From CBS Sportsline:
SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) – The San Francisco 49ers traded leading receiver Brandon Lloyd to Washington on Saturday for the Redskins’ third-round pick this year and their fourth-round selection in 2007.
Lloyd was a restricted free agent for the 49ers, who drafted him in the third round three years ago. He was San Francisco’s top receiver last season, catching 48 passes for 733 yards and five touchdowns, but alienated teammates and clashed with the coaching staff.
San Francisco signed Lloyd to an offer sheet earlier in the month, but Lloyd seemed eager to leave town – and Washington seems enamored with his highlight-reel skills. He was scheduled to visit the Redskins’ training complex Sunday.
The 49ers already released receiver Johnnie Morton earlier in the offseason, leaving oft-injured Arnaz Battle as their most experienced receiver. They’re expected to go after free agents, including Pittsburgh’s Antwaan Randle-El, and seek more receiving help in next month’s draft.
Sinorice said:
49ers badly need a head guy in the front office. Come on, Lloyds tender ask for a first round, why bother for less?
Guess they deserve it since they play cheap.
9 mins after the fact.Robert said:
I think the move is Ok since most likely Lloyd was going to leave next off season at least we got something in return, I just don’t get why the 49ers settle for less
2 hours after the fact.Jerald Caldwell said:
Good; sure the tender is for a 1st rounder. but no
3 hours after the fact.one is going to give that up, for a reciever that won’t go over the middle.
Corey said:
Let me get this straight. The Niners traded our leading reciever last year, leaveing us with often injured Battle.
4 hours after the fact.Corey said:
so let me get this straight. The Niners traded our leading receiver last year, released veteran Morton and left us with often injured Battle?
4 hours after the fact.Erickson said:
yep…but reports are coming in that Bryant & Givens may both be signed.
5 hours after the fact.Erk said:
Change is always painful at first, but I’m pretty sure we could use a little change. I wish I would hear a that a few more players are in town.
5 hours after the fact.Ron X said:
LLoyd won’t go over the middle?
He runs the routes they give him. He is a master on sideline catches, and he can beat you deep.
That statement is LAME!
Mr lloyd will soon be a star, and now he is playing with a real owner&coach!
19 hours after the fact.Jerald Caldwell said:
Ron X, Lloyd will fit in the DC hood perfectly, his rap CD might even sell a couple dozen CD’s.
19 hours after the fact.He’ll have plenty of 3rd downs, to achieve, with
Moss being doubled. But he’ll drop half of them.
Just like he did here. He’s suited as a 3rd option. But he wants #1 money. Which Snyder is stupid enough to do.
matt said:
it wont matter if we get bryant or givens,he not that good of a receiver specially now that hes playing with santana moss
23 hours after the fact.betting spread safety prop bet for the super bowl said:
Himalayas rocking:smoothness sweeping contributing Liverpudlian:vilify .
61 days after the fact.