thewildrabbit Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) ""The Lions, Browns and Panthers didn't put in a waiver claim on free agent QB Trent Edwards, so the winless 49ers can have him if they want him, according to NFL.com's Jason La Canfora."" http://twitter.com/J...tus/25797077307 ""The Niners and Seahawks have been reported to have interest in the former Bill. If Edwards is claimed by San Francisco, it's possible he could challenge Alex Smith for the starting job at some point this season."" http://www.rotoworld....aspx?sport=NFL http://profootballta...-trent-edwards/ We will know by 4PM today who will end up with Trinty, most likely the 0-3, 49ers... Jeez, outta the frying pan and into the fire.... Edited September 28, 2010 by Harvey lives
GOBILLS78 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 I'm sure he'd be glad to go to his hometown team. Might be good for him, who knows. Not sure if a change of scenery alone makes anybody suck less.
BillsWest Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 The problem with him going to SF is that they are already complaining about Alex Smith looking at his first option, then immediately going to his check down rb.
The Senator Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Again, I'll say he goes to the Jets - Rex Ryan did the exact same thing with Kevin O'Connell the week before they played NE* last season.
tonyd19 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 He'll probably end up in SF and that is a good fit for him.
CodeMonkey Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Again, I'll say he goes to the Jets - Rex Ryan did the exact same thing with Kevin O'Connell the week before they played NE* last season. That was NE*, not the Bills. I can't imagine Chan Gaileys playbook or gameplan for this week is causing Rex Ryan to lose any sleep.
The Senator Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 That was NE*, not the Bills. I can't imagine Chan Gaileys playbook or gameplan for this week is causing Rex Ryan to lose any sleep. We beat the Jets in week 6 last season, in New Jersey. We just put up 30 points on the Cheatriettes* in NE*. Trent Edwards knows our offense (can't execute it, but knows the playbook), the Jets are in a fight for the division against NE*, and Rex Ryan has a history of sleazy moves like this (as does Belicheat*). That's all I'm sayin'.
CodeMonkey Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 We beat the Jets in week 6 last season, in New Jersey. We just put up 30 points on the Cheatriettes* in NE*. Trent Edwards knows our offense (can't execute it, but knows the playbook), the Jets are in a fight for the division against NE*, and Rex Ryan has a history of sleazy moves like this (as does Belicheat*). That's all I'm sayin'. I agree with the bolded part. The rest, IMO, is irrelevant.
PromoTheRobot Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Jets can only have them if 20 or so other teams pass on Trent. Very happy for Edwards if he can hook up with the Niners. They train less than 20 minutes from where he grew up. PTR
Decade Of Fail Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 my friend is a 49'ers fan and is dreading this actually happening. haha... i'd be happy for edwards though. i don't think he's a bad guy, sometimes things just don't work.
Captain Caveman Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Again, I'll say he goes to the Jets - Rex Ryan did the exact same thing with Kevin O'Connell the week before they played NE* last season. If SF puts a claim the Jets can't get him.
Guest dog14787 Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Yahoo sports blog, ESPN reports that "at least five teams expect to place a claim on Edwards": http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Five-teams-claiming-Bills-QB-Edwards-?urn=nfl-272924 Speculation New England may also be interested Note: nothing about the 49ers at all Updating: the 49ers opted not to put in a waiver claim on QB Trent Edwards. Edited September 28, 2010 by dog14787
Dante Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) We beat the Jets in week 6 last season, in New Jersey. We just put up 30 points on the Cheatriettes* in NE*. Trent Edwards knows our offense (can't execute it, but knows the playbook), the Jets are in a fight for the division against NE*, and Rex Ryan has a history of sleazy moves like this (as does Belicheat*). That's all I'm sayin'. Maybe our guys should start being more sleazy. Then they might win like Ryan and Bellicheat. But on another note, where is your team when you outright release your starting qb? And replace him with Fitzpatrick to top it off. Were screwed for years to come Edited September 28, 2010 by Dante
thewildrabbit Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Yahoo sports blog, ESPN reports that "at least five teams expect to place a claim on Edwards": http://sports.yahoo....?urn=nfl-272924 Speculation New England may also be interested Note: nothing about the 49ers at all Updating: the 49ers opted not to put in a waiver claim on QB Trent Edwards. He might actually clear waivers.... Linky about the 49ers http://www.rotoworld...e=183813&spln=1 If he clears waivers he is then free to go where he wants Maybe our guys should start being more sleazy. Then they might win like Ryan and Bellicheat. But on another note, where is your team when you outright release your starting qb? And replace him with Fitzpatrick to top it off. Were screwed for years to come Amidst all the speculation Gailey stated he released Edwards based on Fitz's performance against the Patriots, aaannnnddd what happens when Fitz craps the bed against the Jets-Ravens-Steelers? Bills re-signed QB Levi Brown. Coach Chan Gailey made the determination that he wasn't going to turn back to Trent Edwards after Ryan Fitzpatrick's Week 3 performance. Gailey will carry the seventh-round pick as a developmental quarterback instead, pushing Brian Brohm into the No. 2 role. Edited September 28, 2010 by Harvey lives
Leonidas Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) Trent wasn't a bad guy, just not a great QB, regardless of whether or not its Adrian Wilson's fault. San Francisco would have been a great place for him to land as a backup for a few years before he completely washes out of the league, so I'm sorry that didn't work out. Wherever he lands I wish him the best of luck...as long as it's not against us. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/rumors/post/Five-teams-claiming-Bills-QB-Edwards-?urn=nfl-272924 Edited September 28, 2010 by Leonidas
The Senator Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 If SF puts a claim the Jets can't get him. Yes, C2, I understand the waiver process - for weeks I've been saying that Edwards will be out of football before the season starts; now, I'm saying no one will claim him. The Jets are his last chance to pick up another $$hundred grand$$ or so before beginning his new career in Silicon Valley.
ieatcrayonz Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 Yes, C2, I understand the waiver process - for weeks I've been saying that Edwards will be out of football before the season starts; now, I'm saying no one will claim him. The Jets are his last chance to pick up another $$hundred grand$$ or so before beginning his new career in Silicon Valley. I was a supporter of Trent as many are aware. I also support this move because it is right for the team. But I don't think it is right to joke about this stuff. Sometimes we are just thoughtless. It reminds of the time that I saw the ambulance screaming down Main Street and didn't give it a thought. But it was my Uncle Eugene, he died on October the 2nd 1981. It is so hard to believe it will be 19 years next week. Getting cut from a football team is not exactly like what happened to Geno, but it is a tough thing. Give the guy a break.
The Senator Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 (edited) I was a supporter of Trent as many are aware. I also support this move because it is right for the team. But I don't think it is right to joke about this stuff. Sometimes we are just thoughtless. It reminds of the time that I saw the ambulance screaming down Main Street and didn't give it a thought. But it was my Uncle Eugene, he died on October the 2nd 1981. It is so hard to believe it will be 19 years next week. Getting cut from a football team is not exactly like what happened to Geno, but it is a tough thing. Give the guy a break. What you have to realize is that Trent was born a full two years after your Uncle Geno passed, so it's a bit of a reach comparing the two circumstances. Also, there is a huge demand for hand models - particularly glove models - in Northern California, so Trent's opportunities would have been better there than if he had continued to work for Ralph. But alas, it was not meant to be - Trent is now a Jaguar, perhaps appropriate for someone from Los Gatos... Jaguars have claimed QB Trent Edwards ...and will have to wait another 2 weeks 'til after we play them to begin his new hand job. Edited September 28, 2010 by The Senator
thewildrabbit Posted September 28, 2010 Author Posted September 28, 2010 UPDATE: ""The only other team that put in a claim for Edwards was the New York Jets, a source told ESPN Senior NFL Analyst Chris Mortensen, but the Jaguars were awarded the former Bills quarterback on the basis of their 1-2 record."" http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=5626649 Clearly the Jags needed a backup QB with NFL experience, I doubt the Jags will pull what the Jets wanted to do...sign the guy and pick his brain till they play the Bills, then cut him.
ieatcrayonz Posted September 28, 2010 Posted September 28, 2010 What you have to realize is that Trent was born a full two years after your Uncle Geno passed, so it's a bit of a reach comparing the two circumstances. Also, there is a huge demand for hand models - particularly glove models - in Northern California, so Trent's opportunities would have been better there than if he had continued to work for Ralph. But alas, it was not meant to be - Trent is now a Jaguar, perhaps appropriate for someone from Los Gatos... Jaguars have claimed QB Trent Edwards ...and will have to wait another 2 weeks 'til after we play them to begin his new hand job. Of course you are right that it was 29 years ago; not 19 as I made a typographical error. Despite my poor typing I still think that Geno's story is relevant as it is timeless. Making jokes about someone's demise is not nice. Yes, being cut from a football team is different than dying but still it is a tough thing to go through. My cousin Callaway died when he'd barely turned two. It was peanut butter and jelly that did because the help didn't know what to do. She just stood there as Callaway turned blue. The thing is that although it happened a long time ago, we still think of him as a two year old and will probably always think of Trent as the QB that could have been.
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