Comments on: ANQUAN ASKS OUT http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/ The Best Pro Football Scoop on the Internet Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:39:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.2 By: NOVADawg http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-19065 NOVADawg Wed, 23 Apr 2008 16:18:03 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-19065 skrijd and NoWearMan are right. Winslow never asked for a trade. He didn't even complain too much when the Team wacked his salary after he did his motor-cycle thing and almost ruined his career. You can still get on him about the (over-rated, over-hyped) Soljah incident, but he's been a pretty good addition to the Browns from an attitude standpoint. skrijd and NoWearMan are right. Winslow never asked for a trade. He didn’t even complain too much when the Team wacked his salary after he did his motor-cycle thing and almost ruined his career. You can still get on him about the (over-rated, over-hyped) Soljah incident, but he’s been a pretty good addition to the Browns from an attitude standpoint.

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]]> By: soyuztm http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-19031 soyuztm Wed, 23 Apr 2008 15:46:07 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-19031 Rumors!!!!!!!!!!!! Boldin loves AZ! He will retire a Cardinal. Rumors!!!!!!!!!!!! Boldin loves AZ! He will retire a Cardinal.

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]]> By: NoWearMan http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18941 NoWearMan Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:40:26 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18941 How does Kellen Winslow get thrown into this mix? I don't recall him ever asking for a trade either. How does Kellen Winslow get thrown into this mix? I don’t recall him ever asking for a trade either.

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]]> By: The Fun Bunch http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18921 The Fun Bunch Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:08:01 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18921 Florio, Captain Fan, spanky, et al... The disappointment with players wanting new deals is understandable, but it fails to account for the larger issue -- that the system of NFL salaries is completely broken. They're the only major sport without guaranteed contracts and the players take the most physical risk and beating than anyone else. As long as owners can terminate contracts -- that they signed -- for whatever reason they want, players can -- and should -- renegotiate their deals when the market allows them to. And as a Skins fan, much as I hated the Chad Johnson offer, I'd be pleased if they gave up those picks for Boldin. That guys is as physical a receiver as you'll ever see. Florio, Captain Fan, spanky, et al…

The disappointment with players wanting new deals is understandable, but it fails to account for the larger issue — that the system of NFL salaries is completely broken. They’re the only major sport without guaranteed contracts and the players take the most physical risk and beating than anyone else.

As long as owners can terminate contracts — that they signed — for whatever reason they want, players can — and should — renegotiate their deals when the market allows them to.

And as a Skins fan, much as I hated the Chad Johnson offer, I’d be pleased if they gave up those picks for Boldin. That guys is as physical a receiver as you’ll ever see.

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]]> By: spanky07 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18872 spanky07 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:40:07 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18872 To CaptainFan...bravo...could not agree more....then we take these insane player salaries down to a common sense level...then we figure out a way to get owners to pass those saved salary dollars off to the ones that make it all possible....us, the fans. Then we'll have a resemblance of what this great game used to be like. To CaptainFan…bravo…could not agree more….then we take these insane player salaries down to a common sense level…then we figure out a way to get owners to pass those saved salary dollars off to the ones that make it all possible….us, the fans. Then we’ll have a resemblance of what this great game used to be like.

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]]> By: Sigildark http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18840 Sigildark Wed, 23 Apr 2008 04:31:48 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18840 Nothing wrong in trying to get a raise. That said, you should respect the contract you signed and check your ego at the door (yeah right lol). Nothing wrong in trying to get a raise. That said, you should respect the contract you signed and check your ego at the door (yeah right lol).

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]]> By: phillyfan03 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18812 phillyfan03 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:53:42 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18812 id rather have roy williams on my eagles but boldin would be great, just dont break the bank over him. id rather have roy williams on my eagles but boldin would be great, just dont break the bank over him.

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]]> By: CaptainFantastik http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18806 CaptainFantastik Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:48:05 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18806 I guess i'm the only one that thinks this is getting really old. Teams need to start standing firm on this stuff and send a message to these selfish players. If i'm the Bengals or the Cards I go in front of the cameras tomorrow and say "This player will NOT be traded under any circumstance. This player is under contract and will perform to the best of his abilities and fulfill every single one of his mandatory contractual obligations. If this player does not fullfill those obligations he will be de-activated. If this player gives the impression on Sundays that he is not performing to the best of his abilities out of spite he will be de-activated. If this player chooses to continue this behavior at any future time while under contract he will be de-activated. We will hold that player's rights and this player will have sacrificed one or more years of his career". It's time to send a real clear signal to these types of players. I guess i’m the only one that thinks this is getting really old. Teams need to start standing firm on this stuff and send a message to these selfish players. If i’m the Bengals or the Cards I go in front of the cameras tomorrow and say “This player will NOT be traded under any circumstance. This player is under contract and will perform to the best of his abilities and fulfill every single one of his mandatory contractual obligations. If this player does not fullfill those obligations he will be de-activated. If this player gives the impression on Sundays that he is not performing to the best of his abilities out of spite he will be de-activated. If this player chooses to continue this behavior at any future time while under contract he will be de-activated. We will hold that player’s rights and this player will have sacrificed one or more years of his career”.

It’s time to send a real clear signal to these types of players.

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]]> By: skrijd http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18785 skrijd Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:27:44 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18785 Kellen Winslow never asked for a trade. Kellen Winslow never asked for a trade.

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]]> By: Vox Veritas http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18763 Vox Veritas Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:12:01 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18763 It's Bill Bidwell, and he may be related in some way to Mike Brown. It’s Bill Bidwell, and he may be related in some way to Mike Brown.

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]]> By: punt99 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18755 punt99 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 03:07:06 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18755 ngnichols, why doesn't the cowboys trade Demarcus Ware to the Cardinals for a 1 and a 3? I'll tell you why. He's worth more than that. Same goes for Boldin. ngnichols, why doesn’t the cowboys trade Demarcus Ware to the Cardinals for a 1 and a 3?

I’ll tell you why. He’s worth more than that. Same goes for Boldin.

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]]> By: ngnichols http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18733 ngnichols Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:34:17 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18733 Jerry Jones needs to give up a 1 and a 3 and get this thing done. Arizona knows they can't afford to keep both Fitzgerald and Boldin so I don't know why they are saying "No" to a trade. Jerry Jones needs to give up a 1 and a 3 and get this thing done. Arizona knows they can’t afford to keep both Fitzgerald and Boldin so I don’t know why they are saying “No” to a trade.

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]]> By: sdffa11 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18724 sdffa11 Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:11:59 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18724 fitzgerald woulda have been better since hes younger and in my opinion, just a better receiver. but boldin is still a great receiver who could help us. i just wouldnt try to break the bank to get him. theyre supposedly not interested in reggie brown and lito so i dont see how this deal could go down. i think the eagles should keep trying to deal for chad johnson or roy williams. but the downside to this is no matter who you trade for, all the receivers are going to be looking for an extension. fitzgerald woulda have been better since hes younger and in my opinion, just a better receiver. but boldin is still a great receiver who could help us. i just wouldnt try to break the bank to get him. theyre supposedly not interested in reggie brown and lito so i dont see how this deal could go down. i think the eagles should keep trying to deal for chad johnson or roy williams. but the downside to this is no matter who you trade for, all the receivers are going to be looking for an extension.

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]]> By: trikee http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18723 trikee Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:11:15 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18723 as long as teams can cut a player pretty much anytime they want, then this will be their only recourse. as it should. players don't have any power so this is what they're reduced to. teams don't show loyalty so why should they? just ask jerry rice, joe montana and ronnie lot. as long as teams can cut a player pretty much anytime they want, then this will be their only recourse. as it should. players don’t have any power so this is what they’re reduced to. teams don’t show loyalty so why should they? just ask jerry rice, joe montana and ronnie lot.

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]]> By: swordsedge http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18720 swordsedge Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:04:26 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18720 Sounds to me like Dallas should give up the 28th overall, a fourth this year and a fouth next year for Mr. Boldin's services. A perfect replacement for the decrepit Terry Glenn. Sounds to me like Dallas should give up the 28th overall, a fourth this year and a fouth next year for Mr. Boldin’s services. A perfect replacement for the decrepit Terry Glenn.

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]]> By: DawkPlex http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18718 DawkPlex Wed, 23 Apr 2008 02:01:20 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18718 Theres no reason to believe that the Eagles will not be all over this. Anquan is an excellent player and certainly doesn't bring the baggage Chad has. I'll take anyone at this point though! Theres no reason to believe that the Eagles will not be all over this. Anquan is an excellent player and certainly doesn’t bring the baggage Chad has. I’ll take anyone at this point though!

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]]> By: birddog http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18715 birddog Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:55:10 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18715 boldin is still a great playa. Give him a chance boldin is still a great playa. Give him a chance

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]]> By: Lee C. http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18714 Lee C. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:52:38 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18714 .....let me guess.....the Eagles are rumored to be interested in him also....LOL...Im a huge Eagles fan, and would love to see Q in a green uni... …..let me guess…..the Eagles are rumored to be interested in him also….LOL…Im a huge Eagles fan, and would love to see Q in a green uni…

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]]> By: birddog http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18713 birddog Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:52:30 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18713 The eagles are climbing back to the top. The eagles are climbing back to the top.

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]]> By: B-dawk http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18707 B-dawk Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:49:35 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18707 Let the trade talk of Boldin to Philly/Dallas/Washington/Seattle/Raiders begin. I still don't think he'll get traded this season though, so I'm not going to get too hyped about this report! Let the trade talk of Boldin to Philly/Dallas/Washington/Seattle/Raiders begin. I still don’t think he’ll get traded this season though, so I’m not going to get too hyped about this report!

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]]> By: sporkdevil http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18704 sporkdevil Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:47:10 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18704 That is great news for 31 NFL teams. Boldin is one of the best there is, and any team would be ecstatic to pick him up. He is worth way more than he is being paid, and outperforms Fitz just about every game. I hope he makes a move East. That is great news for 31 NFL teams. Boldin is one of the best there is, and any team would be ecstatic to pick him up. He is worth way more than he is being paid, and outperforms Fitz just about every game. I hope he makes a move East.

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]]> By: jphalines http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18701 jphalines Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:44:52 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18701 I have a secret inside sourse that told me Swoop the Eagles mascot is also unhappy with his current contract that runs through 2012. Drew Rosenhause is Swoop's agent and knows the Redskins, Dolphins and Browns organizations are all willing to pay over market value for his services(sounds like tampering to me). Apparently Joe Banner signed Swoop back in 2005 to a 7 year deal that Swoop and Rosenhause feel he has outperformed(Banner saw his talent early and locked him up). Swoop may not show up for OTA's and training camp at Lehigh if a new deal isn't worked out or if a trade can't be put together before the draft this weekend. This is what happens when the salary cap keeps increasing at such large percentages every year. I have a secret inside sourse that told me Swoop the Eagles mascot is also unhappy with his current contract that runs through 2012. Drew Rosenhause is Swoop’s agent and knows the Redskins, Dolphins and Browns organizations are all willing to pay over market value for his services(sounds like tampering to me). Apparently Joe Banner signed Swoop back in 2005 to a 7 year deal that Swoop and Rosenhause feel he has outperformed(Banner saw his talent early and locked him up). Swoop may not show up for OTA’s and training camp at Lehigh if a new deal isn’t worked out or if a trade can’t be put together before the draft this weekend.
This is what happens when the salary cap keeps increasing at such large percentages every year.

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]]> By: JayPhilly http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18695 JayPhilly Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:31:18 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18695 I know a team that could use you...we wear Green, and number 81 is available...(Avant could wear any number...I could buy a "Boldin" patch to put over the "Avant" Patch that is currently over the "Owens" on the jersey...) I know a team that could use you…we wear Green, and number 81 is available…(Avant could wear any number…I could buy a “Boldin” patch to put over the “Avant” Patch that is currently over the “Owens” on the jersey…)

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]]> By: jphalines http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18694 jphalines Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:29:33 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18694 I just want to be the first person to mention the Eagles have to throw their hat in the mix for Boldin. There should be about 50+ Eagles comments before noon tomorrow. We may not have any championchips in 25 years in Philly, but we eat and breathe sports. I just want to be the first person to mention the Eagles have to throw their hat in the mix for Boldin. There should be about 50+ Eagles comments before noon tomorrow. We may not have any championchips in 25 years in Philly, but we eat and breathe sports.

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]]> By: yahmpy http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18693 yahmpy Wed, 23 Apr 2008 01:23:51 +0000 http://www.profootballtalk.com/2008/04/22/anquan-asks-out/#comment-18693 Eagles anyone? C'mon, what are the Cardinals going to re-sign him with? They'll have two highly paid wide receivers, a starting QB who gets paid like a starting QB but plays like a back-up, and 49 stiffs. Trade Boldin, use the picks to get younger, cheaper, and more balanced among your starting talent, and maybe you'll make the playoffs more than once every sixty years. Eagles anyone?

C’mon, what are the Cardinals going to re-sign him with? They’ll have two highly paid wide receivers, a starting QB who gets paid like a starting QB but plays like a back-up, and 49 stiffs.

Trade Boldin, use the picks to get younger, cheaper, and more balanced among your starting talent, and maybe you’ll make the playoffs more than once every sixty years.

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