Arizona Cardinals News: Drew Rosenhaus Will Not Let Anquan Boldin Trade Rumors Die
by Hawkwind on May 8, 2009 4:11 PM MDT
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ROTB orginally thought that the Anquan Boldin trade rumors would die down after the playoffs because, at this point in time, any trade wouldn't help the 2009 Arizona Cardinals. Drew Rosenhaus, Boldin's snake in the grass agent, though sees the situation much differently. In what's being an unbelievably popular way of communicating, Rosenhaus used Twitter to update his thoughts on the situation saying:
"I still believe Anquan will be traded before training camp," Rosenhaus wrote on Twitter. "I hope to work together with the Cardinals to resolve the situation by then."
Granted his first sentance was much more definitive than the second but Rosenhaus continues to stir the trade fire. Boldin's 'injury' this weekend and expected absence from all OTA's over the summer will likely keep the rumors circulating but any trade will have to blow the Cardinals away at this point.
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How Embarrassing, Absolutely Embarrassing
Twitter……really??? Whats next, Craigs List or MySpace? Wake up Q and dump this clown before you become a joke!
by AkVermynking on May 8, 2009 5:41 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
No point in keeping unhappy player..
It’s just a distraction. Trade him for what they can get. Even next year picks would be fine.
by robert ethan on May 8, 2009 6:17 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't let him win.
It will set the wrong presedence to the players that they can get anything they want. No. Play for us and get paid what we agreed upon, or don’t play and get fined and we get some of our money back.
by hevchv on May 8, 2009 10:50 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
If they decide to start sitting games it will make them look like idiots and drop some of their value even further. How far are they willing to go and how bad are they willing to make themselves look?
Dare I say, Ocho Cinco?
by CardsFan08 on May 8, 2009 11:36 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to bring up Chad Johnson and saw your comment Cardsfan08...
Let him rot on the bench or play on the field. It didn’t work for “Ocho Cinco” a few years back and that was because the Bengals organization stuck to their guns.
Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
Daaaaaaaaaa Cards, Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards!!!
by boogatt66 on May 11, 2009 10:13 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good article applauding Cardinals stance on Q and DD issues
For once a media nut didn’t sit back and quote stats and say that he is owed his money. No, both Darnell Dockett and Boldin both signed their extensions with years left on their contracts. They received their bonus money and they were happy when they signed. Well now it’s time to sit back and be held to that contract. If they wanted more money they should have asked Rosenhaus to negotiate better. But instead both the snake and his clients were happy to sign. Now they’ve outplayed that deal, but too bad. It’s a contract, if they hadn’t outplayed their deal the Cardinals could not ask for their money back, they could only cut the player and hopefully learn from their experience.
It’s a gamble for both parties in the contract process, but in this case, the Cardinals are making out on the deal and getting two well paid players for a very good deal. When they get to within one year of their contract, they have leverage.
Until then, talk to your agent who didn’t negotiate enough escalator clauses to support your level of play. Then, look for a new agent.
by CardsFan08 on May 8, 2009 11:33 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey guys
Saw on ESPN Rumor Central that he could still be coming to Baltimore.
You guys got any information on that? Thanks.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on May 9, 2009 12:00 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
rid ourselves of people that do not want to stay
I am tired of this guy. I love his passion and skill set that he brings to the field but enough already. Every man in this country knows or should know that HE and his AGENT negotiated for his extension. Same with Dockette! Get rid of this cancer before he starts to impact the club house, I will say it since no once else will, he is upset that Fitz got paid, he probably feels that he is better than Fitz as well. As soon as Fitz was signed as a rookie Q’ wanted his contract up graded which they did and now all of a sudden he wants to be traded. Why the hell did he sign the extension in the first damn place if the organization wasn’t treating him fairly; lieing too him. He could have left his rookie contract in place and left at the end of 06 . Please, let him go and see how successful he is elsewhere, time to move on without the people that do not want to stay, focus on those who do, sometimes it just best to cut your losses
by bigredmachine75 on May 9, 2009 8:00 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
From Purely a Fan's Standpoint...
Although my prime focus is on the Cards reaching (& winning) the Super Bowl next season, I’m getting more and more intrigued with the team’s facing the challenge of “what to do with ‘me’ players”, letting Boldin and Dockett ride the pines if that’s what they want to do and seeing if they can still reach their objective with the 53 other hungry players who are more about “team” than about “me.”
In other words – If Boldin sits, can Early Doucet, Lance Long and/or Garvey step up and fill that hole? If Darnell sits, can Calais Campbell or Keileen Dykes give us a good enough Front 3 to get the job done?
I agree Ron Wolfley. Based on his play on the field and fiery leadership, I love Q to death. But it rips me up inside to watch what he’s doing – as a man – to go back on the terms of his most recent contract.
No trade. Two options – Either they play. Or they ride the pines and we move on without them.
CHICKEN LITTLE WAS RIGHT!
by JJeff88 on May 9, 2009 8:33 AM MDT reply actions 0 recs
Anquan Boldin Trade
Boldin should have be moved to the Ravens for the 1st and Heap. I don’t think “Q” will be a Cardinal. Yes, the Organization has all the leverage and yes Boldin is under contract . However , the agent has a responsibility to the player he represents. If he should fall short in this area then is not doing his job. To knock any agent for doing what he feels is in the best interest of his client is ridiculous. Personal attacks need to stop.
Rosenhaus could advise Boldin to pull a Joey Galloway. Sit the first 10 games, play the last six, and get your year of service in. It is A POSSIBILITY . Will the Bidwill’s allow that scenario to play out and futher hurt the franchise moving forward?
Q could be such a disruptive force that a trade would have to take place. Under those trading parameters Boldin and the trading partner would have more leverage than the Cards . With the win now mode in vogue, why allow the player to sit when you need something to help win now. Boldin has been trashed by fans, the media and the organization to a lesser degree. If Boldin really wants out , what stop this route?
Without Boldin foget about winning the division let alone the Superbowl. Breaston is a good NFL player who has reached his ceiling, the others are marginal NFL WR’s with little or no upside.
Quote “No one is so brave that he is not disturbed by something unexpected.” Julius Caesar (100-44 B.C.)
by Cardsfan81 on May 9, 2009 1:32 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree with your assessment of Breaston and Urban (“the others”). Urban had 38 receptions for 448 yards. That is a 13.2 yard average! Breaston had a 13.1 yard average, went over 1000 yards, and never fumbled. To me, this proves them to be opportunistic, and there is no where to go but up with opportunity.
by FANinNY1 on May 9, 2009 3:00 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Back-ups
Disagree all you like. If the back-up was as good as the starter then the starter would be the back-up and the back-up would be the starter—-understand. Urban couldn’t beat out Breaston for the #3 WR position and what does that say. Urban is good in sub-packages working against lesser talented DB’s.
If the Cards talent evaluators really thought ANY of them are capable of being very good to great as Boldin has been then WHY is Boldin still there? Aren’t FO types looking to “upgrade” constantly?
Quote " When I wish to find out how wise, or how stupid, or how good, or how wicked is anyone, or what are his thoughts at the moment, I fashion the expression of my face, as accurately as possible in accordance with the expression of his, and then wait to see what thoughts or sentiments arise in my mind or heart , as if to match or correspond with the expression ". Edgar Allen Poe, 1809-1849
by Cardsfan81 on May 9, 2009 4:17 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
I disagree.
With the continuity of the offense, EVERYONEwill improve this year. And Boobs has not hit his ceiling. He is still learning how to play in the league, but he is definitely a very good WR. As far as Urban is concerned, he is very good at what he does. If Q isn’t on the field, expect him to battle for the #3 spot with Early.
Hey, I just realized who I was responding to. No wonder I disagree with you. Its Mr. Negative himself. I know, I know. You are just realistic. So realistic that you can’t be fair.
You remind me of working with relatives when you’re the boss. You want to be so fair with them and the other employees, that you’re actually a lot more strict with the family members just to prove you’re not showing favoritism. I’m sure you won’t agree with this, but all your comments speak other wise.
by hevchv on May 9, 2009 7:03 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Continuity on offense
Wait, didn’t their offensive coordinator just move out of town, drafted a new RB, cut an old RB, and have a brand new TE, not to mention their WR2 doesn’t want to play for them anymore? Continuity indeed!
Also, what do you base EVERYONE improving on this year? I too think Breaston is around his ceiling. Breaston was matched up against third/fourth string DBs the most the season and put up great numbers. He is pretty much untested against starting CBs in this league.
Also, apparently Urban does what he does well, so, that’s great…. (Sarcasm).
by Doozer on May 9, 2009 7:19 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breaston filled in for Q, and what happened? Oh yeah, he did great...
We all remember the horrific hit that gave Breaston the opportunity to play against #1and 2 DB’s and his production didn’t slide a bit. He fit in well, his numbers were (BUF 77 yds with an AVG of 11 yds) (DAL 102 yds with an avg of 13.6, 1TD) (CAR 91 yds, 10.1 yds AVG).
That’s against #1’s and 2’s. With exception of the Carolina game, teams were game planning for him because they knew Q was going to be out.
So ceiling, I think not sir.
by CardsFan08 on May 11, 2009 10:23 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1, I don't know if you have all heard yet???
ABOUT THE BIRD, THE BIRD IS THE WORD! BIRD BIRD BIRD, BIRD IS THE WORD!
Who would win in a fight, Whisenhunt or a Hurricane?
Hold on, hold on, what if the Hurricanes name was Whisenhunt?
Daaaaaaaaaa Cards, Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards Da Cards!!!
by boogatt66 on May 11, 2009 10:26 AM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disagree as well
If fact the two games Boldin was out after his train wreck last season, The Cardinals and Steve Breaston TORE IT UP beating two undefeated teams. Check the link.
by badmatty53 on May 12, 2009 4:47 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wasn't it during one of those games that Doucet had 6 or 7 catches too?
by AJ BirdWatcher on May 12, 2009 5:30 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah he went 6 for 42 yds against BUF...
…and then largely disappeared due to Q’s recovery. He did finish up the reg season with a 4 catch performance against Seattle. He’ll be fine in the future IMO. It’s too hard for a rookie WR to catch up after missing most of training camp and the preseason (not getting into the semantics of that debate again.)
When I get sad, I stop being sad and be awesome again.
-Barney Stinson
by Red Reign on May 12, 2009 10:09 PM MDT up reply actions 0 recs
Breaston was productive as a #2
No offense, but throw any relatively unknown #3/4 WR in the league across from Fitz with the way Warner/Fitz were clicking last year and they will be reasonably productive. Also, there was very little tape of him to study, teams were focusing on Fitz, and he played against a weak Dallas, Buffalo, and Carolina secondary.
The Bills and Dallas shortly had meltdowns after… let’s not confuse them with good teams.
Dallas/Bills game was also at home.
Ironically, I actually am higher on Doucet’s potential than Breaston/Urban… but that’s a whole different story.
by Doozer on May 17, 2009 5:59 PM MDT reply actions 0 recs
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