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It was only one game, but Monday night's loss to the Philadelphia Eagles gave us a glimpse of the Braylon Edwards of old.
You remember him? Although he did not score a touchdown, this was the Edwards who did not drop any passes. This was the Edwards who made plays. This was, well, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
But following the game, Edwards had had enough. He finally had something to say. Edwards told reporters about his concerns and had a few quips that were reported in The Plain Dealer and at cleveland.com.
Edwards, however, had more to say Tuesday night in an interview with Starting Blocks. Edwards reiterated his frustrations and disappointments since he's been a member of the Browns. He said the negativity started on draft night when the media grilled him about his luxury car, a Bentley, and his school, Michigan.
On Tuesday, he said his issues are more than that.
"I'm not Paul Warfield, Webster Slaughter or Jim Brown. I've given my all to this city for four years, and I realize it will never be enough. I went to the Pro Bowl last year and resurrected this team from the darkness, and nobody cared."
Some cared too much. According to Edwards, a few Browns fans took things too far.
"People in this town believe they are entitled to too much. They have been disrespectful to me and my family. I've gone out in public with my family and have had to deal with being called foul names. My parents have been called vulgar things at restaurants."
Of course, a few ignorant fans (maybe they were from Pittsburgh) do not represent all Browns fans. Edwards said he is aware of that. But it still hurts.
"My biggest problem is that I actually give a damn. I'm always rushing back from surgeries and injuries, never missing games or practices. But through this, I've learned how to overcome adversity. I'm also proud of how my foundation has taken off. I've been doing all this community service in Cleveland ... my charity efforts will only be in Detroit from now on."
You remember him? Although he did not score a touchdown, this was the Edwards who did not drop any passes. This was the Edwards who made plays. This was, well, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft.
But following the game, Edwards had had enough. He finally had something to say. Edwards told reporters about his concerns and had a few quips that were reported in The Plain Dealer and at cleveland.com.
Edwards, however, had more to say Tuesday night in an interview with Starting Blocks. Edwards reiterated his frustrations and disappointments since he's been a member of the Browns. He said the negativity started on draft night when the media grilled him about his luxury car, a Bentley, and his school, Michigan.
On Tuesday, he said his issues are more than that.
"I'm not Paul Warfield, Webster Slaughter or Jim Brown. I've given my all to this city for four years, and I realize it will never be enough. I went to the Pro Bowl last year and resurrected this team from the darkness, and nobody cared."
Some cared too much. According to Edwards, a few Browns fans took things too far.
"People in this town believe they are entitled to too much. They have been disrespectful to me and my family. I've gone out in public with my family and have had to deal with being called foul names. My parents have been called vulgar things at restaurants."
Of course, a few ignorant fans (maybe they were from Pittsburgh) do not represent all Browns fans. Edwards said he is aware of that. But it still hurts.
"My biggest problem is that I actually give a damn. I'm always rushing back from surgeries and injuries, never missing games or practices. But through this, I've learned how to overcome adversity. I'm also proud of how my foundation has taken off. I've been doing all this community service in Cleveland ... my charity efforts will only be in Detroit from now on."
@ the whole browns organization in general.
FA Targets: DT Jason Jones, DT Pat Simms, S Reggie Smith, LB Dan Connor
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