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."

[The Bad Guy]

I would love Tate with 2a, but I have my doubts he's still there.

[Mecca]

When guys rainbow long balls it means they have weak arms, Pennington rainbows it, Leinart did it in college, when a guy throws the rainbow it generally means his arm is weak.

Johnson shouldn't be on there he ran track in college but all of those other guys ran blah 40's and aren't blazing fast.

[Saul Good]

Arm strength doesn't come into play on deep balls nearly as much as it comes into play on digs and outs. Deep balls are more about timing and touch.

[Mecca]

The truth to the matter is Cassel just has no accuracy and the further he gets downfield the worse it gets.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by The Bad Guy

I would love Tate with 2a, but I have my doubts he's still there.

Especially after running two 4.36 forties today.

Some one will take him early.

[Mecca]

Tate's 40 is much better than the speed he plays at, it might elevate him some but his height is still questionable.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Mecca

Tate's 40 is much better than the speed he plays at, it might elevate him some but his height is still questionable.

Do you still see him falling to the top of the 2nd?

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by DaneMcCloud

Do you still see him falling to the top of the 2nd?

If he's there.....I'd take him in a heartbeat.

[DaneMcCloud]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

If he's there.....I'd take him in a heartbeat.

No doubt.

I was just curious about Mecca's opinion.

And no, I wasn't trying to start an argument, I truly appreciate his opinions.

[Mecca]

He might, last I heard some teams are viewing Tate as a slot WR and not a guy who plays outside.

[BossChief]

Could you imagine Clausen throwing to Tate, Floyd, Bowe and Charles in 2011?

Can I get a hell yeah?

[RustShack]

Originally Posted by Mecca

He might, last I heard some teams are viewing Tate as a slot WR and not a guy who plays outside.

So HE could be our black Welker. To the SHIP!!!

[Mecca]

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

[chiefzilla1501]

Originally Posted by Mecca

He might, last I heard some teams are viewing Tate as a slot WR and not a guy who plays outside.

I think that sounds about right. I see Tate as a Deion Branch type guy. A guy who probably wouldn't be considered a primary option on most offenses, but could in a Weis system. In his system, it's good to have a guy who runs good routes to get the underneath stuff and has the ability to threaten by stretching the field. They don't throw deep a lot, but Weis likes to have a deep threat to keep defenses honest.

I'd be shocked if the Chiefs passed on him if he was available at 2a.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by JASONSAUTO

sorry but i have yet to see ANYONE call fitz or johnson possesion wrs.
Posted via Mobile Device

That's my point. None of those guys are speed receivers, but they are/were all clear number 1 receivers. Boldin was a #1 for 3 seasons, and he had 1300+ yards in two of them and only played 10 games in the other. If he's not a #1, someone should have told him. Maybe Jeff Blake and Josh McCown just made him look good. Perhaps Freddie Jones and Bryant Johnson drew the attention of the defense on the other side of the field thus freeing up Boldin. Maybe though, just maybe, he was a legit #1 on a team with an even worse QB than the Chiefs have and an even worse option on the other side of the field than Dwayne Bowe.