On the Clock

The latest, and perhaps most disconserting, rumors floating around are that the Dolphins are convincing people they will take Braylon Edwards at #2, and that the Browns are concerned. First off, this sure seems to be a ploy of Nick Saban to make a trade down, and I hope his bluff is called and he's forced to make a pick. Secondly, this wouldn't be the end of the world. I like Edwards, but he's not a sure-thing Pro-Bowler. And if Smith and Edwards come off the board it's likely to hurt the value of the #3 pick, but it still doesn't make a trade imposible. Wouldn't Tampa be interested in bumping up two slots for a suddenly modest price? I think so.

Anyhow, I do think and hope Miami is bluffing. The question is whether other teams interested in trading up for Edwards believe the same. Should be an interesting ride today.

UPDATE: Just saw John Clayton on tv and HOLY CRAP I CAN'T STAND THAT GUY!!! He said, "The Dolphins WILL take Braylon Edwards with the second pick" and I think his eyeballs popped out of their sockets when he said "will." Arrrgh. What a loser. And now just because Clayton has reported it I am more confident that the Dolphins are full of it.