Jets Release RB Kahlil Bell, Expected to Sign WR Braylon Edwards

The New York Jets released recently acquired running back Khalil Bell. The former Chicago Bear received the most action in his first game as a Jet, carrying the ball 10 times for only 20 yards and catching one ball for 11 yards. Since his first game, over the next four games Bell only received two carries for 12 yards, catching one ball for two yards and a lost fumble. The team is short on receivers now that rookie Stephen Hill is out with a knee injury.  Even though Braylon Edwards called out Jets management and many thought that would have killed his chances of returning to New York (including me), he is the apparent front runner given how desperate the team is for a wide-out and his rapport with Mark Sanchez. In Edwards’ final season with the Jets in 2010, he was their leading receiver and averaged an excellent 17.1 yards-per-reception. He and Sanchez possessed solid chemistry and Edwards’ height, 6-foot-3, and ability to make tough plays covered up some of Sanchez’s inaccurate throws. If the Jets were mathematically eliminated from the playoffs this move would make no sense. However, the team is one game back of the final Wild Card spot, needs to bring in a receiver, and Edwards undoubtedly makes the most sense.  Sanchez is already struggling this season so bringing in a receiver that he’s comfortable with can only help him. Check back later for news and opinions if and when Edwards is signed. Rodgers That   Follow Dan Rodgers on Twitter: @dhrodgers52 Stats and information courtesy of ESPN.com