Braylon Edwards Update: 49ers WR Sits Out Friday Practice

by David Fucillo on Dec 2, 2011 2:30 PM PST in 49ers Injury News

After some discussion late last week about whether Braylon Edwards might sit to get healthy, it looks like that is in fact happening. Edwards sat out a third straight day of practice and it seems like he is going to be inactive this Sunday against the St. Louis Rams. Given his numerous shoulder and knee ailments, it makes sense to just get him right over the next week or two and ready for the playoffs. The NFL also posted part of the 49ers injury report and Edwards is listed as doubtful.

The question now is who gets the start in his place and if anybody other than Michael Crabtree or Vernon Davis sees any sort of significant targets on Sunday. In the 49ers weekly game release, Kyle Williams is listed as Michael Crabtree's backup and Ted Ginn Jr. is listed as the backup to Braylon Edwards. The 49ers seem comfortable moving around players to different spots on the field, but I suspect Ginn gets the start over Williams.

The 49ers will mix in three receivers enough that Williams should be able to get some action on the field, but it remains to be seen how many targets Ginn or Williams will get in this game. This is an intriguing test-case of sorts with Edwards potentially sidelined. If the 49ers have a chance once again to experiment a bit with the offense and see what they can come up with to keep an opponent on their toes.

Any predictions on what kind of numbers you think the receivers will net on Sunday?

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I can see Brett Swain with 10 catches 145 yes and 3 TDs

Actually I think the TEs and Crabtree will get most and Ginn and Williams will get a couple apiece.

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by Eastbayjim on Dec 2, 2011 2:42 PM PST reply actions

145 yes

does that mean Brett Swain is going to lead a warmup chant where the whole team says “yes” three times? (would actually be 159 yes)

by reedkrase on Dec 2, 2011 3:31 PM PST up reply actions

Ginn is good for a few ..........................DROPS!!!!!

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by AzNiner on Dec 2, 2011 2:45 PM PST reply actions 1 recs

OH SNAP!

by BrockRocks on Dec 3, 2011 1:56 PM PST up reply actions

Predictions on who will get the ball on Sunday?

Here goes, Crabtree 6 for 105 yards
Vernon, 5 for 85 and a TD!
Delanie, 4 for 54
Ginn, 3 for 45 and a TD!
K Williams, 4 for 50 or so
Kendall, 3 for 50 and a rushing TD!
Frank, 2 for 25, plus a rushing TD!
And just for fun, Bruce, Peelle and/or Dixon get some love with points! NINERS 38-13!!!

Enough said above! I can't believe the "t-raiders" are going to play in OUR stadium! Bastards!

by 23mjheart on Dec 2, 2011 2:56 PM PST via mobile reply actions

Alex Smith throws for 416 yards!

105+85+54+45+50+50+25 = 416

by reedkrase on Dec 2, 2011 3:29 PM PST up reply actions

LOL

"What the hell are you mixing in that look-aid"

by rlott#42 on Dec 2, 2011 4:58 PM PST up reply actions

Edwards has been such a bust...

I will never get tired of seeing the 49ers winning, but a legit passing game would be so refreshing after all the years of futility. Hopefully, Smith and company will start putting things together as the Playoffs approach.

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by Young_To_Rice on Dec 2, 2011 3:35 PM PST reply actions

Edwards a bust?

A bust generally implies that you payed the guy a lot of money (or drafted him high) and had high hopes for him to be a main contributor. I’m pretty sure the niners grabbed Edwards on the cheap not really sure if he was still a difference maker or not. Factor in the injuries…………..disappointing would be a better term for Braylon then “bust”. Ryan Leaf is a bust, David Carr is a bust

by Pablo full of Poseys on Dec 2, 2011 3:38 PM PST up reply actions

He's a bust

I don’t know about you, but I definitely had high expectations for Edwards. I wasn’t thinking Pro Bowl or All-Pro, but at the very least a meaningful contributor that would expand the passing game. He’s disappointed in all areas except maybe for the fact that he hasn’t run his mouth or been an issue off the field. Seems like he’s been a decent blocker in the running game, too.

Your point about his cheap, incentive-laded contract is valid. The 49ers certainly didn’t overpay to get him. However, he has done NOTHING but occupy a roster spot. Thus, injuries or not, he’s been a bust to me—and I’m sure Harbaugh hasn’t been too pleased either.

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by Young_To_Rice on Dec 2, 2011 5:00 PM PST up reply actions

I disagree, as A Smith is his qb, the offense is new to everyone.

He was injured week 2 and hasn’t healed, plus A Smith plays behind this OL. He has had chances missed some catches and had opportunities for points and bad passes made. So he can’t be a bust even in that regard.

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by rlott#42 on Dec 2, 2011 5:05 PM PST up reply actions

"and I’m sure Harbaugh hasn’t been too pleased either"

And how do you know that’s the case?

For all we know, Jim fully understands that Braylon has been playing hurt and just wanted to see if he could play through it or not. Guarantee you that if the Niners record(and current position in the division/playoff race) was a bit different, Jim would’ve sat Braylon earlier to get him healthy.

I think Braylon was trying to prove a point that he is willing to play hurt or something.

Unfortunately, he’s not able to contribute much except for his usual outstanding run-blocking so sitting him for a game or two leading into the playoffs is the right idea.

by BrockRocks on Dec 3, 2011 2:00 PM PST up reply actions

ummm, more likely

Here goes, Crabtree 7 for 75 yards and a TD (he needs it)
Vernon, 4 for 55 – 65 and a TD!
Delanie, 3 for 35
Ginn, 2 for 25 – 30
K Williams, 4 for 40
Edwards 2-10 (debbie downer of the bunch)
Kendall and Gore combined, 4 for 30 and 2 rushing TD, plus a combined 160 yards rushing!

Alex Smith throws 24/33 and 230-250

by Togna Balogna on Dec 2, 2011 3:36 PM PST reply actions

oh yeah, Niners win 34-21

I predict Stephen Hunter either gets 100+ yards, scores the first rushing TD against us, or both. Also, Bradford throws two TDs.

Hey, at least its funner to watch than 16-6

by Togna Balogna on Dec 2, 2011 3:38 PM PST up reply actions

Rams scoring 21

That will be a big letdown for me.

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by EcERyda69 on Dec 2, 2011 3:48 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

ya, they wont break out of the teens

by Hesperia9er on Dec 2, 2011 5:19 PM PST up reply actions

Im expecting the rams to score less than 6

by dalien82 on Dec 2, 2011 7:02 PM PST up reply actions

Ram's will be lucky to score 7 points

lets face it, the niners defense is elite, the rams’ offense is horrendous. I’d be surprised to see the rams get more then 2 field goals

by Pablo full of Poseys on Dec 2, 2011 3:53 PM PST up reply actions

I agree

Rams scoring 21 would be outrageous. 13 is the maximum I’d be ok with.

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by MexNiner on Dec 2, 2011 5:02 PM PST up reply actions

Who is this man beast known as Stephen Hunter?

If he can run like that on the 49ers I would like to know where you found him.

Is he some mad scientist’s frankenstein creation?

TGWTWS...there isn't much else that needs to be said

by McCoven on Dec 2, 2011 3:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions

haha - my bad

Well, if Kendall Hunter and Stephen Jackson were somehow merged into one being – he’d be a heck of a RB.

by Togna Balogna on Dec 2, 2011 5:26 PM PST up reply actions

Stephen Hunter?

21 points? The Rams? Against us? HA!

Bradford will not play, btw.

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by mikeinsp on Dec 2, 2011 10:12 PM PST up reply actions

Crabtree and Ginn Start

Brett Swain #3. That’s how i see it. Kyle didn’t help himself with that one-handed attempt last week and I think the Niners have been saving Brett for this home stretch. Just a hunch.

by whatsURdeal on Dec 2, 2011 6:30 PM PST reply actions