Ravens, Not Chiefs, Appear To Be Nearing Deal With Anquan Boldin
by Joel Thorman on Mar 5, 2010 5:07 PM CST
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PrintFirst it was the Patriots, Ravens and Chiefs. Then it was just the Ravens and Chiefs. Now, according to various reports, the Ravens appear to honing in on Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin.
The picks the Ravens are willing to give up, according to Aaron Wilson of the Carroll County Times, is a third round pick in 2010 and a sixth or seventh round pick in 2011.
However, the compensation to the Cardinals is likely not the issue.
Instead, it's likely Boldin's contract. He's entering the final year of his contract and whoever trades for him would probably want a long-term deal set-up. Boldin, 29, is reportedly looking for something in the range of $8 million per year.
Also according to Wilson, the Ravens have sought -- and received -- Boldin's medical records from the Cardinals, which is a sign they're nearing a deal.
SI's Peter King -- one of the most reliable reporters in the business -- have said the Ravens are "close" to acquiring Boldin but also pointed out that it's not done yet.
Judging by these reports, it's the Ravens, and not the Chiefs, who will land Boldin.
But there's still time for the Chiefs to make a move.
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Its all but done it sounds like
O well, how bout some Walter.
by ChiefsFanInTexas on Mar 5, 2010 5:08 PM CST reply actions
I disagree
Who’s to say the Chiefs haven’t requested his medical records as well. With Arrowhead locked up like Fort Knox, of course the reports are going to be favoring the Ravens, but until a deal is done, we really have no idea. Basically all the same could be true for the Chiefs, but it hasn’t leaked out.
If the compensation being reported is accurate
Then this IS more about the Boldin signing a long-term deal.
Because our 3rd is worth more than Baltimore’s 3rd + a 6th next year.
Like I said in another post: Give up a third this year
and a fourth next year. Get it done.
we 3 5ths. give a 3rd and 5b
Tough times never last, but tough people do.
by MadMartigan816 on Mar 5, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
I can't...
believe we won’t offer our third. I’m shocked.
Draft prediction top 10 - 1. Bradford 2. Suh (Chiefs trade up) 3. McCoy 4. Claussen (trade Campbell to Carolina, trade for J Brown) 5. Okung (Detroit) 6. Berry 7. Haden 8. Campbell 9. Davis (Bills trade for Vick) 10. Morgan (Jags draft Tebow in 2nd round) 2/23/09
we did offer a 3rd
and ours is higher than the Raven’s
Tweet me @GiftNate
N. Gift
by giftedchiefsfan on Mar 5, 2010 5:10 PM CST up reply actions
Well...
then why would the Ravens be the front runners?
Draft prediction top 10 - 1. Bradford 2. Suh (Chiefs trade up) 3. McCoy 4. Claussen (trade Campbell to Carolina, trade for J Brown) 5. Okung (Detroit) 6. Berry 7. Haden 8. Campbell 9. Davis (Bills trade for Vick) 10. Morgan (Jags draft Tebow in 2nd round) 2/23/09
because the media doesn't want the chiefs to be the front runner
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
So now...
its a conspiracy? Lol.
Draft prediction top 10 - 1. Bradford 2. Suh (Chiefs trade up) 3. McCoy 4. Claussen (trade Campbell to Carolina, trade for J Brown) 5. Okung (Detroit) 6. Berry 7. Haden 8. Campbell 9. Davis (Bills trade for Vick) 10. Morgan (Jags draft Tebow in 2nd round) 2/23/09
how
do you know we offer them a 3rd? we could give em a 3rd and a 5th and a fifth next year if he gets 60+ catches and 1000 yards
I LOVE MY CHIEFS
by kcchiefsfan515 on Mar 5, 2010 5:12 PM CST up reply actions
But maybe...they are wanting a med report before they try to outbid the Chiefs
Tweet me @GiftNate
N. Gift
well
Good thing I didn’t waste a vacation day figuring this would be a big day for the Chiefs…
ok, so now we need "chiefs trade for wilfork"
but even with walter or some small signing, we lack an explosive top WR…bummer
Vince Wilfork will be Scott Pioli's top offseason priority and will be a Chief.
KC Will Trade Derrick Johnson=
Not too dissapointed
Would have preferred getting him, but I’m not crushed
What the world needs is more geniuses with humility, there are so few of us left.
SICK AND TIRED!!
I AM TIRED OF THE CHIEFS STANDING PAT WHILE CHESTER TAYLOR,BOLDIN, ROLLE , AND EVERYBODY ELSE SIGN WITH ANOTHER TEAM. I WAS HOPING FOR SOME EXCITEMENT BUT THE SAME OLD SHIT.
calm down
you have no f-ing idea if we are standing pat. just because we dont’e get someone doesn’t we didn’t try. maybe they didn’t want to come here. it’s not like KC is a contender or the city is a hop’n joint either
Seriously mates, when have I ever been sarcastic?
Oh and in case you were wondering, that hug offer is still there when you are ready UC :p
everyone can't hold in their feelings forever
again, letting it out is good…only once
Only people who carry the opinions of others need the support of others.
Think it's the cash?
Maybe Boldin wants a 4-year at 8 mil per and the Don doesn’t want to pay that kind of loot. I think the Don honestly doesn’t want to sign anybody long-term. He’s all about churning the roster year-in and year-out…
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:12 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
Chiefs fail to make a splash
Not the best year to do it though, not a deep FA market, now we look forward to the draft hopefully Pioli and Co. can make some deals.
I like the fact....
That we understand what we want…and how much we are willing to spend…
As a guy from the country…This is like a horse auction…We have a set budget and know what we want to get… We are willing to spend money…but not so much that when we get home…we are like …What did we just do.
I also think this is more about the Long Term Deal than it is about compensation to the Cards…
WE lost to WHO?
Yep
Chiefs may finally be finding stability in Pioli… but for all the credit I’m giving Pioli about this, he damn well better live up to his fabled draft ability come April!
His genius is more in not spending picks for quick fixes. That's the disconnect, I'd bet.
This is a great year for getting good long-term value from the 3rd and 4th rounds. Boldin is a year or 2 away from the wall. Team’s not done building itself. I’d argue that if the Chiefs really WERE pursuing Boldin, the sticking point would be the draft picks.
FUUUUUCK...
Done deal: Arizona trades WR Anquan Boldin and a 2010 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for Ravens 2010 third- and fourth-round picks.
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
Per Schefter's latest tweet...
http://twitter.com/ADAM_SCHEFTER
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:14 PM CST up reply actions
Why Not?
We’d still have our 1st 3 picks in rounds 1 and 2. We’d get our talent there and still get a major upgrade at WR. Damn this pisses me off…
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:18 PM CST up reply actions
Unproven!!!
and the only way to get a receiver of Boldin’s caliber is to use a top pick in the draft. WR is not the priority so I can’t see Pioli using a pick on a receiver until at least the 3rd round, which validates my point even further…
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:21 PM CST up reply actions
Priority to me would be to build a team on which a talented WR could prosper.
GET ME THE BALL! I’M OPEN!!!
Yeah, but the QB couldn’t see you, because he was flat on his back or the pass rush is gettin’ up in his face and he’s dumpin’ it off short.
I think ‘Quan was DEFinitely worth a run, but not a real aggressive run, because the team is still pretty needy, and draft picks for ROOKIES are how the foundations are laid and long-term health of the team is best served. It’s almost like payin’ your respects to the guy, in recognition of what he did workin’ for Haley in AZ, but I didn’t really expect KC to try to make a huge splash at WR in FA.
Be on the Lookout
SD fans currently Trolling AP.
Regardless of who the Chiefs pick at #5 overall, Whitlock will call it the worst pick in the history of the Chiefs. Heres to hoping that #5 pick runs Whitlock out of town.....
Well. This is accurate. The general consensus out in AZ is that Ravens are going to get it done.
I’m very disappointed. But it shows that they are trying at least. Although I said that last season too.
IF this turns out to be another sifting thru the garbage year i will be pissed
me too kray
its frustrating as shit.
by ChiefsFanInTexas on Mar 5, 2010 5:17 PM CST up reply actions
Well at least now we can turn our attention to Jim Sorgi.
My bold prediction and I think our best chance at moving down in the 1st. Bret Favre retires, Tavarris Jackson is not retained or leaves and the Vikings trade up, with our beloved Chiefs, for Jimmy Claussen.
WRITE IT DOWN!
According to Schefter, it's over.
http://twitter.com/Adam_Schefter
“Done deal: Arizona trades WR Anquan Boldin and a 2010 fifth-round pick to Baltimore for Ravens 2010 third- and fourth-round picks.”
We are not going to land anyone of note for a couple years
People do not want to play for us right now
The Chiefs will take a defensive player with 3 out of their first 4 picks in 2010
Not sure that's true, at all. Crennel and Weis WANTing to come here gave KC more credibility.
But you very well could be right about KC not bein’ a huge player in FA for a couple years, but it’s more of a matter of Pioli’s reluctance to make ridiculous deals in a bidding war with other team(s), when he doesn’t have the team that would be built around that player anywhere close to being done.
Its done guys,
Joel is posting it right now.
by ChiefsFanInTexas on Mar 5, 2010 5:19 PM CST reply actions
From what local stations are saying in arizona, the deal WAS done for all intent and purpose
and the Chiefs made a strong move to block the deal. DOn’t know if it was a poker move or for real.
hmmm
From my home in England I thank you for all these updates Joel….However I set my alarm for 5am and have been up since then checking AP every few minutes since(its now 11.15pm)hoping the Chiefs actually sign someone with talent(no offense Jackie Battle)…
Next year can I give you my cell phone number then you can ring me if by a miracle we actually pull off a major signing :) Its been a fricken long day today and I`m feeling a little depressed that other teams try to get better and by the looks of things we are doing the same old `lets hope we draft 6 studs unearth a team of gems from other teams castoffs and missfits`….
I`m still in hope of a Kevin Walter and Thomas Jones signing :) Please please
by CHIEFS_FAN_ENGLAND on Mar 5, 2010 5:20 PM CST reply actions
Ravens Insider
Source says the Anquan Boldin deal has been completed. No word yet from the Ravens.
2 minutes ago via web
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
what anout lance moore we should give him a shot
I liked what i saw when he actually got to play last year and he was a freak in 08
THAT’S MY POINT-WE NEVER GET THE BIG NAME GUYS-JUST ONE TIME CAN WE OVERPAY FOR PEPPERS OR BOLDING JUST BECAUSE OUR FANS ARE TIRED OF WATCHING RON EDWARDS AND LANCE LONG!!
1 F**KING TIME
I Feel Your Pain..
that is what I keep stating. Cut loose with the 3rd and 4th this year. Who gives a damn. All of the studs will be gone by then anyway. DAMN YOU, PIOLI. Why must you play with our hearts this way??
Things to get the Chiefs back on the winning side of football:
1. Haley resign as offensive coordinator or do the following;
a. Feed JC more
b. Take the cuffs off of Cassel and let him air it out
2. Fire Clancy "Calls" Playslikeass
by kcchiefsfan72 on Mar 5, 2010 5:23 PM CST up reply actions
so your wanting Pioli to just piss away money on a big name guy
thats retarded, I mean the $100 million the Skins paid on Haynesworth last year was money well spent wasnt it, how about we get quality guys in here that fit our scheme, when NE won their titles they didnt do it by overpaying for big name FA
why the yelling and three periods?
Only people who carry the opinions of others need the support of others.
Lets get Coles
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
Pioli is gonna mess around and Arrowhead is gonna be empty if he doesnt start making moves
"Its going to be a challenge, its going to feel like forever, and there will be difficulties. But we will emerge on the other side of it stronger than we were when we entered." ~ Sudden
Its disappointing.
And even moreso when most of us have been sitting here on pins and needles all day but the consistent theme around here was that a 3rd rounder was worth it and nothing more. A 3rd and a 4th is a steep price especially in a deep draft like we have this spring. Hand it to the cards they got good value.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
Its only day one of the offseason. Theres plenty of time left.
The only way I would end up disappointed that we couldnt make this happen is if we’re able to trade down in the draft and get mutiple more picks. Then a 3rd and 4th doesnt sound so bad.
"Success is never ending, failure is never final."
aaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh
Cuz i’m pissed that we are always the boring ass squad that signs corey mays and lance long. Im not saying overpay for everybody and anybody but giving up our extra 2nd rounder and giving Boldin a 5 year deal worth $40 million-let your nutz hang 1 time. banshee you probably still wear a plastic faded eddie freeman jersey!!
well you know go ahead and call me whatever you want I dont care
Im just not going to get all pissed off for Pioli not wanting to overpay for every FA that was signed today, a 2nd and $40 million is too much for Boldin
as for FA
we will do far better signing Jamal Williams without Boldin than we would have by signing Boldin but not getting Williams (or someone like him)
You sometimes learn something everyday.
"We couldn't beat the Chiefs, but we damn near killed their horse."
-- Madden
I didn’t call u anything I said u probably wear a plastic eddie freeman jersey get your facts str8 name the last big name FA we have signed???? waiting waiting my point exactly!
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