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Armanti Edwards will likely get cut next year

AceMan

By AceMan,
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Alright, follow my logic for a moment...

This theory is based on these assumptions

1.) Fox will be gone after this year

2.) AE doesn't see the field at all this year or until the last quarter of the season

3.) Our offense still leans toward the run (Hopefully, becomes more balanced in the air though)

This is why AE is likely to get cut next year. Next year, we will usher in a new era with a new coach. Therefore, the new coach will have no problem getting rid of players from Fox's era. At the WR position, the 1st 3 spots are more than likely locked. Smith, Lafell, Gettis...Therefore, we're left with the #4 WR spot and further down.

As a #4 WR, AE will probably get beaten out

There is two likely scenarios I see.

1.) Wallace Wright will beat out AE for #4

Wallace Wright has two advantages over AE right now. One, he is a better receiver right now and two, he can contribute to special teams as a special teams ace. More importantly, the special teams play will keep Wright ahead of AE.

2.) New FA or Draft pick will push AE too far down

It is possible that our new head coach could bring in a FA WR for competition. There are guys like James Jones from GB and Malcolm Floyd of SD(No VJax :lol:) as #2s....but those are not likely. A Jacoby Jones pick-up could be possible seeing as he can help as a returner as well and is hungry for more playing time. Or we could try and draft a PR at WR.

Example/Proof

Dexter Jackson

AE's own ASU alum, AE could very well follow in his footsteps. Dexter Jackson was a very controversial pick...just like AE was. His speed boosted up his stock in the draft. Dexter Jackson was benched in 2008 over his fear of being hit. The very same fear you can see in AE. After the regime change over to Raheem Morris, the Bucs decided to move on as Dexter Jackson was beat out by Sammie Stroughter.

Stay?

AE will have a stronger possibility of staying if...let's say we trade Steve Smith. Or if we use him moreso like Vick (QB/Wildcat) instead of Joshua Cribbs (Returner/WR/Wildcat). That's the only way I feasibly see it though.

Conclusion

I'm pretty confident in this theory that AE will be gone next year and that pick will go down as one of the worst picks in our franchise history.

Agree with me! :yesnod:

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i swear it was 2-3 weeks ago that people were going on and on about how we wont be seeing much of AE for a year or two now he's getting cut? what about the word "project" dont you understand? hell edwards could come back and be the returner later this season for all you know. it was one crappy game as a returner in the PRESEASON. he's capable of doing too much on this team for them to cut after one season.

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