NFL Live: Dre Bly Rumors

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by dmek25

dre bly is like one step up from pac man. thanks but no thanks

I have heard that he has an attitude problem.

[GoSkins!]

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sounds like he may be going to Denver...

[holcknowsbest]

Originally Posted by Redskin Rich

Betts is more of a Joe Gibbs style running back. Betts has the potential of being a Stephen Davis.... Portis can't handle the North & South running.

that is f-ing retarded....i am sick of comments that clinton portis isnt a joe gibbs running back...what are you talking about here...i want a description of what is...cant handle the north south running??? are you freaking crazy!!! i am outraged at these comments...all clinton portis has done his whole career is run north south, if anything he cant run the sweeps and pitches like ladel...but in between the tackles give me clinton portis and you take betts and i garuntee you joe gibbs would too....you havent played a down of football in your life if you cant see whos a better back and what clinton portis does best is run downhill!!!! go all the way back to miami where they ran zone blocking, denver where they ran zone blocking, when he started that streak last year they ran zone blocking......he never ran east and west always north and south

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by holcknowsbest

that is f-ing retarded....i am sick of comments that clinton portis isnt a joe gibbs running back...what are you talking about here...i want a description of what is...cant handle the north south running??? are you freaking crazy!!! i am outraged at these comments...all clinton portis has done his whole career is run north south, if anything he cant run the sweeps and pitches like ladel...but in between the tackles give me clinton portis and you take betts and i garuntee you joe gibbs would too....you havent played a down of football in your life if you cant see whos a better back and what clinton portis does best is run downhill!!!! go all the way back to miami where they ran zone blocking, denver where they ran zone blocking, when he started that streak last year they ran zone blocking......he never ran east and west always north and south

I agree that Clinton has proven time and again he can run North-South, East-West, North by Northwest. But perhaps there was a more tactful way of expressing your discontent with the previous comment.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

It sounds like to me that the madness is about to start all over again. Isn't March our Super Bowl month?

The problem is, we're in a position where we have to try to make some moves.

If we do nothing and stick with what we have, then prepare yourself for another 5-11 record, or worse.

[Sheriff Gonna Getcha]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

The problem is, we're in a position where we have to try to make some moves.

If we do nothing and stick with what we have, then prepare yourself for another 5-11 record, or worse.

I honestly can't see us picking up more than Fletcher and 1-2 other average starters. I simply do not think that our cap situation will allow us to compete with other teams who can front-load deals for top-notch FAs. We're not cap hell, but it's not exactly the cap heavan that most other teams are in.

[skinsfan69]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

The problem is, we're in a position where we have to try to make some moves.

If we do nothing and stick with what we have, then prepare yourself for another 5-11 record, or worse.

Everyone wants a quick fix. Becasue of past blunders, this could be a 2-3 year rebuilding job on defense. Everyone needs to be patient.

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by skinsfan69

Everyone wants a quick fix. Becasue of past blunders, this could be a 2-3 year rebuilding job on defense. Everyone needs to be patient.

Well, I want us to be better in 2007. Does that qualify as wanting a quick fix? I don't think signing Fletcher to a modest contract represents the recklessness we've seen in recent years. Unfortunately, he's not coming here for peanuts. And now it looks like he's not a sure bet to come here anyway.

I don't know if we have all draft picks lined up in 2008 -- I certainly hope they're all there. I figure we do what we can in free agency this year with a linebacker or two, a defensive back, and that's probably all we'll be able to afford. But whatever they do, they MUST leave the '08 draft picks INTACT.

If they start giving away next year's picks for guys like Rocky McIntosh (and boy, wouldn't the 38th overall pick in the 2nd round work great for us this year) then they haven't learned.

I agree, patience counts. And I'm under no delusions that our dreadful defense will be shored up in one offseason. But drafting a stud at defensive tackle, getting a sure-tackling veteran at MLB, and (this is where I leave for Fantasy World) landing a come-out-of-nowhere wonder in the secondary might just right the ship for 2007 -- and we haven't mortgaged the future to do it.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Well, I want us to be better in 2007. Does that qualify as wanting a quick fix? I don't think signing Fletcher to a modest contract represents the recklessness we've seen in recent years. Unfortunately, he's not coming here for peanuts. And now it looks like he's not a sure bet to come here anyway.

I don't know if we have all draft picks lined up in 2008 -- I certainly hope they're all there. I figure we do what we can in free agency this year with a linebacker or two, a defensive back, and that's probably all we'll be able to afford. But whatever they do, they MUST leave the '08 draft picks INTACT.

If they start giving away next year's picks for guys like Rocky McIntosh (and boy, wouldn't the 38th overall pick in the 2nd round work great for us this year) then they haven't learned.

I agree, patience counts. And I'm under no delusions that our dreadful defense will be shored up in one offseason. But drafting a stud at defensive tackle, getting a sure-tackling veteran at MLB, and (this is where I leave for Fantasy World) landing a come-out-of-nowhere wonder in the secondary might just right the ship for 2007 -- and we haven't mortgaged the future to do it.

I thik the Fletcher deal is more likely to happen than not (barring some miracle by the Bills). All this talk in PFT of a deal not being done was probably "leaked" by someone close to Fletcher or the Redskins so as not to create a speculation of tampering

[Smurf85]

If we wait Bly will be cut and of story.We don't need to trade for him if he's cut.

[AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace]

what is plan B if Fletcher is signed by the Bills?

[Smurf85]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

what is plan B if Fletcher is signed by the Bills?

CRY!

[Beemnseven]

Originally Posted by AlvinWalton'sNeckBrace

what is plan B if Fletcher is signed by the Bills?

Good question. That's when we turn to our handy-dandy little list compiled by Matty as the top free agent linebacker prospects in 2007 guide. And here they are:

Lance Briggs, UFA, Chicago Bears (gone - franchised, I think)
Na'il Diggs, UFA, Carolina Panthers
Cato June, UFA, Indianapolis Colts
Adalius Thomas, UFA, Baltimore Ravens (not happening, too pricey)
London Fletcher UFA Buffalo Bills (our best bet)
Chase Blackburn, ERFA, New York Giants
Chad Brown, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers
James Darling, UFA, Arizona Cardinals
Randall Godfrey, UFA, San Diego Chargers
Kawika Mitchell, UFA, Kansas City Chiefs
Rob Morris, UFA, Indianapolis Colts

[Slash83]

Joe Gibbs always praises Portis all the time. Everyone knows Portis is going to be a HOF RB. As for Dre Bly I agree im not sold on him either i'd rather have smooty smoot and another CB.

[Redskins8588]

Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Good question. That's when we turn to our handy-dandy little list compiled by Matty as the top free agent linebacker prospects in 2007 guide. And here they are:

Lance Briggs, UFA, Chicago Bears (gone - franchised, I think)
Na'il Diggs, UFA, Carolina Panthers
Cato June, UFA, Indianapolis Colts
Adalius Thomas, UFA, Baltimore Ravens (not happening, too pricey)
London Fletcher UFA Buffalo Bills (our best bet)
Chase Blackburn, ERFA, New York Giants
Chad Brown, UFA, Pittsburgh Steelers
James Darling, UFA, Arizona Cardinals
Randall Godfrey, UFA, San Diego Chargers
Kawika Mitchell, UFA, Kansas City Chiefs
Rob Morris, UFA, Indianapolis Colts

Out of that list, if L. Fletcher is gone, I wouldnt mind seeing C. June come aboard...