Anquan Boldin...

[Esquirekj]

This may have been discussed previously, but this guy is a beast and is making a LOT less that Fitzgerald who just got paid. He appears to be saying all the right things but I think he could be had for perhaps a 2nd round pick or packaging a 2nd rounder with a lower rounder. Of course we would then have to show him the money, but he, along with "Tana and Randle El in the slot together with ey would be a devastating receiving core!
I hate to trade away picks, but if we were to do so to get a young, "big" pro-bowl receiver in his prime, I would be all for it.

[yupchagee]

This may have been discussed previously, but this guy is a beast and is making a LOT less that Fitzgerald who just got paid. He appears to be saying all the right things but I think he could be had for perhaps a 2nd round pick or packaging a 2nd rounder with a lower rounder. Of course we would then have to show him the money, but he, along with "Tana and Randle El in the slot together with ey would be a devastating receiving core!
I hate to trade away picks, but if we were to do so to get a young, "big" pro-bowl receiver in his prime, I would be all for it.

Anquan Boldin | #81 | WR
Height: 6-1 Weight: 217 Age: 27
College: Florida State
Experience: 6th season


Career Stats more
Season Team Receiving Rushing Fumbles
G GS Rec Yds Avg Lng TD Att Yds Avg Lng TD FUM Lost
2007 Arizona Cardinals 12 11 71 853 12.0 44T 9 1 14 14.0 14 0 2 1
2006 Arizona Cardinals 16 16 83 1,203 14.5 64 4 5 28 5.6 18 0 1 0
2005 Arizona Cardinals 14 14 102 1,402 13.7 54T 7 12 45 3.8 11 0 2 1
2004 Arizona Cardinals 10 9 56 623 11.1 31T 1 1 3 3.0 3 0 1 1
2003 Arizona Cardinals 16 16 101 1,377 13.6 71T 8 5 40 8.0 23 0 3 3
TOTAL 413 5,458 13.2 71 29 24 130 5.4 23 0 9 6

What makes you think he can be obtained for a 2nd rndr? have you heard anything about Ariz trying to move him?

[NC43Hog]

He is under contract through 2010. He may seek a restructuring deal after seeing what happens with Chad Johnson. Should not be an issue this year - maybe next.

[Malicious]

I think he could be had for perhaps a 2nd round pick or packaging a 2nd rounder with a lower rounder.

This comment is ludicrous at best. No way would that even be remotely conceivable. Unless you are referring to some other Anquan Boldin I've never heard of.

[Fios]

Does bold, large font make your point better?

[ChocolateMilk]

Does bold, large font make your point better?

no, the smiley face waving his finger does. that dude is intimidating

[Fios]

Does bold, large font make your point better?

no, the smiley face waving his finger does. that dude is intimidating

He beats me ... ... see?!?! He does it because he loves me, that's why I stay in this cycle of violence = love

[yupchagee]

Does bold, large font make your point better?

no, the smiley face waving his finger does. that dude is intimidating

He beats me ... ... see?!?! He does it because he loves me, that's why I stay in this cycle of violence = love

This is for fantasy FOOTBALL, other fantasies should be discussed elsewhere

[rustedrootdown]

I think that our second rounder and ladell Betts would work to get Boldin. I had heard somewhere before that Arizona wasnt happy with Edge and wanted someone more like Betts. Truthfully I would be fine with this trade as Rock could backup Portis and Mathis could return kicks. From what I have read Portis is going to be the main runner. It wont be divided up much anyway so I think it would be smart to finish off our WR core.

[VetSkinsFan]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

[yupchagee]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

[VetSkinsFan]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

[yupchagee]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

[VetSkinsFan]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

As previously stated, he has 647 career ground yards, I don't feel comfortable saying he's produced, especially since the majority has come almost 1/2 a decade ago. That's in the same boat as saying we should bench JC for TC b/c he had 4 good games in 10 years(in a system he studied for that long)....

[yupchagee]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

As previously stated, he has 647 career ground yards, I don't feel comfortable saying he's produced, especially since the majority has come almost 1/2 a decade ago. That's in the same boat as saying we should bench JC for TC b/c he had 4 good games in 10 years(in a system he studied for that long)....

He played well 2 yrs ago. I saw his best game against the Rams. He has been productive when given a chance. I'm not suggesting benching Portis, I'm just saying that he is a decent backup.

[VetSkinsFan]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

As previously stated, he has 647 career ground yards, I don't feel comfortable saying he's produced, especially since the majority has come almost 1/2 a decade ago. That's in the same boat as saying we should bench JC for TC b/c he had 4 good games in 10 years(in a system he studied for that long)....

He played well 2 yrs ago. I saw his best game against the Rams. He has been productive when given a chance. I'm not suggesting benching Portis, I'm just saying that he is a decent backup.

If it came down to it, I'd have to accept it. I don't like him running and think that there are a lot more gems out there. There's just something about Rock that I don't like. He's a decent KR (but is not going to outrun anyone with any speed) and probably a decent RB, but he's never going to be great. I guess I have the same opinion of Rock that it seems the anit-Thrash people have. He's not going to get better, he'll either maintain or deteriorate in production. I won't be upset if he's doing KR/PR again this year; just wish he had a little more speed.

[yupchagee]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

As previously stated, he has 647 career ground yards, I don't feel comfortable saying he's produced, especially since the majority has come almost 1/2 a decade ago. That's in the same boat as saying we should bench JC for TC b/c he had 4 good games in 10 years(in a system he studied for that long)....

He played well 2 yrs ago. I saw his best game against the Rams. He has been productive when given a chance. I'm not suggesting benching Portis, I'm just saying that he is a decent backup.

If it came down to it, I'd have to accept it. I don't like him running and think that there are a lot more gems out there. There's just something about Rock that I don't like. He's a decent KR (but is not going to outrun anyone with any speed) and probably a decent RB, but he's never going to be great. I guess I have the same opinion of Rock that it seems the anit-Thrash people have. He's not going to get better, he'll either maintain or deteriorate in production. I won't be upset if he's doing KR/PR again this year; just wish he had a little more speed.

What's not to like. He's an overacheiver who can & has contributed. What more do you expect from a backup?

[VetSkinsFan]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

As previously stated, he has 647 career ground yards, I don't feel comfortable saying he's produced, especially since the majority has come almost 1/2 a decade ago. That's in the same boat as saying we should bench JC for TC b/c he had 4 good games in 10 years(in a system he studied for that long)....

He played well 2 yrs ago. I saw his best game against the Rams. He has been productive when given a chance. I'm not suggesting benching Portis, I'm just saying that he is a decent backup.

If it came down to it, I'd have to accept it. I don't like him running and think that there are a lot more gems out there. There's just something about Rock that I don't like. He's a decent KR (but is not going to outrun anyone with any speed) and probably a decent RB, but he's never going to be great. I guess I have the same opinion of Rock that it seems the anit-Thrash people have. He's not going to get better, he'll either maintain or deteriorate in production. I won't be upset if he's doing KR/PR again this year; just wish he had a little more speed.

What's not to like. He's an overacheiver who can & has contributed. What more do you expect from a backup?

Exactly, and that's where I wanna keep 'em, 3rd string back up.

[yupchagee]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

As previously stated, he has 647 career ground yards, I don't feel comfortable saying he's produced, especially since the majority has come almost 1/2 a decade ago. That's in the same boat as saying we should bench JC for TC b/c he had 4 good games in 10 years(in a system he studied for that long)....

He played well 2 yrs ago. I saw his best game against the Rams. He has been productive when given a chance. I'm not suggesting benching Portis, I'm just saying that he is a decent backup.

If it came down to it, I'd have to accept it. I don't like him running and think that there are a lot more gems out there. There's just something about Rock that I don't like. He's a decent KR (but is not going to outrun anyone with any speed) and probably a decent RB, but he's never going to be great. I guess I have the same opinion of Rock that it seems the anit-Thrash people have. He's not going to get better, he'll either maintain or deteriorate in production. I won't be upset if he's doing KR/PR again this year; just wish he had a little more speed.

What's not to like. He's an overacheiver who can & has contributed. What more do you expect from a backup?

Exactly, and that's where I wanna keep 'em, 3rd string back up.

I never said he should start. I wouldn't mind him as 2nd string.

[VetSkinsFan]

I don't want Rock running. There's a reason why he's 3rd string at best.

He's been productive in the past. We also have other candidates for backup RB (Mason & Sherton). Betts is useful but not indispensble.

With 647 career yards, I don't think we can really get a good feel for him. He's never started long enough to show what or what he doesn't have, but from what I've seen, I don't want him having significant time behind the QB.

2005 27 199 7.4
2003 107 411 3.8 (starting FB that yr.)

He obviously wasn't a fit with Saunders, but he has produced in the past.

As previously stated, he has 647 career ground yards, I don't feel comfortable saying he's produced, especially since the majority has come almost 1/2 a decade ago. That's in the same boat as saying we should bench JC for TC b/c he had 4 good games in 10 years(in a system he studied for that long)....

He played well 2 yrs ago. I saw his best game against the Rams. He has been productive when given a chance. I'm not suggesting benching Portis, I'm just saying that he is a decent backup.

If it came down to it, I'd have to accept it. I don't like him running and think that there are a lot more gems out there. There's just something about Rock that I don't like. He's a decent KR (but is not going to outrun anyone with any speed) and probably a decent RB, but he's never going to be great. I guess I have the same opinion of Rock that it seems the anit-Thrash people have. He's not going to get better, he'll either maintain or deteriorate in production. I won't be upset if he's doing KR/PR again this year; just wish he had a little more speed.

What's not to like. He's an overacheiver who can & has contributed. What more do you expect from a backup?

Exactly, and that's where I wanna keep 'em, 3rd string back up.

I never said he should start. I wouldn't mind him as 2nd string.

I don't want him behind the QB.

[SkinsFreak]

Updated: April 23, 2008, 10:43 AM ET

The Arizona Cardinals have no interest in dealing wide receiver Anquan Boldin, despite trade inquiries from other teams and a trade request by Boldin's agent.

"We're not interested in trading Anquan," general manager Rod Graves said, according to the Arizona Republic. "That's the short of it."

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reported that the Cardinals have declined a trade offer from the Washington Redskins for the five-year veteran. The Redskins also unsuccessfully sought to trade for disgruntled Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Chad Johnson.

The Philadelphia Eagles also have inquired about Boldin and are dangling Lito Sheppard as part of a deal. The Cards are saying no for now.

Boldin is reportedly unhappy with his contract after the Cardinals re-signed fellow Arizona wideout Larry Fitzgerald to a four-year, $40 million deal. The Cards say that they won't re-do Boldin's deal so he's asked out, Mortensen reported.

Boldin's agent, Drew Rosenhaus, recently asked the team if it would be willing to trade his client, Cardinals officials said, according to the Republic. The Cardinals said no and don't plan to allow Rosenhaus to seek a trade.

"Anquan is a quality person and a great player," Graves said, according to the report. "We're hoping we can agree on a longer-term deal."

The newspaper reported that neither Rosenhaus nor Boldin could be reached for comment.

The roots of the trade talk extend to last summer, when Boldin and Rosenhaus met with Graves and coach Ken Whisenhunt to discuss a new deal. Rosenhaus, according to the Cardinals, made a proposal, and the Cardinals made a counterproposal in late November or early December, according to the report.

Graves said that offer would have put Boldin among the five highest-paid receivers within three years, the Republic reported.

"Drew did not respond to that proposal," Graves said, according to the report. "The proposal sat with him over a month. I called to ask him if he was going to respond, and he said he was going to wait until Larry Fitzgerald [contract] was done."

Boldin has three years left on his current contract with the team.

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[Countertrey]

THIS is one of the players we should pursue... Boldin is quality all around, and just what we need. He is a punishing possession receiver, ala Sterling Sharpe, and would be the perfect complement to Moss.

[Malicious]

Just felt I'd revive this hilarious old thread so a couple of you could see how hysterical a couple of the commets sound now...

[VetSkinsFan]

I didn't see too much hysteria. He is a quality starter that wasn't happy with his current situation at a position that we needed help in....in fantasy football no less. Just because some people don't understand how to eval talent and proper draft compensation, I hardly see it as hysterical.