Ashley Lelie Trade Rumors - The Orange Mane

Taco John · 02-07-2006, 05:52 PM

I've just learned from an Orange Mane source that Ashely Lelie is garnering trade interest from a couple of different teams around the league.

The first team, the 49ers, are considering a trade for Lelie, and are said to be willing to part with a first day pick for the receiver if they can come to an agreement with him over a new contract. We're told that Lelie has family in California, and would be interested in moving to the warmer climate.

According to our source, another team interested in the services of Lelie is the Atlanta Falcons. We're told that Lelie is less interested in playing in Atlanta, for unspecified reasons, and will try to steer things in the direction of California should things develop further.

spdirty · 02-07-2006, 05:53 PM

huh...I might accept the 49ers 2nd for him, but thats it.

Anyone know his cap number next year?

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-07-2006, 05:54 PM

If it's not a 2nd from San Fran or a 2nd + from Atlanta, pass. He might be underutilized in Denver, but he's still led the NFL in YPC the past 2 seasons. If it happens, good luck wherever Ashley. Not your fault you've got a QB who only looks your way when you run Go routes, but couldn't hit you in stride if his life depended on it.

Clockwork Orange · 02-07-2006, 05:54 PM

Any idea of how high of a first day pick?

Bob's your Information Minister · 02-07-2006, 05:55 PM

SoCalBronco will be devastated.

Taco John · 02-07-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

Any idea of how high of a first day pick?

The source mentioned a first or a second. But given how things go, I phrased it "first day pick."

RhymesayersDU · 02-07-2006, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

We're told that Lelie is less interested in playing in Atlanta, for unspecified reasons.

One of those reasons probably being that Mike Vick is worse passing the ball then Jake Plummer is. People think we don't use him here? He'd never see a good pass in the ATL.

Clockwork Orange · 02-07-2006, 05:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

SoCalBronco will be devastated.

So will Hulamau.

Taco John · 02-07-2006, 05:57 PM

Should we lose Lelie, signing a WR has got to be a priority.

Anyone know of any out there?

Clockwork Orange · 02-07-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

The source mentioned a first or a second. But given how things go, I phrased it "first day pick."

That's probably wise. I can't see anyone giving up a 1st for Lelie, but a 2nd rounder is possible. As Herc mentioned, he did lead the league in YPC the last two years and if he were to join the 49ers he'd immediatly be their #1 receiver.

Clockwork Orange · 02-07-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

Should we lose Lelie, signing a WR has got to be a priority.

Anyone know of any out there?

Can't say that I do. All's been pretty quiet on that front.

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-07-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Taco John

The source mentioned a first or a second. But given how things go, I phrased it "first day pick."

1st? Denver's got to add picks to get to #7, and it better be nothing more than #22 if that's the case.

and I can't see the interest from Atlanta after taking White and Jenkins in the '04 and '05 1st round.

Bob's your Information Minister · 02-07-2006, 05:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

That's probably wise. I can't see anyone giving up a 1st for Lelie, but a 2nd rounder is possible. As Herc mentioned, he did lead the league in YPC the last two years and if he were to join the 49ers he'd immediatly be their #1 receiver.

Brandon Lloyd > Ashley Lelie

BroncoInferno · 02-07-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Hercules Rockefeller

If it's not a 2nd from San Fran or a 2nd + from Atlanta, pass. He might be underutilized in Denver, but he's still led the NFL in YPC the past 2 seasons. If it happens, good luck wherever Ashley. Not your fault you've got a QB who only looks your way when you run Go routes, but couldn't hit you in stride if his life depended on it.

But it is his fault that he is no good in the red zone and terribly inconsistent on the short to medium routes.

DBroncos4life · 02-07-2006, 05:59 PM

so the worst offseason continues

Clockwork Orange · 02-07-2006, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Brandon Lloyd > Ashley Lelie

T-Rex arms Lloyd? That's funny.

elsid13 · 02-07-2006, 05:59 PM

That would suck. TJ did your source say if Shanahan put the feeler out or if the teams came looking or it was Lelie camp?

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-07-2006, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by BroncoInferno

But it is his fault that he is no good in the red zone and terribly inconsistent on the short to medium routes.

It's hard to be good when you're never given the chance to make a play in either.

I almost want Ashley to be traded since he's so poorly used here.

BroncoInferno · 02-07-2006, 06:01 PM

If SF wants him, maybe package him and the 22nd pick and move into the #7 slot? Interesting development. I would kind of like to see us keep him. He would be a difficult cover for nickle backs. Obviously, this would all be dependant on bringing in T.O.

Bob's your Information Minister · 02-07-2006, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Clockwork Orange

T-Rex arms Lloyd? That's funny.

Have you SEEN some of the catches he has made? He's the anti-Lelie.

BroncoInferno · 02-07-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

so the worst offseason continues

The chicken littles are already coming out before FA has even started. Didn't any of you learn your lesson from last offseason?

Hercules Rockefeller · 02-07-2006, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Have you SEEN some of the catches he has made? He's the anti-Lelie.

Yeah that pass Ashley caught against Buffalo was so routine

DBroncos4life · 02-07-2006, 06:02 PM

Instead of keeping the team young, lets go get old guys and trade our young guys.

Taco John · 02-07-2006, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by elsid13

That would suck. TJ did your source say if Shanahan put the feeler out or if the teams came looking or it was Lelie camp?

The information I got was inspecific. It sounded as though it was outside interest coming in.

The Lelie situation is pretty well known around the league. The guy is in his finaly year of contract, and plays with a team that can't seem to get him the ball, despite him being such an explosive threat. I'm trying to say it in a way that doesn't paint Plummer as a bad guy, but let's face it... He just isn't terribly accurate on deep routes. Lelie isn't a good fit here until we get a quarterback who can throw a deep ball... It's better for Denver to get value for him this year while they still can, instead of seeing him walk for free next year.

Sassy · 02-07-2006, 06:03 PM

No............

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02-07-2006, 05:52 PM	#1
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,742 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Ashley Lelie Trade Rumors I've just learned from an Orange Mane source that Ashely Lelie is garnering trade interest from a couple of different teams around the league. The first team, the 49ers, are considering a trade for Lelie, and are said to be willing to part with a first day pick for the receiver if they can come to an agreement with him over a new contract. We're told that Lelie has family in California, and would be interested in moving to the warmer climate. According to our source, another team interested in the services of Lelie is the Atlanta Falcons. We're told that Lelie is less interested in playing in Atlanta, for unspecified reasons, and will try to steer things in the direction of California should things develop further.

02-07-2006, 05:53 PM	#2
spdirty Ring of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Bailey Posts: 13,923 Adopt-a-Bronco: Quentin Jammer	huh...I might accept the 49ers 2nd for him, but thats it. Anyone know his cap number next year?

02-07-2006, 05:54 PM	#3
Hercules Rockefeller Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 16,013 Adopt-a-Bronco: DJ Williams	If it's not a 2nd from San Fran or a 2nd + from Atlanta, pass. He might be underutilized in Denver, but he's still led the NFL in YPC the past 2 seasons. If it happens, good luck wherever Ashley. Not your fault you've got a QB who only looks your way when you run Go routes, but couldn't hit you in stride if his life depended on it.

02-07-2006, 05:54 PM	#4
Clockwork Orange Persona Non Grata I seen him! Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,438	Any idea of how high of a first day pick?

02-07-2006, 05:55 PM	#5
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	SoCalBronco will be devastated.

02-07-2006, 05:57 PM	#9
Taco John 24/7 Broncos In Elway I Trust Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 49,742 Adopt-a-Bronco: Peyton Manning	Should we lose Lelie, signing a WR has got to be a priority. Anyone know of any out there?

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DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,965 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius "Fluff"	so the worst offseason continues

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elsid13 Lost In Space Bóg, Honor, Ojczyzna Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: DC Posts: 19,139	That would suck. TJ did your source say if Shanahan put the feeler out or if the teams came looking or it was Lelie camp?

02-07-2006, 06:01 PM	#19
BroncoInferno Ring of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 13,033	If SF wants him, maybe package him and the 22nd pick and move into the #7 slot? Interesting development. I would kind of like to see us keep him. He would be a difficult cover for nickle backs. Obviously, this would all be dependant on bringing in T.O.

02-07-2006, 06:02 PM	#23
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,965 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius "Fluff"	Instead of keeping the team young, lets go get old guys and trade our young guys.

02-07-2006, 06:03 PM	#25
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	No............