The New York Jets have been quiet this off season. There have been no bold proclamations from outspoken head coach Rex Ryan. Darrelle Revis and his contract disputes are in the rear view mirror. And so is Tim Tebow. Even with a qb controversy looming between returning starter Mark Sanchez and rookie draft pick Geno Smith, the Jets have flown relatively under the radar for a change.
Until yesterday.
Did Ryan have a flashback and start mouthing off? Did Mark or Geno give a team distracting sound bite? Did Santonio Holmes have a relapse?
Nope.
It was...of all people...Braylon Edwards.
Edwards took it upon himself to publicly endorse rookie Geno Smith with this quote.
"It's going to be a battle. Mark can't make mistakes like he has in the
past. Things have to be legit with Mark for him to be the starter
because he has a legit guy knocking at the back door."
Three things immediately come to mind after reading that quote.
1. Couldn't the same thing be said for you?
2. You just signed a couple of days ago, you weren't at mini camps.
3. Who is Braylon Edwards anyway?
Edwards, a journeyman wide receiver, just signed with the Jets a few days ago. Drafted number 3 in the 2005 draft, Edwards' career can be best summed up by the fact that he has more run ins with the law (2) than 1,000 yard seasons (1).
And what new employee comes on a job and gives corporate restructuring advise in their first week?
Edwards of all people should be of the mindset to shut the hell up and cash these last few game checks. Regardless of who's throwing the ball, Edwards will need to produce if he plans on playing in the NFL beyond this season.
What is it with the New York Jets and distractions? It may be true that you are who you hang around.
But I digress. follow @plcolter
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