BREAKING NEWS: Ravens Acquire WR Anquan Boldin
by Mr MaLoR on Mar 5, 2010 8:51 PM EST
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The Baltimore Ravens have made one of the biggest moves of the off-season in less than 24 hours of Free Agency starting. After passing up Brandon Marshall who seemed to be a great fit for the Ravens, they have officially made the trade with the Arizona Cardinals. ESPN's Adam Schefter reports:
Done deal: Arizona trades WR Anquan Boldin and a 2010 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for Ravens 2010 third- and fourth-round picks.
This is a great move for the Ravens and looks to only be the beginning of some more great moves to come later on. With the draft coming up, we still have a 1st and 2nd while getting rid of our 3rd and 4th and receiving the Cardinals 5th rounder. With compensation picks still coming, this should be a strong off-season for Baltimore.
More to come. Stay Tuned. Great move Ozzie. Thanks for getting it done.
UPDATE: Ravens already got the deal done. 4 Years worth $28 Million.
UPDATE 2: Amazing quote from Boldin.
I’m definitely excited. For me, I’ve been hoping for this for a year since I first heard that the Ravens might be interested in me. I even talked with Ray [Lewis] about it a year ago. I really look at this as a great opportunity for me. They love football in Baltimore. I know that from when the Cardinals played there a few years ago. That place was loud, very impressive by the fans. The Ravens play a certain way. They play as hard and as physical as any team in the league, and I want to add to that. I think I play the way they play.
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Cool beans. I'm with it.I just hope Boldin stays healthy.
Hopefully, the Ravens sign another receiver. I’m on the TO bandwagon.
Probably not going to happen. Neither will Walter probably. Money issues supposedly. I am fine with finishing it up through the draft though.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
you excited to see picks besides Tate?
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Although if we did draft him, we could call the combination Golden Boldin.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Mar 5, 2010 6:26 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Get Dunlap!
And if we do nothing else, already this is a great off season. Ozzie played it cool and faked lack of interest, looking at Marshall and TO until the price came down!
Fantastic!
aka 'Rexx'
Dunlap is one of the guys that I have too many concerns about to want
but if you can get good effort out of him he’ll be a beast.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Now can you just do us a favor and sign Gaither please so we can get your 1st round pick.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Polian is at the Sloan Statgeek Conference at MIT right now
you’ll have to wait.
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Boldin and Stallworth isn't enough for to go with Mason and the other guys you already had?
Luck is probability taken personally, clutch is probability attributed to individuals.
Not sure if I care that much
I like Mason a lot, but I want what is best for my team…
MaLoR, now you don’t have to kill yourself.
Why doesn't Mike Brown ever get this sort of thing done?
Congrats on picking up a Pro Bowler on the cheap. Amazing deal. I’m jealous, and I hate the Cincy front office now more than ever.
They should have made an identical offer for Boldin. That’s a great goddamn deal.
told you it would be cheap
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Our GM is just better than yours
and about 27 or so other ones. Ozzie doesn’t miss much.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Yup, just like we have the last 15 years except for your luck last year.
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i was being nice
but who else! it’s Malor talking trash
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 6:26 PM EST up reply actions
he sure did :)
CB85......Collaros for Heisman
by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 6:30 PM EST up reply actions
wouldn't call it jealous at all
plenty of better players out their. C ya back to FA market
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 6:34 PM EST up reply actions
My initial reaction was certainly jealousy.
But Malor took my tone from congradulatory to realistic – he’s going to get hurt. He’s never stayed healthy.
Good pick up, hope it works out. Didn’t come over to talk smack.
unless we get lucky and get Marshall
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by TennBengalfan on Mar 5, 2010 6:25 PM EST up reply actions
Like The Brown's would ever pay for him?
and his idiot daughter wouldn’t even know what to do in the meetings with his agents. They would low ball for 2 million a year until week 7, then cave in. My favorite part of there HBO special this year was watching her look like a moron in negotiations for Smith. Bust!
Nice pickup!
I still would’ve rather gone after Marshall. But at least we still have our 1st Rounder.
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 5, 2010 6:25 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I was getting online to put up a Post
that NFL Network’s Michael Lombardi said he would be “shocked” of the Ravens didn’t get this done and I heard that the Cards were only asking for a 3rd rounder.
This still, as you say, leaves us with our 1st and 2nd pick and if you had asked would I rather have those picks and Boldin or Marshall and no 1st rounder, I’d have said “hell yes!”
Re-sign Mason, let him walk and still go after Walter. Combined with Stallworth and probably Clayton and what other younger guys we end up with, now our receiving corps will no longer be a weakness nor an excuse. Get your reservations ready for Dallas in February, guys and girls!
aka 'Rexx'
Thanks!
Great headline and great story! The Beatdown’s traffic is blowing up due to this. Keep it up, guys!
aka 'Rexx'
2010 is the Year of the Raven
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by StuckInUtah on Mar 5, 2010 6:37 PM EST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
We still need Corner Depth
And DE Depth for all you talking about Dallas… lets not get ahead of ourselves here. Gotta plenty of Free Agency left
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 6:44 PM EST up reply actions
No team's perfect
but Ozzie’s gone a long way to shoring up this team’s biggest weakness in the last 2 weeks with Stallworth and Boldin.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
I really cannot think of 2 other WR who have so much too prove like Stallworth and Boldin do. Boldin has never been that #1 and always wanted to go to a team that appreciated him as a #1. What better team than the Ravens who have NEVER seen a talent like Anquan. And everyone wrote Stallworth off and was afraid of him. The guy will show everyone he can still ball.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Disagree in a one area
Boldin was and has been a #1. Rookie season stats for Q. 16 games, 101 reception,
1377 yards and 8TD’s and a Pro Bowl participant before Fitzgerald.
Now, Stallworth has a lot to prove. It’s my belief that he will not disappoint us and have a solid season streching the field.
But can you consider him a #1 as a rookie? He might have put up some great #1 WR stats, but the Cards definitely saw that they did not want him as the #1, hence draft Fitz.
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by Mr MaLoR on Mar 6, 2010 2:29 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
YESSSSS
hell yes hell yes
"Going over the hitters it was decided that we should pitch Frank Robinson underground." - Jim Bouton
What did I say!?
I knew Baltimore were gonna pull the trigger on this one. Wasn’t I the 1st to say it? If not the 1st, I was def. the 2nd. Great job wizard! Much rather have Boldin for a 3rd and a 4th rather then B-Marsh for a 1st. Super bowl, here we come!!!
FEAR THE NEVERMORE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
My sincere apology to Ozzie Newsome
I admit to overreacting earlier today and I am sorry for anything I said. Today is a great day to be a RAVEN!
All teams should be very, very worried about the pain we will inflict on them.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
I wanted to put you on suicide watch earlier...
don’t burn down college park for a second time in a week.
Neither will Pittsburgh. I feel bad for Ike Taylor. Wait, no I don’t!
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He'll take care of Boldin
It’s a nice pickup though for you guys…finally have a legit #1.
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
Wouldn’t mind getting into right now. So amped up about this. But thanks.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
But we can agree on one thing
Thank god for the trade deadline….football started to seem like a distant past. Come on draft!!!
Bad Andy, Good Pizza.
Sweet move -
Boldin is one the the few NFL players as tough as Ray Lewis
Rice, Flacco, Boldin, Heap, Willis, Oher, and McClain – quite an offense – and with Ray and Reed on D, they don’t need to score much to win
He’s always open. He catches a lot of balls. He’s un-guardable, no matter how old he is
by WarWolf on Mar 5, 2010 6:45 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
Solid WR Core With One More
Boldin as #1 and Stalworth/Clayton at 3/4. #2 will either be Mason or Walters, neither of which will cost of draft picks.
I’m glad the Ravens went this route over Marshal. Its cheaper, in both money and draft picks, and safer. This is a very good draft class and I know they will use the picks to keep the team young an competitive for years to come, rather then blow it all on one guy.
I think that with Boldin as our #1
We might be better off going younger with Walter as our #2 over Mason, who might have issues relegated to the second read for a change. Clayton and Stallworth can fight it out for #3 and our passing game is now up to Flacco to get enough balls out there to keep everyone happy. Hell, even Todd Heap will benefit and a young TE will love being here if we get one in April.
aka 'Rexx'
I'd rather have Mason.
Give Flacco one familiar face this year. Mason still has it in him to have a few big years for a guy at his age.
I agree.
I’d see the depth chart easily as Mason first, Boldin second tho.
Mason is more of a possession receiver, pretty damn reliable. Boldin is new to the system and would be a great change of pace, different presence. then you have Stallworth for the speed/deep threat
Life is nothing but Beats & Rhymes
by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 7:01 PM EST up reply actions
Not me, and this is why
Boldin needs to be that go-to guy that Flacco looks to when he needs a big play, be it 4 yards or 40. With Mason there, Flacco might put too many balls in his stomach instead of looking for Boldin. See what he did with Rice? He needs to look first and foremost for Boldin, then to the others. With Walter flying long and Stallworth and Clayton as the 3rd read, Boldin should get his 80 recpetions. With Mason here, there’s no way they both catch 80 passes, as we are still a run-first offense with Ray Rice. Everybody remember Rice?
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Mar 5, 2010 8:55 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
+1
I’m not sure that Mason would want to co-exist with Boldin. They have a similar playing style. It may be a moot point anyhow. Mason now has less leverage——it he had any at all. Will Mason want to return?
they dont have a similiar playing style in my book
I see mason as #1 if we bring him back. thats just my opinion. As well I would prefer having Mason back… just my opinion
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 9:52 PM EST up reply actions
Boldin needed to get PAID
That was his problem in AZ. He’s not a prototypical #1 guy. But if Mason re-signs, he’s the #1, with Boldin getting a lot more throws his way than Clayton ever saw. Boldin’s unhappines, iirc, wasn’t the amount of balls he was getting, it was the amount of zeroes on his paycheck. And the Ravens fixed that within hours of completing the trade.
Mason #1, Boldin #2, Stallworth #3 is a hell of a receiving corps.
"The moment you stop thinking you're the best, it's time for you to get out the game." -'King' Mo Lawal
Boldin wasn't brought here to be second to anyone
So expect him to become Flacco’s go-to guy, which is why Mason leaving might be the best thing to move on from here into the future combo of Flacco to Boldin for six!
aka 'Rexx'
Agreed
I believe we get younger on D with our 1st two picks, unless a guy like Gresham is there waiting for us. I expect us to go with Dunlap(like you said) or a DB, earl thomas, patrick robinson.
FEAR THE NEVERMORE DEFENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Benji5203 on Mar 5, 2010 6:50 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I more think we need to focus on our Defense
in the draft now than our offense. Our offense started out rather strong last year, and now w/ WR help I think its rather complete for the season… At least for the most part though.
Depth on our defense has been a major problem tho. Our corners went down one by one last season and our secondary was exposed. I do not wish to see that again
Life is nothing but Beats & Rhymes
SideNote
Apparently we signed a DT Divens as well. also a move in the right direction. Keep it comin Ozzie
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 6:53 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. And we have good compensation on our RFA right now. Seatle is looking at Landry supposedly, so that would be a 2nd round pick if that happened. And if someone signs gaither, there is another first. I fell bad for all 31 teams in the NFL.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
I dont wanna lose Landry
Im also worried Leron McClain will vanish… the highs and lows of free agency
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 6:59 PM EST up reply actions
Yup. I do not think McClain leaves though. And I would not want to lose Landry either.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Yea, 2nd for Landry, 1st for Gaither. Win win situation either way. But these guys are great Ravens!
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yeah i just saw that.
I was thinking. “Way to kill everyones energy, couldnt have waited an hour after the good news justin?”
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 6:58 PM EST up reply actions
From Ray Rice's Twitter
Bmore y’all already know what time it Is Anquan boldin is a Raven enough said
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Fabian Washington's Twitter
I’m smiling ear to ear. It’s go time. Welcome Mr.Boldin to the Ravens.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
McClain Twitter
Let’s get Ravens Dallas bound!!! Maaaaaaytrixxxxxxx!!!!
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Aaron Wilson Twitter
For those wondering, the Kevin Walter to Baltimore talks are over, per a league source, now that the team has acquired Anquan Boldin.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
You would have to think that some of the players are as amped as us fans
Maybe not Clayton, Washington, and Williams so much though.
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 5, 2010 7:13 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Release all of them
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:20 PM EST up reply actions
OZZIE! OZZIE! OZZIE!
Operatic baritone sings “Genious, Genious, Genious!”
They say the empty can rattles the most...
OTHER GREAT NEWS!
BEN ROTHELISBURGER GOT ANOTHER SEXUAL ASSAULT CHARGE FILED AGAINST HIM! AHAHAHAHAHAH
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
thats not really good news
Sexual Hair-Ass-Ment charges suck. They stay with you forever… he’ll always be that guy, just like R-Kelly, smh
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 7:15 PM EST up reply actions
I definitely
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 5, 2010 7:14 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Santa comes for the second time...
Great deal without selling the farm to do it,it was a steal! Now re-sign Mason because he is so similiar to Art Monk,a true possession receiver.We added Stallworth for next to nothing,but I would even consider picking up T.O. he wouldn’t be a problem because he’s running out of chances,he and Stallworth could compete,afterall he’s better then what we had/// Now draft Carlos Dunlap and a few CB’s and we’ll be way better then last year,maybe our best team yet…
I definitely
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 5, 2010 7:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions
Damn smartphones...
I meant to say that I definitely agree that the WR depth should go #1 Mason #2 Boldin #3 Stallworth. That will give Flacco a familiar face while giving Boldin time to adjust to the new system.
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 5, 2010 7:18 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
WHOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:18 PM EST reply actions
Now we need Dunlap!
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:18 PM EST reply actions
More Tweets
From WNST about Harbaugh
He fits the personality of our team with the hardnosed, physical way he plays. We love the way he competes.
Our fans will enjoy watching him compete, and his teammates will be excited to have him with us.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
From Boldin
I’m just happy to be going to a team that has a lot going for it. I believe I can help them, maybe get them to another level
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Aaron Wilson from Joe Flacco
I think adding Anquan to the Ravens will not only be great for our offense, but our team as a whole.
I was extremely excited to get the news of our addition of Anquan Boldin.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
boldin has a twitter?
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 7:22 PM EST up reply actions
Q is the proper nckname but whatever
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:43 PM EST up reply actions
Let's draft dunlap in the first
And a CB in the 2nd.
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:20 PM EST reply actions
Honestly though
This WR class is so deep and so talented, that it wouldn’t be a bad move to pick one in the first two rounds. Remember, we will have to fill a void once Mason is done, and that is very soon. We might not even be bringing Mason back.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Big-Benn maybe?
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:23 PM EST up reply actions
And Rolle in the 2nd?
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:26 PM EST up reply actions
Or hopefully Spikes drops and we can grab him
Receiver in the first sounds awesome. Rolle would be a great pick in the second, but i am just a huge fan of Brandon Spikes and I think he will be a beast in the NFL, regardless of having his stock drop due to his combine performance, cuz the combine is overrated anyways. Either, Newsome will grab us beasts in the first two rounds regardless of who they are and what position they play
And gaither and Landry still can be offered 1st and 2nd round compensation for the draft
I officially am on the Newsome bandwagon.
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:23 PM EST reply actions
All of the shit last year and we finally pull the trigger this year
I take it Ozzie read some of our complaints. ; )
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:28 PM EST reply actions
he still plays for us? does he have any catches?
#KindaSeriousBoutTheCatchesPart
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by Matchz Malone on Mar 5, 2010 7:43 PM EST up reply actions
If not we should just release him
He will be our #6 WR at best.
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 7:51 PM EST up reply actions
now just get big benn and lets throw in the boldin-benn combination
that would be so sick cuz they both have size and play with similar styles. Ravens 2010 Champs Baby!
Great News
It would be nice now if Cam can continue improving the offense. Boldin’s gonna add a physical presence as well as Stallworth which we needed more of amongst our receivers, especially in the AFC North. Okay Cam..you know have a guy that can compliment your offense so let’s continue to see more of a balanced offense. That doesn’t mean get pass happy and when things aren’t looking good, start running again. Let’s not change what Baltimore football is best known for.
2 yards and a cloud of dust?
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 8:24 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
I can't wait to see what Out first FA move will be...
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 8:25 PM EST reply actions
I am stoked! Boldin reminds me of myself. This beast will own Pitts sorry secondary for the next 4 years. Now, we need someone who can stretch the field at point of catch. Boldin will catch short and then blow people up in the YAC yards. This guy is a mans man. Gets his face smashed and plays shortly after. No babying his wounds. He missed 1 game last year being the brawler he is. BFD. This guy has balls. I love. Ray Rice, Mason and Boldin in the short game trumps any deep ball. These guys will be uncoverable. Holy crap we’re going to the SB.
Love the optimism raven
I’m sure it was hard for you to say something positive about the us.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Enjoy it while you can, its a rare occurrence.
by purpleonblack86 on Mar 5, 2010 8:46 PM EST up reply actions
ps…Brothelsburger rubbed up against me at Checkers when I was waiting for my fries and shake. Freaked me out.
New Daily is up on the front page. Enjoy!
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 8:48 PM EST reply actions
I edited both posts and updated this one to keep it at the top.
Sorry BW, but I’m sure you’ll understand the priority for at least the next day or three. Recommend everyone read the Beatdown Daily, as it is a great new series that BW has started lately, with a quick glimpse at the day’s goings-on.
aka 'Rexx'
Aw shucks.....
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
Bouldin the Raven
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE-HA!!!!!! =^..^=
by ranbotrout on Mar 5, 2010 8:57 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
+a googaplex
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
I already checked, they don't have them up yet : (
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:01 PM EST up reply actions
There is a GOD in the Football Heavens
As a long time Arizona Cardinals fan , I couldn’t be more happy. I have wanted this move since last year this time. Boldin has been under appreciated for 2 to 3 years out there (AZ). Boldin had been the HEART and SOUL of that offense according to Kurt Warner. The one running the tough routes (slants ,crossing, dig routes and smash routes) into the teeth of the defense, taking the pounding to move the chains while sacrficing his body to move the chains. I expect Boldin to be healthier now that he is not asked to run inside routes strictly to setup and preserve a teammate (Larry Fitzgerald).
So what are the Ravens getting in Anquan Boldin as a player? I’m glad you asked. How about the leading WR in Cardinals History for reception with 586 for 7520 yards and 45 TD’s. He’s the 7th best WR in the game, surpassed in production by only Andre Johnson, Brandon Marshall, Reggie Wayne , Randy Moss, Vincent Jackson and Larry Fitzgerald. Boldin’s stats are very close to Fitzgerald’s on a game by game basis except for TD’s. And lets not forget that Boldin was a 2nd round draft pick (54th in 2003) and is now the most prolific pass catcher in the record books for the Cardinals. Quite a feat for a guy who was not suppose to make an impact.
The Wizard of Oz (Newsome) should be wearing a mask and carrying a gun because he stole Anquan Boldin. Boldin runs all the routes on the NFL route tree, can strech the field if allowed to and asked, is tough as nails and if I have ever seen a Ravens player…….well Boldin is it.
Boldin has always been a leader on the field, in the lockerroom, on the field (with production and vocality) and in the Community of Palm Beach Co. Florida where he has the Q fest every summer giving back to those around him.
I see Boldin being a tremendous asset to the Ravens Organization and extremely productive on the field. Joe Flacco has to be positvely giddy with the thought of playing pitch and catch with Q. In my mind, Boldin becomes the #1 option instantly in the Ravens passing game and puts the Ravens in a position to remain ahead of the hated rival Pittsburgh as the creme de la creme of the division and legitimate threat to represent the AFC for you know what. Yeah, I went there.
Ozzie Newsome you’re the best! Go Ravens!
Thanks bud. We are glad to have him. You guys had no need for him with Breaston and Doucet stepping up. Great group of WR you guys got over there. Oh yea, that guy with the dreads is alright to.
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I'm moving on
Jumping ship. I don’t care for the Cardinals anymore. I’ve never care for the owners and I’m no fan of Ken Whisenhunt’s. Where can I get my Boldin jersey? Are they available yet? Looking forward to going to the games and rocking it!
Welcome to the Ravens then
and we will all get our Boldin 81 jerseys as soon as Marcus Smith is “relieved” of it (sorry Marcus, have to).
I got my Pat Tillman Cards’ jersey in honor of the true hero of them all.
aka 'Rexx'
Thanks Bruce
Now I need to come up with a new user name. Can’t continue to use Cardsfan81 and have people looking at me sideways. LOL on Smith being relieved of his 81. Boldin may have to buy the #81 from Smith. That’s usually how it works!
Thanks Cardsfan1. Tune into his first game with us. He will get a tremendous ovation. We here in Baltimore appreciate foreign receiving talent. We will love him to pieces.
Boldin plays like a Raven
I couldn’t agree more. Boldin couldn’t have said it better than “I think they play like I play”. Just wait till he breaks some tackles and forces his way into the endzone. B’more will go nuts. I love this deal. You always have to be cautious about injuries, but the same could be said for any NFL player. Kudos Ozzie!
by 60minuteassassin on Mar 6, 2010 9:10 AM EST up reply actions
+1
People forget that Boldin is the best blocking Wideout in the NFL. Steelers DB’s will get pancaked and steamrolled in the run game.
Awesome. It’s times like this that I love being a Ravens fan. I just love how logically the Ravens front office approaches the off-season team building. I had a feeling that this deal would happen as soon as I heard the Cardinals placed the third round tender on Boldin. It just made too much sense to pass up.
Now, the Ravens can still draft players in the first two rounds. Furthermore, they don’t need to worry about filling the WR position. They can simply draft the best player available. I have a feeling that we will be seeing a CB or DE in the first round… maybe Kyle Wilson?
Check out my new Profile Picture
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:21 PM EST reply actions
So do I
Can’t wait until the real jersey comes out so I can use it. It’s a nice photoshop from Lunapic.
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:30 PM EST up reply actions
Well Boldin didn't beak the freakin bank like the 91.5 million dollar man did.
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:38 PM EST up reply actions
Boldin Nickname competition starting now
Q
The KKQ (Ku-Klux-quan)
Quan fire(like bond-fire)
"Quan"tom physics
LeQuan James
Anquan “Piss your pants Paulamolau” Boldin
Anyone have anything else?
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 9:47 PM EST reply actions
In hindsight
This deal worked out so well for the Ravens. Last offseason it would have taken a first and third to get Boldin, and guess who those those picks wound up being…thats right, Mr. Oher and Mr. Webb, two impact starters (pending Webb’s rehabilitation). So, instead of getting Bolden last year and missing out on those two, we got all three and a fifth round pick to boot!
They say the empty can rattles the most...
And we still have pending RFA players with picks on them
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
+1
I was thinking the same thing.
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 10:06 PM EST up reply actions
Maybe we can get Marshal for a 3rd and a 4th next year ; )
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by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
Also,
On a slightly different topic, I’m real happy for Chester Taylor. Loved him as a Raven, thought he got screwed when the Vikes drafted AP, and now he’s gonna waltz into Chi-town and take Matt Forte’s starting spot.
They say the empty can rattles the most...
What else can I say.....
Tonight I’m going to sleep a happy man.
-Thanks Oz
"I kill myself in small amounts"
Agreed
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Baltimore Warrior on Mar 5, 2010 10:52 PM EST up reply actions
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Imagine what that sounded like in person. I love this so much.
by PurpleNorangeNbeer on Mar 5, 2010 11:16 PM EST reply actions
Congrats
"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS
Whoops, congrats,
Jet fan here, but I love the Ravens. Went to the same high school as Ray Rice and always loved the Ravens, and was thrilled when we were lucky enough to get Rex from you guys. Great move here, good luck next season, I think between Flacco, Rice, and Sanchez and Greene, and both of our defenses, there is a chance we end up meeting up with you guys a lot in the near future, perhaps start a little out of division playoff type rivalry. I think we have two of the better set up teams both for now and heading forward. Good luck next year and the rest of the offseason.
"Relax, all right? Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring; besides that, they're fascist. Throw some ground balls. It's more democratic."
- CRASH DAVIS
This is really a great day
I’m so excited.
And I just can’t hide it.
I’m about to lose control.
And I think I like it.
Love the Pic, ryantz.
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