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Originally Posted by Dahoss
I realize it sounds silly, but I agree not having Braylon was a factor. Was it as big a factor as having an ineffective offensive line? Of course not.
Was it as big a factor as the defense underperforming? Again, of course not. But Braylon made a lot of big plays when it mattered. That was something that was missing from the Jets for a majority of the season. No one stepped up with a big play when the team desperately needed someone to.
I don't think having Braylon there this season would have off set their flaws, but it might have made them not so apparent.
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Are we talking about the same Braylon Edwards? The guy who led the league in drops? The guy that a playoff team lacking in WR depth cut? The guy that is always hurt? The team decided to grab a guy out of jail as opposed to him, Braylon Edwards? The guy with the bad knee that every team in the NFL just passed on?
When did Braylon Edwards turn into Larry Fitzgerald? He had a few big catches but seriously was a non-factor far more often. Hard to believe that him being there as opposed to Burress would have made a big difference. If you said that Woody and Faneca's replacements obviously were a downgrade I guess that would make sense. I'm just surprised that more isnt made of that.