yes yes yes.. I just kissed my dog… i pray this is true

I don’t want to loose hixon, I know we will not give Smith away, but Hixon as been as important as the others, that is my opinion. I guess they will give Mannigham an oportunity if this becomes true

But then I hope at some point on draft day, we consider a WR with one of our later picks.

I hope this isn’t just a rumor and has truth behind it. I also hope we don’t get rid of Smith, as he is the #2 guy we can’t let go.

As far as Manningham goes, I hope the GMen don’t trade him either. He was only a rookie last year and reconnected with Braylon could really help the kid come along. I watched a lot of his college games (being the Michigan fan that I am) and when the Giants called his name last year I knew they had found themselves a real playmaker, in the 3rd round!! He’s a natural at making the big play.

If we have to let go of anyone it would have to be Hixon (because the Browns probably don’t want Moss). I like Hixon and I know he helps out in many ways, but he’s not a true #1 and probably never will be.

Just imagine… Edwards and Smith with Manningham in the slot and Bossman at TE… Oh man, I’m having an anxiety attack.

….then I don’t have a problem giving up Hixon. I’d much rather keep Steve Smith and keep him in Toomer-like role. Hixon is a good player, but can be replaced with a first round pick.

Edwards / Smith / rookie / Manningham / Moss – I like the looks of that. In a perfect draft, maybe even another rookie who can step up to replace Moss.

I already had the 2009 National Champion BU Fightin’ Terriers to distract me from a horrible start to the Yankees season. This trade would just be icing on the cake.

more hesitant if it’s Smith.

But I would really miss Hixon in the return game.

moving Hixon would likely indicate the Giants are hoping to draft Harvin, since I recall they’ve worked him out at Special Teams. However, he might not be available to the Giants if they trade their first rounder.

HMM…does nobody remember how he underperformed last year? 10 games last year with less than 60 receiving yards and 3 total TDs. Yes three. GREAT MOVE G-G-G-GMEN! Can’t use the QB excuse..Andre Johnson put up numbers with David Carr at QB.

The guy had ONE good year! This is gonna turn into Roy Williams I can feel it. We are gonna blow our load on this guy and he is gonna crap out, I know it. Not to mention after the precedent Dallas set for wide receiver market value with that turd, there is no way we get him for anything less than a 1st, a 3rd, and a player(I trust Hixon more than I do Edwards) The Roy Williams comparison is pretty interesting, just look at the similarities between the two:
Roy Williams(With Detroit)

1st year – 54 catches – 817 yards – 8TD’s
2nd year – 45 catches – 687 yards – 8TD’s
3rd year – 82 catches – 1,310 yards – 7TD’s
4th year – 64 catches – 838 yards – 5TD’s
5th year (6 games with Detroit)
                    17 catches – 232 yards – 1TD
Cowboys trade a 1st, 3rd, and a 6th to get him
5th year (cont with Dallas)
                    19 catches – 198 yards – 1TD

“Stone Hands” Edwards

1st year – 32 catches – 512 yards – 3TD’s
2nd year – 61 catches – 884 yards – 6TD’s
3rd year – 80 catches – 1,289 yards – 16TD’s
4th year – 55 catches – 873 yards – 3TD’s

Both guys came from big schools, both had their breakout years in their 3rd year, both flopped their fourth year, and coming soon, both shit the bed on their new teams.

I was looking at the stats for both players in there “down years”. While Williams’ numbers were down, we have to realize that he missed four games. If he had played the whole season, he was tracking 85 catches, 1100 yards, and 7 TD’s. He did have a reception that went for 91 yards.
Edwards’ numbers did fall of but look at the mess he had at QB. With the merry-go-round system the browns used last year, it would have been hard for any WR to put up good numbers. Edwards did account for a little over a third of the teams 2500 passing yards with his 800+ yards and doubled the 2nd leading receiver (Winslow) in yards. He also averaged 16 ypc. I think with a solid QB this guy could be awesome. With our running game and Steve Smith and the Bossman, Edwards will be just fine.

..when it happens and pray until it does, give them whatever picks they want and through in Moss if they want him maybe even Tyree but no other players allowed to leave the team! Unless they double check with me of course lol i love Braylon he really is a good WR and will open up our run game and get Smith Hixon manningham 1 on 1 and if we happen to draft another WR that guy cna get 1 on 1 too..

once again this looks like it is probably just a rumor. there are still a lot of question marks. looks like the browns are trying to gold dip their turd and start a bidding war.
http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/04/14/giants-braylon-marriage-not-coming/
sigh of relief! stone hands just might stay outta NY!

For a guy who led the league in drops. Hopefully the Giants running game will help him and vice versa.

I don’t post here everyday, but I do check in on Big Blue on a daily basis and as Giant’s fans when we disagree, we do it with respect, so no need for the name calling (some of us may think that a 1st, 3rd and WR for Edwards is stupid). If you read my post, I do agree that Braylon would be a great pick up for us. Cleveland’s QB situation last year was laughable. I think that Edwards would flourish in a Giant’s uniform. That being said, I personnally think that a 1st, 3rd, and WR is waaaay too much. Moss went for a 4th rounder and as nice as I think Edwards is, he is no Moss. With the WR talent in the draft, I don’t see Jerry Reese giving up the farm for Edwards. I don’t see up giving up a 1st rounder plus another pick and a player. I guess we’ll find out in a week or so.

I’ll go for Braylon because he’s got some experience under his belt and I rather the Giants not trade the world for an unproven rookie. I know he has issues with drops but so did Tiki and that can change.
I don’t think Braylon is explosive like Boldin, TO, etc however, we also can’t have a roster of receivers who are all 6" and under. I know there is a couple of tall kids in college but who knows how they’ll do in the pros.
Everyone wants Hixon to go but this is a guy we can really develop to become a long time Giant. I think he’s only 24 so he hasn’t peaked and is a game changer. He’s had some good returns and after another year or two, should be bigger and more physical.

This is a tough decision to let Hixon go or bring Edwards to wear blue. I’m glad I’m not making this decision.