Braylon Edwards Questions Play-Calling; Future With Jets Now in Limbo

One day removed from their loss to the Indianapolis Colts in the AFC Title game, questions begin looming about the Jets' offseason. Many key players that led to their playoff success are eligible for free agency this season, and a few will most likely find a new home in 2010.

In a move that could help his departure, Braylon Edwards has begun his offseason by questioning the play-calling in the second half of the championship game.

After his one catch, which resulted in an 80 yard touchdown, it was obvious the Colts defense shifted more coverage toward him, making him a non-factor.

Apparently though, he didn't get the memo that if you're covered by two (or in some cases three) people at one time, you're most likely not going to see the passes heading toward you.

"I don't call the plays, I just run them," Edwards told reporters after the game. "We didn't have the same attitude in the second half." When the question arose regarding his role in the offense in the second half, he said, "I don't know. You have to interview the players and coaches. It just wasn't the same."

Obviously it wasn't the same Braylon. Jerricho Cotchery and Dustin Keller were the main targets in the second half, as they faced single coverage more often.

Before Edwards left the stadium, he was asked whether he was upset: "No disrespect, but you witnessed the game."

Ah, of course. Edwards alter-ego got in his way after the game. Could it be his emotions running high that caused the outburst? Anything can happen, but knowing Edwards, this is something to expect.

I have seen utter stupidity, but this tops even the worst of it. After being rescued from the train wreck that is Cleveland, playing for a team that was eventually one win away from the Super Bowl should be enough to keep his mouth shut.

But the deciding factor? Edwards needs a new contract. Being a possible free agent, the Jets need to think for a long time as to whether or not he is worth bringing back to this ball club.

The fact that he talks more then the amount of passes he has dropped in 2009 tells me he isn't worth a multi-year contract.

He is simply another T.O., except at Edwards age Owens actually produced on the field. He was also smart enough to stay quiet during the offseason, including his stint with the Bills.

It would surprise me to see the Jets offer Edwards a three or four year deal. A one-year contract is more likely, worth around six million dollars, as some papers in New York have said.

The odds of Edwards of taking a one-year contract are not good, but if he realizes nobody else (not even the Raiders) will give him the money he's asking for, maybe he'll be able to swallow the deal.

If he does not return, look for the draft as the answer to the receiver-need for the Jets. Names like Golden Tate and Arrelious Benn will likely be available about the time the Jets pick comes up late in the first round.

Matt Miselis is an NFL writer for BleacherReport.com. He also writes on the NFL Draft for NFLTouchdown.com.