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Friday, April 19
 
Blake would rather talk to Ravens than be Bills' Plan B

Associated Press

ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. -- Free agent quarterback Jeff Blake is more interested in negotiating with three other NFL teams, including Baltimore, than being the Buffalo Bills' Plan B.

Jeff Blake
Blake

After briefly courted by Buffalo earlier this spring, Blake has moved on while the Bills continue their bid to trade for New England's Drew Bledsoe, Blake's agent, Ralph Cindrich said on Friday.

"There's nothing there," Cindrich said, referring to the recent interest the Bills have shown in Blake.

Cindrich didn't believe the Bills would return their attention to Blake if they fail to acquire Bledsoe.

"I'm not sure that would be the case. We haven't had any discussions along those lines," Cindrich said of his talks with Buffalo. "We don't have any offers from them. ... We've been talking with Baltimore and two other teams."

With Chris Redman currently heading Baltimore's depth chart, the Ravens have acknowledged that Blake is on their short list of quarterback candidates.

Blake is a nine-year veteran, who was released by New Orleans in February after losing his starting job to Aaron Brooks.

The Bills continue trade talks regarding Bledsoe, the Patriots quarterback who lost his job due to injury last season to eventual Super Bowl MVP Tom Brady.

Bledsoe, a three-time Pro Bowler, isn't interested in returning to New England if he doesn't get an opportunity to win his job back.

Buffalo is in need of a proven starter after releasing Rob Johnson in February. Bills general manager Tom Donahoe said he's content with longtime backup Alex Van Pelt as his starter going into next season, but hasn't ruled out bolstering his team's quarterback depth in this weekend's draft.

Donahoe has said he's not willing to give up Buffalo's first-round pick -- fourth overall -- in the draft in exchange for Bledsoe.




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