Can Braylon Edwards bounce back to his former Pro Bowl level?

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The New York Daily News reports that Jets WR Braylon Edwards is enjoying himself this offseason despite not getting a long-term contract extension. "I'm having fun and I'm learning," Edwards said. Edwards, who signed a one-year, $6.1 million contract as a restricted free agent in March, has been a standout during the team's offseason workouts. Coach Rex Ryan went so far as to call Edwards one of the two most impressive players during OTA workouts. The Jets are experimenting with Edwards in the slot this year, which is an effort to keep him on the field with Santonio Holmes and Jerricho Cotchery. "Whatever is needed, I can do," he added. "I have versatility. So playing in the slot is not a problem for me. If playing in the slot was a problem, they wouldn't put me in the slot. When you put me in the slot, you create a mismatch." Edwards could be in for a huge pay day as an unrestricted free agent in 2011 if he returns to his former Pro Bowl form. "I don't care about a contract," Edwards said. "I just want to win a championship."
Analysis: Edwards appears to have gotten over his drop problem also. He had 70 balls thrown to him and four drops (one drop every 17.5 balls) last season. Edwards' four drops were tied for 46th among receivers. We see him playing an important role for the Jets, especially the first four games with Holmes (suspension) out. Plan on drafting Edwards as a No. 3 Fantasy WR with a mid-round pick.
 
We'll see how he plays in preseason. If he has in fact cured his drops and route running, he has a chance to have a bounce back year. I don't know about pro bowl level.
 
Edwards is one of the toughest guys for me to tier. Despite his talent, I just don't see him producing big fantasy numbers. Jets will pound the ball and when Holmes comes back, they have a lot of receiving options for the amount of times they will throw the ball. Even if they open up the offense a bit more, they will still be a running team. That's just how the team is built. With Keller, Crotch and Holmes in the mix, I don't see Edwards catching over 60 passes this year. He'll have to get a lot of TDs to be more than a #3 fantasy receiver, so that analysis is pretty spot on............
 
When he first came back with the Jets he looked pretty good. But he was very inconsistent. Sanchez did target him alot for the first couple of games. Buts that was about it.
 
rotoworld,
Braylon Edwards, a free agent in 2011, insists he's not worried about getting a new contract from the Jets.

"I just want to win a championship," said Edwards. "That's all I care about." Edwards is learning the "Z" (flanker) and "Y" (slot) positions this year after spending his whole career as an "X" (split end). His contract-year push will be inhibited by Santonio Holmes' presence for the final 12 games.
Source: New York Daily News
 
(FFChamps) Despite pleading no contest, New York Jets Wide Receiver, Braylon Edwards, will not be suspended by the NFL for punching a man in the face last October. Though he won't be suspended, NFL sources say he'll likely be fined. Analysis: Edwards involvement in the fight was one of the many factors the Browns traded Edwards to the Jets. Hes expected to be the teams leading receiver this season, especially since Santonio Holmes is suspended for the first-four games.
 
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