Never underestimate King James’ clout.

Days after reportedly assaulting a close friend of LeBron James, reports are indicating that Cleveland Browns wide receiver Braylon Edwards has been traded to the New York Jets.  The trade, while not a complete shocker, was certainly quick to take shape after this weekend’s incident.  The Jets sent receiver Chansi Stuckey, linebacker Jason Trusnik and undisclosed draft picks to Cleveland.  Sorry guys.

Jets QB Mark Sanchez will have to hope that Braylon concentrates on catching the ball.

The New York Jets have been in the market for a receiver throughout most of the young season.  They were connected to rumors of going after Denver’s Brandon Marshall and recently signed San Francisco rookie Michael Crabtree, but none of those avenues panned out.  New York hopes to have Edwards team up with Jerricho Cotchery to form a formidable receiving tandem for upstart rookie quarterback Mark Sanchez. 

Meanwhile, Edwards, a Pro-Bowl receiver in 2007, will be leaving a Cleveland team that will be competing for the worst record in the league.  He’ll be headed to a Jets team who has the New York area in a frenzy behind their unexpected 3-1 start.  The Michigan product must feel like he just hit the lottery.

This was an important development which will give any player hope if they feel like they are stuck as a member of a Cleveland Browns franchise going nowhere. 

Get on LeBron James’ bad side and you’ll get a one-way ticket out of town.