.
Gotta love homers who never see anything wrong with any players we have.
Psydeffect s right, this is all lip service. Day after day something else he said makes it's way to this board....maybe that's because he won't shut up.
I will believe it when I see it, not when he says it....again, and again, and again
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This is why Romeo didn't take a harder stance with him. He knew Braylon was a good kid that just needed some time. I'll take his type (and even T.O's) to the Henry's and Pacmans all day... T.O NEVER grew up, Braylon is on his way.
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I understand that he can mature, really I do. I am not just going to take his word for it. I love him as a player, and I have sai this many times, I just hate his attitude.
If he comes correct this year, fine. If he throws a baby fit when we are 3 games under .500 then it will be the same ole Braylon.
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.maybe that's because he won't shut up.
I will believe it when I see it, not when he says it....again, and again, and again
It's funny, because all the other Braylon threads were because of 1 radio interview, and then the print media picked excerpts from it to print, and actually turned it into something it wasn't if you heard the whole thing.
Then this, is not him seeking the media, it's him donating money to a school,and when they have a big woopie-dee-doo gala for the donation, they expect the donor to speak, which he is doing.
So quit claiming he just talks and talks. He's done 1 interview(Setup by the Browns), and 1 speech(because he donated 1.5 million dollars), he's not out being a media whore that you seem to want to insinuate.
When does season start, I need football.......
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Gotta love homers who never see anything wrong with any players we have.
Psydeffect s right, this is all lip service.
The difference between you and me BpG is that I'm willing to give the YOUNG man a chance to grow and learn and be a better person.,.,,, If that makes me a homer,, then so be it... It also makes me human.
You and Psydeffect can, if you wish, throw a young man under a bus,, that is your right.. but it doesn't make you right..
Did he make too many mistakes on the field, on the sidelines and off the field.. I think so.. I really do. But who are you to say that he can't change? Who are you to say that he hasn't recognized the errors he made and is making an effort to correct it?
You take the low road, I took the high road.... that's the difference between us.
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I really wish people would stop throwing the "homer" tag around on others who are merely willing to give a guy the benefit of the doubt. It's okay if you're not willing to do the same, but you don't hear me calling you a "hater" cuz' I'm smart enough to realize that you don't HATE Braylon. You'd just rather wait and see what he does on the field before you give him any type of recognition. And that's fine. But he is a member of the Cleveland Browns and many people here supposedly LOVE this team. Calling someone a "homer" just because they support the players on the team they love is ridiculous. JMHO.
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This guy is doing FAR more than many other athletes in Cleveland...he could do it for Ann Arbor, but he is doing it for Cleveland.
IMO he is doing too many things right to be such a tool he has been portrayed like in the media and public. If giving some money away was a PR stint, he would have formed a few scholarships....but a $1 million??? That's a chunk of change for any athlete.
Just live up to the hype Braylon and you will see the Cleveland fans completely change their attitude. I saw him give up on passes last year, miss passes that I could have caught one-handed and so on. Just play ball kid...the other things work out!
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Some people will believe anything that comes from this organiztion. I love this team, but I will not be led to slaughter. It hasn't mattered who it was in the past, I have heard similar junk from players. OOoohhh this is the season, watch, this year we are going to make the Browns winners again.... every year, same thing So forgive me if I don't jump on the Braylon Bandwagon because of some charity work. If this was some kid from the neighborhood you live in, I bet you would be singing a different tune about how that kid is a punk, but since he is a Brown no one will say anything negative about him whatsoever....that's a homer my freind, and I am sorry I had so say it, but Brown and Orange Goggles won't make him a more mature person. The only thing that WILL make him more mature, is accoutability, and so far, he hasn't been accountable for anything. He doesn't admit anything, he just says, sorry I'll do better this year...... When he comes out and says he was wrong, that he shouldn't have done what he did, maybe then, i'll cut him some slack. You have to be one of two things for me to cut you slack. 1. A team player (Braylon is not) 2. An absolute undenyable superstar (Braylon is not) This: Quote:
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Is not a sincere apology, he thre hissy fits all year long like a child, but it was "Miscommunication"  MY ACE!!!!
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I love this team, but I will not be led to slaughter. It hasn't mattered who it was in the past, I have heard similar junk from players. OOoohhh this is the season, watch, this year we are going to make the Browns winners again....
every year, same thing
So forgive me if I don't jump on the Braylon Bandwagon because of some charity work.
As I said, believe what you will, but don't belittle me and others by calling us homers just because we don't agree with your stance....
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Is not a sincere apology, he thre hissy fits all year long like a child, but it was "Miscommunication" MY ACE!!!!
Call it anything you want to call it, he took full responsiblity for whatever it is.
This isn't a "Playstation" world we live in man.. People are imperfect.. deal with it!
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Wow, a critical comment in the first reply - gotta love our supportive fans.
If he can say this to someone else, I can call him a homer.
He is supposed to have a glowing review of a guy who has been a cancer....cmon
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At this stage of the game this .. ( " Edwards, who never met a microphone he didn't like " ) ... Is his only problem , and this is where RAC should be stepping in as head coach ..
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You take the low road, I took the high road.... that's the difference between us.
LOL........if you do say so yourself.
Look...........there isn't a person on this board who isn't giving him a chance. There isn't a person on this board who doesn't hope he turns it around. However, there are some of us who understand that staged events are quite a bit different than the trials and tribulations of going through a season w/your teammates.
I truly hope he turns it around, but he has to actually do it instead of talking about it before I believe him. He did some things last year that I haven't posted that were disgraceful. I'm not sure if some teammates will ever completely forget how he treated other human beings.
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I think he realizes that if he doesn't step up REAL soon, when it comes time for a new contract it's not going to be pretty... Think about it...
It is nice to see a Browns player give back to Cleveland though. There's not many (that we know of) doing the same type of thing. Who else is there? I know Gary Baxter has his Celebowl event to raise money that comes back to Cleveland. Not sure who else is doing anything for the city after all we've given them. So I do think this shows some maturity on Braylon's part as well as his agent saying it's time to step it up if you want the big contract.
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He is supposed to have a glowing review of a guy who has been a cancer....cmon
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I didn't write that so I have no idea what your commenting to me on it for!
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First, I didn't call you, or "Other" Posters a homer. I said it to spectre and only him. Then I responded to you with that because I wanted to show you why I called him that.
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I guess I just don't like the negative sounding meaning of "Homer" I don't like how it's used on here to demean people,,, as for you only referring to one person,,,, don't you get it, if you call one person a Homer (or any other name) then in essence you call everyone that believes the same a homer as well,,,,
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Gotta love homers who never see anything wrong with any players we have.
Psydeffect s right, this is all lip service. Day after day something else he said makes it's way to this board....maybe that's because he won't shut up.
I will believe it when I see it, not when he says it....again, and again, and again
Yeah, it's definitely because I'm a homer and not because I'm rational.
Please tell me this - you're sick of him talking and want him to back it up... but what exactly can Braylon do now other than talk?
Thus far, he's donated a ton of money to charity, has been doing more than what's expected in the off-season program, and has talked about being a better person and player to honor Romeo, the organization and the fans. In the off-season, that exceeds my expectations for a guy on the reform.
Now... if, during the season, he's being a hotheaded jerk, blowing tons of routes and dropping catchable balls, then anything he says to reference that he's getting better will ring hollow to me, because he's not backing up his talk. As of right now, it's impossible to back much of it up until later in the year, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
You can take that and say either:
a) He's saying and doing all the right things and, since it's impossible for him to back his talk up on the field right now, I'm going to give him the benefit of the doubt headed into the season and hope he proves me right.
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b) Since there's nothing he can do to satisfy my demands for his behavior and play right now, I'm going to continue to bash the heck out of him for the rest of the off-season and midway through the actual season until I can be satisfied he's getting better.
Honestly, you Braylon bashers are ridiculous. Take his words for what they're worth now and if he blows it again, then it's time to let go. Until then, the man deserves another chance and I think he's as eager to turn things around for us as we are to see him do it.
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Winslow and Edwards were cut from a very similar mold. Winslow took the public humiliation and jokes along with another year of rehab before he began showing growth and maturity. Maybe the incidents of last year and the shots by fans and media has pushed Edwards down that same path of growth and maturity. I really hope it has.
If we get a truly dedicated Braylon Edwards we will have one hell of a player. Its a big IF but he is taking the right steps.
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It isn't meant to be demeaning. Homer in my mind is someone who puts the team ahead of their own thinking.
If you want to beleive that every year is "Our year" while we keep putting out crap, fine.
If you want to beleieve that players with known behavioral issues detrimental to the team will suddenly turn the switch and become a team player, fine.
But as far as I am concerned we should know better by now, that's all I am sayin....
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Totally agree, big if, I have high hopes for him, but I won't take his word for it.
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Winslow and Edwards were cut from a very similar mold. Winslow took the public humiliation and jokes along with another year of rehab before he began showing growth and maturity. Maybe the incidents of last year and the shots by fans and media has pushed Edwards down that same path of growth and maturity. I really hope it has.
If we get a truly dedicated Braylon Edwards we will have one hell of a player. Its a big I but he is taking the right steps.
Very good point. Winslow had to deal with a metric ton of criticism before he became the more humble (if you can call him humble) player he is now.
Getting booed at the Q can do a lot to change how you think about yourself, I'd have to imagine. I know I'd think "Wow, I'm not as loved as I think I am. I need to change this."
It took physical AND emotional torture to get Winslow to change...will this emotional torture be enough to turn Edwards around? We'll see, I think he's off to a good start.
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If we get a truly dedicated Braylon Edwards we will have one hell of a player. Its a big If but he is taking the right steps.
Totally agree, big if, I have high hopes for him, but I won't take his word for it.
I'm glad our not every fan shares your view of things.
What if Braylon received no support from our fanbase and had to "prove himself" to the fans before they gave him any backing. If he turns into a star and we're trying to resign him (with suddenly everyone, including you, wanting him back), do you think he's really going to show any loyalty or dedication to a team that refused to get behind him and booed/derided him as he made an effort to reform himself? As is, he had an attitude problem last year but... he's also a Cleveland Brown. Any effort made to become a better player and person should be supported by a fan base that cares about its players, not demeaned like it has been.
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May I ask you if one person has asked you to take a wait-and-see approach w/Leon? Believe as you wish.........but, how about allowing others to believe as they wish?
"What lies behind us and what lies before us are small matters compared to what lies within us."
--Ralph Waldo Emerson
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That's funny Spectre, because all I ever see is once a player is in Orange and Brown, he can do no wrong.
There is a difference between being REAL, and demeaning him.
Last year I was dogging Willie Mcginest ...HARD, but he was "Mentoring" the young guys....
Andruzzi is a washed up bumb, he just needs help....
I guess that won't ever change.
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Spectre, all that sure sounds as though you answered the following question:
"What's the definition of the word entitlement?"
When resigning, he's going to be motivated by dollar signs, not fan loyalty.
Like I've said earlier, Edwards has to disprove his earned reputation. He should fully understand that after being boo'ed as lustily as he did. In fact, he has, which is why he's been offering apologies and making claims that he's starting fresh.
On a side note, forget any BS talk about his charitable contributions. That's meaningless. People only really care what he does as it pertains to football.
***Gordon, I really didn't think you could be this stOOpid, but you exceeded my expectations. Wussy.
Manziel, see Josh Gordon. Dumbass.***
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On a side note, forget any BS talk about his charitable contributions. That's meaningless. People only really care what he does as it pertains to football.
I dont agree. I think this was a good step for him to polish his image and begin replacing that me me me image he has built since before he was drafted.
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That's funny Spectre, because all I ever see is once a player is in Orange and Brown, he can do no wrong.
There is a difference between being REAL, and demeaning him.
Last year I was dogging Willie Mcginest ...HARD, but he was "Mentoring" the young guys....
Andruzzi is a washed up bumb, he just needs help....
I guess that won't ever change.
I think that Browns fans tend to be homers about the talent on the team, not about personality problems. For example, for some reason, everyone thinks we're fine in the running game. Yet, we're featuring a guy who was dumped for Willis McGahee (who struggles last year) and who barely got any offers once he hit FA because teams were concerned about how much was left in the tank. Our other two backups, might not be 3rd stringers on some teams, let alone starters.
However, concerning character, Browns fans seem to jump all over guys regardless of whether they deserve it or not. Some of them (Bryant, Northcutt, etc.) deserved it, because they had established a clear pattern of behavior. Others, like Winslow, were completely derided for their immaturity, only to turn things around in spite of it all and become fierce competitors. It CAN happen.
Again, no matter what you think of Edwards now - everyone deserves a second chance.
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I never said he wouldn't get a second chance....he will probably end up getting a third, and fourth and fifth chance is my only problem. I also refuse to let anything from the offseason offset what he did IN season.
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Thus far, he's donated a ton of money to charity, has been doing more than what's expected in the off-season program, and has talked about being a better person and player to honor Romeo, the organization and the fans. In the off-season, that exceeds my expectations for a guy on the reform.
Now... if, during the season, he's being a hotheaded jerk, blowing tons of routes and dropping catchable balls, then anything he says to reference that he's getting better will ring hollow to me, because he's not backing up his talk. As of right now, it's impossible to back much of it up until later in the year, so I'll give him the benefit of the doubt.
Well said, Spectre. I agree completely with your thinking.
Maybe I'm not as cynical as some on this board, but when someone says they want to change and does what they *can* to prove it, the bashing ends and the support begins. Yeah.. I'm with a lot of you... I want to see it on the field... hell, that's all any of us really care about, but guess what... he doesn't have that chance to show us for another 4 months. I'm not gonna sit here and bash him when he's clearly trying to become a better person this offseason.
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Like I've said earlier, Edwards has to disprove his earned reputation. He should fully understand that after being boo'ed as lustily as he did. In fact, he has, which is why he's been offering apologies and making claims that he's starting fresh.
I'm sure he knows he has to do things to change his reputation. However, as of right now, I feel that he's done everything in his power (given the point of the season we're at) to change himself. My problem with people comes from seeing that and rather than saying "That's a good start, I just hope it follows through when it matters", they say "Talk is meaningless, I want to see results, shut up". Regardless of whether you think talk is cheap or not, it's all Braylon can do right now (outside of workouts, which apparently he's been performing above expectations in).
It's great that everyone wants to see results on the field, but he can't exactly give those right now, can he? Why not accept what he CAN give right now and then hope he backs it up when he can?
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