Arizona supposedly would take a third for WR Boldin. The Raiders only put a third round tender on LB Kirk Morrison. Boldin turns 30 this year, Morrison 28. WR and ILB are unquestionable needs. What would you do?
Boldin is better than any third round pick we have made since probably JT. The perfect deal would be a conditional 4th that would turn into a third but I would gladly take him for a third.
That's actually a great idea. And I think our contract offer to him after should be something respectable, w/ incentives for playing time (i.e. staying healthy).
Morrison may be a 'cheaper' option than Dansby ... so it's certainly a consideration - albeit, he is older. Boldin, not sure .... he is clearly better than what we have, but his health is certainly a consideration - that and he will want a new contract immediately, and a large one at that.
Morrison is a player. No, he is not Dansby, but the guy can play. I would go with him. Boldin is just......man, wish we could have had him a few years ago. I think he is on the decline, personally. He is also going to want to get paid. I just do not see him in the plans because he is not a long-term (realistically) option. He might have a couple of years left in the tank. His recent injury history really worries me, too. I take Morrison. Of course, I like LBs, so, maybe I'm a little bias?
I would go Morrison all day. That guy can play and he is just stuck on a crap team. Also I have less health concerns with him. Boldin is a good WR who is getting older and cant stay healthy now. Simple choice IMO
Boldin. Boldin. Boldin. Imagine the difference Boldin and Dansby would make for both sides of the ball for this football team. Then, you throw in the rest of our play money in free agency as well as a first and second round pick.
http://www.nflgridirongab.com/2010/02/11/dolphins-with-their-eyes-on-cardinals-wr-anquan-boldin/ I'll just leave this here.
That's too bad. Marshall would kill the newest jest Cromartie. Boldin would get physical with him too, but I would be worried about him getting hurt.
I'd trade a 3rd for Anquan in a second. Look what we did with our 3rd last year. Patrick Turner. Didn't even sniff the field. Morrison, I don't think so. We like Big backers here.
That's a tough one, Paul....On one hand, both ILB and #1 WR are major needs however neither spot 'puts us over the top' either. I voted for Boldin, because we need to see what Henne can do with a legit #1 WR and waiting for a draft choice to develop may take too long, even if we have a Dez or Benn drop into our laps. ILB is a major need but can be addressed in either FA via a Dansby or via the draft with McClain. The bottom line is that in FA, one or the other spot (ILB or WR) must be addressed. After that, we can debate the draft...
You guys might as well get it out of your minds and move on the Dolphins aren't going to drop a 3rd round pick for Boldin they want dansby in FA we know but they aren't going to give up the cash to Boldin he wants way too much money for a 30yr old part time WR
Well, my answer was in response to the specific question of whether I would give up a 3rd rounder for Morrison, Boldin or keep it. I chose Boldin as both positions are 'must have' positions this offseason and we are in the thick of the Dansby sweepstakes. Either way, we need to upgrade both the WR and ILB spots on this roster. Given that cash, in theory, is not an issue (as many are thinking this way due to the CBA situation), I'd give the pick to get Boldin and pay him the cash before I'd do the same for Morrison... Another thought: Since we are in an uncapped situation, should money be the main issue ?? Not that it isn't a major consideration by the troika, but for the purposes of this thread, money wasn't considered an issue.