Trent Dilfer to the 49ers?
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He could be a good veteran backup for Alex Smith. I was reading that the Niners and Browns are working on a deal right now. I also heard that he doesn't want to leave Cleveland (he was on NFL Network's Total Access tonight) even though he and Maurice Carthon hate eachother.
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BROWNS
49ers still interested in Dilfer
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Mary Kay Cabot
Plain Dealer Reporter
The Browns and 49ers are talking about a trade for quarterback Trent Dilfer, a league source said Wednesday.
It could be done within the next day or two, the source said. The 49ers are interested in Dilfer as a backup to Alex Smith, the first pick of the 2005 draft.
Dilfer, who was at odds with Browns offensive coordinator Maurice Carthon last season, would be closer to his hometown of Fresno, Calif., and reportedly wants out of Cleveland.
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Problem is, the Browns need a backup/mentor for Charlie Frye.
The Browns and 49ers have had preliminary discussions recently, but talks have resumed in the past couple of days. A trade could have been completed over the weekend, but the Browns were unable to trade for Detroit quarterback Joey Harrington or Raiders backup Marques Tuiasosopo. Harrington wanted to go to Miami instead, and the Raiders told the Browns no when they called Sunday about acquiring Tuiasosopo, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
The 49ers tried to acquire Dilfer from Seattle last off-season, but offered only a sixth-round pick. The Browns offered a fourth-rounder and a chance for Dilfer to start right away. He then a signed a four-year, $8 million deal with the Brownss.
Browns General Manager Phil Savage did not return a phone message Wednesday.
Other available quarterbacks include Jay Fiedler, Kerry Collins and Gus Frerotte. Fiedler's agent, Brian Levy, said he has not heard from the Browns. The 49ers might also be willing to trade backup Ken Dorsey.
Dilfer went 4-7 as a starter for the Browns last season and is recovering from surgery to repair a torn tendon in his knee.
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http://www.49erswebzone.com/content/news/view.php?id=5319
BROWNS
49ers still interested in Dilfer
Thursday, May 04, 2006
Mary Kay Cabot
Plain Dealer Reporter
The Browns and 49ers are talking about a trade for quarterback Trent Dilfer, a league source said Wednesday.
It could be done within the next day or two, the source said. The 49ers are interested in Dilfer as a backup to Alex Smith, the first pick of the 2005 draft.
Dilfer, who was at odds with Browns offensive coordinator Maurice Carthon last season, would be closer to his hometown of Fresno, Calif., and reportedly wants out of Cleveland.
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Problem is, the Browns need a backup/mentor for Charlie Frye.
The Browns and 49ers have had preliminary discussions recently, but talks have resumed in the past couple of days. A trade could have been completed over the weekend, but the Browns were unable to trade for Detroit quarterback Joey Harrington or Raiders backup Marques Tuiasosopo. Harrington wanted to go to Miami instead, and the Raiders told the Browns no when they called Sunday about acquiring Tuiasosopo, according to the San Jose Mercury News.
The 49ers tried to acquire Dilfer from Seattle last off-season, but offered only a sixth-round pick. The Browns offered a fourth-rounder and a chance for Dilfer to start right away. He then a signed a four-year, $8 million deal with the Brownss.
Browns General Manager Phil Savage did not return a phone message Wednesday.
Other available quarterbacks include Jay Fiedler, Kerry Collins and Gus Frerotte. Fiedler's agent, Brian Levy, said he has not heard from the Browns. The 49ers might also be willing to trade backup Ken Dorsey.
Dilfer went 4-7 as a starter for the Browns last season and is recovering from surgery to repair a torn tendon in his knee.
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49ers Trade Dorsey for Dilfer
The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday they have traded Ken Dorsey and an undisclosed seventh-round selection in the 2007 draft to the Cleveland Browns for QB Trent Dilfer.
“Trent was a player we had interest in last season,” Head Coach Mike Nolan said. “We were looking for a veteran quarterback with experience that could help mentor Alex Smith. Trent fits the bill on both counts and we are excited to have him with the 49ers.”
Heading into the NFL Draft, Nolan and Vice President of Player Personnel Scot McCloughan both discussed the importance of surrounding their young quarterback with weapons. McCloughan said the trade falls along those same lines, adding another weapon to Smith’s arsenal.
“It’s like drafting tight end Vernon Davis in my mind because adding a veteran like Trent for Alex to go to will just help him develop at a faster pace and become the quarterback we know he can be both on and off the field,” said McCloughan.
Dilfer (6-4, 234), a 13-year veteran from Fresno State, was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the sixth overall choice in the 1994 draft. He spent six seasons with Tampa Bay (1994-99) before moving to the Baltimore Ravens in 2000 where he won a Super Bowl Championship in his only season with the team. Dilfer then signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks where he spent four seasons (2001-04) before being traded to Cleveland in 2005.
In his career, Dilfer has started 107 career games, completing 1,646-of-2,953 games with 106 touchdowns and 117 interceptions. He earned Pro Bowl recognition in Tampa Bay in 1997, after passing for 2,555 yards and 21 touchdowns. In 2005, Dilfer started 11 games for the Browns, completing 199-of-333 passes for 2,321 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Dorsey (6-4, 218), just completed his third year with San Francisco. He has started 10 games in his career, completing 171-of-316 passes for eight touchdowns and 11 interceptions. In 2005, Dorsey started three games, completing 48-of-90 passes for 481 yards. Dorsey threw two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The San Francisco 49ers have also signed the following players:
Bobby Harris (T, 6-4, 310, Rookie, Mississippi)
Onye Ibekwe (TE, 6-8, 254, Rookie, Long Beach State)
Tom Malone (P, 6-0, 205, Rookie, USC)
Tavares Washington (T, 6-3, 320, Rookie, Florida)
The San Francisco 49ers announced Thursday they have traded Ken Dorsey and an undisclosed seventh-round selection in the 2007 draft to the Cleveland Browns for QB Trent Dilfer.
“Trent was a player we had interest in last season,” Head Coach Mike Nolan said. “We were looking for a veteran quarterback with experience that could help mentor Alex Smith. Trent fits the bill on both counts and we are excited to have him with the 49ers.”
Heading into the NFL Draft, Nolan and Vice President of Player Personnel Scot McCloughan both discussed the importance of surrounding their young quarterback with weapons. McCloughan said the trade falls along those same lines, adding another weapon to Smith’s arsenal.
“It’s like drafting tight end Vernon Davis in my mind because adding a veteran like Trent for Alex to go to will just help him develop at a faster pace and become the quarterback we know he can be both on and off the field,” said McCloughan.
Dilfer (6-4, 234), a 13-year veteran from Fresno State, was originally drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with the sixth overall choice in the 1994 draft. He spent six seasons with Tampa Bay (1994-99) before moving to the Baltimore Ravens in 2000 where he won a Super Bowl Championship in his only season with the team. Dilfer then signed as an unrestricted free agent with the Seattle Seahawks where he spent four seasons (2001-04) before being traded to Cleveland in 2005.
In his career, Dilfer has started 107 career games, completing 1,646-of-2,953 games with 106 touchdowns and 117 interceptions. He earned Pro Bowl recognition in Tampa Bay in 1997, after passing for 2,555 yards and 21 touchdowns. In 2005, Dilfer started 11 games for the Browns, completing 199-of-333 passes for 2,321 yards with 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
Dorsey (6-4, 218), just completed his third year with San Francisco. He has started 10 games in his career, completing 171-of-316 passes for eight touchdowns and 11 interceptions. In 2005, Dorsey started three games, completing 48-of-90 passes for 481 yards. Dorsey threw two touchdowns and two interceptions.
The San Francisco 49ers have also signed the following players:
Bobby Harris (T, 6-4, 310, Rookie, Mississippi)
Onye Ibekwe (TE, 6-8, 254, Rookie, Long Beach State)
Tom Malone (P, 6-0, 205, Rookie, USC)
Tavares Washington (T, 6-3, 320, Rookie, Florida)
Here's a link to make the article post kosher: http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=2433933
PixelPusher said:
...thats the rumor, anyway. Something about wanting to be close to home. The scary thing is, I think he could really help this team.
Trent Dilfer? What's next? Is Kenny Stabler still alive?
I still think Alex Smith is over-rated and I don't see Trent bleeping Dilfer as the mentor to bring him to the level we need him to be.
Be careful now. I have know Trent since back in college and he's a great guy. His 5 year old son died about 2 years ago after coming down with a heart infection while at Disneyland so the guy has been through alot.
Ask Matt Hasselbeck who his biggest influence has been and the person who helped him get to where he is today.....he'll tell you it's Trent and they are still best friends.
Ask Matt Hasselbeck who his biggest influence has been and the person who helped him get to where he is today.....he'll tell you it's Trent and they are still best friends.
Oh please.
Trent could be the nicest guy on earth and have suffered the biggest tragedy in the world but this is sports, he is a public figure, and people are entitled to their opinions about whether he will be good for their team. It's fine if you want to put in a good word for his character but don't guilt trip others into shutting up about him being a subpar QB at this point in his career.
Trent could be the nicest guy on earth and have suffered the biggest tragedy in the world but this is sports, he is a public figure, and people are entitled to their opinions about whether he will be good for their team. It's fine if you want to put in a good word for his character but don't guilt trip others into shutting up about him being a subpar QB at this point in his career.
Genious.......
Did you read what I wrote??? He helped Hasselbeck become one of the best quarterbacks(and the highest rated in the NFC) in Football and is just the type of QB that Smith needs behind him to help him along the way. If you are looking for a starting QB you might be able to do better but you can't have a better mentor for a young QB.
Did you read what I wrote??? He helped Hasselbeck become one of the best quarterbacks(and the highest rated in the NFC) in Football and is just the type of QB that Smith needs behind him to help him along the way. If you are looking for a starting QB you might be able to do better but you can't have a better mentor for a young QB.