Bad News Solomon: ESPN is Reporting that Anquan Boldin...

[Brian Damage]

Did I get your attention yet? lol Don't mean to scare you, but it lookslike either the Ravens or Eagles will land Boldin.


The Arizona Cardinals continued to entertain offers for Anquan Boldin on Friday, with the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles showing serious interest in the disgruntled receiver, an NFL source told ESPN's Pedro Gomez.

The Cardinals were willing to take offers for less than originally thought for Boldin, two sources told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Boldin could be had for a second-round pick and other considerations, rather than the first- and third-round pick originally projected, the sources said.


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The Cardinals have also fielded calls from the New York Jets and New York Giants, the sources told Paolantonio.

The Cardinals and Tennessee Titans denied a previously reported offer had been accepted or made.

"I'll just say the reports today are erroneous," Cardinals general manager Rod Graves told The Associated Press late Friday. "We have not received any offers today with respect of Anquan."

But Graves told Gomez the Cardinals, who have the 31st pick in Saturday's draft, are willing to listen to any offers and have never asked for anything or made "trade demands."

"Our position is still the same," Graves said, according to the AP. "That is we expect at some point we're going to sit down with him and talk with him about an extension."

Despite possible movement in trade talks, teammate and fellow receiver Larry Fitzgerald said Friday he thought Boldin would like to stay with the Cardinals.

"I don't think he really wants to go," Fitzgerald said, according to The Associated Press. "He's been out there six years. His family is comfortable; his son is in school. There's a lot of things that I think will be conducive for him to stay.

"But this is a business. You never know what's going to happen."

Graves and coach Ken Whisenhunt had repeatedly emphasized at the team's pre-draft news conference Tuesday that they would be happy to keep Boldin and eventually try to sign him to a new contract.


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"Quite a few teams have called but we have no offers from those teams," Graves said Tuesday. "Anything can evolve from this point through draft day so that's where it is right now."

Boldin expressed extreme displeasure with his contract in last season's training camp, accusing Cardinals management of failing to follow through on a promise of a new deal and vowing never to re-sign with Arizona.

Still, he went on to have his third Pro Bowl season in six years in the NFL as the Cardinals advanced to the Super Bowl.

"I didn't say a trade was necessary," Boldin said last week. "I just want something to get resolved. It's something that's gone on long enough."

Boldin has two years remaining on a four-year, $22.25 million contract. He earned $4 million last season.

By comparison, Fitzgerald is in the second season of a four-year, $40 million deal, with $30 million guaranteed. Fitzgerald and quarterback Kurt Warner have said they would be open to altering their contracts in order to keep Boldin.

"He was a big part of what we were able to do last year," said Fitzgerald, who was participating in an event promoting the "Madden NFL" video game. "He's helped me out tremendously. I hope he's with us for the rest of his career."

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[Mr. Television]

Come on Ravens.

[Big C]

If Boldin goes to Baltimore- the Ravens will have a frightening new dimension and Flacco would have a perfect target.

If Boldin goes to the Eagles- Wreckless would be in heaven.

Either way, the power shift will change in a conference.

[Brian Damage]

If Boldin goes to the Eagles, I think I'll puke. lol

[Wreckless]

If we get Boldin and save our franchise, i'll sprint around South Jersey lol...naked or clouthed I don't care.. We need him, the Eagles already ****ed us fans, so they need to do us, to compensate...C'MON C'MON

[Wreckless]

The Ravens will probably get him, only cause Arizona won't want to dish him to a team within the same conference, if they can do something about it...but that's what I think

[Wreckless]

Unless this news JUST happened, it's probably not true...the Cards GM denied all the rumors to which teams Boldin has a chance of going to....so maybe nothing is close to being done yet afterall..

[Mr. Television]

Originally Posted by Wreckless

The Ravens will probably get him, only cause Arizona won't want to dish him to a team within the same conference, if they can do something about it...but that's what I think

The Cardinals aren't the smartest franchise in the NFL.

[Brian Damage]

Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

The Cardinals aren't the smartest franchise in the NFL.

Agreed

[Wreckless]

Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

The Cardinals aren't the smartest franchise in the NFL.

i agree with ya their lol

i wish fitzgerald and boldin both were on the market...that michael crabtree is fitzgerald-like though; so whoever gets him in the draft will have an asset added to their team.

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Did I get your attention yet? lol Don't mean to scare you, but it lookslike either the Ravens or Eagles will land Boldin.


The Arizona Cardinals continued to entertain offers for Anquan Boldin on Friday, with the Baltimore Ravens and Philadelphia Eagles showing serious interest in the disgruntled receiver, an NFL source told ESPN's Pedro Gomez.

The Cardinals were willing to take offers for less than originally thought for Boldin, two sources told ESPN's Sal Paolantonio. Boldin could be had for a second-round pick and other considerations, rather than the first- and third-round pick originally projected, the sources said.


NFC West blog

ESPN.com's Mike Sando writes about all things NFC West in his division blog.

• Blog network: NFL Nation

The Cardinals have also fielded calls from the New York Jets and New York Giants, the sources told Paolantonio.

The Cardinals and Tennessee Titans denied a previously reported offer had been accepted or made.

"I'll just say the reports today are erroneous," Cardinals general manager Rod Graves told The Associated Press late Friday. "We have not received any offers today with respect of Anquan."

But Graves told Gomez the Cardinals, who have the 31st pick in Saturday's draft, are willing to listen to any offers and have never asked for anything or made "trade demands."

"Our position is still the same," Graves said, according to the AP. "That is we expect at some point we're going to sit down with him and talk with him about an extension."

Despite possible movement in trade talks, teammate and fellow receiver Larry Fitzgerald said Friday he thought Boldin would like to stay with the Cardinals.

"I don't think he really wants to go," Fitzgerald said, according to The Associated Press. "He's been out there six years. His family is comfortable; his son is in school. There's a lot of things that I think will be conducive for him to stay.

"But this is a business. You never know what's going to happen."

Graves and coach Ken Whisenhunt had repeatedly emphasized at the team's pre-draft news conference Tuesday that they would be happy to keep Boldin and eventually try to sign him to a new contract.


NFL.com Video

Check out the top highlights of Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin from 2008.

"Quite a few teams have called but we have no offers from those teams," Graves said Tuesday. "Anything can evolve from this point through draft day so that's where it is right now."

Boldin expressed extreme displeasure with his contract in last season's training camp, accusing Cardinals management of failing to follow through on a promise of a new deal and vowing never to re-sign with Arizona.

Still, he went on to have his third Pro Bowl season in six years in the NFL as the Cardinals advanced to the Super Bowl.

"I didn't say a trade was necessary," Boldin said last week. "I just want something to get resolved. It's something that's gone on long enough."

Boldin has two years remaining on a four-year, $22.25 million contract. He earned $4 million last season.

By comparison, Fitzgerald is in the second season of a four-year, $40 million deal, with $30 million guaranteed. Fitzgerald and quarterback Kurt Warner have said they would be open to altering their contracts in order to keep Boldin.

"He was a big part of what we were able to do last year," said Fitzgerald, who was participating in an event promoting the "Madden NFL" video game. "He's helped me out tremendously. I hope he's with us for the rest of his career."

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Great a ******** Franchise that never won sh*t is going to entertain trade offers to a team thats in their conference and to a team who they faced in the NFC Championship. This is exactly why the Cardinals ain't going to never be sh*T

[Wreckless]

Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Great a ******** Franchise that never won sh*t is going to entertain trade offers to a team thats in their conference and to a team who they faced in the NFC Championship. This is exactly why the Cardinals ain't going to never be sh*T

he's not on the eagles or ravens, or no other team YET solomon lol cool down



i'm not getting my hopes up at all, but I hope he's ours..

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by Wreckless

he's not on the eagles or ravens, or no other team YET solomon lol cool down



i'm not getting my hopes up at all, but I hope he's ours..

All I saw was the TITLE and FLIPPED-lol

[mriggles]

I WILL SAY THIS ONCE LOUD & CLEAR..... THE EAGLES WILL NOT GET BOLDIN..... I have been a fan of this team for too long to be sucked into this rumor mill... The eagles will not make the move that will get them over the top... Trust me

[TVFactFan]

Originally Posted by mriggles

I WILL SAY THIS ONCE LOUD & CLEAR..... THE EAGLES WILL NOT GET BOLDIN..... I have been a fan of this team for too long to be sucked into this rumor mill... The eagles will not make the move that will get them over the top... Trust me

Joe Banner will make Eagles Fans smile, believe me