IRVING – Corey Dillon, one of the NFL's top running backs, said he wants
to be traded.
The Cowboys are at the top of his list.
"Get it done. Make me happy. This thing has been lingering around for
years and years," Dillon told the Cincinnati Bengals' Web site before
practice on Wednesday. "This is my confession. Change is good. Change is
very good. The question is, do I want to see myself here next year."
"Dude, plug me into a Denver, Plug me into a Dallas, I'd have the
rushing title hands down, period. Put me in a different situation and
you hear my name every Sunday. These are things I know."
The trading deadline passed last Tuesday, so a trade is not going to
occur this season. Besides, it would have cost Cincinnati $2.3 million
against their 2003 salary cap to trade him.
That will change in the offseason, when the salary-cap impact will be
lessened after June 1.
A representative of Dillon contacted the Cowboys earlier this month and
inquired about whether the Cowboys would be interested in trading for
Dillon. The Cowboys declined.
Dillon, who is scheduled to earn $3.3 million in 2004 and $3.85,
softened his comments, but gave no indication he wanted to play for the
Bengals after this season.
A groin injury has hampered Dillon this season, limiting his
effectiveness.
He has rushed for just 203 yards on 62 carries, a 3.3 average.
