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Ray Edwards has eight sacks in two pro seasons, but that hasn't kept him from dreaming big.

"I look up to Strahan. I learned a lot from him watching and studying his film." Edwards said. "This year I definitely plan on going out here and breaking Strahan's record of 22 and 1/2 sacks this year."

Now it's one thing for Adrian Peterson to set a goal of 2,000 yards. That's unlikely but possible. But for Edwards, who might finish third among Vikings defensive ends in sacks this year (behind Jared Allen and Brian Robison) to make that kind of prediction is ludicrous. Next we should hear from Tarvaris Jackson aiming at Tom Brady's single-season touchdown record.

It's nice to have goals, but it's also nice to make them at least a little bit realistic. If Edwards can play the run well and pick up eight sacks this year, the Vikings will be thrilled. Saying you plan on getting 23 sacks this year (almost 1.5 a game) when you've only reach that pace once in your first 27 games just makes it appear that you have an unrealistic view of your self.

Hat Tip: Pro Football Talk