Dre Bly wants out of Denver (1 Viewer)

[Hawkeyeskin]

Much to my dismay and disbelief (my apologies to the washington post writer)

Just heard on sirus radio about a trade rumor going around:

Denver sends Bly, 21 and 56 to Washington for 6 and Springs.

Wouldn't surprise me. Denver has taken the 'Skins to the woodshed on every trade they've made. Might as well do it again!

 

[jgb95]

You should change this thread from "Dre Bly wants out of Denver " to "Dre Bly wants to get PAID by the Redskins"

That's the only reason he wants out! Denver won't rework his contract.

Sorry if this was already mentioned but this kind of stunt just ticks me OFF!!!

 

[Spartans Rule]

You should change this thread from "Dre Bly wants out of Denver " to "Dre Bly wants to get PAID by the Redskins"That's the only reason he wants out! Denver won't rework his contract.Sorry if this was already mentioned but this kind of stunt just ticks me OFF!!!

So Bly wants to play for a team that's willing to pay him and make a commitment to him, as opposed to one that doesn't. What's wrong with that?Bly has one year left on his contract. If Denver won't rework his deal, there's no way he'll be back there next season. The Broncos are essentially telling him they don't want him long-term. That's a slap in the face.Denver should either pay him or move him. Otherwise they get one year of a disgruntled employee and then nothing in return.

 

[fatness]

More information and rumors in Jason LaCanfora's blog .

As I've been writing since Sunday, don't rule out a Dre Bly trade. I continue to hear this cat is pushing to get to DC bigtime, and it seems like the trade talks are still on. The stuff I hear just won't go away and I am beginning to think it is going to happen.

Denver does not want to give Bly an extension, but the Redskins will. I heard today that these trade talks actually stretch back to before the combine and have taken on various forms (including the Springs for Bly proposed swap that the Broncos killed because the Skins wanted cap relief, as reported first on this lil blog Sunday).

So now the Broncos are bringing in corner David Macklin and are open to dealing Bly. And the Broncos have a hardcore interest in Washington's sixth overall pick, numerous league sources have told me, and the Redskins remain very open to dealing it. As I've reported previously, the Redskins are also deadset on trying to get that third-round pick back from Denver they lost in the Duckett deal.

And, trust me, these teams have been talking about swapping draft picks for weeks, I hear on very good authority, and have already had the parameters of several potential deals in place. So, I still think there is a very good chance we see Bly come to DC, along with Denver's first-round pick, and second- and/or third-round pick, plus maybe a conditional late round pick, in exchange for the 6th overall pick.

In that scenario, the Skins would make a big play for the 19-year-old defensive lineman from Louisville, Okoye, to address that need, and get young offensive and defensive linemen with the additional picks (I hear they love this kid by the way). Also, Springs would likely get traded for picks (don't rule out him landing in Detroit, Arizona or even Baltimore) and Bly gets his money in Washington.

And trust me, I am not going to put everything I know out there right now, but the Skins could make this happen cap-wise, with little problem.

 

[jeter23]

NFL Network's Adam Shefter reports that the Broncos have asked for Ladell Betts in exchange for Dre' Bly.

The Broncos are also reportedly talking to the Saints. Other reports say Denver is interested in Washington's first-round pick. The news about Betts is interesting considering Denver just paid big money to Travis Henry. But it's a typical Mike Shanahan move; He's not afraid to acquire an extra quality running back.

 

[Assani Fisher]

Or you can quit. If IBM transfers you somewhere, you can go, or you quit. In this case, the corporation is the NFL. If he doesn't like it, he can quit. Then he can use that 'degree' in 'sports journalism' for the local paper and write about the guy who takes his place for a few million a year. That'll show 'em, won't it?

It is completely natural and human to dislike being moved around with no voice in the matter. Obviously, quitting is an option. Do you think it's selfish to dislike being put in a position where you have to decide whether to move somewhere you don't want to go, or quit your job?

trades are a part of sports. They make millions of dollars. They are on the road during most of the season anyway. Comparing it to other occupations is silly.

 

[Kleck.]

NFL Network's Adam Shefter reports that the Broncos have asked for Ladell Betts in exchange for Dre' Bly.

The Broncos are also reportedly talking to the Saints. Other reports say Denver is interested in Washington's first-round pick. The news about Betts is interesting considering Denver just paid big money to Travis Henry. But it's a typical Mike Shanahan move; He's not afraid to acquire an extra quality running back.

rotoworld.com

 

[fatness]

NFL Network's Adam Shefter reports that the Broncos have asked for Ladell Betts in exchange for Dre' Bly.

To go along with that, the Broncos interest in Betts was reported 2 days ago. Link

I think there is still a chance for more trade talks to resume. The Broncos are also very high on Ladell Betts, and could make a play in that direction as well as they entertain other RB options.