Anquan Boldin: A Go Up There And Get It Receiver

[The Prestige]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eKQdmDYb5Y

Pause at :27, :34, and :42.

Pick your side: either Anquan Boldin's athleticism is gone or Cam Cameron has no clue what he could be allowing Joe Flacco to do to opposing defenses. There's no way he was utilized correctly.

And to those who want to knock him for his drop, he was definitely open on several plays. Would you knock Demarcus Ware for whiffing on a QB and getting no sacks if he was only sent on a pass rush twice in one game?

I don't hate Cam Cameron. He makes way more money than me, he's a nice guy and will fall on his feet if he gets fired. I simply feel like no matter how emotionally attached I've been to this team, the realization has hit me that it really didn't matter that six bad calls helped decide the outcome of the playoff game. Simply put, I have no reason to be wigged out over Ravens games anymore because there is no reason to think Cam Cameron would have been able to attack the Jets or Packers defenses. In fact, I will root for the Ravens and they will be the team I love next year, but I'm actually more excited to watch other teams because they don't have the ceiling Cam's offense imposes on this team.

[Ed_Reed20]

Why must we pick a side?

Let's be honest, Anquan is [b]NOT[/b] making some of the plays he did in that video anymore. Do you really think he can still make that play he did against the Panthers or even the one at 0:12? He can still ball but he has declined in some ways. Even still, [b]Cam obviously did not utilize him correctly this season[/b].

[EnVy_CaLiBeR]

You can making cases for both. Boldin has indeed declined in areas but I believe his declined play this year has to do more with how he was utilized. Arizona knew how to use Boldin. Screens, Slants, and going over the middle making plays breaking tackles are his strengths. We did not see that Boldin this year and we rarely did. He was our deep threat, sadly.

[The Prestige]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/baltimore-ravens/09000d5d81a8440a/QB-Flacco-to-WR-Boldin-27-yd-pass

That was one of several that was on par with the first video.

I agree he's not making the plays as frequently, but you have to have the ball thrown to you to do that. If Flacco trusts him, he's not throwing because they have him afraid Boldin won't come up with it.

[edreedfromtheu]

People blaming Cam, people blaming Boldin... but eventually you have to start looking at the QB!

[Shawn`]

[quote name='edreedfromtheu' timestamp='1295389385' post='615923']
People blaming Cam, people blaming Boldin... but eventually you have to start looking at the QB!
[/quote]

Why stop there?

Let's get rid of Ray Lewis & Ed Reed.

/sarcasm (although I do believe I'm the first person to say that on these boards ever)

[PWNEDbyDEANO]

[quote name='edreedfromtheu' timestamp='1295389385' post='615923']
People blaming Cam, people blaming Boldin... but eventually you have to start looking at the QB!
[/quote]

While he's on the floor having been sacked, or running for his life out of the pocket, no doubt.

[PeRK82]

He was wasted this yr and so was Stallworth,everyone saw what Stall. did in the preseason. Thanks Cam, all us fans love you and hope you stay and lose us more games, Thanks

[PeRK82]

[quote name='PWNEDbyDEANO' timestamp='1295389784' post='615942']
While he's on the floor having been sacked, or running for his life out of the pocket, no doubt.
[/quote]


Boller all over again isnt it. I liked Boller, but everyone blamed him, man could he scramble ,lol he had too. What a arm he had, same with Joe and its going to be wasted if the O line doesnt change.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='The Prestige' timestamp='1295389311' post='615922']
http://www.nfl.com/videos/baltimore-ravens/09000d5d81a8440a/QB-Flacco-to-WR-Boldin-27-yd-pass

That was one of several that was on par with the first video.

I agree he's not making the plays as frequently, but you have to have the ball thrown to you to do that. If Flacco trusts him, he's not throwing because they have him afraid Boldin won't come up with it.
[/quote]

That play is NOT the equivalent of the play he play he made against the 9ers or the Panthers. Do you realize one of those plays occurred in '07 and the other occurred in '05?

Boldin was 27 and 25 in those season respectively. I'm sure you've been around athletics long enough to know some athletes aren't as explosive at 29 as they are when they're 27 and certainly when they're 25.

Again, Boldin was not used to the best of his abilities this season. He also isn't playing with as good a QB as he was on some of those plays either and has declined somewhat athletically.

[52BirdsOfPrey20]

[quote name='Shawn`' timestamp='1295389524' post='615928']
Why stop there?

Let's get rid of Ray Lewis & Ed Reed.

/sarcasm (although I do believe I'm the first person to say that on these boards ever)
[/quote]
I also believe you will be the last.
We are coming for you!
(Jk)

[bauer77]

[quote name='edreedfromtheu' timestamp='1295389385' post='615923']
People blaming Cam, people blaming Boldin... but eventually you have to start looking at the QB!
[/quote]


are you really a ravens fan?

[berad]

[quote name='bauer77' timestamp='1295396614' post='616347']
are you really a ravens fan?
[/quote]

He's more of a Troy Smith fan

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='bauer77' timestamp='1295396614' post='616347']
are you really a ravens fan?
[/quote]

No. He's a fan of Ed, Willis, Troy Smith, Bart Scott and Rex.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1295397101' post='616372']
No. He's a fan of Ed, Willis, Troy Smith, Bart Scott and Rex.
[/quote]
Just having T Smith mentioned with the others is hilarious in and of itself......

[bauer77]

[quote name='berad' timestamp='1295397082' post='616370']
He's more of a Troy Smith fan
[/quote]


ahh yes i remember this guy now from a while back...

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1295398189' post='616428']
Just having T Smith mentioned with the others is hilarious in and of itself......
[/quote]

You're a hater. The league is keeping Troy down.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='Ed_Reed20' timestamp='1295399994' post='616514']
You're a hater. The league is keeping Troy down.
[/quote]
I can't wait to watch him in the Pro Bowl this year.....

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1295400620' post='616541']
I can't wait to watch him in the Pro Bowl this year.....
[/quote]

Neither can I. Dude is going to be stroking it!

[The Prestige]

We really don't know what Troy will do until he gets with some other offensive coordinator.

Look at what leaving Ron Turner did for Kyle Orton, Rex Grossman and Brandon Lloyd.

[1/28/01]

[quote name='The Prestige' timestamp='1295401391' post='616560']
We really don't know what Troy will do until he gets with some other offensive coordinator.

Look at what leaving Ron Turner did for Kyle Orton, Rex Grossman and Brandon Lloyd.
[/quote]
Ha, pretty sure the NFL word knows what Troy can and can't do.

[Ed_Reed20]

[quote name='1/28/01' timestamp='1295401855' post='616585']
Ha, pretty sure the NFL word knows what Troy can and can't do.
[/quote]

He can dance...

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