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nekst · 2009-07-06T18:16:18-07:00

I remember watching some Denver Broncos games last year and they were at least trying to be aggressive by blitzing with their linebackers. Regardless, his comments on using criticism as motivation work for me. I'm not sure how I feel about him not wanting to be a No. 4 and trying to make the squad. I understand he is a veteran but I'd like to see him be happy with any role the team gives him (not that it'll come down to that). At the end of the day, it seems like he wants to play another season after this one so if he plays exceptionally well (as he appears to want to), another team may be paying him a lot more after this season to join their squad instead. I still see a good year for Dre Bly w/ the Niners though. Link

Jul 6, 2009 at 6:28 PM

Tman
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nice find

Jul 6, 2009 at 6:57 PM

49ersalldaway126
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i can see what he means he is a pretty good CB and im willing to bet although he is not a lockdown corner he will get plenty of int i say around 4

Jul 6, 2009 at 6:59 PM

socalfan21
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He's NOT going to be a number 4 guy on this team...

Jul 6, 2009 at 7:25 PM

BrodieFan
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I think for a guy like him, that's a very realistic attitude and I appreciate that he's honest about it. He'll be pushing Terrell Brown all season and that's good.

Jul 6, 2009 at 7:31 PM

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I admire him telling it like it is.

Jul 6, 2009 at 8:09 PM

WillistheWall
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Hes right about the broncos d though. i hope he plays well this year for us.

Jul 7, 2009 at 12:10 PM

PowderdToastMn
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I wouldnt take it as a negative comment. He is basically saying that he knows when to say enough is enough, and he is not going to cling on like other players have (Rice, Emmitt, etc.)

I respect that.

Jul 7, 2009 at 12:46 PM

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Originally posted by TheRatMan13:
I wouldnt take it as a negative comment. He is basically saying that he knows when to say enough is enough, and he is not going to cling on like other players have (Rice, Emmitt, etc.)

I respect that.

I don't really remember Rice(Seahawks eh I guess) or Emmitt not starting when healthy.

Jul 7, 2009 at 12:54 PM

WheresWaldo
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I guess he feels we have a pass-rush here?

Jul 7, 2009 at 1:05 PM

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PowderdToastMn
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Originally posted by Peanut49:
Originally posted by TheRatMan13:
I wouldnt take it as a negative comment. He is basically saying that he knows when to say enough is enough, and he is not going to cling on like other players have (Rice, Emmitt, etc.)

I respect that.

I don't really remember Rice(Seahawks eh I guess) or Emmitt not starting when healthy.

I'm saying that they played past their prime and probably should have known when to quit. Rice was the 3rd string in Seattle and was going to be fighting for a roster spot in Denver and he retired.

Emmit went to the Cardinals and only got a starting spot because Marcel Shipp got hurt. His first year there he only started 5 games and had like 250 yards on the season.

Jul 7, 2009 at 1:21 PM

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Peanut49
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Originally posted by TheRatMan13:
Originally posted by Peanut49:
Originally posted by TheRatMan13:
I wouldnt take it as a negative comment. He is basically saying that he knows when to say enough is enough, and he is not going to cling on like other players have (Rice, Emmitt, etc.)

I respect that.

I don't really remember Rice(Seahawks eh I guess) or Emmitt not starting when healthy.

I'm saying that they played past their prime and probably should have known when to quit. Rice was the 3rd string in Seattle and was going to be fighting for a roster spot in Denver and he retired.

Emmit went to the Cardinals and only got a starting spot because Marcel Shipp got hurt. His first year there he only started 5 games and had like 250 yards on the season.

True, but who's to say Bly isn't past his prime now starting on our team? I do respect his comments to a degree, but fact is he wouldn't start on almost any team if they had 3 corners in their prime. (not talking pro bowlers or a 3 who could be a 1 on another team just he's old and I would like to see some development)

Jul 7, 2009 at 1:45 PM

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It's always easy to point back and blame everybody else. The facts are he played like garbage last year just like the rest of the broncos defense.

Jul 7, 2009 at 1:51 PM

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Joecool
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Good, he's hungry.

Jul 7, 2009 at 5:14 PM

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Originally posted by Joecool:
Good, he's hungry.