Detroit Lions’ cornerback Dre’ Bly got his wish to be traded Thursday, as the team dealt him to Denver for running back Tatum Bell, offensive tackle George Foster and an undisclosed draft pick. With the possibility of Kevin Jones being sidelined for the ’07 season, Bell gives the Lions security in their backfield. He’s not the biggest back, and has fumbling issues, but he at least gives the Lions options at the running back position if Jones isn’t healthy.
The potentially interesting move is for Foster, because it seemingly shakes up the top of the draft. With the right tackle spot apparently now filled, Detroit may no longer see top value in Wisconsin OT Joe Thomas. With these top needs filled, the Lions could shop the #2 pick to teams interested in Thomas or Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson. Arizona, who is rumored to covet Thomas, could swap its #5 pick for Detroit’s #2. The Cardinals get Thomas, the Lions get an extra draft pick and maybe even Gaines Adams (Clemson) or Jamaal Anderson (Arkansas). The possibilities are endless right now.
For the Broncos, they were in dire need of a corner after Darrent Williams was tragically shot on January 1st. Bly will team up with Champ Bailey, forming one of the best cover-corner tandems in the league.
