Trent Edwards cut by Buffalo.

[Woy]

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/alyssa-jung/breaking-news-trent-edwar_b_740443.html

This story is still developing and coach Chan Gailey won't speak to the media until 3 p.m., but the Buffalo Bills have announced that they've officially released QB Trent Edwards.

Interesting twist, interesting twist.

I wish you guys could do my happy dance with me and chant "oh yeah...oh yeah..." and chortle "woo woo, woo wooo" in a high pitched sing song-y voice. (Jumps with hands in the air, twirls a few times, a little booty shake with some old school heel kicks and spastic arm action)

Edward was benched for this week's game against New England and it seems that seat I'd hoped would be permanent has become something even better, beyond my wildest expectations: it's become non-existant!

Ryan Fitzpatricks' 2010 debut was so borderline amazing (more on that later) that Gailey has capped it off with the bold move of getting rid of Edwards all together. Two thumbs up.

Enjoy some Edwards statistics while we wait for more out of One Bills Drive, because don't forget, he didn't always suck.

-As a rookie, he stepped in for an injured J.P. Losman and helped the Bills to four victories in 2007.

-He went on to earn the starting job in 2008 and had his best season, completing more than 65 percent of his passes and throwing for just under 2,700 yards.

-But after a 5-1 start, the team could not put wins together and Edwards' play suffered with us only finishing 7-9.

-In 2009, all remnants of good gameplay went to hell as Edwards was timid and seemed downright scared, which I can't blame him for after suffering two concussions. He was benched Week 10 by interim head coach Perry Fewell and replaced by Fitz.

-Supposedly, Edwards "appeared to rebound under new head coach Chan Gailey with one of the most promising preseasons of his career," but that failed to come through during the first two games which we essentially threw away by giving him another chance as starter. Whoopsie. (ironically, we threw them away with barely ever throwing the ball)

-In his career with Buffalo, Edwards appeared in 34 games making 32 starts, threw for 5,739 yards, had 25 touchdowns and 27 interceptions.

Sorry things didn't work out. You're a nice guy and everything, and you could be kinda cute if you cut your hair, but this time it wasn't me, it was you.

 

[SuperKevin]

I'm mad. He could have at least generated late round interest in a trade

 

[SuperKevin]

He's at worst one of the best backups in the league.

 

[killgod]

.. when does the Brian Brohm-era begin??

doesn't, he's a bum. Fitz plays out the rest of the year, they draft someone new with the 1st overall pick. Buffalo goes 1-15.

 

[Woy]

Maybe he'll find himself in Arizona?

 

[SuperKevin]

.. when does the Brian Brohm-era begin??

It doesn't. Look for Fitzpatrick to start the rest of the year and 2 or 3 games next year before a rookie steps in.

 

[killgod]

... sorry, forgot the mandatory smiley to denote sarcasm.

You're forgiven because your posts have boobs.

 

[PP]

Who needs a QB?

 

[dave]

Players like Trent Edwards are not going to improve sitting on some team's taxi squad.
He needs to use what little name recognition he has and go to the CFL or UFL and get some game reps in.
Simply sitting on a bench will not improve his game.

 

[killgod]

Players like Trent Edwards are not going to improve sitting on some team's taxi squad.
He needs to use what little name recognition he has and go to the CFL or UFL and get some game reps in.
Simply sitting on a bench will not improve his game.

The CFL is not where he should go, he'd be even worse there.

CFL is faster, more pass oriented and requires you to actually throw the ball downfield.

Checkdowns don't get very many 1st downs in a 3 down league.


UFL is the only place where he'll ever be a starter again.

 

[SuperKevin]

Trent Edwards can make a decent career out of being the next Brad Johnson. Capable #2 with solid starting experience. People forget that when he had Jason Peters protecting his blindside he actually was a successful QB. Give him a line that will prevent his head from being driven into the turf and he can be a decent QB in this league

 

[Tailback U]

I played with Trent in highschool (no homo, unfortunately) so it sucks that he got cut but it's not surprising.

He's really not that good, but he's not god awful. He'll make a decent backup but I don't ever see him being a starter. He holds on to the ball for way too long and refuses to throw downfield. He has a history of concussions that have taken a toll on him.

Hope he gets picked up by someone. He's a good dude.

 

[St. Francisco]

doesn't, he's a bum. Fitz plays out the rest of the year, they draft someone new with the 1st overall pick. Buffalo goes 1-15.

Mike says he has the pick.

 

[Aso]

Trent Edwards is no good. He'll be a backup for the rest of his career.

 

[ram29jackson]

..If cleveland and Buffalo switched teams, would anyone notice ..?

 

[Cody]

I can see him going to Arizona or Minnesota.

 

[SuperKevin]

Minnesota sticks out in my mind as a possible destination. Although they obviously feel confident in T Jack and Joe Webb to trade Rosenfels.

 

[Woy]

Jacksonville picked him up from waivers.

He might be an upgrade from David Garrard.

 

[Nukleopatra]

Jacksonville picked him up from waivers.

He might be an upgrade from David Garrard.

Jags actually released Trent a couple hours ago - when Del Rio discovered Trent Edwards is white.

 

[jaxjaggywires]

Being the backup to Garrard makes him now the most popular player in Jacksonville...until he steps on the field.