Boldin on the market - Page 2

bowener · 02-27-2010, 02:54 PM

Well, what is he worth in a trade? 2nd or 3rd? What will his contract have to be for any prospective team?

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Dolphins interview McCluster; Boldin on the market

The Combine is in full workout mode with offensive linemen running and jumping and pushing and pulling today. And of course, there is news.

Arizona Cardinals Rod Graves just made it official: Anquan Boldin in on the trade market.
"We're receptive to taking any calls," Graves said today. "I don't want to get into specifics but we're going to look at all the possibilities."

Alrightie then ...Let the Boldin to Dolphins speculation heat up.

I do not believe the Dolphins would give up a second round pick for Boldin. They probably wouldn't give up a third, either, because it's such a high pick in the round. A fourth-rounder?

Yes. That's the ticket.

The tight ends ran today. Pittsburgh's Dorin Dickerson ran a 4.40. He's a 230-pound tight end, but has wide receiver speed. The guy also has 34-inch arms and benched 225 pounds 28 times.

Miami tight end Jimmy Graham ran a 4.60. Jermaine Gresham ran a 4.76.

Something you should know is the latest report from aspiring scout Chris Cordero, who has been doing outstanding work checking out the talent in Indianapolis and reporting back to you.

According to Cordero, Mississippi running back Dexter McCluster spoke to the media today. McCluster said he had already interviewed with the Dolphins.

That's significant because the Dolphins loved McCluster at the Senior Bowl, spent a lot of time with him there, and clearly found nothing that eliminated the Mississippi WR-RB-Specialist from more scrutiny.

From Cordero:
McCluster measured in at [5081] and expects to run in the 4.3s. He will work at both RB and WR Sunday. He loves returning - especially punts - and says he is willing and able to cover punts as well.
You have to love any kid that says he's willing to get down field on special teams coverage. but when that player has been a star in the SEC that says something special. He doesn't feel entitled. He believes he has something to prove.
By the way, Rex Ryan talked to the media and took his usual swipe at the Dolphins. In talking about the the division he mentioned New England, Miami, and Buffalo. Then Ryan said, "I know Miami will be ticked because I never mention them first or put them on top, but I don't care."

On his infamous fingergate episode in South Florida during Pro Bowl week:
"Regardless of the circumstances I made a mistake," Ryan said. "I have to take responsibility for my own actions. I will learn from it."

**Saul Good** · 02-27-2010, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Bowser

If he can stay healthy, he'd be a great get. The "if", however, is huge.

I don't get how that's such a big if? In the past 5 seasons, he's had 4 seasons with 1000 yards. In his one bad season, he played in 12 games and had over 850 yards receiving and 10 TDs. If he only played 5 seasons for us and equaled his worst year's stats each of those 5 years, he's still worth more than a 3rd. His line would look something like this:

5 seasons
355 catches
4265 yards
50 TDs

That alone would make him one of the 5-10 all time most prolific receivers in our franchise's history.

Titty Meat · 02-27-2010, 06:47 PM

Trade for him and let Chambers go.

milkman · 02-27-2010, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

I don't get how that's such a big if? In the past 5 seasons, he's had 4 seasons with 1000 yards. In his one bad season, he played in 12 games and had over 850 yards receiving and 10 TDs. If he only played 5 seasons for us and equaled his worst year's stats each of those 5 years, he's still worth more than a 3rd. His line would look something like this:

5 seasons
355 catches
4265 yards
50 TDs

That alone would make him one of the 5-10 all time most prolific receivers in our franchise's history.

The concern would be that as you get older, coming back from injury becomes more and more difficult.

He hasn't missed a lot of time to injury, but he has been prone to injury, and that could become an issue as he ages.

DBOSHO · 02-27-2010, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

If he's your number one, your team is ****ed.

He's a possession receiver.

Period.

hines ward is doing okay.

Mecca · 02-27-2010, 07:31 PM

And here is a guy that is a perfect fit for Baltimore, I wouldn't be surprised if they made a run at TO either, they need WR's in a bad way.

Consistent1 · 02-27-2010, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TEX

This.
I think it's funny when folks say that they would not give anything better than a 4th and likely not even that - like when was the last time the Chiefs did anything with a 4th to act like it's such a BIG deal??? Boldin is PROVEN. We all know the Chiefs could do,and have done, much worse than trading a 3rd or a 4th for Boldin.

I agree. Some things get out of hand on here. Don't want to pick on Sully, but it wouldn't surprise me if he was in favor of paying Peppers an insane amount. Just an example. They still need to grab another guy with Boldin or not.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-27-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by DBOSHO

hines ward is doing okay.

Santonio Holmes and Big Ben are a big factor.

And, he's a dirty mother****er.

Titty Meat · 02-27-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Mecca

And here is a guy that is a perfect fit for Baltimore, I wouldn't be surprised if they made a run at TO either, they need WR's in a bad way.

TO is on the decline.

**DaneMcCloud** · 02-27-2010, 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by billay

TO is on the decline.

He's still better than anyone on Baltimore's roster

Mecca · 02-27-2010, 08:38 PM

Owens is still good, he's not what he was in his prime but he can still play.

Priest31kc · 02-28-2010, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

This.
I think it's funny when folks say that they would not give anything better than a 4th and likely not even that - like when was the last time the Chiefs did anything with a 4th to act like it's such a BIG deal??? Boldin is PROVEN. We all know the Chiefs could do,and have done, much worse than trading a 3rd or a 4th for Boldin.

totally agree. Would def. do a 3rd for Boldin.

Titty Meat · 02-28-2010, 04:19 AM

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Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

He's still better than anyone on Baltimore's roster

Dude had 5 td's last year. Baltimore would be better off trading for a guy like Boldin or Marshall.

Sully · 02-28-2010, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Consistent1

I agree. Some things get out of hand on here. Don't want to pick on Sully, but it wouldn't surprise me if he was in favor of paying Peppers an insane amount. Just an example. They still need to grab another guy with Boldin or not.

I'm iffy on Peppers.

Here is my thinking. Aging receiver, injury issues, wants a huge contract, put up the numbers he did with another possible HOF WR on the other side taking attention away from him. It seems ripe for an Alvin Harper situation.

At least with Peppers, we don't have to give up a draft pick, losing a potential contributing player 5 yrs down the road when the player has retired or become little more than a role guy.

**Mr. Flopnuts** · 02-28-2010, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by TEX

This.
I think it's funny when folks say that they would not give anything better than a 4th and likely not even that - like when was the last time the Chiefs did anything with a 4th to act like it's such a BIG deal??? Boldin is PROVEN. We all know the Chiefs could do,and have done, much worse than trading a 3rd or a 4th for Boldin.

Jared Allen? Boldin is proven to be injury prone, he's been complaining about his contract for years, and he has disappeared during games at times. I've completely lost interest in him after watching him struggle the entire year with a hamstring injury. It's not like that was the first time he's been hurt.

I think he could still be a great addition, but I would be very leery over not only what I gave up for him, but how much money I'd give him because there's no way I make that trade unless I lock him up for more than just 2010.

**Saul Good** · 02-28-2010, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Sully

I'm iffy on Peppers.

Here is my thinking. Aging receiver, injury issues, wants a huge contract, put up the numbers he did with another possible HOF WR on the other side taking attention away from him. It seems ripe for an Alvin Harper situation.

At least with Peppers, we don't have to give up a draft pick, losing a potential contributing player 5 yrs down the road when the player has retired or become little more than a role guy.

He's 29. That's the middle of his prime.

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