Latest Boldin rumor
Here’s the latest Anquan Boldin rumor making the rounds (of course, when it comes to draft day, it’s all speculation):
If the Ravens draft Oklahoma State tight end Brandon Pettigrew -- which I would say is 50-50 at this point -- they would offer their second-round pick and tight end Todd Heap to the Arizona Cardinals for Boldin.
Pettigrew would have to get past the Detroit Lions (No. 20), Philadelphia Eagles (No. 21) and Buffalo Bills (trading up from No. 28).
One potential holdup is that the Ravens have been unable to negotiate with Boldin. According to profootballtalk.com, Boldin and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus, have not received permission to talk to a new team about a contract.
That means any team willing to trade for the disgruntled receiver would be at a disadvantage when it comes to reaching a new deal with Boldin. When the Ravens traded for quarterback Steve McNair a few years ago, they had agreed in principle on a deal with him before completing the trade.
Another team that could emerge in a trade for Boldin is the Tennessee Titans. According to Scout.com, the Cardinals are “gathering information” on Titans running backs LenDale White and Chris Henry. This could be the precursor for a deal that includes a second-round pick and one of those players.
Comments
Why wait? Is heap that big of a loss (considering we have LJ now)?? Why not secure this deal before the eagles or titans get him
Posted by: Dave K | April 25, 2009 12:49 PM
We need to get this done ASAP!!! Throw in a mid round pick next year hell!!
Posted by: Jared | April 25, 2009 1:13 PM
I couldn't agree more. Although I believe Philly is out of the loop, the talk of Tennessee willing to part with White or Brown has me worried.
Posted by: Curtis C. | April 25, 2009 1:21 PM
hate to break it to you but, LJ smith is the worst tight end in the nfl and will have 5 fumbles at crucial times for you next year.
Posted by: andrew | April 25, 2009 1:30 PM
Dave K, because it hinges on something that hasn't happened yet--drafting pettigrew
Posted by: b | April 25, 2009 1:31 PM
You're dreaming, if you think the Cardinals will let him go for a 2nd and a has been TE.
Posted by: Clint | April 25, 2009 2:27 PM
Clint makes a good point. That would be like trading Randy Moss for a 4th round pick. Oh, wait........
Posted by: Curtis C. | April 25, 2009 3:30 PM
trade McGahee and a 2nd rounder. the money we save on his outlandish contract goes to secure suggs and boldin... no brainer.
Posted by: bryan shultz | April 25, 2009 4:37 PM
Anquan's staying in Arizona
Posted by: Jaggoff | April 25, 2009 4:51 PM
Bryan, trading McGahee would be a HUGE hit to the cap and trading him would mean that there is NO WAY they would be able to sign Suggs and Boldin. They won't trade McGahee.
Posted by: Corey | April 25, 2009 5:35 PM
wouldn't trading him mean that his new team would then assume the contract? therefore a HUGE cap recoup ?
Posted by: bryan | April 25, 2009 6:35 PM
GO FOR THE TRADE I LIKE HEEP BUT WE NEED A FAST WR
Posted by: BOB DEATON | April 25, 2009 7:16 PM
I'm glad we didn't trade Todd Heap. Watch, he will have an all pro season this year.
Posted by: Ricky | April 26, 2009 6:53 PM
Will we ever get offensive weapons?
Posted by: confused fan | April 26, 2009 10:05 PM
WE NEED BOLDIN THE RAVENS DON'T HAVE AN IMPACT RECIEVER DERRICK MASON PLAYED HURT AND HE'S OLD. IF THE RAVENS GET BOLDIN OUR CHANCES OF GOING TO THE SUPERBOWL WILL BE MUCH LIKELY.
Posted by: thomas | April 26, 2009 10:14 PM