Falcons release DE Ray Edwards

MaddHatter · Joined: 29 Nov 2006 Posts: 41594 Location: Dallas, TX

Product of surrounding talent that made millions
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GaTechRavens · Joined: 25 Nov 2006 Posts: 15685 Location: Knoxville, TN

Why don't teams just completely avoid this kind of mid-level talent in free agency? They pretty much never live up to expectations.
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vikingsrule · Posted: Mon Nov 12, 2012 11:28 pm Post subject:

Most Viking fans had the sense that Edwards was never really that good of a player. Edwards was a borderline elite run defender in his time in MN but he was a very mediocre and inconsistent pass rusher. Edwards ability to stuff the run largely enabled him to start over Brian Robison, but most sensed that Robison would be a better pass rusher for the team.

In 2011, the Vikes opted to resign Brian Robison to a 4 year contract, basically enabling Edwards to test the market.

In the end, the Vikes got a 4th rd pick comp pick out of the deal and were able to get Robison on the field more. Robison replaced Edwards, and Everson Griffen replaced Robison in his old role. Upgrades across the board really.

I am not sure why Edwards busted in Atlanta. Its not like John Abraham is a bad pass rusher, I cant imagine Edwards getting much attention.

There was always something off about this guy, not sure what it was I just didnt get a good feeling about paying him a big money contract. Like the commitment just wouldnt be there.

TheVillain112 · Joined: 19 Feb 2010 Posts: 12610

vike daddy · Joined: 12 Mar 2005 Posts: 66823

Edwards walks away from the Falcons with $12 million in his pocket.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000094334/article/ray-edwards-cut-by-atlanta-falcons-in-surprise-move

Vikefan79 · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 25462 Location: Atlanta

The game against Dallas in the 2009 playoffs is where Edwards got his paycheck.
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24isthelaw · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 12:35 am Post subject:

The Falcons should have done there homework. Consistently poor commitment to football, contract-year wonder... you could see this coming from a mile away.
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terbo559 · Joined: 04 Jan 2009 Posts: 2743 Location: California

A lot of people knew he was going to be a free agent bust.
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scar988 · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 28855 Location: Charleston, SC

FourThreeMafia · Joined: 28 Sep 2006 Posts: 40584 Location: East of Sixburgh

Never thought he was that good, but didnt think he would flame out like he did.
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bbllstr22 · Posted: Tue Nov 13, 2012 1:36 am Post subject:

Shorty McFast · Joined: 27 Apr 2011 Posts: 760 Location: At the desk

I'm shocked!

I thought he was the better choice between Robison/Edwards. Guess I missed on that one.

DontTazeMeBro · Joined: 20 Jan 2008 Posts: 20678 Location: 321

Cashing out?

Think twice if you want to give Michael Johnson alot of money this offseason.
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SwiftTexan · Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Posts: 2441

Anybody have any details?

Any chance he asked for his release because he felt like he could be a starter elsewhere?

I still think he's worth a look as a LDE. Might just need the right coach and motivation. I can't think of anyone better than Mike Smith but everybody's different.

scar988 · Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 28855 Location: Charleston, SC