Anquan Boldin traded to the 49ers.

[southwest1]

Can you imagine that? Anquan Boldin might win back to back SBs with 2 different teams in consecutive years...That hasn't been done since Deion Sanders went from the 49ers to Dallas...Hey, it's possible...

[Flying Elvis]

which is why i am saying the ravens to go at most 8-8 this season lol. when you start losing high end players and you sign a good QB to a over rated salary you end up cap strapped and cant sign your other good players. 

it's tough to repeat in the NFL. The last Super Bowl champion to win a playoff game the following season was the 2005 Patriots.

 

2005 Pittsburgh Steelers    2006 8-8  missed playoffs

2006 Indianapolis Colts      2007 13-3 0-1 playoffs

2007 New York Giants        2008 12-4 0-1 playoffs

2008 Pittsburgh Steelers    2009 9-7  missed playoffs

2009 New Orleans Saints   2010 11-5 0-1 playoffs

2010 Green Bay Packers   2011 15-1 0-1 playoffs

2011 New York Giants        2012 9-7  missed playoffs

[Andy]

What a slap to the face.

 

Without him, Ravens wouldn't have won the SB, and now they get rid of him for nothing.

 

Disgusting move from the Ravens. Great franchise work around those contracts. They tried taking away 1/3 of his contract which is way too much and then they dump him.

 

I hope it comes back to bite them.

[ColtJ82]

Breaking: 49ers send Joe Flacco a hand written thank you card.

[BOTT]

Breaking: 49ers send Joe Flacco a hand written thank you card.

Flacco's cap number is only 6-7 million this year...he's not the reason Boldin was traded

[BOTT]

We HAVE to upgrade our secondary now...

Because an nfc team signed a 32 yr old WR?

[Flying Elvis]

Because an nfc team signed a 32 yr old WR?

Exactly, he had a nice run in the playoffs last season. Other than that, he hadn't done much with Baltimore. He's no Larry Fitzgerald.

[Indyfan4life]

Because an nfc team signed a 32 yr old WR?

Because we play the NFC west this year. Having a weak secondary against 49ers and Seahawks guarantees two losses alone.

[BOTT]

Because we play the NFC west this year. Having a weak secondary against 49ers and Seahawks guarantees two losses alone.

So will having a weak Oline and no pass rush

[Andy]

Because we play the NFC west this year. Having a weak secondary against 49ers and Seahawks guarantees two losses alone.

 

 

Both of those teams don't have amazing wide receiver corps. Percy Harvin and Golden Tate... Crabtree & Boldin. That's not like the Packers, or the Saints.

 

Honestly, I'm not too scared of either of those groups. The fact that they have great pass rushers and we have no O-line scares me.

[Indyfan4life]

Both of those teams don't have amazing wide receiver corps. Percy Harvin and Golden Tate... Crabtree & Boldin. That's not like the Packers, or the Saints.

 

Honestly, I'm not too scared of either of those groups. The fact that they have great pass rushers and we have no O-line scares me.

I understand that, but adding Boldin in with Crabtree and Davis is bothersome. Especially since Boldin can move the chains, even if he doesn't get much seperation.

[southwest1]

OMG. Great deal for 49ers.

 

 

Jesus.

 

6th rounder?

 

Now even the Patriots are going to hate the 49ers.

If I Boldin I'd be royally ticked off, I just won a ring & Ravens management just gave me away for a song? All that honeymoon parade period jubilation sure evaporated in a heartbeat didn't it? Your salary is supposed proliferate on a massive scale not plummet  faster that an F-16 Navy pilot that ejects from the cockpit before his jet explodes on impact as it slams into the ground. 

 

 

[throwing BBZ]

The Ravens have younger players they are determined to keep.
Can you believe Tandon Doss will be the guy they need to step up? Ozzie is the man in developing the next man up.
And they have Two good speedsters and Two good TE`s.

Pure class to ship him to a the Top Contender, and so wise outside of the AFC.
 

[southwest1]

Because an nfc team signed a 32 yr old WR?

 

 

Exactly, he had a nice run in the playoffs last season. Other than that, he hadn't done much with Baltimore. He's no Larry Fitzgerald.

Too many people get preoccupied with age. He's 32 not 35. I don't know Boldin makes a lot of tough catches, takes some serious hits, & was Baltimore's version of Fitzgerald if you ask me. Size, speed, strength, & good hands. His skill set is still very high & he is money when you need a 1st down. A liability Anquan is clearly not IMO. 

[southwest1]

Do the 49ers play Baltimore this year? I love revenge games...Insert Vincent Price diabolical cackle here.

Shylock is waiting for his pound of flesh GM Ozzie Newsome...I can't wait for this matchup.

"If you pr ick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge? William Shakespeare "Merchant Of Venice"...

[dgambill]

Great pickup for the 49ers. Boldin is a big target in the redzone...you see how they struggled there. Plus he moves chains. Randy didn't do that for them...this is a perfect fit and if people think he can't play...they are stupid. He sent us home and the 49ers with those huge catches. He has only 1 yr left I believe on his contract so 6 mill for now is worth it...especially since that 6th rd pick probably wouldn't even make their team considering they have 15 picks.

 

I think Seattle reached a bit for Harvin. They gave up a lot in my opinion. Look for Minny to get in on the Wallace market and push the price up. I also see a team like St Louis signing Victor Cruz to a tender since they have 2 first rd picks. I mean honestly...you think there is a late rd pick at wr better then him? I think Seattle could have saved money and picks by signing Cruz. Harvin is electric but misses too many games.

 

I hope with all this attention on receivers that allows us to get some solid OL/DL help before anyone has time to react. If Miami and others are focused on WR perhaps we get in on some OL and Secondary action before they change priority to fix all those guys they lost. They have a ton of money...but if they haven't prioritized their people....well we can scoop some up. Let them overpay for Wallace.

[jvan1973]

Do the 49ers play Baltimore this year? I love revenge games...Insert Vincent Price diabolical cackle here.

Shylock is waiting for his pound of flesh GM Ozzie Newsome...I can't wait for this matchup.

"If you pr ick us do we not bleed? If you tickle us do we not laugh? If you poison us do we not die? And if you wrong us shall we not revenge? William Shakespeare "Merchant Of Venice"...

No, the AFC south plays the NFC west this year

[smittywerb]

Ugly for the Ravens.  People say Boldin hasn't done anything for the Ravens don't know anything.

 

Boldin was their leading reciever ever since he got there.

Boldin was Flacco's security blanket.  He bailed Flacco out on a lot of bad throws.

 

Boldin is such a weapon because he is basically a WR in a TE's body.  People are trying to say Pitta and Dickson will suffice.  I don't see those 2 being effective in the slot.

 

Flacco will miss Boldin.  All they have (as far WR's) are field stretchers.  Who's going to go over the middle now?

[dw49]

Why the heck didn't we offer that? Or even a 5th?!

 Because the Colts probably don't want to spend 6 mill of the 2013 cap on him. Right... ? It doesn't make sense to give him a big bonus and prorate it to push the hit down the road, so you just have to pay him. Unless you want to do a Tom Brady contract and guarantee him until he's 38. Botto line is the Ravens were lucky to get a 6th as he was being released . 

[Jules]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2013/03/11/ed-reed-hires-agent-could-be-headed-to-49ers/

 

Now maybe Ed Reed too? Maybe being the key word I guess.

 

Hmmm I thought if he didn't go back to Baltimore he would land in NE or even the Colts. SF?

[Kyle]

wow, their run game just improved... they already had some mean run blockers at TE/FB and now with Boldin and Crabtree on the outside, wow.  

[southwest1]

No, the AFC south plays the NFC west this year

Thanks for the heads up jvan. I appreciate that. Bummer. I was really looking forward to that personally. Delayed gratification really blows...Sigh...Oh well, like the Stones said "You can't always get what you want, but if you try sometimes you get what you need" I guess. 

[21isSuperman]

A 6th rounder for Boldin is a steal.  He was arguably their playoff MVP

[chad72]

No different than the Eagles trading Asante Samuel to the Falcons for the 7th rounder. It is because of the potential contract that the team is going to be assuming or signing the acquired player for is why a low draft pick was traded.

 

What is next? "Welker" Texa(n)s Ranger???

[Qwiz]

No different than the Eagles trading Asante Samuel to the Falcons for the 7th rounder. It is because of the potential contract that the team is going to be assuming or signing the acquired player for is why a low draft pick was traded.

What is next? "Welker" Texa(n)s Ranger???

Nah, we need a real number two, not another little possession guy. Nothing against Welker though.

[zhubaba]

After Boldin's contract expires next year and if the 49ers don't re-sign him

and lose him to free agency, will the 49ers get a better compensatory

pick next year than the 6th round pick they gave up this year?

If so, the 49ers basically swapped a 6th round pick in this year's draft for a

better pick next year plus a one-year rental of Boldin's services for $6M.

[BrentMc11]

Ugly for the Ravens.  People say Boldin hasn't done anything for the Ravens don't know anything.

 

Boldin was their leading reciever ever since he got there.

Boldin was Flacco's security blanket.  He bailed Flacco out on a lot of bad throws.

 

Boldin is such a weapon because he is basically a WR in a TE's body.  People are trying to say Pitta and Dickson will suffice.  I don't see those 2 being effective in the slot.

 

Flacco will miss Boldin.  All they have (as far WR's) are field stretchers.  Who's going to go over the middle now?

They are essentially trading Boldin 6' 1 220 for Tandon Doss of IU.6' 2 210..I think Blood mentioned this earlier in the thread.

 

Doss was exceptional at IU....is an athlete...and has a great vertical.  As Blood said, "Ozzie is pretty good at the next man up" philosophy.  You never know, they may be going after Bardens of the Giants too>>>> Who knows?  I would not mind having that big boy!!!

[The Old Crow]

What a slap to the face.

 

Without him, Ravens wouldn't have won the SB, and now they get rid of him for nothing.

 

Disgusting move from the Ravens. Great franchise work around those contracts. They tried taking away 1/3 of his contract which is way too much and then they dump him.

 

I hope it comes back to bite them.

 

 

Why don't you apply your same thinking to Irsay and the Colts with Peyton Manning ! What a slap to the face that was, and without him they wouldn't have won the 2006 Super Bowl. Great franchises work around contracts ! No one did more for Indy than Peyton Manning, but I guess Colts management gets a pass on that one.

 

You know dang well no one in Baltimore likes trading Anquan for a 6th round pick. It will definately hurt losing him, he was a vital part of the Super Bowl team, and a great character guy. But he's 32/33, and Ozzie would have had to cut him, and at least got a 6 round pick, unlike the Steelers who got nothing for Harrison. With close to 20 million under the cap, the Ravens may now be able to resign Ellerbe, McKinnie, Reed, Jones, etc. Unfortunately, in the salary cap era, tough decisions have to be made. By the way, The Ravens management has been well known to pay their top performing players versus other organizations. It may bite them back, but you can't keep everyone after you win a Super Bowl. Trust in Ozzie !

[Balzer40]

What a slap to the face.

 

Without him, Ravens wouldn't have won the SB, and now they get rid of him for nothing.

 

Disgusting move from the Ravens. Great franchise work around those contracts. They tried taking away 1/3 of his contract which is way too much and then they dump him.

 

I hope it comes back to bite them.

 

 

 

Being a little rough on them don't you think. The Ravens unfortunately(for other teams) are one of the best ran organizations in the NFL and sometimes hard decisions have to be made. Boldin is an aging WR that they just couldn't afford to keep because they still need to build a team that has a chance to compete. This is the side that fans do not understand because they let emotions get in the way of good business. 

[BrentMc11]

Being a little rough on them don't you think. The Ravens unfortunately(for other teams) are one of the best ran organizations in the NFL and sometimes hard decisions have to be made. Boldin is an aging WR that they just couldn't afford to keep because they still need to build a team that has a chance to compete. This is the side that fans do not understand because they let emotions get in the way of good business. 

He also said he would retire if not a Raven.....I think I would go out there and bust a ____ and try and get a couple of more rings...and enjoy the game while I can.  I sure know I miss playing football, and I would have done it for free..........

 

If only to have gotten a chance to hit Aaron Rodgers when he has that ____-eatin grin on his face 

 

[House]

Why don't you apply your same thinking to Irsay and the Colts with Peyton Manning ! What a slap to the face that was, and without him they wouldn't have won the 2006 Super Bowl. Great franchises work around contracts ! No one did more for Indy than Peyton Manning, but I guess Colts management gets a pass on that one.

You know dang well no one in Baltimore likes trading Anquan for a 6th round pick. It will definately hurt losing him, he was a vital part of the Super Bowl team, and a great character guy. But he's 32/33, and Ozzie would have had to cut him, and at least got a 6 round pick, unlike the Steelers who got nothing for Harrison. With close to 20 million under the cap, the Ravens may now be able to resign Ellerbe, McKinnie, Reed, Jones, etc. Unfortunately, in the salary cap era, tough decisions have to be made. By the way, The Ravens management has been well known to pay their top performing players versus other organizations. It may bite them back, but you can't keep everyone after you win a Super Bowl. Trust in Ozzie !

Completely difference scenarios. Colts had a number one pick that was going to be invested in a QB, and a veteran QB with questions regarding his ability to play again.

Whereas the Ravens just had to deal with a FA that wasn't going to take a pay cut.

Apple and oranges.

[The Old Crow]

Yes, but that post was just pandering. We all know every team has to make these kind of decisions like the Ravens did with Boldin. Of course it's a crummy deal on paper for the Ravens getting only a 6th round pick, but we all know the realities of the cap, and why the Ravens had to do it. They could do what they did in 2001, and resign everyone, then have to release half the team , like in 2002. Ozzie said he would not replay those mistakes the Ravens made after the first Super Bowl win. I will miss Anquan as a Ravens fan, but I would tell him, every player in Baltimore who wins a Championship, will always have a place in Baltimore. We still honor our 1958, 59 Colts guys, and Boldin will always hold a high place in Raven's history. No fan likes this stuff, but it's a reality of the cap. As far as the Colts go, substitute Freeney, or other guys besides Manning if you want, but the cap is the cap, and it's all business.

[House]

Yes, but that post was just pandering. We all know every team has to make these kind of decisions like the Ravens did with Boldin. Of course it's a crummy deal on paper for the Ravens getting only a 6th round pick, but we all know the realities of the cap, and why the Ravens had to do it. They could do what they did in 2001, and resign everyone, then have to release half the team , like in 2002. Ozzie said he would not replay those mistakes the Ravens made after the first Super Bowl win. I will miss Anquan as a Ravens fan, but I would tell him, every player in Baltimore who wins a Championship, will always have a place in Baltimore. We still honor our 1958, 59 Colts guys, and Boldin will always hold a high place in Raven's history. No fan likes this stuff, but it's a reality of the cap. As far as the Colts go, substitute Freeney, or other guys besides Manning if you want, but the cap is the cap, and it's all business.

I wasn't speaking to, or agreeing with the post you quoted. I was just saying those two situations are/were wholly different.

[dw49]

After Boldin's contract expires next year and if the 49ers don't re-sign him

and lose him to free agency, will the 49ers get a better compensatory

pick next year than the 6th round pick they gave up this year?

If so, the 49ers basically swapped a 6th round pick in this year's draft for a

better pick next year plus a one-year rental of Boldin's services for $6M.

 

 

There is I think it can't be higher than a 5th or 6th as he'll be 34 years old and they have a "cap" on how a a pick is for a player that old. Plus there's a possibility that the 49ers might sign more free agents next year than they sign. In that case they would get zero for Boldin.

[Andy]

Being a little rough on them don't you think. The Ravens unfortunately(for other teams) are one of the best ran organizations in the NFL and sometimes hard decisions have to be made. Boldin is an aging WR that they just couldn't afford to keep because they still need to build a team that has a chance to compete. This is the side that fans do not understand because they let emotions get in the way of good business. 

 

They had the money to work around his contract. They had about 17 million dollars in cap space. They could signed Reed and Ellerbe easily.

 

I understand that this was purely a business, and trust me, I do understand that side of football, but still, you have to think about the impact he's had, especially in the latter part of the season and the playoffs. He's still a solid receiver despite his age. It's better to have him than not to have him.

[Balzer40]

They had the money to work around his contract. They had about 17 million dollars in cap space. They could signed Reed and Ellerbe easily.

 

I understand that this was purely a business, and trust me, I do understand that side of football, but still, you have to think about the impact he's had, especially in the latter part of the season and the playoffs. He's still a solid receiver despite his age. It's better to have him than not to have him.

 

 

 

Part of the problem though, and I'm sure Balt. was well aware of it, is that before the latter half of this season and the playoffs Boldin has been a rather insignificant part of their offense for the last several yrs.. He had decent stats but nothing special. I'm sure that factored into their thinking. 

[Andy]

Why don't you apply your same thinking to Irsay and the Colts with Peyton Manning ! What a slap to the face that was, and without him they wouldn't have won the 2006 Super Bowl. Great franchises work around contracts ! No one did more for Indy than Peyton Manning, but I guess Colts management gets a pass on that one.

 

You know dang well no one in Baltimore likes trading Anquan for a 6th round pick. It will definately hurt losing him, he was a vital part of the Super Bowl team, and a great character guy. But he's 32/33, and Ozzie would have had to cut him, and at least got a 6 round pick, unlike the Steelers who got nothing for Harrison. With close to 20 million under the cap, the Ravens may now be able to resign Ellerbe, McKinnie, Reed, Jones, etc. Unfortunately, in the salary cap era, tough decisions have to be made. By the way, The Ravens management has been well known to pay their top performing players versus other organizations. It may bite them back, but you can't keep everyone after you win a Super Bowl. Trust in Ozzie !

 

The Colts didn't ask Manning to take a paycut. The Colts had to (for a long time) think whether they wanted to keep him or let him go. The move didn't come out of nowhere and a lot of the fans where expecting the move. 

 

The Boldin move came out of nowhere and blindsided him. He even said "He was shocked." Now was Manning shocked? Maybe, but I'm telling you, with all the media and talk, it's hard to not think about life without the Colts. 

 

Sure, they got a 6th rounder for Boldin, but as I said, with the money they had, they could have worked around his contract. They could have asked him for a small paycut for 750K or 1M. Asking a guy to dump 1/3 of his contract is ridiculous, and 99% of players won't do it. It's too bad for him. 

 

I think it will bite them back. He was a real good security blanket for Flacco, and now he's gone. They'll need to find someone soon.

[Andy]

Part of the problem though, and I'm sure Balt. was well aware of it, is that before the latter half of this season and the playoffs Boldin has been a rather insignificant part of their offense for the last several yrs.. He had decent stats but nothing special. I'm sure that factored into their thinking. 

 

But we're not talking about special kind of money, we're talking 6M which is around what he's worth.

[Balzer40]

But we're not talking about special kind of money, we're talking 6M which is around what he's worth.

 

 

Yeah, thats true. Not a ton of money, but they must have thought he would be easily replaced. It won't hurt my feelings if it bites them in the rear end, but I understand why they done it.

[southwest1]

He also said he would retire if not a Raven.....I think I would go out there and bust a ____ and try and get a couple of more rings...and enjoy the game while I can. I sure know I miss playing football, and I would have done it for free..........

If only to have gotten a chance to hit Aaron Rodgers when he has that ____-eatin grin on his face

Brent, that response is so vintage you man. Jules, is not gonna be happy about you offering to throw around Mr. Rogers like a chew toy for your dog Que. Just Kidding!!!

Play nice Brent...Both you & Jules are well respected friends of mine...Don't make me pull over, stop the car, & settle this...HA! HA! That's the voice of my father speaking to my sister & I when we ticked him off...Ah, what glorious memories Not!