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NFL | Dre' Bly retires Mon Nov 21, 02:15 PM
Free-agent CB Dre' Bly (Lions) has decided to retire from professional football.
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Giants | Could show interest in Dre' Bly Wed Aug 24, 04:44 PM
The New York Giants could be interested in free-agent CB Dre' Bly (Lions) because they worked him out last season.
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Lions | Louis Delmas believes team should sign Dre' Bly Fri May 20, 02:12 PM
Detroit Lions FS Louis Delmas said he believes the team should consider signing free-agent CB Dre' Bly (49ers) once the lockout is over because he would be a nice addition to the secondary.
| Footballguys view: Bly is staying in shape, but has not played in the league since 2009. The Lions need help in the secondary, but we don't know if they're desperate enough to sign Bly. |
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Lions | Dre' Bly working out with Detroit players Thu May 19, 03:01 AM
Free-agent DB Dre' Bly (49ers) is working out with several players from the Detroit Lions, hoping for another chance. He hasn't played in the NFL since 2009.
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Giants | Several players worked out Wed Sep 15, 11:41 AM
The New York Giants worked out free-agent CBs Dre' Bly (Lions), Brian Witherspoon (Panthers), C.J. Wilson (Panthers) and CB Cletis Gordon (Cowboys), QBs Jarrett Brown (49ers) and Levi Brown (Bills), TE Marquez Branson (Broncos), RB Shawnbrey McNeal (Chargers), WR Sam Giguere (Colts) and OL Chris L. White (Texans) Tuesday, Sept. 14, reports Mike Garafolo, of The Star-Ledger.
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Lions | Dre' Bly could return Sun Sep 5, 10:33 AM
The Detroit Lions may eventually re-sign CB Dre' Bly, reports Tom Kowalski, of MLive.com. However, it probably wouldn't happen for a couple of weeks so they can see how their young defensive backs pan out.
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Lions | Dre' Bly, 20 others released Sat Sep 4, 08:15 PM
The Detroit Lions have waived/injured DE Korey Bosworth (leg), and released CB Dre' Bly, DT Robert Callaway, LB Caleb Campbell, LB Vinny Ciurciu, WR Brian Clark, DT Landon Cohen, RB DeDe Dorsey, G Noah Franklin, C Dan Gerberry, PK Steven Hauschka, CB Jonathan Hefney, OT Jon Jansen, CB Eric King, T Cliff Louis, WR Mike Moore, CB Paul Pratt, CB T.J. Rushing, S Ko Simpson, WR Tim Toone and CB Dante Wesley.
| Footballguys view: Mr. Irrelevant Tim Toone was unable to make this team as a return man, but he still has some of the best hair in the game. Adding Alphonso Smith in a trade with the Denver Broncos made veteran Dre Bly expendable. |
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Lions | Struggling with injuries in secondary Tue Aug 17, 01:28 PM
Detroit Lions CBs Jonathan Wade (finger), CB Dre' Bly (thigh), CB Aaron Berry (hamstring) and CB Jack Williams (knee) as well as FS Louis Delmas (groin), SS Dante Wesley (undisclosed) and FS Ko Simpson (knee) did not participate in morning practice Tuesday, Aug. 17, according to Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News. Head coach Jim Schwartz said the injuries in the secondary are a concern for the team.
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Lions | Two return to practice Thursday Thu Aug 12, 03:16 PM
Detroit Lions CB Dre' Bly (thigh) and OG Stephen Peterman (knee) returned to practice Thursday, Aug. 12, reports Chris McCosky, of The Detroit News.
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Lions | Several miss morning practice Wednesday Wed Aug 11, 01:44 PM
Detroit Lions CB Dre' Bly (thigh), FS Ko Simpson (knee), DL Jared DeVries (knee), OG Stephen Peterman (knee), PK Jason Hanson (knee) and WR Mike Moore (shoulder) did not participate in morning practice Wednesday, Aug. 11, reports Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News.
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Lions | Battle at cornerback Fri Jul 16, 02:25 PM
Detroit Lions CBs Chris Houston, Jonathan Wade and Dre' Bly are going to compete during training camp for the two starting cornerback positions, reports Tim Twentyman, of The Detroit News. Rookie CB Amari Spievey is also expected to be in the mix for playing time.
| Footballguys view: The corners here should get a lot of tackles as the Lions have trouble getting their defense off the field. Pay attention in CB-required IDP leagues. |
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Lions | Dre' Bly to compete for starting job Fri Jul 2, 03:31 PM
Detroit Lions CB Dre' Bly will compete for one of the starting cornerback jobs during training camp, reports Vincent Goodwill, of The Detroit News.
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Lions | Dre' Bly signed Fri Jul 2, 01:06 PM
The Detroit Lions have announced they have signed unrestricted free-agent CB Dre' Bly (49ers) to a two-year deal. Terms of the contract were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: This is probably a good thing for Matthew Stafford and the Lions passing game as Bly has become somewhat of a liability at times recently. |
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49ers | Signs point to Dre' Bly not getting re-signed Thu May 13, 05:45 PM
Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports the San Francisco 49ers announced the signing of CB William James and gave him No. 30, which was previously worn by free-agent CB Dre' Bly (49ers). This move could be an indication the team is not interested in re-signing Bly.
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49ers | Will allow Bly to test free agency Mon Feb 8, 03:18 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will allow impending free-agent CB Dre' Bly to test free agency but could re-sign him at some point during the offseason.
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49ers | Will have to wait if they want to re-sign Bly Thu Jan 21, 10:27 AM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will have to wait if they want to re-sign free-agent CB Dre' Bly because he signed a one-year deal last season. The 49ers would have to wait until March 5 before they can try to re-sign him if they want.
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49ers | Two injured Week 4 Sun Oct 4, 10:13 PM
CBSSports.com reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly (elbow) and LB Manny Lawson (nose) suffered injuries during the team's Week 4 game, but both were able to return to action.
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49ers | Three injured Week 3 Mon Sep 28, 09:52 AM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly (toe), CB Reggie Smith (groin) and LB Jeff Ulbrich (quadriceps) were injured in the team's Week 3 game.
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49ers | Bly will be nickel back Thu Sep 10, 10:53 AM
Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports San Francisco 49ers head coach Mike Singletary said CB Dre' Bly will be the team's nickel back to begin the season.
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49ers | Spencer to start in Week 1 Tue Sep 8, 12:21 PM
CBSSports.com reports San Francisco 49ers CB Shawntae Spencer will start at cornerback for the team opposite CB Nate Clements in Week 1. Spencer beat out CBs Dre' Bly and Tarell Brown for the job.
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49ers | Bly to start Saturday Fri Aug 28, 03:48 PM
CBSSports.com reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly will start at cornerback in the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 29.
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49ers | Three competing for cornerback job Thu Aug 27, 05:29 PM
Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Greg Manusky said CBs Tarell Brown, Dre' Bly and Shawntae Spencer are competing for the starting right cornerback job. Manusky said none of the players are in the lead at the moment.
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49ers | Bly shaken up Saturday Sat Aug 22, 09:06 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly (chest) got the wind knocked out of him during the team's preseason game Saturday, Aug. 22. His return to the game is probable.
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49ers | Bly injury update Wed Aug 5, 06:35 PM
Updating a previous report, Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly (leg) was hit in the lower leg by a cleat during morning practice Wednesday, Aug. 5, but should be fine.
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49ers | Bly leaves practice early Wednesday Wed Aug 5, 02:35 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly (undisclosed) left morning practice early Wednesday, Aug. 5.
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Broncos | Bly felt he was scapegoat Mon Jul 6, 11:13 AM
Tom Robinson, of The Virginian-Pilot, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly said he was blamed for the struggles his former team, the Denver Broncos, had on defense last season. 'I was made the scapegoat,' Bly said. 'Especially on the other side of Champ (Bailey), you're gonna take (criticism). But I don't care who you are, if you don't have a pass rush and you're not aggressive on defense, they're gonna catch a ball ... We weren't aggressive last year in Denver. We let people take the fight to us. We were so predictable on defense. I don't make no excuses; none of us played well in the system ... People are going to question my ability, saying I'm not this, I'm not that, that's fine. I use all that for motivation.'
| Footballguys view: Dre Bly hasn't been the same player for years, and Broncos fans who thought they had 2 shutdown corners when Bly was signed were quickly made aware of that fact. He was not a scapegoat in Denver, he simply isn't that good anymore. |
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49ers | Three rest Monday Mon Jun 15, 04:32 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers LB Takeo Spikes, CB Dre' Bly and DT Aubrayo Franklin were given the day off Monday, June 15, because of their veteran status.
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49ers | Bly confident he will win starting job Tue Jun 2, 09:46 AM
Matthew Barrows, of the Sacramento Bee, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly said he is confident he will win the starting cornerback job opposite CB Nate Clements.
| Footballguys view: Bly is in competition with CB Tarell Brown for the job. 'Based on who I've been my whole life, I've never lost,' Bly said. |
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49ers | Bly to wear No. 29 Mon Jun 1, 01:40 PM
Mike Sando, of ESPN.com, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly is wearing jersey No. 29 for the team.
| Footballguys view: We're not sure anyone outside of Bly's family is clamoring for a jersey, but hey - you guys need to know. |
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49ers | Bly ready to compete for starting job Fri May 22, 03:05 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly said he is looking forward to competing for the starting cornerback job during training camp. 'I know it looked obvious based on what I've done that the spot would be mine, but that's not the case. I have to come in to compete. And I'll definitely come in with the attitude that I'll be who I've been my whole career. And I look forward to being that guy,' Bly said.
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49ers | Bly signs for minimum Thu May 21, 10:23 PM
Updating a previous item, Matt Maiocco, of the Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports San Francisco 49ers CB Dre' Bly signed a one-year deal worth $845,000, the minimum amount for a player with 10 years experience.
Dre Bly player page 49ers | Bly signs one-year deal Thu May 21, 07:35 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers have signed free-agent CB Dre' Bly (Broncos) to a one-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.
| Footballguys view: He is expected to compete for a starting job against Tarell Brown and Shawntae Spencer, who coach Mike Singletary said would be at full strength at the beginning of training camp. |
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49ers | Bly to visit Wed May 20, 08:37 PM
Matt Maiocco, of The Santa Rosa Press Democrat, reports the San Francisco 49ers will meet with free-agent CB Dre' Bly (Broncos) Thursday, May 21.
| Footballguys view: Bly's phone hasn't exactly been ringing off the hook since he was released over 3 months ago. Walt Harris being lost for the season with his ACL injury led the 49ers to contact the veteran. |
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