EDWARDS RELEASED

by Sfhomie on Dec 27, 2011 7:09 AM PST

BRAYLON EDWARDS RELEASED

Braylon Edwards @OfficialBraylon

I was released today by the 49ers due to my injury that required more time to rehab and hasn’t allowed me to re-sync with the offense....

Sorry to see him go... was not expecting this. The WR corps is pretty thin now. With Vernon dropping balls and Walker and Kyle injured, Crabtree is really going to have to step it up against the Rams. Jason Hill anyone???

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I think this sucks

But I don’t think Braylon had any impact on this team this year. I would guess a corresponding roster move is coming with Ginn and Williams banged up. Best of luck Braylon…

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by drizztismoneybaby on Dec 27, 2011 8:07 AM PST via mobile reply actions

Somehow, this was both inevitable and surprising

Edwards wasn’t doing anything for us, actually hurting us on the field, but still, given Williams’ injury, this leaves us with only 3 WR and 2 TE on the active roster. I guess this means we’re likely to see either Joe Hastings or Joe Matthews, or both (especially if Ginn is limited), and potentially Konrad Reuland as well.

I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.

by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Dec 27, 2011 8:12 AM PST reply actions

ZIGGY

by FearTheTree on Dec 27, 2011 8:14 AM PST reply actions 3 recs

I sure hope Kyle is healthy

Assuming KW is good to go, at least this will remove the temptation to give someone else reps he deserves.

Would they release Braylon if KW was not healthy…maybe if the reason is ONLY related to Braylon’s health.

by mrg80 on Dec 27, 2011 8:18 AM PST reply actions

They released Braylon because of his performance (impacted by injuries)

not because of his current health.

by FearTheTree on Dec 27, 2011 8:20 AM PST up reply actions

You do have to look at what releasing Braylon means about the rest of the team though

If they didn’t think KW would be healthy going into the playoffs, the question is basically Braylon vs Joe Hastings/Matthews, and I think Braylon still wins that one.

I'm just a simple Giants fan trying to make my way in the universe.

by Tim Lincecum's Bong on Dec 27, 2011 8:28 AM PST up reply actions

Obviously Harbaalke disagrees

Unless they have plans at going at another FA WR like Ziegs, Hill, TO, Moss, etc.

by FearTheTree on Dec 27, 2011 8:34 AM PST up reply actions

That’s why I’m wondering if there’s something else, such as locker room or whining. Doesn’t matter what mix of injury/performance it is…he doesn’t sound 100%.

by mrg80 on Dec 27, 2011 8:35 AM PST up reply actions