07-30-2007, 08:35 PM
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Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards looks to catch more, talk less
cleveland.com: Everything Cleveland
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If all goes as planned, Browns receiver Braylon Edwards will be seen more and heard less this season.
"I don't know, but hopefully he doesn't talk quite as much and he concentrates on football more," said coach Romeo Crennel. "I think that's what he's trying to do -- be the best football player he can be."
Edwards agreed he will try to button up as well as step up this season.
"A big thing with me is I'm an emotional player," he said. "I love football, so a lot of times I let my emotions get the best of me and when I speak, I speak from the heart. Sometimes you have to suppress what you really think and just be quiet. That's one thing that I've definitely worked on and learned -- to have that same passion for the game, that same energy -- but just keep it to yourself."
Edwards has talked to several of the veterans about how to conduct himself and is showing a newfound respect for them.
Some, including fellow receiver Joe Jurevicius, were outspoken about some of Edwards' outbursts last season and vowed to discuss them with him.
"We've had conversations, and the main thing for me is just leading by example," said Edwards. "You've got guys like Jurevicius, who have 10 years in the league, you have [running back] Jamal Lewis [with] eight, [offensive lineman [Eric] Steinbach, [offensive lineman Ryan] Tucker. You have guys who have had some success, so they can do all the talking. My main goal is to do everything that I'm supposed to with myself, and hopefully that will be leading by example."
Veterans such as Willie McGinest and Ted Washington tried to talk to Edwards last season but weren't always able to get through to him.
"I think he may be listening to them a little more this year," said Crennel. "When guys grow and mature, you get a different light on things. Hopefully his light is changing and football will be his priority and then off the field he'll be a responsible person as well."
Edwards was living up to his off-season promises until he missed the first day of voluntary organized team activities, the only player to do so. Although he attributed it to a family illness, Crennel showed his displeasure by demoting Edwards for a few practices.
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Thats a good idea, seeing as how you were an *** last year and didnt do much.
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Cleveland Browns receiver Braylon Edwards looks to catch more, talk less
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