Wednesday, July 27th 'What If' Question

The NFL isn't the only place where free agent frenzy is taking place.

NASCAR has their own big names on the line this season including who has had all the buzz around him, Carl Edwards. The Roush-Fenway driver, who is currently leading the Sprint Cup Series points, has always been a championship contender and race winner. Whether he stays at RFR or moves to a new organization it'll be a benefit to all.

Edwards has won 19 career NSCS races as well as the Sprint All-Star race. While has yet to win a Cup championship, closest being second in 2008, he has won a Nationwide Series championship and 34 career wins. He's great with the fans and the sponsors and has plenty of bring to a company regardless of how he may be viewed on the track.

The question just becomes where is he going to land if he does indeed do what some are saying is the unthinkable and leave RFR. The biggest rumor for most of this season has been Edwards joining Joe Gibbs Racing. That would set up a few different scenarios, the first being the replacement of Joey Logano. The Home Depot driver hasn't been horrible but the team could be better and some are already putting Edwards in the 20 car.

Another possible scenario should Edwards join the already strong JGR team with Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin, would be the addition of a fourth car. JGR has never ruled out the possibility, in fact they ran a fourth car in select races a few seasons ago. If JGR really wants to add Edwards to the fold it wouldn't be surprising if they just expanded the organization.

That's the possibilities should Edwards leave Roush, which as mentioned seem a little far off. The Missouri driver has been with the Cat in the Hat since he debuted in the sport, running Trucks, Nationwide and Cup cars for him. It's the only home he's ever known and it's been a great home for him, one that provides a good opportunity to win a championship. Not many would leave that situation.

But ...

What if Carl Edwards does leave Roush-Fenway, who should they be looking at as a replacement? Or should they bring up @StenhouseJr? #NASCAR

@jasonskow no brainer @Tbayne21

@NancyatStudioN I can't believe Ford will allow Carl 2 leave Roush. They'd B left with no *star* driving a Ford. Can U say "BIG BUCKS"?

@StrokerAce90 They should hire @JenJoCobb if Carl leaves.

@AllHorsepower I don't know if you could find a replacement. If anything, I'd possibly like to see Bayne get the ride. If Roush does in fact lose Edwards, it is going to hurt in many aspects. Right now, he is the face of that organization, and is the guy for RFR in the points. Personally, I don't think Stenhouse is ready for a Cup ride, not yet at least. I'd love to see Bayne get the ride though, it'd be a great reward for the Daytona 500 champion.

@Lady31RCR I think they would bring up @Tbayne21 and @StenhouseJr for a split ride..Part time for both, both stay full time nationwide.

Michael Hirschbein (via Facebook) Well with what Fenway paid to acquire Liverpool FC and then pay Lebron...Its no wonder why they can't afford a guy who does backflips with precision..