Dre Bly hates the Denver Broncos! - Page 3

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."

Brock · 03-07-2007, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

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

That seems pretty likely at this point.

Mile High Mania · 03-07-2007, 08:28 AM

At some point, Snyder has to wise up... right?

Brock · 03-07-2007, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

At some point, Snyder has to wise up... right?

He hasn't yet. His problem is he's a fanboy, like Gochiefs.

vailpass · 03-07-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

He hasn't yet. His problem is he's a fat phagboy, like Gochiefs.

That wasn't very nice Brock.

Brock · 03-07-2007, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by vailpass

That wasn't very nice Brock.

I will try to tone it down in the future.

Steve Sewell · 03-07-2007, 09:09 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

At this point I don't think there's any way that Bly plays a snap for Denver. Think about the backlash that this dude is going to get from the fans. It's quickly becoming an untenable situation, and the Broncos will eventually get what they want for him from some idiotic team.

Archie Bunker · 03-07-2007, 09:22 AM

Somehow Denver is going to end up moving up to Washington's 6th overall pick out of this, I can just feel it.

Denver seems to rape Washington on every trade.

vailpass · 03-07-2007, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I will try to tone it down in the future.

Mile High Mania · 03-07-2007, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

Somehow Denver is going to end up moving up to Washington's 6th overall pick out of this, I can just feel it.

Denver seems to rape Washington on every trade.

If they can turn Bly and their pick in R1 (and some spare mid round pick) into Springs and the #6... It's cool with me.

vailpass · 03-07-2007, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

If they can turn Bly and their pick in R1 (and some spare mid round pick) into Springs and the #6... It's cool with me.

That would top the raping we gave them on the Lelie deal.

Archie Bunker · 03-07-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

If they can turn Bly and their pick in R1 (and some spare mid round pick) into Springs and the #6... It's cool with me.

I bet it is.

You get the better CB and the better pick. Synder is dumb enough for it to happen.

Mile High Mania · 03-07-2007, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Archie Bunker

I bet it is.

You get the better CB and the better pick. Synder is dumb enough for it to happen.

We're keeping our fingers crossed...

Garcia Bronco · 03-07-2007, 10:11 AM

I really don't think Springs is a better CB, because he's as likely to miss as many games as he plays.

BigChiefFan · 03-07-2007, 10:12 AM

I doubt he will be happy unless traded to the Redskins. Knowing this gives the Redskins the upper hand, IMO.

vailpass · 03-07-2007, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

I doubt he will be happy unless traded to the Redskins. Knowing this gives the Redskins the upper hand, IMO.

With a normal owner you would be correct. With Dan Snyder it creates something we Bronco fans fondly refer to as the "kid in a candy store effect".

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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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