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The usually tight-lipped Manning couldn't help but add to the speculation over a possible trade for the Browns WR Braylon Thursday when, on ESPN, he was discussing the Giants' potential desire to acquire a big-time threat. Naturally, Edwards came up. "I know last year maybe wasn't his best year, but two years ago, he scored a lot of touchdowns," Manning said. "And I think you want a guy who can catch the ball and get in the end zone."
Reported by New York Newsday
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Manning went on to express his confidence that whether via trade or through the draft, GM Jerry Reese would add help at wideout. But at his pre-draft news conference Thursday, Reese said he didn't consider receiver a "glaring need," even though Plaxico Burress and Amani Toomer are gone. "We're not panicked about getting a receiver," Reese said. The GM dismissed most of the speculation of a trade for Edwards as "a lot of chatter, a lot of false reports." He also hinted that the price for newly available Anquan Boldin of the Cardinals -- reportedly at least first- and third-round picks -- may be too high. ... Stay tuned.
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