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      Cardinals drop asking price for Boldin – what about Bears?

      April 24, 2009 /

      The Cardinals have apparently lowered their asking price for wide receiver Anquan Boldin according to ESPN.com’s Sal Paolantonio.

      Anquan BoldinThe Arizona Cardinals have reduced their trade demands for disgruntled receiver Anquan Boldin to a second-round pick in Saturday’s draft and other considerations and are talking to at least three teams who seem to be newly interested, two sources told ESPN’s Sal Paolantonio on Friday.
      The New York Jets, New York Giants and Philadelphia Eagles have expressed interest given the downgraded demands from a first- and third-round pick, the sources said.

      Cardinals general manager Rod Graves and coach Ken Whisenhunt had repeatedly emphasized at the team’s pre-draft news conference Tuesday that they would be happy to keep Boldin and eventually try to sign him to a new contract.

      If I were GM Jerry Angelo of the Bears, I’d be all over this like stink on horse crap. Chicago doesn’t have a ton of holes to address after landing quarterback Jay Cutler in a trade and signing free agent offensive linemen Orlando Pace, Frank Omiyale and Kevin Shaffer. So why not give Cutler a dynamic weapon like Boldin in the passing game?

      That said, the Bears did give up their first round pick and one of their thirds (they still have one compensatory selection left from losing receiver Bernard Berrian via free agency last year), so losing their second (plus whatever else the Cardinals wanted) would sink their entire draft.

      Trading away two picks for Cutler was already out of character for Angelo. If he traded any more picks, the Bears would be wise to put out a search party to see where the real Jerry Angelo was being kept.

      Update: Cardinals’ GM Rod Graves denies that the Cardinals have dropped their asking price on Boldin. Looks like just another internet rumor on NFL draft eve…

      NFL, NFL Draft

      Browns: Brady Quinn isn’t available

      April 24, 2009 /

      According to a report in the Denver Post, the Broncos recently contacted the Browns about possibly acquiring Brady Quinn and Cleveland told them that the third-year quarterback wasn’t available for trade.

      Well this blows my whole Mark Sanchez-will-be-a-Cleveland-Brown idea straight to hell. I wonder if the Browns don’t want to deal Quinn to a fellow AFC competitor or just don’t want to deal him period. Or maybe they want to deal Derek Anderson instead?

      Perhaps the biggest takeaway from this report is that the Broncos are still interested in acquiring a quarterback. When they traded Jay Cutler to the Bears a few weeks ago, several media outlets reported that Denver was satisfied with Kyle Orton as their starter.

      But with two first round picks as leverage, the notion of Denver trading one of those selections for the opportunity to trade up to draft Sanchez surely exists. It just depends on whether or not head coach Josh McDaniels feels as though Sanchez can run his offense. If he does, then Sanchez could work behind Orton until he’s ready for game action.

      Getting back to Cleveland, if Quinn is off the table, it’ll be interesting to see if the Browns make any trades this weekend involving players that are currently on their roster. For the past month, speculation has grown that the Browns could trade Quinn and/or Braylon Edwards by draft weekend, but maybe Eric Mangini isn’t as willing to part with those players as originally thought.
      I’m dying to see what the Browns do at No. 5.

      NFL, NFL Draft, Rumors & Gossip

      Peter King: Stafford is a lock to be a Lion

      April 24, 2009 /

      Matthew StaffordAccording to SI.com’s Peter King, quarterback prospect Matthew Stafford is a lock to become a Detroit Lion.

      Busy night. Very busy night, as the Lions and agents for Matthew Stafford moved closer to a deal to make the Georgia quarterback the first pick in Saturday’s NFL’s draft.

      I think the financial parameters of a deal will be done in principal by late this afternoon, though it may not be signed for a while because of its complexity. But you can take it to the bank: Stafford’s going to be a Detroit Lion.

      Although I wouldn’t rule Aaron Curry out until Roger Goodell reads Stafford’s name for the Lions’ pick Saturday afternoon, Peter King is usually spot on. He has a great relationship with NFL players and front office personnel and I trust his judgment.

      Sorry Lions fans.

      Or…

      Congratulations Lions fans – you (possibly) have your quarterback!

      NFL, NFL Draft

      Titans contact Cardinals about Boldin

      April 24, 2009 /

      According to the Nashville Tennessean, the Titans have contacted the Cardinals about possibly acquiring wide receiver Anquan Boldin.

      But the price tag, in draft picks and compensation, is a concern for any suitor. The Cardinals are reportedly seeking first- and third-round picks for Boldin, and any team that acquired him would have to pony up a new contract as well, potentially worth up to $10 million per year.

      Earlier this week, Cardinals GM Rod Graves said he’d received no offers for Boldin.
      Currently the Titans have two proven wideouts — Justin Gage and former Steeler Nate Washington, signed earlier this offseason. Adding a veteran receiver isn’t a necessity for the Titans, according to Reinfeldt, but “it would be nice.’’

      Other veterans who could be available via trade include Cleveland’s Braylon Edwards, Cincinnati’s Chad Ochocinco and Buffalo’s Roscoe Parrish.

      I like the Titans’ mindset this offseason. Even though they had one of the best records in the NFL last season, it was clear in their playoff loss to the Ravens that they lacked weapons on the offensive side of the ball outside of phenomenal rookie Chris Johnson. Nate Washington was a nice addition, but if they could somehow land Boldin, their offense would be one to reckon with in the AFC next year.

      That said, they do need to add some bulk to the interior of their defensive line after losing Albert Haynesworth, while defensive end and offensive tackle remain needs as well. So is it worth it for them to give up two picks in the first three rounds to acquire Boldin or would they be better served hanging onto those selections and possibly addressing other needs?

      NFL

      Couch Potato Alert: 4/24

      April 24, 2009 /

      The Detroit Lions are now on the clock.

      Well, they have been on the clock since the first week of preseason. The unofficial kickoff to the upcoming football season is here, as the 2009 NFL Draft will be the highlight event of the weekend. Your mock draft is due prior to the start of the draft. So be sure to cram in every player’s 40 yard time and wonderlic score during an all-night study session tonight. And if you want to play a good drinking game on Saturday, take a sip when Mel Kiper says “that was a value pick” or “he was the best player available.” I guarantee you will pass out halfway through the first round.

      All times ET…

      NFL
      Sat, 4 PM: 2009 NFL Draft (ESPN/ESPN2/NFL Network)
      Sun, 10 AM: 2009 NFL Draft (ESPN/NFL Network)

      NBA Playoffs
      Fri, 7 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons (ESPN)
      Fri, 8 PM: Orlando Magic @ Philadelphia 76ers (ESPN2)
      Fri, 9:30 PM: Portland Trail Blazers @ Houston Rockets (ESPN)
      Sat, 1 PM: Denver Nuggets @ New Orleans Hornets (ESPN)
      Sat, 4 PM: San Antonio Spurs @ Dallas Mavericks (TNT)
      Sat, 6:30 PM: Atlanta Hawks @ Miami Heat (TNT)
      Sat, 9 PM: Los Angeles Lakers @ Utah Jazz (ESPN)
      Sun, 1 PM: Boston Celtics @ Chicago Bulls (ABC)
      Sun, 3:30 PM: Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons (ABC)
      Sun, 6:30 PM: Orlando Magic @ Philadelphia 76ers (TNT)
      Sun, 9 PM: Portland Trail Blazers @ Houston Rockets (TNT)

      NHL Playoffs
      Fri, 7 PM: New York Rangers @ Washington Capitals (Versus)
      Sat, 1 PM: Pittsburgh Penguins @ Philadelphia Flyers (NBC)
      Sat, 10 PM: Anaheim Ducks @ San Jose Sharks (Versus)
      Sun, 2 PM: Washington Capitals @ New York Rangers*if necessary (NBC)
      Sun, TBD: New Jersey Devils @ Carolina Hurricanes (Versus)

      MLB
      Sat, 4:10PM: New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox (Fox)
      Sun., 12 PM: Philadelphia Phillies @ Florida Marlins (TBS)
      Sun., 8 PM: New York Yankees @ Boston Red Sox (ESPN)

      Couch Potato Alert, MLB, NBA, NFL, NFL Draft, NHL, Television

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