NFL Live: Dre Bly Rumors

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

CRY!

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

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.

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...