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Arizona Cardinals Consider Hypothetical Trade Offer for Anquan Boldin

Well here's a new twist to our regular content, JScott from Buc 'em (Buccaneers' blog) has sent a hypothetical trade proposal for Anquan Boldin. He's polled his community to see what they'd be willing to give up to get a our Pro Bowl wide receiver and I think he's brought back a pretty fair offer but I, of course, need your input. Please remember that this is a hypothetical offer and that I'm not Rod Graves and JScott isn't the Bucs' GM. With that being said here's the offer to trade Anquan Boldin to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

First round pick in 2009 and a 2nd Tier Player (namely Jeremy Zuttah or Micheal Clayton)

Now if you're not a Buccaneer fan or draft expert, you're probably thinking, "who in Boldin2_medium
the world is Jeremy Zuttah?" Well he was the Bucs' third round pick this year and he's currently their starting right guard. He played his college ball at Rutgers and started 28 consecutive games while not allowing a sack the past two seasons. He played three different positions at Rutgers but most of his experience is at right tackle. Draft experts and apparently the Tampa Bay coaching staff agreed that he was better suited to play inside at the professional level. He's taken snaps at both guards and center during the Bucs' camp. As for a scouting report, he's a smart player who moves well in space and plays with good technique. He's not the strongest player out there but his coaching staff praised his toughness and he was considered the hardest worker on the Rutgers team. He's got some injury concerns as he got dinged up from time to time and had to play through the pain and most scouts agree that he'll have to gain some weight (6'4 303) before he's truly effective at this level. He could be very nice fit for a team that's in the process of transitioning to a zone blocking scheme, as the Cardinals are tinkering with right now.

As for Michael Clayton, I think most of us would recognize the name. He was a first round pick in 2004 and exploded on the scene much like Boldin did with 80 receptions and nearly 1,200 yards his rookie season. He's regressed terribly though and hasn't broken 400 yards receiving since. His catches have fallen each season (just 22 in 2007) and he's battled injuries but even when he's healthy he has consistently underwhelmed the Bucs. The only bright side of his cloud though is that he's got all the physical tools to be a good receiver (6'4 215 and 4.5 speed) and he's only 25 years old so perhaps a change of scenery is what he really needs.

So there it is Cardinals fans, would you trade Anquan Boldin for a first round pick and either one of these guys? Obviously I know that we would all prefer to keep Boldin but for the sake of this argument, lets assume that we have to trade him. Is this a fair offer and would it be enough for you to pull the trigger if you knew that you had to trade him? If you don't think this offer is acceptable, please explain what your counter offer would be.

Poll
Which trade would entice you the most?
First round pick and Jeremy Zuttah
8 votes
First round pick and Micheal Clayton
6 votes
Bring me a better offer, Boldin is worth more
19 votes

33 votes | Poll has closed

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Boldin is probably worth more

But with his talk lately we probably won’t get as much value for him as we should. Although I would rather get a proven player coupled with a high pick, I would definitely take the lineman over another receiver.

by AJ BirdWatcher on Aug 29, 2008 10:46 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

O-line depth

Zuttah likely comes “cheap” which makes the majority of Boldin’s cap number available now to get contract extensions done for Adrian Wilson, Kurt Warner, Antonio Smith, Eric Green, etc. Having a capable back-up guard (not that Elton Brown and/or Duece Lutui aren’t!) also allows Kenton Keith to learn one position this year.

You have to figure the Bucs will be pretty good this year so that pick will be a mid to late first rounder, so it shouldn’t be an “expensive” pick and should couple well with the Cards’ pick. Also, having that extra first round pick gives the team a lot of ability to be aggressive in the trade market in and around the draft.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Aug 29, 2008 11:06 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Rather get defense

I like the thought of a 1st rounder and a mid level guy or even a top tier guy and a 2nd or 3rd rounder. But I would prefer a player on the defensive side. Maybe another DE to back up or even compete with Antonio Smith and Bert Berry. OL depth is important, but the thought of giving up a proven player like Boldin for a project and a draft pick scares me a little.

by allecli on Aug 29, 2008 1:58 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

We have one of the...

deepest D-lines around right now. The are several players creeping on Smith and Berry as we speak ready to take their jobs (ie. LaBoy, Cambell, Iwabema etc.). I see what your saying about losing Boldin, but rather than have a pissed off distraction all year, go after some immediate depth on an ailing O-line and a high draft pick would be the move. Maybe even some extra help at CB position. Plus we’d have more cap room to lock up a few of the guys who will be hitting free agency next season (ie. Wilson, Dansby, Warner).

by boogatt66 on Aug 29, 2008 2:12 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

DL depth

is good, but other than LaBoy, those guys pushing for time are young rookies. The Cards can be a decent if not good team this year. To give up Boldin, I would like someone to compete right away. I love building for the future, so the draft pick is a must, but wouldn’t you want a hit the ground running type of guy too?

by allecli on Aug 29, 2008 2:45 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I feel you...

I just don’t think we need more big name D-line, LB in place of more depth on O-line. Our rookies can develop over the season and all they really will be used for is a breather by our starters. I don’t care how good any team is, without an Offensive Line, your nothing.

by boogatt66 on Aug 29, 2008 2:55 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely the weak link.

Thats why any Oline help with depth would help us this year.

by AJ BirdWatcher on Aug 29, 2008 3:01 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zuttah young, quick, potential G/C talent

I can understand Allecli’s perspective of wanting an immediately useful player in trade for a player of Anquan’s status. Rarely does the NFL work that way, with trades (Champ Bailey for Clinton Portis was the last one). It’s usually a player for draft choices. Player for player and draft choices are even more rare. But this is hypothetical, right? So…

Zuttah has a lot of upside in his physical skills. I see him at guard with the ability to play center as well. Multi-tasking back-up o-linemen are vital when you’re only dressing 45 players a game. That kind of potential depth is worth Anquan going back to Florida where he’ll be happy to get his ass chewed by “Chuckie” on a daily basis.

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Aug 29, 2008 3:18 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well put

I agree that OLine is the key to the Cardinal’s team doing well. And if this Zuttah kid can play C, it would be a good fit. I think Johnson has an injury issue and I am not sold on him anyways. Seinlein (spelling?) is good, but having that depth would be nice. Plus not having to resign Boldin would save money to resign our other needs.

by allecli on Aug 29, 2008 4:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly you guys should be thrilled if the Bucs offered a 1st rounder AND Jeremy Zuttah

First of all, I don’t think the Cardinals are going to receive what they feel is fair value if the Cards traded Anquan Boldin. First round picks are like gold and most GM’s are reluctant to give up anything that high for any one player. If anyone deserves it though, it’s Boldin. The guy is unreal. As a Buc Fan, I would be freakin estatic with Boldin lining up for us. But I wouldn’t give up a 1st rounder and I most certainly would not give up Jeremy Zuttah. From what I’ve seen thus far, that guy was an absolute steal in the 3rd round this year. He will start at RG while Davin Joseph is out, but I see him as a tackle eventually. He’s so versatlie and unbelievably smart. I see him starting on this young impressive line routinely before long. As for Michael Clayton, while a change of scenerary may be good for him, I still want to see him succeed as a Buc. So if you guys are willing to trade straight up for a 2nd round pick (maybe 1st if Gruden wants him that bad) then I say no to this trade.

by TheUltimateBucFan on Aug 29, 2008 9:30 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Honestly, we'll never know what the Cardinals are offered

Because outside of this hypothetical mental masterbation we’ve engaged in, the Cards will not trade Anquan Boldin.

But it’s still fun to pretend. Zuttah and a 3rd rounder then…and a case of beer. ::wink::

We all leave footprints in the sands of time, just watch out for the discarded fish hooks!

by Hawkwind on Aug 29, 2008 11:22 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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