Merged:More Rumors from Arizona/Boldin

"calphin wrote:

Not at that price. no way would I give a 1st and 3rd....

maybe the 3rd.

Maybe a third, you wouldn't give at least the 44th pick in the draft for ANQUAN BOLDIN? That's Brian Robiskie territory, and there is no comparison.

Honestly speaking, I'd rather draft Hakeem Nicks and groom him into our system if he's on the board at #25. If Nicks and maybe Heyward-Bey are gone, then I'd be THRILLED to pick up Boldin for #25 or #44.

I agree that a 1st AND 3rd is too much, though.

"High Definition wrote:

Maybe a third, you wouldn't give at least the 44th pick in the draft for ANQUAN BOLDIN? That's Brian Robiskie territory, and there is no comparison.

Honestly speaking, I'd rather draft Hakeem Nicks and groom him into our system if he's on the board at #25. If Nicks and maybe Heyward-Bey are gone, then I'd be THRILLED to pick up Boldin for #25 or #44.

I agree that a 1st AND 3rd is too much, though.

I think we are idiots if we draft WR with our first pick

If we do that then just send Arizona our first.

"Sethdaddy8 wrote:

he scares me. he took a severe pounding last year. 1st and a 3rd would be a disappointment. id go as far as a 2nd and a 3rd, since we have 2 twos.

im sure AZ would like to see him shipped off to the AFC.

One of our 2nds and a third would be a very nice deal. I think there's a chance nobody wants to part with a #1 for him.

"DOLFANMIKE wrote:

One of our 2nds and a third would be a very nice deal. I think there's a chance nobody wants to part with a #1 for him.

Now thats a deal I could live with...but wont happen

Yeah I was thinking a 2nd and a 3rd would be good, hell we have 3 7th's throw one of those in there too.

"TheAnswer385 wrote:

I think we are idiots if we draft WR with our first pick

If we do that then just send Arizona our first.

We are idiots if we don't select the best player on the board in the first round.

If Hakeem Nicks is on the board, then IMO, he'll probably be the most valuable prospect.

And I'm going to guess that Philadelphia is willing to give up an arm and a leg for Boldin's services. His market is probably extremely high because of them. Not just because of McNabb's demands, but you have to consider the fact that they've got 12 picks in this upcoming draft including two first round selections. I doubt they'd mind giving up a first and a mid rounder for a Pro Bowl caliber WR in Anquan Boldin. I'd be shocked if he doesn't end up in Philadelphia... that Boldin / Jackson duo is going to be DEADLY.

If we're offering about the same (Philly would probably offer #21 to beat our #25) then the only thing going in our favor is the fact that Arizona will be competing heavily with Philly in the NFC next year.

A trade like this would be too high profile for this Front Office to do. They make sound, less flashy deals.

"Georgia Fin wrote:

A trade like this would be too high profile for this Front Office to do. They make sound, less flashy deals.

This FO does deals that make this team better.
Anquan Boldin makes this team better.
Better than anyone we could get at #25, IMO.

Personally, I think the 1st and a 3rd is a bit too high. However, for our 2nd second-rounder and a 3rd, I'd heavily consider it.

"pigskinguy wrote:

This FO does deals that make this team better.
Anquan Boldin makes this team better.
Better than anyone we could get at #25, IMO.

They make us better by making trades like the Fasano/Ayadele for a 4th rounder, not giving up the farm for someone who wants a fat payday. Besides, how can you say better than anyone at 25? We don't even know who will be there, a lot of guys slide on Day 1. JMO.

"Georgia Fin wrote:

They make us better by making trades like the Fasano/Ayadele for a 4th rounder, not giving up the farm for someone who wants a fat payday. Besides, how can you say better than anyone at 25? We don't even know who will be there, a lot of guys slide on Day 1. JMO.

I say that because nobody who will be there at #25 makes this better than what Boldin would. Doesn't matter who falls.

Honestly, that offer is too high and I would rather take a chance on Nicks at #25. If it becomes a 2nd and like 4th or 5th, I'd consider.

Speilman may have given up that but this regime is much more austere and conservative.

In the past when they have given up draft picks for players they used a 4th for two starters and a 6th for Ferguson .Thats good value and I dont expect they will be giving up two first day picks for one player.

Those two picks represents two starters on a team that still needs quantity over quality .

Therefore I am not inclined to believe this rumor.

I too am in the boat of a 1st and 3rd being too high. A 2nd and 3rd or just a 1st though...almost too hard to pass up for a guy with Boldins skills.

One thing is for sure, we get Anquan, this offence is deadly.

I have been very fortunate to see much of Anquan since being drafted by the red-birds. Would absolutely love to see him in Orange and Aqua, but a 1st and a 3rd is just too darn high.

A 2nd or perhaps 2nd and 6th would be well worth it IMO, but no way the 1st and 3rd.

After Ireland said trading picks would not be happening...

"JDelenne wrote:

I think a First and a Third is a lot for Boldin. but i'd love to have him. He's from South Florida anyways. Come on home Boldin!

also a fun fact. Boldin and Eric Green Played against each other 5 times in high school, played together in Arizona and possibly again in Miami.

I saw every one of those games. :yes:

What's crazy is that Eric's team got the better of them!

Boldin was a monster at QB (also played safety....Pahokee played an 8-man front which meant Boldin was a center fielder). Was the starter the moment he entered 9th grade. Dude had a CANNON as a 13-year old. And he was like Mike Vick as far as far as elusiveness and danger outside the pocket. He finished as Florida's all time leader in total yardage (I think that has since been broken).

Eric was a really good WR and DB (obviously) but had to move to QB senior year. He threw for more yards than any QB in school history that year playing both ways.

As far as "wow" prep athletes, Eric wasn't that. Just a really, really good football player and athlete that could find a way to get it done. A leader. Really well coached in HS and college. And he played a lot as a freshman at VT.

Who knows what would have happened to Boldin had he not torn his ACL at FSU. Obviously his calling is WR. But maybe it doesn't happen until the pros?

"calphin wrote:

Not at that price. no way would I give a 1st and 3rd....

maybe the 3rd.

I would even give our 2nd, but not a 1st. We need those to keep building this team.

I'd trade the 1st and 3rd for Fitzy, but not for Boldin, much as he'd be quite an asset to us, but I don't see the Trio giving up that much for Boldin, considering they'd have to then sign him to huge contract...makes no sense...

WE BETTER DO THIS!! With our crappy secondary we are going to need as many points as we can get!!

http://www.profootballtalk.com/2009/03/12/cardinals-deny-that-boldin-is-on-the-block/

Here's another rumor contradicting your friend...guess we'll find out for sure soon enough...

I like Boldin a lot, but not for that price...

Not a huge fan of Boldin. Hes turning out to be a bit primadonnery for me. He took a huge hit and hasnt really seemed the same (see Chambers, Chris for something similar), and hes always struggled against top CBs.

As for all this "there will be nobody better at 25, 44 or anywhere" crap, tell me where, exactly, Boldin was drafted. Was he the first overall pick? Umm, no. There could be a player much better at any of those spots. There may not be. We dont know.

I'd give a 1st and a 5th, and yes, Brown4200, I'd jizz in my pants too!