Fitz willing to restructure to make more money available for Boldin
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Runnik's Hambones
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OMG! I cannot tell you how much respect I just gained for Fitz. This makes me very happy. I think that if anyone should be on the same page, it needs to be Fitz and Boldin. Wow, I'm very impressed with this move by Fitz.
Runnik's Hambones
Active Member
I think it goes to Boldin, as I think it should. I honestly think that the Cardinals have 2 RBs that they can actually use and be successful with. I don't know why nobody has faith in Edge and Hightower. I understand that Edge wanted out but perhaps they can talk him into coming back if they give that guy 250 carries, and yes, I believe he can handle 250 carries next year! Hightower, GL back. They'll be fine with that.
Runnik's Hambones
Active Member
I agree with you there Mike. It would come down to if Edge would be willing to remain in Arizona. If not, then yes, you need to invest elsewhere. Hightower cannot carry that team.
First, yes I think the money goes to Boldin. I like Breaston, but Boldin helps make Fitzgerald and visa versa.
As for Rb, I think Edge is gone. I don't have an issue with Hightower, but could see a move to draft a young RB to support him and be change of pace.
As for Rb, I think Edge is gone. I don't have an issue with Hightower, but could see a move to draft a young RB to support him and be change of pace.
Mike
Administrator
I like Boldin, excellent receiver, just not sure if that should be the focus of the team.
Without Boldin, against Buffalo and Dallas (when these were considered very good teams), the Cardinals won both games, with Breaston stepping into Boldin's role and performing very nicely.
Fitz is the #1, the true #1 and an amazing playmaker. He also comes at a high salary.
Remember, if Fitz restructures, he isn't taking less money, he is taking a bonus and extending out a different contract.
Add Boldin in at #1 receiver money, and you suddenly have a large portion of the salary cap, over the next few years, being invested in two receivers.
They may have Warner for another season, that is probably about it.
So, looking just as far as 2010, your team has two #1 receivers taking up a ton of salary, potentially no quarterback unless Leinart grows up, and you are losing Steve Breaston, who is a restricted free agent.
Are you building for one more year, or are you going to try and build this team to be on top for multiple years? Keeping Boldin tells me you are interested in one year, becuse the Cardinals are going to be in a bind in 2010 with him.
Without Boldin, against Buffalo and Dallas (when these were considered very good teams), the Cardinals won both games, with Breaston stepping into Boldin's role and performing very nicely.
Fitz is the #1, the true #1 and an amazing playmaker. He also comes at a high salary.
Remember, if Fitz restructures, he isn't taking less money, he is taking a bonus and extending out a different contract.
Add Boldin in at #1 receiver money, and you suddenly have a large portion of the salary cap, over the next few years, being invested in two receivers.
They may have Warner for another season, that is probably about it.
So, looking just as far as 2010, your team has two #1 receivers taking up a ton of salary, potentially no quarterback unless Leinart grows up, and you are losing Steve Breaston, who is a restricted free agent.
Are you building for one more year, or are you going to try and build this team to be on top for multiple years? Keeping Boldin tells me you are interested in one year, becuse the Cardinals are going to be in a bind in 2010 with him.
chrisslabaugh
:dunno:
Anyone else agree that if the shoes were on the other feet, Boldin would not be giving up any $$ to keep Fitz around?
nicholete
Hope comes with batteries
Hello no he wouldn't restructure his contract.
I think that's a given.....Boldin is selfish, Fitz is selfless.....
nicholete
Hope comes with batteries
And beats his baby's momma. :worried3:
Mike
Administrator
And after the season is when these reporters really need to focus on this subject. I know that isn't going to happen, but damn, let these guys play the biggest game of their life without this type of distraction.
It's media day.....you really didn't expect this stuff not to come up did ya
Remote Controller
Well-Known Member
Gil Brandt nailed it on Sirius NFL network today when he role played it. He was asked that question, and he responded. "So Fitz you are saying you'd take less money to keep Boldin"
"No, I'm saying you can restructure, give me bonus money, and I will free up some jack"
"We don't need that Fitz, as the whole Collective Bargaining thing expires next year. If you don't want to give up something that actually helps, then just stick to catching the ball, and kicking ass, and i will work on signing Boldin."
Okay.....I agree this was a nice thing for Fitz to say, but it really doesn't do much..
"No, I'm saying you can restructure, give me bonus money, and I will free up some jack"
"We don't need that Fitz, as the whole Collective Bargaining thing expires next year. If you don't want to give up something that actually helps, then just stick to catching the ball, and kicking ass, and i will work on signing Boldin."
Okay.....I agree this was a nice thing for Fitz to say, but it really doesn't do much..
Birdman
Ready For Some Football
Did you just call an NFL WR who forced his way into a contract that pays $17 in just one season "selfless"?
:worried3:
DearbornDolfan
Active Member
When did Boldin go from selfless to selfish? Because he wants to be on the field when it matters? I mean, just on the field, the guy would've been happy making blocks. I wouldn't want a receiver that didn't want to be on the field. I wouldn't want a football player who didn't want to be on the field.