For the San Francisco 49ers, adding Braylon Edwards means a threat that they haven't had in years.
In adding Edwards, coach Jim Harbaugh a former Michigan man is bringing the former Michigan wide reciever back under his wing. Using methods taught in Ann Arbor the 49ers are hoping Edwards can contribute greatly to the team.
San Francisco signed the wideout to a $3.5 million, one-year contract Thursday, and he joined his new team on the practice field for the first time. Edwards showed up a little late, wearing wearing No. 81, the number formerly worn by Terrell Owens.
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“Listen here, that number’s temporary,” declared Edwards, who has worn No. 17. “I’m not trying to be known as the next him.”
The Niners announced the acquisition of Edwards shortly after practice began, then he emerged from the locker room less than an hour into the workout to join newly signed quarterback Alex Smith and the others.
“Pretty crazy in the middle of practice to see him run out and jump in there,” Smith said. “It’s just another addition to a strange year. It’s great to see him. He’s a great player. The more he can add to this team the better.”
The 49ers will certainly count on the veteran receiver to make an immediate contribution for a franchise that hasn’t had a winning record or reached the playoffs since 2002.
And they’re counting on him staying out of trouble, too.
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