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  News, Articles and Stories About Dre' Bly: #32 on the NFL's Denver Broncos
Dedication to Children - Lions CB Dre Bly Adopts...
Dre' Bly To Make Appearance at Longfellow Middle School
Bly breaks silence on day he's named a captain
www.drebly32.com /news   (89 words)

  
  Detroit Lions Site: Dré Bly
Bly came to Detroit in the prime of his career after his first full season as a starter for the St. Louis Rams in 2002.
Bly, the son of two teachers, wanted to give the opportunity to others to have a similar experience as him at North Carolina.
Bly had a 17-yard runback after Bailey intercepted a Marc Bulger pass and handed the ball to him as well as holding Torry Holt, the NFL’s leading receiver, to just five catches for 54 yards and no touchdowns.
www.detroitlions.com /bio.cfm?bio_id=11&season=1   (2107 words)

  
 Detroit Lions Site: In the Spotlight: Dre' Bly
Bly intercepted two second-half passes and forced a fumble that was recovered by Terrence Holt as the Lions stunned the Green Bay Packers, 22-14.
Bly recovered a fumble by Cowboys RB Troy Hambrick, who was stripped by safety Corey Harris, and returned it 67 yards for a touchdown against Dallas (10/19) at Ford Field.
Bly is the first player to have two defensive touchdowns for the Lions in a season since CB Terry Fair scored two (1 Int, 1 Fum) 1999.
www.detroitlions.com /document_display.cfm?document_id=188325   (1081 words)

  
 The official site of the St. Louis Rams - Article
Bly was chosen by the St. Louis Rams in the second round of the 1999 NFL Draft, the 41st player picked overall.
Bly even admits, “Coming in, I was able to experience a Super Bowl, so I was kind of spoiled.” But spoiled implies undeserved overindulgence and that is not the case with Bly.
Bly is trying hard to use his celebrity to return the favor to his hometown.
www.stlouisrams.com /article|30932   (960 words)

  
 SignOnSanDiego.com > Sports -- Bly helps self to extra Thanksgiving turnovers
Dre' Bly is living up to his huge contract.
Bly had two interceptions and forced a fumble, and Jason Hanson made five field goals to lift Detroit to a 22-14 win against Green Bay on Thursday.
Bly is very valuable for Detroit, which is without four key cornerbacks due to injury and with 38-year-old Otis Smith starting at the other cornerback.
www.signonsandiego.com /sports/nfl/20031127-2302-fbn-packers-lionsfolo.html   (652 words)

  
 ESPN.com: NFL - Former Rams veteran heads to Detroit
Bly, a four-year veteran who played his entire previous career with the St. Louis Rams, signed a contract that includes a signing bonus of $6.5 million and base salaries of $2 million (for 2003), $4 million (2004), $4 million (2005), $3.8 million (2007) and $4.2 million (2008).
Bly had rejected a four-year, $12 million offer from the Rams just before the start of the free agency period.
Bly has 14 interceptions and 48 passes defensed, with 154 tackles, for his career.
espn.go.com /nfl/columns/pasquarelli_len/1516547.html   (485 words)

  
 JS Online: Lions Sign Cornerback Dre' Bly   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Free-agent cornerback Dre' Bly signed a five-year contract with Detroit on Saturday, helping the Lions fill a pressing need in the secondary.
Bly also has filled in as a punt returner, running back 15 kicks for 209 yards and one touchdown in his pro career.
Bly said he had opportunities to visit other teams before making a decision, but Mariucci's presence made him comfortable with turning away other suitors.
www.jsonline.com /packer/ap/mar03/ap-fbn-lions-bly030103.asp?format=print   (297 words)

  
 Macomb Daily : Bly corners the market on clutch plays 12/09/04
Bly has been searching for his own rhythm this frustrating season, one year removed from the Pro Bowl.
Bly was a phenomenal big-play maker last year, his first in Detroit after signing a fat free-agent contract.
The bad knee essentially caused Bly to miss the first four games, and it was weeks after that before he got most of his speed and cutting ability back.
www.macombdaily.com /stories/120904/spo_bly001.shtml   (970 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Bly headed for Lions' den   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Mariucci's presence was a significant reason Bly made the Lions the first stop on his free-agent tour.
Bly toured the headquarters facility, went to dinner with about a dozen Lions' staffers at Opus One in downtown Detroit and got a look at Ford Field.
Bly did not miss a game in St. Louis and had 14 interceptions with a season high of six in 2001.
www.usatoday.com /sports/football/nfl/lions/2003-03-01-bly_x.htm   (493 words)

  
 Dre' Bly Endows Football Scholarship :: $150,000 Gift from Pro Bowl NFL Cornerback
Bly just completed his fifth season in the NFL and first with the Lions.
"Dre' Bly loves football, his family and the University of North Carolina,"says head coach John Bunting.
"Dre' Bly is not only one of the greatest football players in ACC history, he is also of one Carolina's biggest fans," says the Rams Club's Montgomery.
tarheelblue.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/011604aaa.html   (617 words)

  
 NFL Update: Week Seventeen :: Week Seventeen of the 2003 NFL season was a productive one for several former Tar Heels.   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Pro Bowl bound Alge Crumpler and Dre` Bly were intricate components in their respective teams victories this passed weekend.
Dre` Bly, cornerback for Detroit Lions, had eight tackles, one pass deflection, forced one fumble and received a lateral pass from linebacker Boss Bailey and ran for 17-yards in the Lions' 30-20 victory over the Rams.
Dre` Bly, Detroit Lions-started at cornerback and had eight tackles, one pass deflection, forced one fumble and received a lateral pass from linebacker Boss Bailey and ran for 17-yards in the Lions' 30-20 victory over the Rams.
theacc.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/122903aag.html   (713 words)

  
 Millen was right on Dre Bly   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bly, the Detroit Lions cornerback, was voted to the Pro Bowl Thursday as the team's lone representative.
Bly stormed into the locker room and unleashed a tirade against his defensive teammates, imploring them to take matters into their own hands.
On Minnesota's third offensive play of the second half, Bly stripped the ball from running back Moe Williams and, as it popped up, Bly plucked it out of the air and began racing toward the goal line 79 yards away.
www.nfl-forums.com /vt72/Millen_was_right_on_Dre_Bly.html   (268 words)

  
 The Lions Fanatics - Your Online Guide to the Detroit Lions   (Site not responding. Last check: )
The line was long for Dre’s area, while Lions’ alum from various years in the 80’s sat just a few feet down, mostly talking amongst themselves, signing the occasional piece of paper or newly purchased autograph helmet.
Dre recognized the person who calmly helped to disperse the crowd with a smile, along with the Lions rep who was relieved to have any aide.
Dre stuck out his hand, smiled and said it was nice to meet me. Wow.
www.thelionsfanatics.com /insider_news_98.html   (1671 words)

  
 The official site of the St. Louis Rams - Article
Bly also visited with students about the importance of reading and getting an education.
Bly was a second round selection (41st overall) by the Rams in the 1999 NFL Draft.
Bly missed a mini-camp during his rookie season of 1999 to return to the University of North Carolina and attend graduation ceremonies, where he earned a degree in exercise and sports science.
www.stlouisrams.com /article/21466   (169 words)

  
 Macomb Daily : Sports : Lions' cornerbacks Bly, Bryant, lacking in size but not skill 08/18/04
But their approach to playing cornerback is strikingly different for Fernando Bryant and Dre Bly, and that might be what makes them such a perfect pair in the Lions' secondary.
Bly made the Pro Bowl last season by gambling, constantly coming up with the big play, laying back and making a receiver appear open before pouncing in an effort to shake up momentum or break open a game.
Bryant and Bly could do that in Detroit, assuming officials don't force more zone coverage by strictly enforcing the no-contact rule five yards from the line of scrimmage.
www.macombdaily.com /stories/081804/spo_lions001.shtml   (796 words)

  
 Detroit Lions, Dre' Bly, National Football League, St. Louis Rams - CBS SportsLine.com
We talked about Bly and the possibilities for his future employment because Bly was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the Rams refused to pay him more than $3 million a season.
As the top corner in a bad market, Evans wouldn't be specific on what he was seeking from St. Louis, but word out of Rams camp was that he was asking for a deal that averaged $5 to $6 million a year.
Bly is a No. 2 corner at best, certainly not a player who should be among the highest-paid players at his position.
sportsline.com /nfl/story/6224285   (2396 words)

  
 Packers Premium - Keep an eye on … DRE’ BLY … Detroit Lions
Bly signed a five-year, $24.5 million free-agent contract that included a $6.5 million signing bonus to leave the St. Louis Rams last March.
Bly limited Moss to five catches for 56 yards.
Bly also had two tackles and two passes defensed in that game.
www.packersnews.com /print/print_13390470.shtml   (263 words)

  
 CBC Sports: Lions lose Bly for up to a month
nerback Dre' Bly is sidelined 3-4 weeks with an injured right wrist.
Bly, 28, underwent successful surgery Wednesday after dislocating his wrist in last Sunday's 13-10 victory over the Cleveland Browns.
Bly has totalled 296 tackles, 28 interceptions, eight fumble recoveries, seven touchdowns and three sacks in 97 NFL games (58 starts) for the St. Louis Rams and Lions.
www.cbc.ca /story/sports/national/2005/10/26/Sports/bly051026.html   (243 words)

  
 Dre Bly and Detroit Lions Stats, Statistics, Player News, Fantasy Football News - RotoWire.com   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Dre is consistently one of the best corners in the league, as evidenced by his back to back pro bowl appearances.
Bly apologized to his teammates at a meeting Wednesday morning for recent comments that were harshly critical of quarterback Joey Harrington and the Lions' management, the Associated Press reports.
Bly (dislocated wrist) has been cleared to play and will start at his customary right cornerback spot when the Lions host the Falcons on Thanksgiving Day, the Detroit News reports.
www.rotowire.com /football/player.htm?ID=1584   (281 words)

  
 Dre' Bly | NFL Football at CBS SportsLine.com
According to the Detroit Free-Press, veteran cornerback Dre' Bly publicly supported ex-Lions coach Steve Mariucci by directing blame for his team's woes in the direction of quarterback Joey Harrington.
On the field, Dre' Bly played on Thanksgiving Day with pins holding his wrist together.
Bly is not a recommended IDP starter at this point.
www.sportsline.com /nfl/players/playerpage/133227   (213 words)

  
 Dre' Bly golf tournament this weekend
Former UNC football star and current Denver Bronco Dre' Bly will host his second annual golf tournament this weekend in Chapel Hill.
Proceeds will benefit the Dre' Bly Foundation and CarolinaPros, Inc.
For more information visit the Dre Bly Celebrity Golf Classic Web site.
www.tarheeltimes.com /2007/05/dre_bly_golf_to.html   (180 words)

  
 KFFL - Dre' Bly, CB, Detroit Lions
Rob Parker, of the Detroit News, reports Detroit Lions CB Dre' Bly said Tuesday, Nov. 29, the Lions need to improve as a team, or he will look to leave.
Bly told team president Matt Millen if things don't improve, and soon, he'd rather move on.
Tom Kowalski, of mlive.com, reports Detroit Lions CB Dre' Bly said Monday, Nov. 28, that head coach Steve Mariucci was fired largely because of the play of QB Joey Harrington.
www.kffl.com /player/1736/nfl   (310 words)

  
 USATODAY.com - Fantasy Sports News
Although Dre Bly won't return from his dislocated wrist bone Sunday, he was able to practice with the scout team while wearing a cast Wednesday, according to the Detroit News.
Dre Bly underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a dislocated bone in is right wrist, according to the Detroit Free Press.
Bly is expected to miss 3-to-4 weeks of action.
fantasyfootball.usatoday.com /index.php?sport=pftball&type=profile&name=2934   (191 words)

  
 Bly Helps Lead NFC to Pro Bowl Victory :: NFC 55, AFC 52
MVP Marc Bulger threw a Pro Bowl-record four TD passes, and Detroit's Dre' Bly returned an interception 32 yards for the go-ahead score with 4:50 to play during the NFC's rally from an 18-point deficit in the final 13 minutes of a 55-52 victory over the AFC.
Bly, a three-time All-America cornerback from North Carolina, was making his firt Pro Bowl appearance.
When Bly stumbled to the turf, Chad Johnson streaked behind him for a 90-yard scoring catch from McNair on the first play of his first Pro Bowl.
theacc.collegesports.com /sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/020904aaa.html   (1014 words)

  
 DRE' BLY THE REDSHIRT FRESHMAN FROM CHESAPEAKE'S WESTERN BRANCH HIGH HAS MADE AN IMPRESSIVE START - 4 INTERCEPTIONS IN ...   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bly broke for the ball, cut in front of a Clemson receiver and batted the pass away.
Bly has been as solid and mature as any of them, despite his lack of experience.
Bly began in the second quarter, when he stepped in front of a Joe Hamilton pass at midfield and returned it 44 yards to the Georgia Tech 6.
scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1996/vp960926/09260482.htm   (969 words)

  
 Bly provides plays in thin secondary
LOUIS (AP) - Injuries in the St. Louis Rams’ secondary gave Dre’ Bly, a gambler by nature, a chance to show the discipline he’s added to his game.
Injuries to both safeties landed Bly his second start of the year, and he finished with seven tackles and his team-leading fourth interception of the year.
Bly saw about 75 snaps last week, up from 25-30 on a normal work day as the nickel back.
www.showmenews.com /2001/Dec/20011206Spor016.asp   (469 words)

  
 LIONBACKER | HARD HITTING DETROIT LIONS NEWS
Dre Bly is considered an elite cornerback throughout the league who is a leader for the Lions both on and off the field.
Bly has played in 27 games in the past two years in Detroit and has recorded ten interceptions.
Bly often meets with free agents visiting Allen Park and convinces them that Ford Field is the place to play.
www.lionbacker.com /?id=articles&sub=050314-fa-cb   (2041 words)

  
 Packers Premium - Lions at Packers: Key matchup
During the first matchup this season, Detroit corner Dre Bly still wasn’t 100 percent after injuring his knee in the first game of the season, which forced him to miss three games.
But Bly has been on a tear this season with four interceptions and remains the biggest defensive threat the Packers will face this weekend.
If Bly is able to have another multi-interception day like he did last season, Detroit is more than capable of hanging around long enough to pull the upset.
www.packersnews.com /print/print_18984158.shtml   (351 words)

  
 Welcome to THE COLLEGE GAME
North Carolina's Dre' Bly and Ohio State's Andy Katzenmoyer entered this season as the two biggest defensive names returning from last year in college football.
Bly, with his incredible hands and ability to intercept passes as well as a possible stint as a receiver; Katzenmoyer as the nations most feroucious linebacker since, well, since a long time.
Dre' Bly and Andy Katzenmoyer are still terrific players and should be commended on how they have handled their adversities.
members.aol.com /totlsprts/gridmus.html   (4440 words)

  
 NFL Star Dre' Bly To Chair 2005 Rams Club Membership Campaign :: Bly was recently named to the NFC Pro Bowl team for ...
NFL Star Dre' Bly To Chair 2005 Rams Club Membership Campaign :: Bly was recently named to the NFC Pro Bowl team for the second consecutive year.
Bly was recently named to the NFC Pro Bowl team for the second consecutive year.
Bly will assist executive director John Montgomery and the Rams Club staff in adding new members.
www.cstv.com /sports/m-footbl/stories/011805aan.html   (495 words)

  
 The Oakland Press: Professional Sports: Bly likely will miss 2 games; Kircus could be on way up
ALLEN PARK - Dre Bly, the Lions' star cornerback and top playmaker a year ago, showed up in the locker room Monday on crutches.
Bly suffered an MCL sprain in his right knee in Sunday's opener and is expected to miss the next two games at home against Houston and Philadelphia.
Bly, by the way, shot down any notion that he injured the knee hopping around after the collision with Bears fullback Bryan Johnson while breaking up a pass.
www.theoaklandpress.com /stories/091404/pro_20040914036.shtml   (789 words)

  
 WESTERN BRANCH'S BLY IS SPEEDING HIS WAY INTO UNC'S FOOTBALL PROGRAM   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Bly ran a 4.29 40-yard dash last summer and was the fastest player at the UNC football camp.
Bly set several records at Western Branch and amassed more than 1,000 yards rushing and receiving in his high school career.
Bly, 5-11 1/2 and 180 pounds, rushed 139 times for 1,196 yards and caught 54 passes for 1,174 yards.
scholar.lib.vt.edu /VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1995/vp950709/07090017.htm   (638 words)

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