Braylon Edwards is considered one of the greatest players in Michigan Wolverines history. A unanimous All-American during his time at Michigan, he set multiple records, including becoming the first wide receiver in Big Ten history to record over 1,000 receiving yards in three consecutive seasons. In 2005, he tied the Rose Bowl record with three touchdown receptions and won the Biletnikoff Award in 2004, recognizing him as the nation’s top receiver.
Edwards would eventually establish himself as one of the NFL’s standout receivers. He earned multiple Pro Bowl selections and set a franchise record for the Cleveland Browns with 1,289 receiving yards and 16 touchdowns in a single season. That year, his 16 touchdown receptions ranked second in the league, trailing only Randy Moss.
When Braylon Edwards offers criticism of your team, it’s wise to pay attention and take notes. In a recent interview with Woodward Sports, he shared his thoughts on the Michigan Wolverines’ performance this season.
“I’m a Michigan guy through and through, so I feel comfortable speaking about my institution because I believe in it. Look, Michigan had a lot of confidence, but there was too much power concentrated in one person, Jim Harbaugh. Now they’re trying to find balance. They need to return to a situation where the coach isn’t above the team or bigger than the brand… It worked when it was Harbaugh, but they didn’t have a safety net, so now this is the kind of football you’re seeing.”
Edwards went on to make some blunt predictions about the rest of Michigan’s season.
“There’s going to be a reckoning this offseason… They’re going to be 8-4. They cannot come into next August with this same brand of football.”
Michigan is coming off a tough loss to the Washington Huskies last week, where their defensive backs struggled against Will Rogers and the Huskies’ receiving corps. If the Wolverines hope to contend for the title this year, they will likely need to go undefeated for the remainder of the season. However, Edwards is skeptical about their ability to achieve that.