Boldin Anyone?

[Marco Polo]

Reid tried getting him once, perhaps he'll do so again opposite of Bowe?

ESPN's Adam Schefter suggests Anquan Boldin could be a cap casualty this offseason.

The Ravens are headed for salary cap issues in 2013 and haven't even locked up impending free agent Joe Flacco yet. Boldin, who turns 33 in October, is owed $6 million in 2013 -- the final year of his contract. He hasn't topped 921 yards or seven touchdowns in any of his three seasons with the Ravens. It's possible that Saturday's Divisional playoff game in Denver will be his final one in purple.

[bowener]

Originally Posted by Buzz_TinBalls

sure, Breaston is a baller. but they are completely different players. I liked Baldwin in college. he's disappointed, yes. I still think he could be a good WR in the NFL if he works at it.

How will he fare in a WCO? Isn't he awful at route running?

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by bowener

Is it unrealistic to believe Reid let's Bowe walk while bringing in Mike Wallace instead?

Yes. Wallace has stated that he wants Fitz/Megatron money.

[bowener]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Yes. Wallace has stated that he wants Fitz/Megatron money.

Well, that would definitely be a problem.

[BlackHelicopters]

Misread OP as Baldwin. Forgive me.

[EagleRob]

Originally Posted by mcaj22

myth

It's more of an Eagles philosophy brought in by Joe Banner but there's physiological truth to it. Receivers need burst and agility. Both decline rapidly after 29 and if they are not perfect route runners he won't bite. That said, if the price is low and the routes are perfect...

[Ace Gunner]

Originally Posted by bowener

How will he fare in a WCO? Isn't he awful at route running?

actually, WCO is all about short routes in & out. You don't need to have speed as much as the ability to get off the ball quickly and get turned in or out.

Bowe is going to flourish in WCO with his brutal skill set off the ball. Baldwin needs to get that going too.

What both players have to offer to the WCO style is their height & strength, the ability to leverage quickly and give the QB a large target.

I've seen Baldwin run good routes at practice, but during games he does not get off the ball quickly enough and does not understand leverage at this level.

He has a hard time adjusting his routes to press cover & has been poor route runner as a result. He needs to get stronger upper body and he needs to learn much better technique all around. The guy has not been putting himself in the right position getting off the ball, during initial cuts & shielding the pass using his body. It has been poor, all of it. But, he seems to know it from what I saw during practices. It simply did not translate during games. CB's are really having their way with him. If Haley were here, he'd be all on Baldwin to bend those knees, head up.

This coming season will be his make or break, I believe.