Arizona Cardinals Weekly Flock

by Andrew602 on Apr 2, 2009 4:00 PM MDT in Weekly Flocks Comment 16 comments

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The past week has been pretty slow and the majority of Cardinal news is about the draft. It will be sure to increase as the draft nears closer. As for now, here is some of the most recent news regarding the Arizona Cardinals.

- Mike Sando evaluates the affect of West Coast teams playing on the road at a 10am kick off. The Cardinals record for those early road games is 5-15 since 2005, 4 of the wins coming against the Rams.

- Also from Sando he looks at the impact of the preseason on the NFC West, and that the Cardinals will travel 4,821 miles.

- Mike Sando also takes a look at the quarterback positions in the NFC West and how they may fair out in the future.

- Bleacher Report evaluates the Cardinals off-season, including signings and losses, and an outlook on what to expect in 2009.

- Bleacher Report also discusses that the Cardinals should not part ways with Anquan Boldin saying,

Boldin is the best number two in the game and a perfect complement to Fitzgerald’s great hands and excellent leaping ability. If you’re of the opinion that AZ would be fine without Boldin, let’s take a closer look at the impact of his departure. In 2008, Boldin caught 89 balls, accumulated 1,038 yards, and scored 11 touchdowns…in only 12 games.

- As a twist, Cardinalsgab advises that Boldin is on the decline at this point in his career.

- Kent Sommers explains that the Cardinals are starting to invite potential draft picks to be evaluated, something Dennis Green stopped doing. One of the visits is Beanie Wells.

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I read boldin wants to play

in florida is this true what would it take to get him any thoughts?

by bucfanlostiniowa on Apr 2, 2009 7:02 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

Hello?

what is a fair offer any takers?

by bucfanlostiniowa on Apr 2, 2009 8:46 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

The report that I read

Says that its obvious he would like to play in Florida, reason being that he’s a Florida guy. He wouldnt say no. But if he were to get traded, it consensus would say for a 1st, 3rd, and 5th round draft pick.

Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Apr 2, 2009 8:53 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

by hevchv on Apr 2, 2009 8:54 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Jax or Miami though.

I doubt if he’d be traded to another NFC team.

by hevchv on Apr 2, 2009 8:55 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

ya thats what i heard

Never heard anything about Tampa Bay.

Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Apr 2, 2009 8:59 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Boldin on the decline?

Anquan Boldin is on the decline? Yeah, and Barry Bonds never did steroids. Boldin is beginning to PEAK not decline. He is an EXCELLENT receiver. Marvin Harrison is on the decline. Anquan Boldin has his best years in front of him.

I hate the new "protect the QB" rules, but its ok because it's still legal to chip the QB's fingernail polish, but if you tear his skirt it's a 10 yard penalty & an automatic 1st Down.

by Aces on Apr 2, 2009 10:53 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs

hate to say I disagree or agree with this.

ever since ‘the hit’ he has been a different player and someone with his physicality doesnt last long. I am not saying he is or isnt on the decline. I am saying that I see his point clearly and that there is no denying he has been a different player. Boldin will always have the in your face attitude but it hasnt been on the field quite as prevelant since he took the hit against the J-e-t-s.

Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.

by sc464 on Apr 3, 2009 9:09 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

sort of agree and disagree

I don’t think the ‘hit’ has really slowed him down although I know there were plenty of rumors that his case of the drops late in the season were a result of “footsteps.” But I do agree he’s either very close to his decline or already on the way down. Let’s face it he’ll turn 29 this season and hasn’t been a pillar of health so far in his career. To say his best days are in front of him is just the homer in you talking. Now with that being said, I don’t expect him to just wilt into a useless player anytime soon but but I wouldn’t be looking for a breakout season either.

I’d look at Hines Ward’s career as the possible future for Q.

by Bezekira on Apr 3, 2009 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

He has dropped a higher percentage of balls since the hit than I can remember over his enitre career. Most of which cutting the middle of the field (all be it, thats were he ussually is).

by badmatty53 on Apr 3, 2009 12:51 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

has anyone else heard the reports that Cushing and Matthews (USC OLB's)

tested positive for roids at the combine?

It’s only being reported at one site, NFL Draft Bible, and the same site is saying that BJ Raji, Vontae Davis, Percy Harvin and Jose Martinez all tested positive for pot.

by Bezekira on Apr 3, 2009 6:36 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

you almost wonder if

Denver is a possible landing spot know that they have 4 first round picks in the next 2 years. I know I know they have Marshall & Royal but I can see them trading Marshall because of all his issues if the opportunity presents itself.

Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.

by sc464 on Apr 3, 2009 9:06 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs

I think Denver would love this trade as they get one of the better receivers in the NFL and they get rid of a player that has tons of problems off the field. For the Cards I doubt Whiz would want Marshall because of his off the field issues so my bet is if he got traded to denver it would be for picks and possibly Tony Scheffler. Also Denver needs those picks to rebuild that awful defense so my bet is Denver doesn’t trade for Boldin. If Boldin gets traded it would probably be to Miami, Jax, or Philly. IF he gets traded hopefully it would be Miami as we wouldn’t have to play them unless they went to the Super Bowl this year.

by Pyromnc on Apr 3, 2009 9:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

Its a tough decision

If we lose Boldin, I hope it’s for a lot. He is a force on offense and as great a season as Breaston had last year, I don’t think he could nearly step in and play the way Boldin would.

Hey, hey, hey hey hey, watch the language, ok? I have a family.
Revenge of the Birds

by Andrew602 on Apr 3, 2009 10:19 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

please not Marshall

he’s a good receiver but terrible person and not the team leader that Q is.

by Bezekira on Apr 3, 2009 10:24 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs

maybe i should clarify

I wasnt saying trade Boldin for Marshall. In no way would I want him unless he came with at least least a second round pick and i felt I could then turn and trade Marshall for a 1st. I dont see that happening though. It would be maybe a 3 team trade. We get Denvers picks, Denver gets Boldin, someone else gets Marshall and Denver gets something in return. I dont think Denver would want Boldin, Marshall, & Royal on the team. They are too much a running team (yes I know its a knew head coach but his philosophy is more run orientated). to try and be a pass first team. Plus they dont have the QB to do it.

Never do card tricks for the group you play poker with.

by sc464 on Apr 3, 2009 11:53 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs