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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Apr 22, 2008 20:25:53 GMT -5
Credit NFL.com:
Add Arizona's Anquan Boldin to the list of disgruntled wide receivers that have requested a trade.
2007 Statistics
Recs: 71
Yds: 853
Avg: 12.0
TDs: 9
Boldin recently met with Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt and informed him that he would like to be traded. The Cardinals told Boldin they were unwilling to trade him, but would consider exploring the possibility of a new contract with him.
Boldin is scheduled to make $2.5 million this season, $2.75 million next season and $3 million in 2010 -– considerably less than the four-year, $40 million extension that wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald signed with Arizona last month.
For now, Arizona has taken the same stance as Cincinnati has with its disgruntled Pro Bowl wide receiver Chad Johnson, who has the same agent, Drew Rosenhaus, as Boldin. The Cardinals have made it clear they are unwilling to trade Boldin.
General manager Rod Graves said Tuesday night that he views Boldin as one of the franchise's building blocks, a core player, and he is not interested in trading him.
But it is up to another team such as Washington that already has made an offer for Johnson to see if it could persuade Arizona to surrender Boldin.
It all adds to the intrigue of draft week. And it all creates a situation in Arizona that is similar to the one in Cincinnati.
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Post by Kliquid on Apr 22, 2008 20:34:21 GMT -5
Boldin is definitely underpaid.
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Post by amxfiles on Apr 22, 2008 22:46:49 GMT -5
I thought Shaun Alexander got released weeks ago. Huh. I thought I heard that too. Guess not.  It's been pretty much a for drawn conclusion that Seattle was dropping him from the team. Being from the area, there hasn't been a football story on the news or radio that didn't mention that he was all but gone. |
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Apr 23, 2008 14:40:27 GMT -5
Cheifs are really looking to make a move towards much younger players. They are officially in complete rebuilding stage. |
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Post by Kliquid on Apr 23, 2008 14:47:47 GMT -5
It was a smart move by the Chiefs. Allen didn't want to play there and was not going to sign a long-term deal. Unless they were planning on franchising him every year until he retires (LoL), they weren't going to be keeping him past this year. Realistically, even with Jared Allen, the Chiefs aren't a contender right now. What they did was made an attempt to build for the future. Whether or not it works out remains to be seen. |
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Post by T R W on Apr 23, 2008 14:50:23 GMT -5
The Chiefs got a great deal. I would have definitely done it.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Apr 23, 2008 14:52:02 GMT -5
It was a smart move by the Chiefs. Allen didn't want to play there and was not going to sign a long-term deal. Unless they were planning on franchising him every year until he retires (LoL), they weren't going to be keeping him past this year. Realistically, even with Jared Allen, the Chiefs aren't a contender right now. What they did was made an attempt to build for the future. Whether or not it works out remains to be seen. Eventhough he led the league in sacks last season, despite being suspended the first 2 games, I think the Chiefs got great value from this. As you said, he doesnt want to play in KC. Vikings can really use his talent. And in turn the Chiefs are gonna have 2 first round picks and 3 3rd rounders. Thats huge. Chiefs might take Ryan with their first pick and then look for another receiver. Or possibly the move of Allen, makes them look at Gholston or someone to bolster the defense and then go offense later in the draft if they are satisfied with working with Croyle. |
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Post by Kliquid on Apr 23, 2008 14:59:22 GMT -5
Daunte Culpepper visiting Packers todayThe Green Bay Packers are exploring the possibility of signing veteran quarterback Daunte Culpepper. Sources said the 31-year-old Culpepper arrived in Green Bay on Tuesday evening and is visiting the Packers today. Culpepper, an unrestricted free agent, played last season for the Oakland Raiders. In seven games (including six starts), he completed 58.1 percent of his passes for 1,331 yards with five touchdowns and five interceptions. The three-time Pro Bowler played his first seven seasons for the Minnesota Vikings, who selected him with the 11th overall pick in the 1999 draft. Following his tenure with the Vikings, he played the 2006 season with the Miami Dolphins. The Packers view the 6-foot-4, 264-pound Culpepper as a possible backup for Aaron Rodgers, who will take over the starting quarterback job this season for the retired Brett Favre.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Apr 23, 2008 17:06:55 GMT -5
Mel Kiper said that if Matt Ryan slips beyond pick 8, he will retire and never be heard from again.
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Post by Jamal on Apr 23, 2008 17:25:57 GMT -5
Good luck in your next career Mel Kiper.......
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Post by T R W on Apr 23, 2008 19:39:03 GMT -5
He won't go past 8.
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Post by Jorden on Apr 23, 2008 20:43:51 GMT -5
It was a smart move by the Chiefs. Allen didn't want to play there and was not going to sign a long-term deal. Unless they were planning on franchising him every year until he retires (LoL), they weren't going to be keeping him past this year. Realistically, even with Jared Allen, the Chiefs aren't a contender right now. What they did was made an attempt to build for the future. Whether or not it works out remains to be seen. Eventhough he led the league in sacks last season, despite being suspended the first 2 games, I think the Chiefs got great value from this. As you said, he doesnt want to play in KC. Vikings can really use his talent. And in turn the Chiefs are gonna have 2 first round picks and 3 3rd rounders. Thats huge. Chiefs might take Ryan with their first pick and then look for another receiver. Or possibly the move of Allen, makes them look at Gholston or someone to bolster the defense and then go offense later in the draft if they are satisfied with working with Croyle. Ryan would be a possibility if he's still there (which I doubt he will be), but I don't think the Chiefs will be taking a receiver very early in the draft. They need to focus on O-line and get a defensive ends first, then a QB. Then probably a CB.. Trust me.. I'm a HUGE Chiefs fan and as much as it sucks to see this many glaring weaknesses.. they're all there, and their top priority. |
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Post by Jamal on Apr 23, 2008 22:28:07 GMT -5
Its kind a funny.... On Espnews, just about 2 weeks ago, Boldin was talking about he would never do what Chad is doing. Looks like he got no other choice.
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Post by 6 seasons and a movie on Apr 24, 2008 16:17:40 GMT -5
I see the Chiefs taking Long or Gholston at 5 and taking an OT at 17, more than likely Otah unless Clady or Albret drop or they trade up to get one of them. A CB or WR in the second round would be great unless another first round rated OT drops to them as they do need help at both tackle positions and getting two starters on the line would really help out LJ and Croyle. This could be the trade that gets the Chiefs into a Super Bowl in the future or turns them into the Bengals of the 90's depending on how the draft and the development of these players goes in the next few years.
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Post by King Bálor (CM)™ on Apr 24, 2008 21:24:38 GMT -5
I see the Chiefs taking Long or Gholston at 5 and taking an OT at 17, more than likely Otah unless Clady or Albreit drop or they trade up to get one of them. A CB or WR in the second round would be great unless another first round rated OT drops to them as they do need help at both tackle positions and getting two starters on the line would really help out LJ and Croyle. This could be the trade that gets the Chiefs into a Super Bowl in the future or turns them into the Bengals of the 90's depending on how the draft and the development of these players goes in the next few years. I think Long is a Ram for sure. I am really hoping the Chiefs take Gholston. If they dont take Ryan, which I dont think they are ready to give up on Croyle yet, then Gholston makes sense. Raiders should take McFadden. Al Davis loves him. Leaving.......Matt Ryan to the Jets. Please God! |
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Post by 6 seasons and a movie on Apr 25, 2008 9:50:22 GMT -5
Seeing more clips of Gholston over the last couple of days I think it would be a great pick for the Chiefs to take him as he could be used similar to the way Derrick Thomas was used when he played. This draft can go so many different ways just depending on what the Rams do you get guys like C.Long who could go 2 or drop to 5 and Ryan who could go 3 or drop to 6 or maybe down to 8.
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Post by Jorden on Apr 25, 2008 23:13:38 GMT -5
Gholston would be awesome. I just hope we (the chiefs), pick up a QB in the 1st/2nd as it's pretty obvious to most people in these parts that Croyle isn't the answer. I mean, what has he ever done to prove he could possibly take an NFL team all the way? He was good in college, but not great, and he did NOTHING last season. I'd understand if he had shown SOME flash of brilliance, but he really didn't.
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Post by tim on Apr 26, 2008 12:58:57 GMT -5
my pre-Day One draft crap:
Top 100 Players (value of pick shown in parenthesis)
1. Vernon Gholston, DE Ohio State*
2. Glenn Dorsey, DT Louisiana State
3. Sedrick Ellis, DT Southern Cal
4. Jake Long, OT Michigan -- #1 overall by Miami Dolphins(-3)
5. Chris Long, DE Virginia -- #2 overall by St. Louis Rams(-3)
6. Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas*
7. Brian Brohm, QB Louisville
8. Branden Albert, OG Virginia*
9. Ryan Clady, OT Boise State*
10. Leodis McKelvin, CB Troy
11. Chris Williams, OT Vanderbilt
12. Jonathan Stewart, RB Oregon*
13. DeSean Jackson, WR California*
14. Rashard Mendenhall, RB Illinois*
15. Derrick Harvey, DE Florida*
16. Mike Jenkins, CB South Florida
17. Keith Rivers, OLB Southern Cal
18. Matt Ryan, QB Boston College
19. Jerod Mayo, OLB/MLB Tennessee
20. Devin Thomas, WR Michigan State*
21. Kentwan Balmer, DT North Carolina
22. Jeff Otah, OT Pittsburgh
23. Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB Tennessee State
24. James Hardy, WR Indiana*
25. Tracy Porter, CB Indiana
26. Aqib Talib, CB Kansas*
27. Chris Johnson, RB East Carolina
28. Gosder Cherilus, OT Boston College
29. Phillip Merling, DE Clemson*
30. Calais Campbell, DE Miami*
31. Early Doucet, WR Louisiana State
32. Felix Jones, RB Arkansas*
33. Raymell Rice, RB Rutgers*
34. Jamaal Charles, RB Texas*
35. Curtis Lofton, MLB Oklahoma*
36. Brandon Flowers, CB Virginia Tech*
37. Tyrell Johnson, FS Arkansas State
38. Antoine Cason, CB Arizona
39. Quentin Groves, DE Auburn
40. Donnie Avery, WR Houston
41. Malcolm Kelly, WR Oklahoma*
42. Joe Flacco, QB Delaware
43. Martellus Bennett, TE Texas A&M*
44. Limas Sweed, WR Texas
45. Quintin Demps, FS Texas El-Paso
46. Erin Henderson, OLB Maryland*
47. Kenny Phillips, FS Miami*
48. Chilo Rachal, OG Southern Cal*
49. Dustin Keller, TE Purdue
50. Frank Okam, DT Texas
51. Fred Davis, TE Southern Cal
52. Justin King, CB/WR Penn State*
53. Sam Baker, OT Southern Cal
54. Jason Jones, DE/DT Eastern Michigan
55. Dan Connor, ILB Penn State
56. Mario Manningham, WR Michigan*
57. Dre Moore, DT Maryland
58. Reggie Smith, FS/CB Oklahoma*
59. Oniel Cousins, OT/G Texas El-Paso
60. Josh Johnson, QB San Diego
61. Xavier Adibi, OLB Virginia Tech
62. Trevor Laws, DT Notre Dame
63. Tavares Gooden, ILB Miami
64. Charles Godfrey, CB Iowa
65. Chad Henne, QB Michigan
66. DaJuan Morgan, FS NC State*
67. Lawrence Jackson, DE Southern Cal
68. Shawn Crable, OLB/DE Michigan
69. Adarius Bowman, WR Oklahoma State
70. Peyton Hillis, FB Arkansas*
71. Earl Bennett, WR Vanderbilt*
72. Antwaun Molden, CB Eastern Kentucky
73. Matt Forte, RB Tulane
74. Brad Cottam, TE Tennessee
75. Andre Caldwell, WR Florida
76. Kellen Davis, TE Michigan State
77. Beau Bell, MLB UNLV
78. Terrell Thomas, CB Southern Cal
79. Stanford Keglar, OLB Purdue
80. Tashard Choice, RB Georgia Tech
81. Anthony Collins, OT Kansas*
82. Patrick Lee, CB Auburn
83. Bryan Kehl, OLB Brigham Young
84. Heath Benedict, OG Newberry
85. Jermichael Finley, TE Texas*
86. Pat Sims, NT Auburn*
87. Cliff Avril, DE/OLB Purdue
88. Roy Schuening, OG Oregon State
89. Steve Justice, OC Wake Forest
90. Kory Lichtensteiger, OC/G Bowling Green
91. Wesley Woodyard, OLB/SS Kentucky
92. DeMario Pressley, DT NC State
93. Josh Barrett, SS Arizona State
94. John Carlson, TE Notre Dame
95. Carl Nicks, OT Nebraska
96. Justin Forsett, RB California
97. Marcus Howard, DE Georgia
98. Geno Hayes, OLB Florida State*
99. Andre' Woodson, QB Kentucky
100. Letroy Guion, DT Florida State*
4/26/08 Mock Draft (today's 2 rounds projected)
01. Miami Dolphins - Jake Long, OT Michigan
02. St. Louis Rams - Chris Long, DE Virginia
03. Atlanta Falcons - Glenn Dorsey, DT Louisiana State
04. Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas*
05. Kansas City Chiefs - Vernon Gholston, DE Ohio State*
06. New York Jets - Matt Ryan, QB Boston College
07. New England Patriots(f. SF) - Keith Rivers, LB Southern Cal
08. Baltimore Ravens - Leodis McKelvin, CB Troy
09. Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT Southern Cal
10. New Orleans Saints - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB Tennessee State
11. Buffalo Bills - Aqib Talib, CB Kansas*
12. Denver Broncos - Ryan Clady, OT Boise State*
13. Carolina Panthers - Derrick Harvey, DE Florida*
14. Chicago Bears - Branden Albert, OG/T Virginia*
15. Detroit Lions - Jerod Mayo, MLB/OLB Tennessee*
16. Arizona Cardinals - Rashard Mendenhall, RB Illinois*
17. Kansas City Chiefs(f. MIN) - Jeff Otah, OT/G Pittsburgh
18. Houston Texans - Jonathan Stewart, RB Oregon*
19. Philadelphia Eagles - Gosder Cherilus, OT Boston College
20. Tampa Bay Bucs - Mike Jenkins, CB South Florida
21. Washington Redskins - Devin Thomas, WR Michigan State*
22. Dallas Cowboys(f. CLE) - Felix Jones, RB Arkansas*
23. Pittsburgh Steelers - Chris Williams, OT Vanderbilt
24. Tennessee Titans - James Hardy, WR Indiana*
25. Seattle Seahawks - Trevor Laws, DT Notre Dame
26. Jacksonville Jaguars - Phillip Merling, DE Clemson*
27. San Diego Chargers - Kentwan Balmer, DT/DE North Carolina
28. Dallas Cowboys - Tracy Porter, CB Indiana
29. San Francisco 49ers(f. IND) - Malcolm Kelly, WR Oklahoma*
30. Green Bay Packers - Antoine Cason, CB Arizona
31. New England Patriots - FORFEITED
32. New York Giants - DeSean Jackson, WR California*
33. Miami Dolphins - Jason Jones, DE Eastern Michigan
34. St. Louis Rams - Sam Baker, OT Southern Cal
35. Atlanta Falcons(f. OAK) - Brandon Flowers, CB Virginia Tech*
36. Atlanta Falcons - Tyrell Johnson, FS Arkansas State
37. Kansas City Chiefs - Brian Brohm, QB Louisville
38. New York Jets - Early Doucet, WR Louisiana State
39. Baltimore Ravens - Joe Flacco, QB Delaware
40. San Francisco 49ers - Dan Connor, ILB Penn State
41. New Orleans Saints - Erin Henderson, OLB Maryland*
42. Buffalo Bills - Limas Sweed, WR Texas
43. Denver Broncos - Ray Rice, RB Rutgers*
44. Carolina Panthers - Chris Johnson, RB East Carolina
45. Chicago Bears - Chad Henne, QB Michigan
46. Detroit Lions - Jamaal Charles, RB Texas*
47. Cincinnati Bengals - Donnie Avery, WR Houston
48. Minnesota Vikings - Dustin Keller, TE Purdue
49. Atlanta Falcons(f. HOU) - Earl Bennett, WR Vanderbilt*
50. Philadelphia Eagles - Charles Godfrey, CB Iowa
51. Arizona Cardinals - Curtis Lofton, ILB Oklahoma*
52. Washington Redskins - Calais Campbell, DE Miami*
53. Tampa Bay Bucs - Quentin Groves, DE Auburn
54. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jeremy Zuttah, OG/C Rutgers
55. Tennessee Titans - Dre Moore, DT Maryland
56. Seattle Seahawks - Andre Caldwell, WR Florida
57. Green Bay Packers(f. CLE) - Anthony Collins, OT Kansas*
58. Miami Dolphins(f. SD) - Chilo Rachal, OG Southern Cal*
59. Jacksonville Jaguars - Pat Sims, DT Auburn*
60. Indianapolis Colts - Matt Forte, RB Tulane
61. Green Bay Packers - Martellus Bennett, TE Texas A&M
62. Dallas Cowboys - Mario Manningham, WR Michigan*
63. New England Patriots - Antwaun Molden, CB Eastern Kentucky
64. New York Giants - Jordy Nelson, WR Kansas State
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you, Vikings.
