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Redskins Still Coveting Bly? |
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Written by James Bebermeyer Jr
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Wednesday, 07 March 2007 |
The Washington Redskins have signed to big name players to their roster with linebacker London Fletcher-Baker and cornerback Fred Smoot, but they are not satisfied yet. The organization is still wanting to bring in cornerback Dre Bly, who was traded to the Denver Broncos by the Detroit Lions.
The Redskins are were still under the salary-cap by $8.4 million prior to their signing of cornerback Ade Jimoh, according to sources knowledgable to the situation. Washington was working to make the trade with the Lions and had even offered Bly a lucrative new contract.
Bly has stated his desire to play for the Redskins and has been vocal about it with those around the situation. The Broncos were willing to trade Bly and was interested in getting running back Ladell Betts in the deal, but head coach Joe Gibbs is intent on pairing him with running back Clinton Portis. Another option is to deal the Lions their first round pick, sixth overall, which is being coveted by Detroit, while the Redskins get Bly and possibly a second- and third- round pick.
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