<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Washington and San Francisco are nearing a deal that would send a 2006 third-round pick and a 2007 fourth-round selection to the 49ers for wide receiver Brandon Lloyd. Pending a physical, the deal should be completed before the end of the weekend.</div>http://www.nfl.com/nflnetwork/story/9300482If we get Brandon Lloyd I will be VERY happy, we need a guy like him to complement Santana Moss...he has sick hands + can break away
Brandon Lloyd can be a great receiver with the right QB. He has some nice hands, but sometimes seems a little lost out there. If he does get traded to Redskins, Brandon Lloyd and Santana Moss would be a sick duo.
here's more info on it...<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Redskins Eyeing 49ers' LloydBy Jason La CanforaWashington Post Staff WriterFriday, March 10, 2006; E03The Washington Redskins are exploring available options for acquiring San Francisco wide receiver Brandon Lloyd, according to a source with knowledge of the situation, but completing such a deal could prove difficult because Lloyd is a restricted free agent.Lloyd, 24, has been unable to agree to a long-term deal with the 49ers and is free to negotiate with any team, but he received a one-year qualifying offer from San Francisco that would require a first-round draft pick as compensation should he sign elsewhere. The Redskins do not have a first-round selection in next month's draft, but could work out a package of other assets for the player and sign him to a multiyear contract. No trades can be completed until 12:01 a.m. Saturday, when teams can also begin contact unrestricted free agents from other clubs.The Redskins declined to comment for this story through a team spokesman, but club officials have not hidden their desire to add a wide receiver to complement Pro Bowler Santana Moss. Like Moss, Lloyd has a flair for acrobatic catches, can get downfield and is just entering his prime. Lloyd (6 feet, 184 pounds) led a lowly 49ers offense with a career-best 48 receptions for 733 yards, and also produced five touchdowns. He was a fourth-round pick in 2003.There are few elite wide receivers available in unrestricted free agency, and Lloyd may come cheaper than some of the alternatives while possessing more "upside." Antwaan Randle El (Pittsburgh) is a versatile threat, but not the prototype possession receiver; Antonio Bryant (Cleveland) has clashed with coaches in the past; and Isaac Bruce (St. Louis), at 33, could be more of a fallback option for Washington. Seattle's Joe Jurevicius and New England's David Givens have the size, skill and body type to fill the Redskins' needs as well.Lloyd, an aspiring recording artist, posted three 100-yard games last season for one of the NFL's weakest teams, and has been with San Francisco since leaving Illinois after his junior season.Two league sources suggested Lloyd's teammate, linebacker Andre Carter, is a serious candidate to be pursued by Washington as well.Carter, 26, whose father, Ruben, is a former NFL defensive lineman, is an unrestricted free agent and has played linebacker in a 3-4 system, which Washington employs in certain situations. The Redskins are seeking more of a pass rush from the outside, and Carter (6-4, 265 pounds), the seventh overall pick in 2001, posted a career-best 12 1/2 sacks in 2002, but was limited to seven games because of injury in 2004 and was not in peak form last season (4 1/2 sacks).Defensive end John Abraham (New York Jets) is available via trade, but the Jets reportedly want at least a first-round pick in return, while free agents Darren Howard (New Orleans), Anthony Weaver (Baltimore) and Aaron Kampman (Green Bay) could be options as well.A source close to Baltimore defensive tackle Maake Kemoeatu said the player anticipates interest from the Redskins once the free agency period begins. The Redskins could also add depth in the secondary (St. Louis safety Adam Archuleta has been linked with the team in various reports) and offensive line and perhaps pursue a kicker and/or punter as well.With backup quarterback Patrick Ramsey being shopped, Washington could add insurance there as well by going after an experienced third-stringer to serve behind starter Mark Brunell and rookie Jason Campbell.? 2006 The Washington Post Company</div>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/conte...1000023_pf.html
Brandon Lloyd - WR - Redskins Redskins acquired WR Brandon Lloyd for a 2006 third-round pick and a fourth-round selection in 2007.San Francisco wasn't enamored with Lloyd's inconsistent play and wannabe rapper career, but they aren't a team that should be giving up offensive talent. Washington continues to mortgage the future, but Lloyd fills the most gaping No. 2 receiver hole in the league. If anyone can maximize his talent, it's Joe Gibbs. Just don't expect a Santana Moss-like explosion. Mar. 11 - 7:04 pm etDone deal. Great move on both sides. THe 49ers need the picks and the redskins got a hell of a player
Good player, decent hands with a me first attitude. They didn't give up much and it looks like the 9ers will go with Vernon Davis now.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Uptown @ Mar 11 2006, 08:36 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Here's some Brandon Lloyd for you.http://youtube.com/watch?v=IcV9YN5COF8&search=football</div>Thanks for posting that man, now I'm pumped for next season!
Lloyd makes the highlight cacthes as much as he drops easy passes. He is also scared to go over the middle and will alligator arm passes at him when he hears footsteps. However I think he will do well with Moss across him. Im glad the 49ers got a 3rd and 4th. Nance, Sinorice Moss, or Derek Hagan can replace him nicely. Antonio Bryant is in SF and I think he is a better fit for the 49ers offense; Irvin said Turner's offense needs players that arent scared to get hit in the mouth.
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (david81 @ Mar 12 2006, 08:50 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}></div><div class='quotemain'>Lloyd makes the highlight cacthes as much as he drops easy passes. He is also scared to go over the middle and will alligator arm passes at him when he hears footsteps. However I think he will do well with Moss across him. Im glad the 49ers got a 3rd and 4th. Nance, Sinorice Moss, or Derek Hagan can replace him nicely. Antonio Bryant is in SF and I think he is a better fit for the 49ers offense; Irvin said Turner's offense needs players that arent scared to get hit in the mouth.</div>What he said. Basically nailed it dead on.....alot of drops for someone with 'great hands'.<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Redskins | Lloyd will get a new contractThe Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins will give WR Brandon Lloyd a new contract. According to several league sources, the new contract will reach up to $10 million in guaranteed money and could average close to $5.5 million per season.</div>
<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'>Redskins | Lloyd will get a new contractThe Washington Post reports the Washington Redskins will give WR Brandon Lloyd a new contract. According to several league sources, the new contract will reach up to $10 million in guaranteed money and could average close to $5.5 million per season.</div>Wow did not know he was gettin paid that much. Just another really overpaid #2 receiver Snyder got yesterday.
Still, this was a real bad trade for 49ers(I know it's an old topic, but I wanna post).We could've gotten more then a 3rd rounder of the Redskins for him. I agree Lloyd should've been traded because he was causing problems which we don't need with a young team, but we probably could've at least gotten a player back with a guy who can catch as well as he can.
I don't think we got ripped off, I think we got the better deal. I think that Brandon Lloyd will get a lot of catches this season. But damn do we have some good recievers now. Randle El, MOSS, Lloyd, Patten? Should open it up even MORE for Moss now.
The Redskins DID overpay and DID get ripped off. Daunte Culpepper went for a 2nd round pick.. Brandon Lloyd goes for a 3rd and 4th rounder? Trade of the year in the Niners favor.
