http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/player/1197 Recent articles about Champ Bailey en-us Champ Bailey, who played his first five seasons with the Redskins, is in town with the Broncos. At 31, Bailey has already clinched his place in the Hall of Fame. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 11:33:50 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Champ_headed_to_Canton/1568256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Champ_headed_to_Canton/1568256 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Champ_headed_to_Canton/1568256 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/061205945a4f88982cb0219bdead014d3addbf6a/small/Cleveland_Browns_v_20c2.jpg On Sunday, Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey will return to FedEx Field for the first time since the 2004 trade that sent him from Washington to the Broncos in exchange for running back Clinton Portis and a second-round draft pick, with which Denver selected running back Tatum Bell. In the six seasons since, Portis has become the second-leading rusher in Redskins history and made the Pro Bowl following the 2008 season. But Bailey has been to four Pro Bowls -- added to the four he made in... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:30:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bailey_aposs_return_puts_new_focus_on_old_deal/1547377 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bailey_aposs_return_puts_new_focus_on_old_deal/1547377 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bailey_aposs_return_puts_new_focus_on_old_deal/1547377 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/0949a6e438e0f395f570f2107ed2f3ed318ada8d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91013795.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01B139D20CE158DDFC98C44B7D6A7EAFBE2A0227537C55D2A.jpg Eight-time Pro Bowl cornerback Champ Bailey returns to Washington Sunday for the first time since he was traded to Denver in March 2004. Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:45:27 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bailey_Redskins_were_a_ampquotswinging_door_ampquot/1546311 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bailey_Redskins_were_a_ampquotswinging_door_ampquot/1546311 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Bailey_Redskins_were_a_ampquotswinging_door_ampquot/1546311 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/061205945a4f88982cb0219bdead014d3addbf6a/small/Cleveland_Browns_v_20c2.jpg With 1:22 left in the fourth quarter, Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward leapt over Denver Broncos cornerback Champ Bailey, strode through the end zone and straight to a throng of black-and-gold-clad Steeler fans, taking only a moment to find one donning his #86 jersey. As Ward put the football in the fan’s hands, and the [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:04:32 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Citizens_arrest_Broncos_Country_under_siege/1539541 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Citizens_arrest_Broncos_Country_under_siege/1539541 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Citizens_arrest_Broncos_Country_under_siege/1539541 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/9/0949a6e438e0f395f570f2107ed2f3ed318ada8d/small/GettyImage.ashx_url_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f91013795.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d77BFBA49EF878921CC759DF4EBAC47D01B139D20CE158DDFC98C44B7D6A7EAFBE2A0227537C55D2A.jpg This 2003 picture was the only one I could find of Fred Smoot and Champ Bailey. Standing between them is Matt Bowen, who does not get mentioned again in this post; he's doing great work over at National Football Post, though, and you should go check it out.Anyhow, the reason for digging up a picture of Smoot and Bailey should be pretty obvious: Bailey now plays for the Denver Broncos, who come to town Sunday. But he and Smoot were young cornerbacks together on the Redskins, and they beca... Tue, 10 Nov 2009 07:25:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_10_Talking_About_Champ_Bailey_Makes_Fred_Smoot_Nostalgic/1536724 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_10_Talking_About_Champ_Bailey_Makes_Fred_Smoot_Nostalgic/1536724 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Tuesday_November_10_Talking_About_Champ_Bailey_Makes_Fred_Smoot_Nostalgic/1536724 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/c/dccb5b643146343f9f8a5eb294e980fbd9f2578b/small/GettyImageProxy.ashx_requestUrl_http_3a_2f_2fcache.gettyimages.com_2fxc_2f51461131.jpg_3fv_3d1_26c_3dEWSAsset_26k_3d2_26d_3d17A4AD9FDB9CF193268B03E3DD5E0E095AE2BDFA60735406.jpg No one will ever question how great of a cornerback Champ Bailey, but for this one play he looked like “DeAngelo Hall”. Hines Ward definitely got the best of this exchange. Speaking of Hines this would be a good time to clear up some misconceptions about my reporting of him over the years. Ward [...] Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:13:56 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Video_Hines_Ward_Hurdles_Champ_Bailey_For_The_TD/1535647 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Video_Hines_Ward_Hurdles_Champ_Bailey_For_The_TD/1535647 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Video_Hines_Ward_Hurdles_Champ_Bailey_For_The_TD/1535647 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/061205945a4f88982cb0219bdead014d3addbf6a/small/Cleveland_Browns_v_20c2.jpg The prestigious NFL Walter Payton Man of the Year award historically recognizes a player for outstanding leadership both on the field and in the community, and the Denver Broncos have nominated cornerback Champ Bailey as their representative for the second consecutive year. The national recipient is announced during the Super Bowl. Bailey was selected by [...] Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:09:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Broncos_nominate_Bailey_for_NFL_award/1457965 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Broncos_nominate_Bailey_for_NFL_award/1457965 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Broncos_nominate_Bailey_for_NFL_award/1457965 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/6/061205945a4f88982cb0219bdead014d3addbf6a/small/Cleveland_Browns_v_20c2.jpg Champ Bailey was the latest Broncos player to go on the national radio interview circuit. He joined WQXI in Atlanta to talk about what Brian Dawkins has meant to the team, the development of Brandon Marshall, the throwback uniforms, and Tony Romo challenging him 2 weeks ago. He said this about Brian Dawkins: “Oh man I [...] Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:28:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Champ_Bailey_Talks_Broncos/1369120 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Champ_Bailey_Talks_Broncos/1369120 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Champ_Bailey_Talks_Broncos/1369120 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/0/d0a4cfb52b09ef4bd8ef2830e2e4dffbe3c08709/small/Denver_Broncos_Minicamp_3eca.jpg The Denver Broncos can beat the New England Patriots. Champ Bailey received a ton of credit (and a rare AFC honor) for his strong performance in Week Four, but the Broncos’ pass rush really set the tone. From Elvis Dumervil’s first quarter sack and Robert Ayers‘ repeated pressures up to the final goal line stand, [...] Fri, 09 Oct 2009 14:14:44 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BT_Scout_New_England_Patriots/1339168 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BT_Scout_New_England_Patriots/1339168 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/BT_Scout_New_England_Patriots/1339168 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/0/d0a4cfb52b09ef4bd8ef2830e2e4dffbe3c08709/small/Denver_Broncos_Minicamp_3eca.jpg First, in memory of the thousands of lives that were lost eight years ago today… our thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected.  As a country, we will never forget.  [9/11 Memorial] Chad Ochocinco gives Champ Bailey respect, then tells him a storm’s coming.  [Denver Post] Bailey isn’t flinching.  Gotta love a little playful smack talk.  [...] Fri, 11 Sep 2009 13:20:08 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Daily_Links_Bailey_vs_Ochocinco_Round_3/1152070 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Daily_Links_Bailey_vs_Ochocinco_Round_3/1152070 Powered by Podbean.com On why he missed practice Friday “Coach (Josh McDaniels) and (Strength and Conditioning Coach) Rich (Tuten) and everybody felt like we weren’t ready to get out there. So, you know, obviously we just used precaution and got ready—used the day to kind of condition a little bit and get in shape a little better [...] Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:53:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Champ_Bailey_Camp_Interview_8109/920871 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Champ_Bailey_Camp_Interview_8109/920871 http://www.yardbarker.com/nfl/article_external/Champ_Bailey_Camp_Interview_8109/920871 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/d/0/d0a4cfb52b09ef4bd8ef2830e2e4dffbe3c08709/small/Denver_Broncos_Minicamp_3eca.jpg Who's doing the Thanksgiving cooking in your neck of the woods? I know most of you will be stopping by two or three houses to sample everybody's good cooking... I have to watch my weight, yeh right! LOL!.... For me, I'll be eating at my brother's house... they throw down in the kitchen at his crib.. Have a safe Thanksgiving Day! Tue, 25 Nov 2008 10:28:24 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.comhttp://ChampBailey.yardbarker.com/blog/ChampBailey/Whos_dinner_are_you_crashing/391258 http://www.yardbarker.comhttp://ChampBailey.yardbarker.com/blog/ChampBailey/Whos_dinner_are_you_crashing/391258 http://www.yardbarker.comhttp://ChampBailey.yardbarker.com/blog/ChampBailey/Whos_dinner_are_you_crashing/391258 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/1/f1fcc7795f9192e5148e0e4c8314e5afdc9a8087/small/turkey83812507.jpg I just wanted to take some time to thank everyone for there "get well soon" comments. I've started rehabbing my injured groin and I will keep you updated on my status. Go Broncos!! Champbailey.com is being updated so I should have some more cool information about me and what I'm doing in the community.... Til next time, I'm GONE!! **RIP Rudy Ray Moore a.k.a Dolomite Wed, 29 Oct 2008 13:14:20 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.comhttp://ChampBailey.yardbarker.com/blog/ChampBailey/One_day_at_a_time/359847 http://www.yardbarker.comhttp://ChampBailey.yardbarker.com/blog/ChampBailey/One_day_at_a_time/359847 http://www.yardbarker.comhttp://ChampBailey.yardbarker.com/blog/ChampBailey/One_day_at_a_time/359847 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/3/9/396c77ac2633fc6681b6d9a3de5e3c1dde7eedc0/small/152c0sh.jpg