Anquan Boldin Introduced to Media
by Bruce Raffel on Mar 8, 2010 4:57 PM EST
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After signing his contract extension earlier in the day, the Baltimore Ravens introduced newly acquired wide receiver Anquan Boldin to the media this afternoon at the team's Training Facility at One Winning Drive in Owings Mills. Boldin first appeared, holding his new Ravens #81 jersey, standing between General Manager Ozzie Newsome and head coach John Harbaugh .
Newsome introduced Boldin, saying "he just signed his contract extension upstairs and we had to get him something to eat." Harbaugh said this move had been "in the making for a long time."
(More comments on the Press Conference after the 'Jump' including a short video of a question I asked "Q.")
Boldin then took questions from the assembled media. On leaving the Arizona Cardinals and coming to the Ravens, he said it was "kind of bittersweet," and that he has been "talking over the past year with Ray Lewis and now I'm excited about being here."
Ozzie was asked if the signing of Boldin meant that the door was shut on re-signing Derrick Mason. His response was "I don't close the door on anyone, especially someone like Derrick Mason."
After the "regular" media got their chances to bark out questions, I was able to rise above the din to ask him about coming from the NFC West to the AFC North and what was his feeling about playing against the Pittsburgh Steelers twice a year from now on? You'll love his response:
Anquan Boldin on playing the Steelers
After the "Presser" was over, I asked a member of the Public Relations Department if Boldin was going to officially wear #81 and did he have to do anything with wide receiver Marcus Smith, who had been wearing #81, to get the number? I was told, "Marcus is not here, Boldin will be wearing #81." A member of the media told me that the jersey number is assigned by the team and they can give it to anyone they want and in this case, it's not an issue.
Although it's not up there yet, at some point you can go to BaltimoreRavens.com to see the entire press conference.
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"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 8, 2010 5:07 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I’m going to go home tonight and make my own Boldin jersey out of construction paper and glue sticks.
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 8, 2010 7:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
What do you thinkmy profile pic was made out of ; )
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Zachary Beard on Mar 8, 2010 8:03 PM EST up reply actions
Also picked up a 223 page copy of
The Ravens 2009 Season Review and 2010 Preview. Has a ton of notes and stuff, including a quote by Trevor Pryce from a story I did on Defensive Line Coach Clarence Brooks this summer, as well as a question I asked Bisciotti and Ozzie about Art Modell ever getting into the HoF at the end of season press conference in February.
Pretty cool, eh? Hate me some more!
aka 'Rexx'
So awsome Bruce
I loved hearing him say right when he got traded that this was the team he wanted to come to the whole time and that he had been talking to Ray about it for a year.
This may be the best move ever done in Ravens history.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
Hey Bruce, how many times does Ozzie say “Uhhh” when he talks? I always notice it every press conference I watch.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
The Wizard is great at what he does
but not the best public speaker. However, I heard him talk at the Combine and he said something cool to the kids there like “the NFL is a great league, with or without you, so you better step up if you want to be a part of it.” That was real challenging to those wide-eyed kids there, at least most of them that look like they’re 17 years old like Colt McCoy.
aka 'Rexx'
Bruce, how did you keeo yourself composed asking that question? lol
I would be burning with excitement! I am soooo ready for this man! I want the season to start now!! lol
Funny thing was
that just before I planned to interject (nice word, eh?) with my question, my heart started beating so hard I thought I was going into cardiac arrest, which would have been so embarrassing to do that there! Anyway, if you listen to the video, when I listed the NFC West teams, I blanked on the 49ers for a couple of seconds, then finally came out of it and remembered. Got a laugh from the audience with his answer though!
aka 'Rexx'
I was banned from BTSC for a poster
Hey MaLoR will you get over there and tell Blitzburgh to check his email?
The night is darkest right before the dawn
Those wankers banned me yesterday for the very first comment I ever even posted. Their sense of humor must have gone out the window with their playoff hopes last year.
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 8, 2010 8:41 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Zing!
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Zachary Beard on Mar 8, 2010 9:00 PM EST up reply actions
BW
As an “author” nwo, you have to be better behaved when visiting other sites as a rep of The Beatdown. Go back with your tail between your legs and beg for forgiveness with a note from me to grant you clemancy. No promises though and then go to your room without supper and do your homework!
aka 'Rexx'
No I wont. If they banned you, then you must have done something wrong.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
by Mr MaLoR on Mar 8, 2010 9:04 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
If hating the Steelers is wrong, then I don’t want to be right.
"I kill myself in small amounts"
by StuckInUtah on Mar 8, 2010 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 1 recs
Please. It was one thing
The night is darkest right before the dawn
by Zachary Beard on Mar 8, 2010 9:31 PM EST up reply actions
No, I am not going to go on their blog and search for Blitzburgh. He was most likely not even the one who banned you. If I see him on Facebook one evening, I’ll ask him.
You have to hate losing more than you love winning.
I just see some of the things these Squeeler fans post over here, and I’m certain they get a little lean-a-way, but I guess it doesn’t work both ways. I just hope we can all continue to show that a “little bit” of trash talk on this blog, doesn’t upset us ADULTS, and we’ll take it all in fun. God Damn it feels good to be a Ravens fan…..cough*Boldin*cough…!
"I kill myself in small amounts"
Good stuff.
I was wondering which number he would wear. Also, I was really happy to hear Boldin interview as a Raven. I’ve never heard him speak publicly, and any fears dissipated as I heard him speak. He fits in so well… I was wondering if Harbaugh had written him a script. I loved this trade before. After hearing Boldin speak, I’m even more excited.
Solid, solid pickup.
by BAL_Hawk on Mar 9, 2010 8:33 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
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I like the way he laughs a little harder at the questions he can’t fully answer because he has to be PC infront of the media. It’s easy to tell he’s composed and genuine(sp?). I already like the guy.
by BmoreBlitz on Mar 9, 2010 8:42 AM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Yesss boldin+ravens!!
Ah finally a breakthrough, seems like something like this would of happened sooner in the last ten years, i mean theres no team putting it down like u gus in the league and it makes me feel good to seethis happen..i honestly have a ton of appreciation and respect for Balt and have always idolized ray!!! I detail mcallisters car sometimes always spend some extra time cause he was part of my fav superbowl…hope u guys get it this year or next! Cause its def not our time yet!!! Tramp
I even cum Black & Silver...
by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 4:06 PM EST via mobile reply actions
nope! but thats end of this question sess!!!hhahaha, he's a good person, i meet guys from a couple dif teams out here and him n donnie edwards are the only two i even acknowledge....
I even cum Black & Silver...
by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 9, 2010 6:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Hmmm...
sounds like a “yes” to me!
aka 'Rexx'
by Bruce Raffel on Mar 10, 2010 11:35 AM EST up reply actions
HAHA....
I even cum Black & Silver...
by Tramp "Raider Roxxxtar" on Mar 10, 2010 12:40 AM EST up reply actions
Q in the house!!!!
Ozzie has given the Ravens offense a kick start with the Boldin trade. Looking forward to Boldin running over some Steeler DB’s on his way to the endzone.
Me Too!!!!
If no major injuries to key players during the season happens Baltimore should at least go to the confrence title game. The defense is always in the top tier every year and with the addition of Boldin to the recieving crew and Ray rizzle in the backfield with an approving young Flacco we are finally a well balanced machine.
"Now we pledge our faith to thee, Never shall we fail. Fighting ever, yielding never"
HAIL! HAIL! HAIL!
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