Boldin on the market

[bowener]

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

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."

[Mecca]

You guys really need to stop lumping Andre Johnson in with the rest of that group.

Johnson ran a 4.3 40 out of college, those other guys were 4.5 guys.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Mecca

You guys really need to stop lumping Andre Johnson in with the rest of that group.

Johnson ran a 4.3 40 out of college, those other guys were 4.5 guys.

He ran a 4.5 the first time and a 4.4 his second run at his pro day. That's good speed, but it doesn't qualify him as a burner.

[The Poz]

Didn't see this posted anywhere else yet:

"According to NFL Network's Mike Lombardi, the Cardinals' asking price for Anquan Boldin is a third-round pick.
While Boldin is going on 30 and would likely require a pricey multi-year commitment, Arizona's demands appear to be plenty reasonable. Fellow trade candidate Brandon Marshall is roughly four years younger, but presents far more knucklehead factor, would ask for more money, and costs a first-round pick. The Cards will find plenty of suitors if Lombardi's report is true."
http://www.rotoworld.com/content/pla...rt=NFL&id=2078

[tyler360]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Also Tate has 14% bodyfat, that's high for an NFL WR.

Todd Haley would fix that.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

He ran a 4.5 the first time and a 4.4 his second run at his pro day. That's good speed, but it doesn't qualify him as a burner.

Uh, wrong.

He ran a 4.43 at the combine.

Not to mention he was Big East track champion in the 60 and 100 meters - while weighing 230 pounds.

Andre Johnson's a burner.

[doomy3]

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Uh, wrong.

He ran a 4.43 at the combine.

Not to mention he was Big East track champion in the 60 and 100 meters - while weighing 230 pounds.

Andre Johnson's a burner.

What did he run at his Pro Day?

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by doomy3

What did he run at his Pro Day?

4.40, IIRC.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by Saul Good

He ran a 4.5 the first time and a 4.4 his second run at his pro day. That's good speed, but it doesn't qualify him as a burner.

Originally Posted by OnTheWarpath58

Uh, wrong.

He ran a 4.43 at the combine.

Not to mention he was Big East track champion in the 60 and 100 meters - while weighing 230 pounds.

Andre Johnson's a burner.

Dude didnt say what he ran at the combine...

but yeah, Johnson is a burner.

[OnTheWarpath15]

Originally Posted by BossChief

I think Doomy was clowning you lacking reading comprehension and not actually asking you to answer the question.

Read back through the posts starting at Sauls...

Meh.

I read "the first time" as the combine, seeing as how they run there BEFORE the pro day.

Regardless, to say a guy that ran 4.4 flat for scouts, and sub-4.4 in college as a conference track CHAMPION isn't a burner is reeruned.

Especially when the guy in question weighs 230 pounds.

[DumbHillbillies]

Pioli is not going to pay him the kind of cheddar that he is looking for. The end.