OT: Boldin to Philly for Lito? - New England Patriots Forums

DisgruntledTunaFan · 07-27-2008, 03:46 PM

I know this has nothing to do with the Pats. However-IF this is true, then Samuel is going to have a HUGE burden on his hands now.

http://www.ffmastermind.com/quickbits.php

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-- Rumor: Cardinals to Trade Boldin for Sheppard? --
Sun Jul 27, 2008 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN Radio reports rumors are starting to circulate that the Arizona Cardinals are considering a trade in which they would send disgruntled WR Anquan Boldin to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for unhappy CB Lito Sheppard.

tombonneau · 07-27-2008, 03:52 PM

That would be an idiotic trade for the Cardinals. I'm sure they'll do it.

***Deus Irae*** · 07-27-2008, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tombonneau

That would be an idiotic trade for the Cardinals. I'm sure they'll do it.

The amount of money the Cardinals will be paying Fitzgerald pretty much guarantees that they can't spend huge money on another receiver. Realistically speaking, Boldin's gone (He's made that pretty clear by ordering his agent not to negotiate with the team), so it's a matter of getting the best they can for him. I was reading that it would take Lito and 'more' to make the deal.

tombonneau · 07-27-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Deus Irae

The amount of money the Cardinals will be paying Fitzgerald pretty much guarantees that they can't spend huge money on another receiver. Realistically speaking, Boldin's gone (He's made that pretty clear by ordering his agent not to negotiate with the team), so it's a matter of getting the best they can for him. I was reading that it would take Lito and 'more' to make the deal.

True. Just a matter of getting value for him. If it was straight up, the Cards would be getting robbed; but if it includes 'more' as you say, then it makes more sense for them.

I guess I just think back to the Pats getting a first for Branch and imagine that the Cards should get a heckuva a lot more for Boldin.

But I guess that has more to do with the Pats FO skills (and lack thereof in Seattle) than anything else ...

flasox27 · 07-27-2008, 04:16 PM

If that trade happens, Assante will be exposed sooner than later LOL

spacecrime · 07-27-2008, 04:44 PM

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-- Rumor: Cardinals to Trade Boldin for Sheppard? --
Sun Jul 27, 2008 --from FFMastermind.com

ESPN Radio reports rumors are starting to circulate that the Arizona Cardinals are considering a trade in which they would send disgruntled WR Anquan Boldin to the Philadelphia Eagles in exchange for unhappy CB Lito Sheppard.

Swapping disgruntled players. Interesting concept.

BionicPatriot · 07-27-2008, 04:44 PM

Why are some here so goddamn bitter to Samuel?

***cstjohn17*** · 07-27-2008, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by BionicPatriot

Why are some here so goddamn bitter to Samuel?

Don't you get it? All he did was make the probowl and pick off a bunch of passes, including 3 for TDs in the playoffs. Obviously he is a no talent hack, a product of BB's system. We all know Bryant is going to step in and get 10+ picks this`season. It is the biggest no brainer in the history of earth. Duh.

***blackglass3*** · 07-27-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by BionicPatriot

Why are some here so goddamn bitter to Samuel?

Personally, I don't find myself bitter, per se. Him leaving for more money is fine...hell, even Willie did it and everyone here loves him. I am just highly irritated that he let 19-0 bounce off of his hands.

And Boldin on Philly would, for me, make them the NFC East favorites.

flasox27 · 07-27-2008, 05:45 PM

Making interceptions by jumping routes with backup safety coverage was Samuel's trademark. He was not a shut down corner who could be matched up against the opponents best wr. Remember the CB who covered Buress was an injured Hobbs not Samuel. Bottom line is that he took the money and ran, now the Eagles will find out how good a one on one cornerback he is when they blitz on every down.