Braylon Edwards: New York Jets WR Busted For Drunk Driving Charge Tuesday

Braylon Edwards was arrested for drunk driving at 5:15 this morning with a blood alcohol content that was double the legal limit, according to the New York Post.

It was just another chapter in a book of incidents involving Edwards, and it's been a busy year for the Michigan product, dating back to his time in Cleveland.

Inside, you'll find a recap of what happened early this morning and other recent incidents involving Edwards.

Pulled Over

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets looks on during warmups prior to the game against the New England Patriots on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Be

According to the Post, Edwards was pulled over on the West Side of Manhattan at 5:15 in the morning for having overly tinted windows on his Range Rover.

I still cannot figure out for the life of me why athletes do not just hire a driver when they go out at night.

Also, where is the responsibility and getting home early, knowing you have to prepare for a game on Sunday the next day?

Legally Drunk

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets catches a touchdown against Darius Butler #28 of the New England Patriots during their game on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey

The report went on to say that once Edwards was pulled over, the police officer smelled alcohol and then administered a breathalyzer test where Edwards blew 0.16, which is twice the legal limit in the state of New York.

I mean, it's always safe to be driving drunk in New York at 5:15 a.m. with overly tinted windows. It's not like that's dangerous or anything. The level of stupidity among professional athletes never ceases to astonish me.

Passenger on Board

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - SEPTEMBER 19: Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets scores a two point conversion against Terrence Wheatley #22 of the New England Patriots during their game on September 19, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherfo

Not only was Braylon Edwards stupid and reckless enough to drive drunk and put himself and other drivers in danger, but he had a passenger in the car with him when he was pulled over, according to the Post.

I know stupid people travel in groups, but someone in that group needs to have better sense than to get into the car with a drunk driver or let a friend drive while in such an obviously intoxicated state.

Not The Latest Legal Issue

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BALTIMORE - SEPTEMBER 27: Braylon Edwards #17 of the Cleveland Browns prepares to run downfield against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on September 27, 2009 in Baltimore, Maryland. The Ravens defeated the Browns 34-3. (Photo by Larry French/Get

When Edwards was in Cleveland, he just so happened to punch a friend of someone who just happened to be royalty in the town, LeBron James.

Edwards punched the friend outside of a nightclub, where good things normally happen late at night.

The wideout eventually settled the case by pleading no contest to aggravated assault. He recieved a 180-day jail sentence, was fined $1,000 and was placed on probation.

It'll be interesting to see if this violates his probation.

Called Out By a Great

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EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - AUGUST 27: Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets is tackled by LaRon Landry #30 of the Washington Redskins during their preseason game on August 27, 2010 at the New Meadowlands Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by

After last week's embarrassing loss to the Baltimore Ravens, Joe Namath was not pleased with the performance, and he called out Edwards in particular.

Namath went to the Internet and on his website said that Edwards can't catch the ball, or rarely does, and drops as many passes as he catches.

Drops have always been a criticism of Edwards, but the attack seemed to come out of nowhere.

Edwards Responds

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Wide receiver Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets celebrates in the endzone after catching an 80-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadiu

Edwards eventually responded to Namath's comments, telling the media "that's his mouth, his words. I really don't think Mr. Namath knows me. I'm sure he's never followed me. He's a Jet guy, and I was in Cleveland for five years, and I had one bad season.

"I'm not going to get into a back-and-forth with Mr. Namath," Edwards said to the media. "Too much respect. All I can say is, I don't think he really knows me. Tell him next time he's here, stop by my locker, and he can tell me that."

Even with all the respect talk, that seemed like he was kind of calling Namath out. I'm kind of impressed, actually.

Bounce Back Game

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INDIANAPOLIS - JANUARY 24: Wide receiver Braylon Edwards #17 of the New York Jets runs after catching an 80-yard touchdown pass in the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts during the AFC Championship Game at Lucas Oil Stadium on January 24, 2010

This past Sunday against New England, Edwards caught five passes for 45 yards, pulling in a touchdown and a two-point conversion against the Patriots.

It was a good game for the wideout, and who knows the next time he'll see the field after Roger Goodell catches wind of this.