Dre Bly hates the Denver Broncos! - Page 2

Hammock Parties · 03-06-2007, 07:27 PM

First Plummer, now Bly gives them the business. Must be Shanahan's endearing personality.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?...nfl&id=2789949

DENVER -- The Broncos have heard Dre' Bly is bitter about being traded to Denver, and that he'd prefer to play for Washington.

The team, though, wants to give their new cornerback some time to warm up to the deal. It's only been a few days since the 29-year-old Bly was acquired from Detroit -- along with a sixth-round pick -- for running back Tatum Bell, offensive lineman George Foster and a fifth-round pick.

"Hopefully he'll see the light," said Jim Bates, assistant head coach in charge of defense, at a Tuesday get-together for the Broncos' new coaches. "He'll see the opportunity in Denver of being part of a great football team, great organization and being opposite the side of Champ Bailey. Hopefully he'll come around and say, 'Hey, this is where I want to be."

Bates hasn't spoken to Bly personally, but said others, including coach Mike Shanahan and general manager Ted Sundquist, have contacted him.

Bly's agent, Kennard McGuire, didn't return a call or an e-mail from the Associated Press.

"I don't know what Dre's thinking," Bates said. "Hopefully, over the next couple weeks, he'll come our direction and be positive. We want a positive player once we get in here."

The Washington Post, citing people it did not name, reported Bly would rather play for the Redskins because they're closer to his home in Chesapeake, Va.

However, Denver doesn't have any plans to deal their newly acquired defensive back just yet.

"We expect him to be playing corner for us," said Bates, who was out of football last season, but spent the 2005 season as Green Bay's defensive coordinator. "We'd love for him to be all fired up and get ready to roll. Sometimes, especially in today's game, you have to have a little patience and it takes a little time."

The thought of Bly and Bailey holding down the corners for the Broncos brings a smile to the face of Bates. The Broncos can apply more pressure because they don't have to worry about either Pro Bowl player needing extra help.

Bates has already studied film of Bailey from last season and was amazed at the footage. Bailey tied for the league lead in interceptions with 10 and finished second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.

"I've been fortunate to be around some great corners," Bates said. "I don't think anyone has been more complete from what I've seen on tape than Champ. A lot of these guys were great cover guys, maybe a little inconsistent in the tackling area. Champ does it all, and does it all at a high level."

Denver's Domonique Foxworth was penciled in as the starting right corner until the Bly deal. Foxworth will likely fill the nickel role.

The Broncos are still trying to recover from the loss of cornerback Darrent Williams, who was killed in a drive-by shooting on New Year's Day. The case remains unsolved.

Bly has 33 career interceptions, the fourth-most in the league since 1999. He's returned five interceptions for touchdowns in his career.

Now if the Broncos could only get him to warm up to the deal.

"We've heard some of his remarks since the trade's been made, but hopefully he'll see the light as far as playing opposite Champ Bailey," Bates said. "I think it would be a great opportunity for him."

**007** · 03-06-2007, 11:56 PM

This is nuts man.

**Rausch** · 03-06-2007, 11:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

You're an idiot.

Bly saw the huge $ from Snyder and that's what he wants in Denver. Bly has 1 year on his current deal and like most people... he wants an extension.

I don't have an issue with his stance and they'll make it right.

Bly plays small and is lucky to land a deal playing next to Bailey after the career he's had.

VERY LUCKY.

Halfcan · 03-07-2007, 12:19 AM

Skins are stoopid if they make that trade.

**007** · 03-07-2007, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Halfcan

Skins are stoopid if they make that trade.

Well, it is Snyder.

Mecca · 03-07-2007, 12:25 AM

Shawn Springs is better than Bly.......

Halfcan · 03-07-2007, 12:37 AM

Tell them we will give them TY Law for Springs and the 6th pick. Throw in Bartee, Hicks and Green.

Halfcan · 03-07-2007, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

Shawn Springs is better than Bly.......

I never thought he was that great??

CupidStunt · 03-07-2007, 02:39 AM

Springs is easily better than Bly. I'm hoping the Broncos don't pull that move off.

KCinNY · 03-07-2007, 06:02 AM

Playing opposite Bailey might not be that appealing. Dude's gonna get picked on every week.

Mile High Mania · 03-07-2007, 07:51 AM

http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/10043397

" Another issue that could be addressed is the future of Bly, whom Denver acquired in a trade last week. Bly would prefer to play at Washington, but the Broncos are unwilling to part with him for anything less than what they deem fair value.
Already, the Redskins have offered the Broncos cornerback Shawn Springs; Denver has asked for Washington's backup running back, Ladell Betts, whom the Broncos still would like even though they already have signed free-agent running back Travis Henry.

New Orleans has offered Denver a fourth-round pick for Bly; Denver quickly rejected the Saints offer as not enough. The Broncos continue to insist that, unless they get what they want in return, they will not trade Bly, who has one year remaining on his existing contract."

**Skip Towne** · 03-07-2007, 08:07 AM

You can't blame the guy for not wanting to go to that corrupt shithole. This guy has character.

Mile High Mania · 03-07-2007, 08:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Skip Towne

You can't blame the guy for not wanting to go to that corrupt shithole. This guy has character.

Yeah, I applaud him for wanting to move to the moral compass of the league in DC.

Eleazar · 03-07-2007, 08:22 AM

It's not very often in the NFL it seems like a guy who publicly says, "I don't want to be here", ends up playing there. I expect that they will end up trading him to Washington.

I'd be happy about this but Denver didn't give much up to get him so

Mile High Mania · 03-07-2007, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Cochise

It's not very often in the NFL it seems like a guy who publicly says, "I don't want to be here", ends up playing there. I expect that they will end up trading him to Washington.

I'd be happy about this but Denver didn't give much up to get him so

Yeah, and it's WAS ... so they could end up with an even sweeter return for Bly. I'm fine with whatever happens in all honesty.

vailpass · 03-07-2007, 08:24 AM

I can't wait to see Shanny bend Snyder over again without so much as spitting on it first.

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Hammock Parties I'll be back. Join Date: Nov 2002 Casino cash: $790478	Dre Bly hates the Denver Broncos! First Plummer, now Bly gives them the business. Must be Shanahan's endearing personality. http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?...nfl&id=2789949 DENVER -- The Broncos have heard Dre' Bly is bitter about being traded to Denver, and that he'd prefer to play for Washington. The team, though, wants to give their new cornerback some time to warm up to the deal. It's only been a few days since the 29-year-old Bly was acquired from Detroit -- along with a sixth-round pick -- for running back Tatum Bell, offensive lineman George Foster and a fifth-round pick. "Hopefully he'll see the light," said Jim Bates, assistant head coach in charge of defense, at a Tuesday get-together for the Broncos' new coaches. "He'll see the opportunity in Denver of being part of a great football team, great organization and being opposite the side of Champ Bailey. Hopefully he'll come around and say, 'Hey, this is where I want to be." Bates hasn't spoken to Bly personally, but said others, including coach Mike Shanahan and general manager Ted Sundquist, have contacted him. Bly's agent, Kennard McGuire, didn't return a call or an e-mail from the Associated Press. "I don't know what Dre's thinking," Bates said. "Hopefully, over the next couple weeks, he'll come our direction and be positive. We want a positive player once we get in here." The Washington Post, citing people it did not name, reported Bly would rather play for the Redskins because they're closer to his home in Chesapeake, Va. However, Denver doesn't have any plans to deal their newly acquired defensive back just yet. "We expect him to be playing corner for us," said Bates, who was out of football last season, but spent the 2005 season as Green Bay's defensive coordinator. "We'd love for him to be all fired up and get ready to roll. Sometimes, especially in today's game, you have to have a little patience and it takes a little time." The thought of Bly and Bailey holding down the corners for the Broncos brings a smile to the face of Bates. The Broncos can apply more pressure because they don't have to worry about either Pro Bowl player needing extra help. Bates has already studied film of Bailey from last season and was amazed at the footage. Bailey tied for the league lead in interceptions with 10 and finished second in the Defensive Player of the Year voting. "I've been fortunate to be around some great corners," Bates said. "I don't think anyone has been more complete from what I've seen on tape than Champ. A lot of these guys were great cover guys, maybe a little inconsistent in the tackling area. Champ does it all, and does it all at a high level." Denver's Domonique Foxworth was penciled in as the starting right corner until the Bly deal. Foxworth will likely fill the nickel role. The Broncos are still trying to recover from the loss of cornerback Darrent Williams, who was killed in a drive-by shooting on New Year's Day. The case remains unsolved. Bly has 33 career interceptions, the fourth-most in the league since 1999. He's returned five interceptions for touchdowns in his career. Now if the Broncos could only get him to warm up to the deal. "We've heard some of his remarks since the trade's been made, but hopefully he'll see the light as far as playing opposite Champ Bailey," Bates said. "I think it would be a great opportunity for him."
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