Lions waive Pat Edwards

[cheeno]

Wish granted.

 

[mhughes0021]

He got his chances and capitolized on none of them. ..bye bye

 

[evolutionkb]

He got his chances and capitolized on none of them. ..bye bye

Exactly. Couldn't step up when called on. They signed a TE to fill his roster spot, though he is more of a WR I guess.

 

[coel73]

Reviewing the tape was all they needed. Dude plays with no heart. So glad they waived that clown. So glad.

 

[wheels002]

He shouldnt even have made the 53. He started every preseason game. It was like they were forcing him to make the team and he couldnt do a damn thing. They gave him chance after chance and nothing.

 

[tigermud]

Bring Willis back FFS! What is wrong with these azz clowns

 

[mhughes0021]

Bring Willis back FFS! What is wrong with these azz clowns

the fact he was kept over willis gives me no confidence in our talent evaluators.....

 

[inkfreq]

Jason LaCanfora is saying he considers Detroit to be the most probable landing spot for Hakeem Nicks.

Perhaps the cutting of the "dirty cunt" is a sign that a deal is close, with Willis being a backup plan if they fail to get the trade.

I agree with Hughes though. I really was surprised when Matt Willis didn't make the roster, especially after Edwards failed to do anything more productive than tie his own shoes in the pre-season.

Really makes me wonder what Nate Burleson saw in this kid to have him raving about him the way he did.

 

[ruff]

Jason LaCanfora is saying he considers Detroit to be the most probable landing spot for Hakeem Nicks.

Perhaps the cutting of the "dirty cunt" is a sign that a deal is close, with Willis being a backup plan if they fail to get the trade.





oh don't you tease me like that

 

[kdp80]

Jason LaCanfora is saying he considers Detroit to be the most probable landing spot for Hakeem Nicks.

Perhaps the cutting of the "dirty cunt" is a sign that a deal is close, with Willis being a backup plan if they fail to get the trade.

How much will Nicks cost the Lions besides the 3rd round pick though?

 

[sggatecl]

Jason LaCanfora is saying he considers Detroit to be the most probable landing spot for Hakeem Nicks.

Perhaps the cutting of the "dirty cunt" is a sign that a deal is close, with Willis being a backup plan if they fail to get the trade.

I agree with Hughes though. I really was surprised when Matt Willis didn't make the roster, especially after Edwards failed to do anything more productive than tie his own shoes in the pre-season.

Really makes me wonder what Nate Burleson saw in this kid to have him raving about him the way he did.

If we don't get Nicks in a sign and trade, I really hope they don't give up more than a 4th round for a 10 game rental.

 

[inkfreq]

Here is the little "tidbit" from ESPN's rumor mill section:

A number of NFL teams have players who are set to become unrestricted free agents after this season, and a few of them have reportedly been put on the trading block. The New York Giants are 0-6, and Hakeem Nicks is set to become a UFA at season's end. There haven't been any rumors about the Giants looking to deal him and no reports Nicks is asking to be traded, but there reportedly are teams that would be interested if they do put him on the block.

"General managers want to hear for themselves just how amenable to a trade Giants GM Jerry Reese might be. Several GMs contacted believed the Giants could get at least a third-round pick for Nicks, even if he is just a late-season 'rental' who then hits the open market in March," wrote CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora. "Among the teams holding internal discussions about him, according to club sources, were the 49ers and Falcons ... New England and Baltimore are also contending teams in need of an upgrade at receiver, and the market for Nicks would be robust, sources believe, if the Giants express a willingness to listen to offers."

As unlikely as it may seem for the Giants to deal Nicks away, where might he land if they do opt to trade the wideout? Let's take a quick look at some potential landing spots:

Atlanta Falcons: La Canfora noted the Falcons as being interested. The truth is that with Julio Jones out for the season and Roddy White continually dinged up, the Falcons should be interested in any good receiver who is actually available, if they really believe they can turn things around. And Nicks, even as a rental, would be a good fill-in.

San Francisco 49ers: They have been rumored to be interested in a number of pass-catchers, but it appears to be more in the vein of due diligence, in case the right deal appears. With Michael Crabtree and Mario Manningham getting closer to game action, they are far more likely to stick with what they have for now.

New England Patriots, Baltimore Ravens, Green Bay Packers: After seeing Randall Cobb and James Jones go down Sunday, the Packers join the Pats and Ravens as teams that could use some depth at wideout, but it would be out of character for any of these three front offices to pull off an in-season trade for a pass-catcher.

Detroit Lions: I think this may be the most likely landing spot. Nicks would love being in their pass-happy offense, and he'd give them a serious No. 2 weapon across from Calvin Johnson. There might even be a realistic shot at inking him long-term during the offseason.


So, what would we give up? I don't imagine it will be more than a 4th rounder, maybe a conditional pick if he re-signs. Also, who knows how reliable this is. It's a media guy making a guess. Nothing saying there is any real activity here, and obviously, nothing saying the Lions are even attached to this rumor.

 

[cheeno]

I'd say we can't afford two high priced WRs but Nate is making bank. Nicks may want more than 5 mil a year though. As a rental I'd throw them a 5th and 7th.

 

[inkfreq]

Calvin, Fauria, Pettigrew, Durham, Reggie catching out of the back field, and Nate Burleson due back in a few weeks.... there just aren't enough passes even in a pass happy offense to fill everyone's quotas.

Don't get me wrong, having a threat like Nicks would be great, but unless Stafford is going to attempt 900+ passes again this season, I just don't see why we absolutely have to have one more receiver with the guys we have.

Would he be an upgrade? Yes. But is he absolutely necessary? No.

I'm all for making any trade that makes the team better, but this is a sticky wicket. If you give up two picks, or a higher pick, and he doesn't resign, you haven't made the team better long term.

Unless they know Nate won't be back in time to help a playoff push, you have to be conservative with what you give up to bring in a rental, or you have to make sure you lock that rental up with a rent-to-own option.

 

[mhughes0021]

I don't think you do anything for a "rental." a 3rd rd pick is much more important to the future of the franchise than a guy that might only be here 10 games. Someone more desperate than we are like the falcons might give up a 3rd for immediate support via rental. But id only give up a 3rd if it meant a sign and trade.

 

[kdp80]

Nicks is gonna want to get paid like a top receiver next year, thats the only reason I hope they pass on him. If they trade for a receiver hopefully its one that has at least a few years left on a not so big contract. What Lions need to be resigned this offseason?

 

[inkfreq]

Supposedly Nicks is looking for a contract in the 5-6 million per year range.

In comparison to WR money that's been flying around (Calvin and Larry for example) that's no where near "top" money. In fact, it's almost cheap in today's market if he performs.

I would have no problem with the Lions trading for the guy and then signing him to four years at 5 million per, but if they don't have a deal before the trade, they have to be careful with what they are giving up in return.

Leshoure and a 6th maybe? Haha... wishful thinking.

 

[inkfreq]

Supposedly Nicks is looking for a contract in the 5-6 million per year range.

In comparison to WR money that's been flying around (Calvin and Larry for example) that's no where near "top" money. In fact, it's almost cheap in today's market if he performs.

I would have no problem with the Lions trading for the guy and then signing him to four years at 5 million per, but if they don't have a deal before the trade, they have to be careful with what they are giving up in return.

Leshoure and a 6th maybe? Haha... wishful thinking.

Actually, the more I think about that, a package deal involving LeShoure makes sense for both teams. Perhaps a higher pick to go with him, but there is potential for a deal there.

 

[motown1958]

Actually, the more I think about that, a package deal involving LeShoure makes sense for both teams. Perhaps a higher pick to go with him, but there is potential for a deal there.

I would go as far as to deal a 2nd. Honestly, you are getting a player with more ability for a 2nd and we could ink him a long term deal on that 5-6 mil a year salary. Especially if we trade them Leshoure who fits their offense better and they need a back.

 

[lgolfer]

I would go as far as to deal a 2nd. Honestly, you are getting a player with more ability for a 2nd and we could ink him a long term deal on that 5-6 mil a year salary. Especially if we trade them Leshoure who fits their offense better and they need a back.

The only way we should give up a 2nd for him is if it's a sign and trade or if we give him an extension immediately after he gets here. We can't take the chance of losing our 2nd rounder and him leaving in free agency.