HoosierCat Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 Mile High, that is...from profootballtalk.com:DILLON TO DENVER?Another rumor as to which we've yet to receive official confirmation is that, once the Broncos trade Clinton Portis to the Redskins, they'll make a play for disgruntled Bengals running back Corey Dillon.We can understand why the Broncos would be interested in a guy like Dillon. Quentin Griffith is good for a change of pace, but at 5'7" it's hard to envision him as a full-time featured back.Also, it was the Broncos whom Dillon torched for a then-record 278 rushing yards in 2000.Our guess is that, to get Dillon, the Broncos would send to Cincy the second-round pick that Denver will pick up in the Portis trade.The thought that the Broncos might be interested in CD occured to me after the Bailey/Portis rumors began flying, but this is the first time I've seen it mentioned. But I'd take a second-round pick in a heartbeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobcat Bengal Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 It makes sense....the Broncos acquired the Redskins 2nd round pick for Portis...so they do have a pick to burn.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad Johnson Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 the only reason i evenlike the possibility of a highsecond round pick for dillon is we get more cap room but in all reality he is worth more than a second round pick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHO DEY AGAIN? Posted March 1, 2004 Report Share Posted March 1, 2004 I'm still holding out hope that the deal will swing the Bengals way. The Redskins said they had another team call and would explore it if the deal falls through. I know it's a long shot but I can dream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrishcovga Posted March 2, 2004 Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Still think it was a bad trade, but can't argue with the fact that the value of a good cornerback has outweighed the value of a good running back. But if Denver comes offering Washington's second rd. pick for Dillon... . Even I ,,, Yes I Who-Dey would buy the plane ticket .. Cincy would have 3 picks in the first 49..? I can Smell .. DeAngelo Hall in round 1. Jake Grove and John Vilma or Dontarrious Thomas in round 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoosierCat Posted March 2, 2004 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2004 Hobson mentions the rumor in his latest site update:Although the buzz had the Broncos taking the second-round draft pick they got from Washington in the Champ Bailey deal and shipping it to Cincinnati for Dillon to replace Clinton Portis, there are no indications such a deal is in the offing. Those close to Dillon had not heard from Denver as of Monday night, and Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis tight-lipped the past on a day he took the franchise on a major step into the future by naming Carson Palmer the starting quarterback. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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