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Arizona Cardinals News: Breaking Down the Trade Partners for Anquan Boldin

In this second and final piece in a short two part series (here's the first), we'll take a look at each and every team who would be a possible suitor for Anquan Boldin and decide if they have the fire power to make the deal.

Analyzing the teams who might be interested in Anquan Boldin is much easier that deciding whether or not the Arizona Cardinals should actually trade him, so we'll try to increase the difficutly by adding odds to each team. We first narrowed down the group of potential suitors by looking at team needs, then considered the number of picks in this years draft and finally we tried to guage the franchise's williness to part with draft picks. Here's what we came up with.....

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Baltimore Ravens: The Ravens are the clear front runner for Boldin's services and for good reason. They've got a young QB, who could use a sure handed possession receiver like Q, and an uninspiring receiving corps. They're only receiver who caught over 41 balls was Derrick Mason who recently turned 35 and is entering the final year of his deal. Behind him is Mark Clayton who emerged as a deep threat in 2008, but he's been hit or miss at best during his four year career. They've got six picks in the draft, including their #1 and #3, and according to reports have contacted the Cardinals in the past week. Odds: 9 to 2

New York Giants: The Giants are clearly in the market for a wide receiver after the release of Plaxico Burress but questions remain about how interested they are in Boldin. Rumors have surfaced that they might be willing to give up a first and third for Braylon Edwards but not Boldin Boldin10_mediumbecause of Edwards 'big play' ability. It's also pretty widely accepted that Eli likes tall receivers with the ability to get deep, but as the draft approaches crunch time creeps in, you just never know. The best bet for a Boldin trade with the Giants will likely come at the 11th hour. Odds: 15 to 1

New York Jets: The Jets have a clear need at wide receiver but that's by far not their only need heading into this coming weekend. They released Laveranues Coles this off season leaving them with leading receiver Jerricho Cotchery (71 for 858) but the depth behind him is fairly weak. Chansi Stuckey is entering his third season, but has just 32 career receptions, and Brad Smith, a former college QB with 53 career receptions in four seasons. With the holes in the current squad, the high asking price for Boldin might be too much for a team that's closer to the bottom than the top. Odds: 18 to 1

Tennessee TItans: Jeff Fisher isn't a fan of trading draft picks for a team that's so close he might make an exception for Boldin. The Titans signed speedy Nate Washington in the off season to be a deep threat and Boldin would be the perfect compliment on the other side. The Titans have ten picks this weekend, including multiple picks in the fourth, sixth and seventh, and adding a proven play maker like Boldin might be enough to make them part with two or three of them. The only real problem with this possibility is that there hasn't been a single rumor linking the Titans to Boldin. Odds 18 to 1

Jacksonville Jaguars: The Jags are negotiating with Torry Holt as we speak so if that deal is completed, Jacksonville might fall of this list completely. For now though the Jags are in serious need of a receiver considering that right now their starting wide outs would be Troy WIlliamson and Dennis Northcutt, who combined for 49 receptions last year. The Jags have plenty of picks and an established wide receiver could be just what David Garrard needs to return to 2007 form. Odds (with Holt): 30 to 1 (15 to 1 without)

Philadelphia Eagles: The Eagles were at the top of the list this time last week but the trade of Jason Peters has dropped them to the very bottom of the list, if not completely off the list. Still though for a team that's looking to win right now, Boldin will be a better player this season that any player that they can draft. Odds: 40 to 1

Chicago Bears: The Bears finally have their QB in place but his receivers are sub-par at best. The problem with the Bears though is that they don't have the assets to swing a trade unless the Cardinals are willing to accept a handful of picks after the first round. They don't have a first round pick after the Cutler trade but they do hold five picks in the next four rounds, including two in the fifth, but the Cardinals might not even consider a deal that doesn't include a first round pick. Odds: 50 to 1

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One other team could be a dark horse if they move a player of their own, but I doubt the Browns would trade one reciever away just to acquire another. Minnesota is another team who could show some interest, considering that they're recieving corps are very thin, but they're still paying for the Jared Allen trade and trading would Boldin would nearly wipe them out of picks. So what do you guys think? Are the Ravens the only legit option and are there any other teams that we missed?

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Baltimore still best bet

I think the only reason this trades hasn’t gone down is the fact that Baltimore doesn’t have whole lot of cap space. I think if they had enough cap space Boldin would be gone already.

I still think the Giants go with Edwards. He fit better as to what Plax brought to the team. Boldin is a short yardage type player that can break tackles to get the YAC. They already have this in Steve Smith. I bet they go with Edwards if they go with a trade.

The next best bet of this bunch listed if Philly. They have the cap space, they have the draft pick it just comes down to their GM on whether they think Boldin is worth it. If any team is going to do a trade it will either be Baltimore or Philly. I don’t think any other team will trade for Boldin at this point unless it is on draft day and the players they wanted are gone.

by Pyromnc on Apr 20, 2009 10:32 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Team President Joe Banner said they are still open to it.

They really don’t mind trading that first pick. It has more value than NY and Baltimore. Techincally Philadelphias first and and 4th is worth more than NY and Baltimores first and a 3rd.

That is because the 21 pick is considered to be a high value pick. Per Matt Mayock the draft has 22 players that can wind up in the top ten. Top ten teams are trying to trade down to draft later than then but before 22. That #22 pick is technically the same talent you would get in the top ten, but at half the price. A player like Clay Matthews or Rey Maualuga may still be there, maybe even Brian Cushing. It depends on what trades are made and what players go first.

Players taken beyond 22 do not have that value, so NY and Balmores pick isn’t as sexy to AZ.

So I think Philly will compensate for that value by offering a couple of #4. That is because our #1 is worth way more than those others. AZ really isn’t too worried about that second pick, as long as it makes sence over all.

If Philly offered #21 and couple of 4th rounders, AZ will likely take that over NYs and Bal first and a 3rd. I can almost guarantee that.

City of Champions!

by yophillybro on Apr 20, 2009 11:25 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

I agree that a one and two fourths would probably be better than a third but Philly doesn’t have any fourth rounders left. They’ve got four 5th rounders, is that what you’re talking about?

If we’re talking a first and third vs. a first and two fifths, I’d take the 1 and 3.

by Bezekira on Apr 20, 2009 11:48 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

No dice

If you are giving me #21 & 2 fifth rounds i say no, heck no. Give me a 1 & 3. The only other scenario would be a 1, 4, & 5.

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

by sc464 on Apr 20, 2009 12:19 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Philly? or NY? Really?

I’m kinda doubting AZ would trade within the NFC…but I may be wrong?

by Bmore Dave on Apr 24, 2009 9:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Boldin will be wearing red in 09

We have him signed for two more years. Boldin has no leverage. Kurt Warner wants him to stay….. I know it’s fun to speculate, but it wouldn’t make sense for the Cards to move him unless they get a great deal. If they got less than a #1 and a #2 it would be a mistake to move him until next offseason.

by CardsDefense on Apr 20, 2009 1:40 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Trade to Tennesee

Trade Boldin to Titans for RB Chris Johnson and LB Stanford Kegler,That would be a great trade for the Cards and the Titans.Titans would get a Pro-Bowl player and the Cards would get a Starter at RB and add a great young player to the LB crew, which would add depth and allow the Cards to concentrate on taking the best player available in the Draft..This would be ideal scenario,We would get young talent and probably save some money in the long run.Go Cardinals!

by RowdyReno on Apr 20, 2009 2:58 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd love to have Chris Johnson

I don’t know jack abouk Kegler but I’d take Johnson and used jock for Boldin.

by Bezekira on Apr 20, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you serious? Do you really think that the Titans would want to trade Chris Johnson, their best offensive player?

by KDean75 on Apr 20, 2009 3:33 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently he thinks they will.

I love this trade but come on get real. This isn’t madden 2010 where you can do any trade you basically want. If Boldin gets trade it will be for draft picks or a combination of players and draft picks. I doubt you will see a teams best player or star player in return for Boldin.

The only trade offer I have seen out there that has been reported is by the Baltimore beat writer. He says why not give up Willis Mcgahee, Todd Heap, and a draft pick. Those are the type of players I would expect to get offered to us. Player that no one else wants.

by Pyromnc on Apr 20, 2009 3:49 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

What?This is a great trade.

Hey the last I saw Lendal White was the starter in Tennessee,and they have Chris Henry on their roster,so if they traded CJ they would still have a great RB tandem.Kegler was a highly touted LB in last years draft,I wish the Cards would have drafted him last year.Kegler would really help,add depth to the inside run defense,and the Cards could use some young talent in this area. My idea is if you trade a perinnial PRO BOWLER you have to get equal value and that right now it is a 1rounder and a 3 rounder,and these guys fit that criteria.And I have to disagree but Kerry Collins was Titans best player last year,if he wasnt playing they would have never got to the playoffs. CJ did a great job,Im not taking any credit away from him,but when you compare importance to the teams Boldin and Johnson are not the main reasons for their success.They both offered balance to their respective offenses,and if they were traded for one another they would basically add a demention missing on both teams.Cards need a starting RB and the Titans need a great WR.

by RowdyReno on Apr 20, 2009 6:08 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Last I saw

CJ had about 50 more carries and he did this while missing a game due to injury. I am also sorry to say that you are wrong about Kerry Collins being the best player on that team. Yes he did play well but that duo of CJ and White is what carried that offense. That team is more based around the run and it would be stupid for them to trade an important part of that offense. As to the main reason for the Titans success was that awesome defense. If it wasn’t for that defense they don’t make it into the playoffs. I think if the Titans trade for Q it will be with a 1st and 3rd. Boldin may not have been a main reason why we had success but he was a big part of it as he was part of that awesome pass attack. This is a great trade but only a great trade for the Cards. This trade while helps the Titans pass attack hurts what they do overall.

by Pyromnc on Apr 20, 2009 7:20 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chris Henry?

Really? The guy that had one rush for 3 yards last year? He’s a plug-in for the guy that was almost rookie of the year?

by KDean75 on Apr 21, 2009 7:05 AM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah great for AZ. Awful for Tennesee

The Titans are a rushing team. They might trade CJ for boldin……. if the cardinals threw in 2 first round picks. Even then they might refuse.

It’s fun to pretend.

by CardsDefense on Apr 22, 2009 12:08 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

cj for q?

im from tennesse and a titans fan. the guy who wants the titans to trade chris johnson for boldin needs a drug test!!!! we have the fastest guy in the nfl and went nuts his rookie year and only shared carries. so instead of letting him blossom even more we should trade him? boldin is a great receiver but cmon think man. oh and you want us to trade another person on top of that. step away from the pipe

by eswturftoe on Apr 20, 2009 8:12 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Take Jacksonville off of the list

They just signed Holt to a lot of money. Too much money if you ask me.

I think the pickings are getting slim. As each “potential” team continues to drop off of the radar it is leaving only three real potential situations; Baltimore, Eagles, or just staying with the Cardinals.

Now the question becomes, if he stays with the Cardinals does he either either wise up that people are pounding down the doors as he and his agent have lead him to believe, then drop his asking price a little so he can play with a a raise, or just shut up and ride out the year getting paid what he’s already on contract to do and see what comes about next year? Which, IMO, will be less money after another year of wear and tear, unless he has a phenomenal year which is good for all parties, and then gets the money else where that he wants.

by CardsFan08 on Apr 20, 2009 11:49 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

picks

You know it might not be a bad thought if Philly would pony up a 1st and 5th this year with a 1st or 2nd next year. They’d have to think hard on that one. So far the 5th round has been kind to Whiz…..ie…hightower.

by elvensage2003 on Apr 22, 2009 12:55 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

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