Dre Bly hates the Denver Broncos!

[Hammock Parties]

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."

[ck_IN]

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

Ok I gotta call BS on this one. I dislike da Broncs as much as the next guy but Bly is turning down a chance to play for a probable playoff team with an outside chance at a SB appearance to play for a DC team that's circling the drain.

He'd also be opposite Baily which means he'd have mucho chances to pad his int and passes defensed stats which would position him for a nice deal next year.

Kinda proves that Bly isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer.

[HonestChieffan]

I suspect there is too much analysis. He probably cant stand Shanhans smirk. Thats reason enough to hate Donks.

[Steve Sewell]

Originally Posted by ck_IN

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

Ok I gotta call BS on this one. I dislike da Broncs as much as the next guy but Bly is turning down a chance to play for a probable playoff team with an outside chance at a SB appearance to play for a DC team that's circling the drain.

He'd also be opposite Baily which means he'd have mucho chances to pad his int and passes defensed stats which would position him for a nice deal next year.

Kinda proves that Bly isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer.

Yeah, but he wants his money NOW, not one year from now. Forget about the winning and all that...he knows that if he's a Skin he gets a big check right now. No risk involved on his end. This is the last big contract opportunity of his career.

[HerculesRockefell]

Originally Posted by BigChiefFan

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

Denver isn't being forced to trade him. It would suck to have him as a one-year rental, but at the same time, he's not going to mail it in either since he'll be playing for a new deal next offseason.

[keg in kc]

I can understand not wanting to play for the .

I can't fathom wanting to play for the deadskins.

[htismaqe]

I honestly think Shanahan KNEW Bly would be unhappy when he traded for him:

Redskins and Broncos could swap picks in Bly deal
According to the Washington Post, Denver and Washington are currently in trade talks centering around Dre Bly. One rumor has the Broncos sending Bly and a first and second round pick to the Redskins in exchange for the sixth overall pick in the draft.

The Broncos and Redskins have been frequent trade partners in the past and Dre Bly continues to request a trade to Washington, so expect some kind of deal to happen soon. Another rumor has Bly being moved for Ladell Betts.

[Direckshun]

Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiinteresting.

[HerculesRockefell]

I'd bet money that Denver asked for Betts before they signed Henry, it's just coming out now that's who they originally asked for. Since they no longer want Betts, now it's trying to work out a package to move to #6.

[Mile High Mania]

It wouldn't shock me at all... bit of a gamble, but for some reason, Snyder likes to roll over and bite the pillow when Denver calls about a trade idea.

[Mile High Mania]

Originally Posted by HerculesRockefell

I'd bet money that Denver asked for Betts before they signed Henry, it's just coming out now that's who they originally asked for. Since they no longer want Betts, now it's trying to work out a package to move to #6.

I don't recall which site I was on... but sometime in the last 18 hours (post Henry signing) I was reading a comment about this and they said that there was an interest in Betts even with Henry.

I dunno. Broncos' activity has given me tired head a few times this offseason already... should be interesting.

What are the chances of sending Bly, our R1 and other picks for Springs and their #6? Too crazy?

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by htismaqe

I honestly think Shanahan KNEW Bly would be unhappy when he traded for him:

Redskins and Broncos could swap picks in Bly deal
According to the Washington Post, Denver and Washington are currently in trade talks centering around Dre Bly. One rumor has the Broncos sending Bly and a first and second round pick to the Redskins in exchange for the sixth overall pick in the draft.

The Broncos and Redskins have been frequent trade partners in the past and Dre Bly continues to request a trade to Washington, so expect some kind of deal to happen soon. Another rumor has Bly being moved for Ladell Betts.

The best part is how Shanny makes Snyder think the whole thing is his idea.
Shanny:"We have Dre Bly and he says he isn't happy. I wonder what we should do?"
Snyder:"Say, I have an idea. Why don't you trade him to us.(covers phone and whispers to assistant)"Shannahan is on the line, watch me steal Dre Bly from him"
Shanny: "Wow, great idea Danny boy. Did I hear you say you'll give us Sean Springs and your #6 overall pick"?
Snyder: "Uh, yes. That is exactly what I said" (heh heh sucker)

[HerculesRockefell]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

I don't recall which site I was on... but sometime in the last 18 hours (post Henry signing) I was reading a comment about this and they said that there was an interest in Betts even with Henry.

If someone said that, then they added to what Schefter reported which is where the report that they asked for Betts came from. All Schefter said was that the Skins offered Springs, and the Broncos countered by asking for Betts. He never said when it occurred though, but like I said, I'd bet money those conversations took place prior to the Henry signing.

[HerculesRockefell]

Originally Posted by Mile High Mania

What are the chances of sending Bly, our R1 and other picks for Springs and their #6? Too crazy?

Not too crazy, just depends on what the Skins are expecting in return. The Skins beat writer in the Washington Post seems to think Denver's going to give up almost their entire 1st day and Bly for the 6th overall.

My guess:
Bly
1st
Skins' 4th next year
Either Denver's 2nd or the Skins' 3rd

for
6th Overall

[Mile High Mania]

There's a li'l blurb/rumor on www.broncosfreak.com about a deal involving Al Wilson and a bunch of other craziness.

[Direckshun]

They'd probably be able to get Alan Branch at that point.