faba Posted May 4, 2006 Share Posted May 4, 2006 BROWNS <H1 class=red>49ers still interested in Dilfer </H1> 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. 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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