Andre The Giant Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 "When asked if his team was pursuing the trade, Redskins coach Joe Gibbs told The James Brown Show on Sporting News Radio: "That would be a possibility. But, like I said, that's one that you look at and you try and figure some way of getting it done. We've had three really serious negotiations ongoing and, the problem with this thing is, you can't consummate anything until March 2nd. So, the best way for me to answer that question, and being truthful, is we have a lot of stuff on the table right now and we're trying to figure out what's the best thing to do. That would be something that, obviously, we would seriously look at." " http://www.foxsports.com/content/view?contentId=2169742 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bang Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 "That would be a possibility. But, like I said, that's one that you look at and you try and figure some way of getting it done. We've had three really serious negotiations ongoing and, the problem with this thing is, you can't consummate anything until March 2nd. So, the best way for me to answer that question, and being truthful, is we have a lot of stuff on the table right now and we're trying to figure out what's the best thing to do. That would be something that, obviously, we would seriously look at." " = Yes. ~Bang Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drex Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I'm with Gibbs on this one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NavyDave Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 So we have 8 days for the deal to hopefully fall thru. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzSkinsFan63 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Broncos blockbuster: Portis trade may be near Deal for Redskins' Bailey, No. 2 pick close, sources say INDIANAPOLIS - The Broncos and Washington Redskins are closing in on a blockbuster deal that would send Denver's Pro Bowl running back Clinton Portis to Washington for Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey. In addition to Bailey, Denver is asking for Washington's second-round pick in the April draft, National Football League sources confirmed this weekend. Until now, the Redskins have balked at surrendering the pick, one reason no agreement has been announced. Yet at least two other sources close to the Redskins say the deal, which would be one of the biggest in football history, is all but done. The Broncos are trying to first finalize a new contract with Pro Bowl middle linebacker Al Wilson before dealing with the Redskins. The Wilson deal could be completed today. But if the trade between Denver and Washington were completed, Bailey then would need to be signed as well - likely to a lucrative contrac Broncos | Close to Re-signing Wilson - from www.KFFL.com Mon, 23 Feb 2004 07:59:12 -0800 Adam Schefter, of the Denver Post, reports the Denver Broncos are trying to finalize a contract with MLB Al Wilson and a deal could be completed Monday, Feb. 23. Wilson is set to become an unrestricted free agent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 If Gibbs says it is worth it then I am all for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rypien 91 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Joe always get his man. I think by March 3rd, we will have a top running back, whether it is Portis or somebody else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Canadian Hog Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 "the best way for me to answer that question, and being truthful, is we have a lot of stuff on the table right now and we're trying to figure out what's the best thing to do." - Coach Gibbs To me this is all about getting a trade down put in place where we can recoup the 2nd rounder we'd be giving up in addition to Champ. Once that is in place, I don't think that the organization will think twice about pulling the trigger on this deal. If we can come out of this thing with the same amount of picks as we started before the possible Bailey deal, then its more a case of trading Champ for Portis straight up, while not having to dish out the bonus money you would have to give to the number 5 overall pick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montilar Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 We've had three really serious negotiations ongoing and, the problem with this thing is, you can't consummate anything until March 2nd THREE? 1) Champ to detroit 2) Brunnell 3) Champ to Denver Would that be right? Or would it be 1) Champ to whoever 2) Brunnell 3) ??? Ramsey???, 3a) DL???? 3b) trade down of #1???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor The Invincible Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Nothing will happen either way until March 3rd. So it's not even really worth talking about until very early March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riggo-toni Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Why exactly is this deal one of the biggest in history??? Give me a break! 5 players for Ken Houston was bigger than this. Jurgy for Norm Snead was bigger. All of New Orleans draft picks for Ricky Williams was bigger. We're talking about almost a straight up player for player trade, plus MAYBE a 2nd round pick. And this is somehow huge historically???? Maybe these guys should try some decaf. :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Fakeman Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by NavyDave So we have 8 days for the deal to hopefully fall thru. What? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonard Washington Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 they should throw in gardener. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wicked Wop Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I think there adding that Riggo, becuase its not everyday that teams trade pro bowlers.......or players that are going to have contract demands that these 2 have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad87 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by NavyDave So we have 8 days for the deal to hopefully fall thru. Wow...man what do you have against Portis? The guy is averaging 5.5 yards per carry in his career with already two 1500 + yard seasons under his belt at the age of twenty "freakin" two. It makes great football sense!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba9497 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 translation... we aren't giving Denver the #2 if we were the deal have already been done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novascotiadiesel Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 goodness gracious i hope we do not do this trade!!!!! the best running back in the nfl for the past 5 years has been shannahan, by that i mean that anyone could get 1200+ yards in the broncos run scheme please please let this trade fall through, portis and all broncos backs are the most overrated in the league, surely we could do better than this for bailey this deal is actually causing me pain! for a talented back maybe but not portis and not us giving them a pick!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kappaluvacee Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I like the trade offer, but I would feel better if this thing was straight up. Champ is young too and has way more probowls under his belt. Denver is trying to break our ribs on this one. It'll be good for champ to play in the cold and in a whole other conference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Master Jay Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Clinton is a baller but Champ and a #2 is too much. Are we going to get their #1 also?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad87 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 for a talented back maybe but not portis [/b] UHHHHH....???????????:paranoid: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky21 Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 I would soil myself if we got Portis. He was absolutely dominant at times last year. He made that mook Jake Plummer look like a winner for God's sake. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Griff Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 In St. Joe we trust Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofwashington Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by NavyDave So we have 8 days for the deal to hopefully fall thru. I have a plank or a small bridge in Brooklyn, New York I would like you to see. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSF Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by bubba9497 translation... we aren't giving Denver the #2 if we were the deal have already been done. I think that's exactly right. Champ plus a #2 is too much for Portis. I like somebody's suggestion of Denver throwing in Gardener, but that's only if Gardener agree's to a cap friendly deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonsofwashington Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Originally posted by Rejuvenated Canadian Hog To me this is all about getting a trade down put in place where we can recoup the 2nd rounder we'd be giving up in addition to Champ. With Portis gone that makes Trung and Morton expendable IMO. I would use them to "recoup" as you stated. Do we really need them if we keep Betts and Rock. We probably need a fullback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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