Crabtree signs, Edwards traded

[Tickle Fiend]

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2009/10/49ers-end-michael-crabtree-holdout-sign-receiver-to-6-year-deal/1

The Michael Crabtree saga is over.

The 49ers confirmed the signing of the 10th overall draft pick to the Santa Rosa Press Democrat on early Wednesday morning after a 71-day holdout.

The paper reported Crabtree should be at practice on Wednesday. The contract is for six years.

Former Jets and Chiefs coach Herm Edwards said the 49ers, currently 3-1 and in first place in the NFC West, could really benefit if Crabtree is ready to contribute.

"If this guy can play like everyone expects him to play, the 49ers are the best team in that division," Edwards said in an appearance on ESPN this morning.

Crabtree went to San Francisco on Tuesday and began negotiating with 49ers officials after a month-long standoff. His advisors had suggested Crabtree would sit out the season and re-enter the draft if the 49ers didn't offer favorable financial terms. -- Sean Leahy

 

[Tickle Fiend]

http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2009/10/browns-trade-braylon-edwards-to-jets/1

The Browns have traded receiver Braylon Edwards to the Jets for a package of players.

Cleveland will receive WR Chansi Stuckey, LB Jason Trusnik and undisclosed draft picks from New York.

Former Jets and Chiefs coach Herm Edwards, now an ESPN analyst, said the acquisition could benefit Jets rookie QB Mark Sanchez.

"Now all of a sudden Sanchez has a guy who can play outside the numbers, a guy that is big and physical that can catch the ball when he's contested," Edwards said on the network this morning.

The trade comes just two days after a Cleveland man accused Edwards of assault outside a nightclub in the city. The man is a friend of Cavs star LeBron James, who said Edwards' alleged assault was motivated by "jealousy."

The NFL is investigating the incident, and Edwards, a former Pro Bowler, could face a suspension. Browns coach Eric Mangini said earlier this week that he was looking into the incident.

This is the second major trade between the Browns and Jets since Mangini joined Cleveland after being dismissed by the Jets in January. The Jets acquired the fifth overall pick from the Browns in April, and then selected Sanchez with the choice. -- Sean Leahy

 

[RobAce]

Looks like the picks for Edwards are a 3rd (conditional) and a 5th. The 3rd round could turn into a 2nd round if Edwards catches a certain number of passes.

This may help both teams, and Cleveland offical has no talent left.

Now to make the changes in Madden 2010.

Rob

 

[slacker2114]

On Crabtree:

"San Fran drafted me??? Oh hell no! If they want me, they gotta pay big or I'm not going. I'm too good for them, me being a rookie and all. Screw them, I'll just re-enter the draft next year......Wait, what do you mean I won't be a top 10 draft pick next year? Wait....what? San Fran is 3-1, leading their division and actually looks good this year, even without me, the rookie? Um....get my agent on the line. Tell them we might be able to work something out...."

Fin

 

[The Fallen Angel]

On Crabtree:

"San Fran drafted me??? Oh hell no! If they want me, they gotta pay big or I'm not going. I'm too good for them, me being a rookie and all. Screw them, I'll just re-enter the draft next year......Wait, what do you mean I won't be a top 10 draft pick next year? Wait....what? San Fran is 3-1, leading their division and actually looks good this year, even without me, the rookie? Um....get my agent on the line. Tell them we might be able to work something out...."

Fin

im not sure this could be more dead on

 

[RobAce]

Actually, it seems we all owe it to.......

HAMMERTIME!!

It seems he acted as a go between, why...I have no clue. Perhaps something for his reality show.

Rob

 

[10 armed tkler]

lol Lebron James...after this season Cleveland will have lost both Edwards and James.