Ravens Interested In Boldin-according To Paolantonio

[Twoo]

[quote name='bscott57' post='180688' date='Apr 16 2009, 03:44 PM']That would be ideal but our track record of doing that is brutal.[/quote]

If Ozzie doesn't jump on this then I really hope he can prove himself come the Draft...

[RavensIQ]

[quote name='GoRavensNTerps' post='180655' date='Apr 16 2009, 02:31 PM']I'm worried that the Eagles are gonna jump on this before us. They have a BOATLOAD of draft picks this year so they can afford to deal for him.[/quote]


[quote name='Alexir' post='180656' date='Apr 16 2009, 02:32 PM']I mean if we do get this done it's either a miracle or the Eagles GM is a moron. He has two first round picks, he can afford to give up 1 and a 3rd and still have 10 picks left.[/quote]


Guys I think you're forgetting 2 key factors.

1. The Eagles are trying to trade up and draft an OT. They need a Tackle waaayy more than they need a WR. Yes a play maker for McNabb is a need for them there, but they just brought Jason Smith into camp for a work out. Why would they even bother looking at him if they didn't have at least a sliver of ambition to try to trade up and draft him. They have the ammo to move up. They also are supposedly interested in Peters. That would require at least a 1st. So unless they plan on skipping the 1st round altogether I highly doubt they will be serious contenders for Boldin.

2. Another poster brought this point up but I'll reiterate it. The Eagles faced the cardinals in the NFC Championship and almost beat them! Why would the cards send Boldin to the Giants or to the Eagles and help them create a better team? Those are the 2 perennial premier teams that have a chance to represent the NFC in the superbowl every year! That would be like us trading Suggs to the Stealers, Colts, or Patriots. The Cardinals have a legitimate chance to make the playoffs again so IMO they would rather ship Boldin off to the AFC where he won't hurt their chances at making the playoffs or facing them in the playoffs and help his new team lay the smackdown on his old team.

[baltiMORE RAVENS]

I'm probably in the minority here, but I really think we're gonna be okay at WR (as long as our guys can stay healthy) It generally takes wr a couple years to adjust to the NFL, plus throw that on top of the fact that we haven't had a QB and we just got a new offensive coordinator and system. I think that after a full offseason with Cam and Flacco, D. Williams, Clayton, and Figurs are gonna be good enough for us. We don't need Figurs to run the route tree, just run straight to provide a deep threat. D. Williams will be very good if he can stay healthy and Clayton is coming on nicely. Plus we have plenty of other young, talented guys. Lets stick to the things we do best: POUND IT IN THE GROUND GAME AND PLAY LIGHTS OUT DEFENSE.

Anyone agree????

[#1 D]

[quote name='bscott57' post='180688' date='Apr 16 2009, 03:44 PM']That would be ideal but our track record of doing that is brutal.[/quote]

i kno wat u mean lol...can't forget Devard Darling, Travis Taylor, Clarence Moore, and Patrick Johnson. i think we got a good find with Mark Clayton, tho. hopefully it will pay off this draft, there are soo many talented wr's out there in the draft, and we're bound to get one that succeeds in the NFL.

[RavensIQ]

[quote name='PurpleClawsOfFURY' post='180683' date='Apr 16 2009, 03:38 PM'][img]http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/3986/520xt.jpg[/img]

Looking good in purple Anquan!

2nd and Heap for Boldin[/quote]

Boldin would scare the feces out of me in a Ravens all black uniform with a black visor!

OMG, just the thought of it made me tinkle in my underwear

[YABOY]

do it ozzie bring him to b-more

[stormie]

[quote name='baltiMORE RAVENS' post='180693' date='Apr 16 2009, 03:49 PM']I'm probably in the minority here, but I really think we're gonna be okay at WR (as long as our guys can stay healthy) It generally takes wr a couple years to adjust to the NFL, plus throw that on top of the fact that we haven't had a QB and we just got a new offensive coordinator and system. I think that after a full offseason with Cam and Flacco, D. Williams, Clayton, and Figurs are gonna be good enough for us. We don't need Figurs to run the route tree, just run straight to provide a deep threat. D. Williams will be very good if he can stay healthy and Clayton is coming on nicely. Plus we have plenty of other young, talented guys. Lets stick to the things we do best: POUND IT IN THE GROUND GAME AND PLAY LIGHTS OUT DEFENSE.

Anyone agree????[/quote]

I don't know, you have a point and we do that best. But I'd say it's time to get a deep threat in there. We are limited right now.

If we get a seasoned WR in there how often do you think we'll hear "And Flaccos throws it long.....long...??? And he has it...TOUCH DOWN RAVENS" ?

Would be nice to insert Boldin there.

[nextgen_RavensFan]

I would not give up the draft picks for him. He is a terrific player but at what cost do we think it is worth it. If it means losing Suggs and the chance to get some very good talent out of the draft then i say no. We need to get ready to try to make Suggs an offer that will keep him here. The draft has a very good selection of recievers which will grow with Flacco. Lets not sacrifice the future to make this deal get done. Until we get a reciever that has spent a year or so with flacco we need Suggs and the powerful defense to keep the games close. Lets find a guy who can stretch the field and be physical as well. A TO or Moss type player.

[bigZ2222]

im all for it send them heap and a 1st rounder this is a deep draft we can make up for it

[Ravnet]

Q on NFL Live is right. Philly has 12 picks and they run a west coast - he's a perfect fit.

[Twoo]

[quote name='nextgen_RavensFan' post='180708' date='Apr 16 2009, 04:09 PM']I would not give up the draft picks for him. He is a terrific player but at what cost do we think it is worth it. If it means losing Suggs and the chance to get some very good talent out of the draft then i say no. We need to get ready to try to make Suggs an offer that will keep him here. The draft has a very good selection of recievers which will grow with Flacco. Lets not sacrifice the future to make this deal get done. Until we get a reciever that has spent a year or so with flacco we need Suggs and the powerful defense to keep the games close. Lets find a guy who can stretch the field and be physical as well. A TO or Moss type player.[/quote]

This year is not really the best draft class for receivers. If you take a look at who is going to be available 2010 it's a whole different story. After thinking about it since last night, I think if we took Boldin and traded picks/player for him we could draft a WR next year where there is a significantly better draft class.

[stormie]

[quote name='nextgen_RavensFan' post='180708' date='Apr 16 2009, 04:09 PM']I would not give up the draft picks for him. He is a terrific player but at what cost do we think it is worth it. If it means losing Suggs and the chance to get some very good talent out of the draft then i say no. We need to get ready to try to make Suggs an offer that will keep him here. The draft has a very good selection of recievers which will grow with Flacco. Lets not sacrifice the future to make this deal get done. Until we get a reciever that has spent a year or so with flacco we need Suggs and the powerful defense to keep the games close. Lets find a guy who can stretch the field and be physical as well. A TO or Moss type player.[/quote]

I want Boldin but I have to agree. I wouldn't want to lose Suggs to get him.

[Neal Could Block the SUN!!]

Seems that the Card's are just testing the waters
with 2 more years on his contract, they may just work him into their staff

I say grab him if Oz can make it work
if not Blind Faith in Oz has gotten me this far and I's Believe!!!


[url="http://blogs.nfl.com/2009/04/15/cardinals-will-listen-to-trade-offers-for-wr-boldin/"]NFL.com Link to Story[/url]

Pro Bowl WR Anquan Boldin has been asking for a trade since last summer, but most NFL experts believed there was no way the Cardinals would ever deal him. However, Cardinals general manager Rod Graves and coach Ken Whisenhunt told Darren Urban on the team

[MagicianCamille]

Years of watching conservative Ravens football is making me want this to happen.

[theFRANCHISE]

[quote name='stormie' post='180712' date='Apr 16 2009, 04:14 PM']I want Boldin but I have to agree. I wouldn't want to lose Suggs to get him.[/quote]
Agreed. I may want Suggs badly, but not at the risk of having to replace TWO defensive starters at linebacker. It's already bad enough, having to deal with the uncertainty of whether Tavares Gooden can step into Bart Scott's shoes, but we don't know for sure whether Antwan Barnes or Jameel McClain will be able to immediately fill Suggs' shoes neither. All three 'backers are still projects at the moment, as far as we know.

[bossman419]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' post='180717' date='Apr 16 2009, 04:23 PM']Agreed. I may want Suggs badly, but not at the risk of having to replace TWO defensive starters at linebacker. It's already bad enough, having to deal with the uncertainty of whether Tavares Gooden can step into Bart Scott's shoes, but we don't know for sure whether Antwan Barnes or Jameel McClain will be able to immediately fill Suggs' shoes neither. All three 'backers are still projects at the moment, as far as we know.[/quote]
Exactly... why trade the future away for a 30 year old possession receiver. I know all you guys will hate me for saying this but how will he look with out that machine of a WR on the other side (Larry Fitz.)? No doubt hes a superior talent but lets be realistic

[bscott57]

[quote name='bossman419' post='180727' date='Apr 16 2009, 05:06 PM']Exactly... why trade the future away for a 30 year old possession receiver. I know all you guys will hate me for saying this but how will he look with out that machine of a WR on the other side (Larry Fitz.)? No doubt hes a superior talent but lets be realistic[/quote]

Maybe I am missing something but since when is he a "possession receiver", if you are thinking he is similar to Mason you couldnt be more wrong. Guys like Harrison, Holt, Mason those are possession WR, Boldin has the ablility to stretch a defense and is incredible after the catch (anyone who was at M & T 2 years ago for the game vs the Cards saw this). Also he is getting a bad rap for playing alongside Fitz, people forget Boldin was there a year before Fitz and made the pro bowl as a rookie with 101 catches. He is an incredible talent and that argument can be made from the other side, Fitz may be reaping the benefits of playing alongside Boldin.

Not to mention the dude broke his face and still dominated down the stretch, i dont care who you are that kind of attitude would be loved in the blue collar city of Baltimore.

[flynismo]

where is all this "possession reciever" talk coming from??? He is that, and a whole helluva lot more. He is also the red zone threat we so desperately need.
Give up a 1st, next years 3rd, and LJ Smith.

[Bullrush]

The Sun confirms

[quote]The Ravens have expressed interest in trading for Arizona Cardinals wide receiver Anquan Boldin, a league source confirmed Thursday.[/quote]
[url="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-ravens0416,0,5528068.story?track=rss"]http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...story?track=rss[/url]

[kze]

[quote name='Bullrush' post='180733' date='Apr 16 2009, 11:32 PM']The Sun confirms


[url="http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/football/bal-ravens0416,0,5528068.story?track=rss"]http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/footbal...story?track=rss[/url][/quote]


Now let us pray he pays us a visit.

[#1 D]

[quote name='kze' post='180735' date='Apr 16 2009, 05:34 PM']Now let us pray he pays us a visit.[/quote]

idk why he wouldn't wanna play for the ravens. im a bit towards the ravens drafting a WR, but if we get Boldin, that's awesome too. Boldin would love playing for the ravens imo. he would be THE primary receiver, he would be the leader of our offense (eh, maybe), would have a great OC under cam cameron, and would have a deep-throwing, talented young quarterback in Joe Flacco.

[RAVh-i-p.h-o-pENS]

The problem Anquan had with Arizona was management. I dont think theres a problem with Baltimores Management ....but i think Arizonas Main objective is to Sign Boldin Long Term. and i dont know what sport center is thinking Coming up with these scenarios how Anquan and Phily Would work out. Arizona played Phily in the nfc championship game so why trade him there you would almost be suring Phily a nfc championship. Boldin - 1. get a long term contract 2. no contract extension maybe sit out the season or play 3. be traded, go to the afc

[bossman419]

[quote name='flynismo' post='180729' date='Apr 16 2009, 05:23 PM']where is all this "possession reciever" talk coming from??? He is that, and a whole helluva lot more. He is also the red zone threat we so desperately need.
Give up a 1st, next years 3rd, and LJ Smith.[/quote]
Possession receiver was the wrong thing to call him but IMO our LB situation will deteriorate if we trade for him. Suggs will be a FA again next year, there is still a hole in B.Scott's position, Ray is getting old (no offense, i love him but he cant play forever), and JJ is not an elite LB I don't care what anybody says.

You might say well if we trade for Boldin it won't effect the LB situation. YES IT WILL! He's gonna demand a killer paycheck, making less space for us to lock in another huge FA class next year, which includes T.Sizzle. Without a 1st or 2nd round pick we can't draft a LB that is ready to step in and play right away. Some experts have Ray Malauga falling to around 26. Hell even James Laurinatus will be around at 26. I really don't think that Jameel McClain or Taveras Gooden are ready to start.

If we don't pick up a LB we could always draft a younger, cheaper WR and possibly have the near the same output.

Just my $.02

[flynismo]

Imma start a damn petition to get Boldin's arse over here. I dont care what AZ wants, give it to them and let's laugh all the way to the SB!!!

[DBOWSRAVENS]

[quote name='Alexir' post='180579' date='Apr 16 2009, 12:38 PM']Totally agree. Suggs for Boldin. I have been saying that for months.[/quote]
Are you serious, that makes no sense! That would mean a draft pick and suggs to az. Hey while we at it lets trade ed reed for braylon edwards, flacco for quinn! You must be a steeler fan.

[edreedfromtheu]

[quote name='bossman419' post='180741' date='Apr 16 2009, 06:06 PM']Possession receiver was the wrong thing to call him but IMO our LB situation will deteriorate if we trade for him. Suggs will be a FA again next year, there is still a hole in B.Scott's position, Ray is getting old (no offense, i love him but he cant play forever), and JJ is not an elite LB I don't care what anybody says.

You might say well if we trade for Boldin it won't effect the LB situation. YES IT WILL! He's gonna demand a killer paycheck, making less space for us to lock in another huge FA class next year, which includes T.Sizzle. Without a 1st or 2nd round pick we can't draft a LB that is ready to step in and play right away. Some experts have Ray Malauga falling to around 26. Hell even James Laurinatus will be around at 26. I really don't think that Jameel McClain or Taveras Gooden are ready to start.

If we don't pick up a LB we could always draft a younger, cheaper WR and possibly have the near the same output.

Just my $.02[/quote]

Well, Boldin's contract won't be the one affecting the LB position. It will be that huge outrageous contract given to... DOMINIQUE FOXWORTH! How can you say we can't spend money on Boldin, but fail to mention that we gave a ton of money to some corner who has only started for 1 year even though he's been in the league longer?

[BuckWilds]

[quote name='theFRANCHISE' post='180547' date='Apr 16 2009, 11:33 AM']

That's really all I have to say about the matter. We've all beaten this debate to death, back-and-forth about whether or not he's worth the risk. And like I said before, it would be somewhat of a dream come true for Anquan Boldin to be a Raven [i]and[/i] somehow get Darrius Heyward-Bey (even though the acquisition of Boldin would make DHB unnecessary). Hey, a guy can dream, right?[/quote]

I'm right with you. Boldin, Bey, Mason with Clayton rotating in and Heap/LJ working the TE spot... Yeah, I can dream too.

[Jamal]

Interest is probably is as far as this is going.... I'd love to see it though.

[ravensfan2430]

[quote name='edreedfromtheu' post='180746' date='Apr 16 2009, 06:13 PM']Well, Boldin's contract won't be the one affecting the LB position. It will be that huge outrageous contract given to... DOMINIQUE FOXWORTH! How can you say we can't spend money on Boldin, but fail to mention that we gave a ton of money to some corner who has only started for 1 year even though he's been in the league longer?[/quote]


i think this may one of the instances where during week 10 when foxworth is playing awesome football... you go... oh... thats why ozzie paid the man his money......


.... or at least i hope so.

[Tyler]

OH MY GOSH. My heart is pounding. a 1st and 3rd? DEAL.
Let's do this Oz!