Cardinals to Redskins: OH NO to Anquan Boldin trade
MVN RSS —
... It’s official. The Washington Redskins are determined to trade their first round draft pick for a wide receiver. Chris Mortensen reports on ESPN that the Arizona Cardinals rejected an inquiry about a trade for Boldin from Washington and from the Philadelphia Eagles. [Hat tip to Michael David Smith on ...
ESPN: Redskins made offer for Anquan Boldin
Hogs Haven —
... stab at getting Chad Johnson from the Bengals, unsuccessfully. The emerging picture is one where the team is committed to getting a proven wide receiver in free agency and isn't afraid to shop around to do so. The question is whether they can get the guy they want before the upcoming draft? Time is running out, and surely if we need a WR before the draft (but can't get one) we'll need one during, which would have a profound impact on how and who we select this weekend.
The story per ESPN:
The Arizona Cardinals have ...
More Rejection for Redskins: Cards Decline offer for Boldin
The Redskin Report —
... With their devious plan to use draft picks to acquire a top flight wide receiver now out in the open, the Redskins made another attempt to lure a WR in recent days. ESPN reports that the Redskins made an offer to the Arizona Cardinals for their unhappy receiver, Anquan Bolden. The Cardinals rejected the offer and continue to state they will not trade Bolden (sound familiar?) ...
Bengals Might Not Win Many Games in '08, but They're Awesome at Being Vindictive
FanHouse —
... strategy has blown up in their face. Snyder and Assistant to the Traveling Secretary Vinny Cerrato re-invented themselves this off-season, and the team has eschewed free agency and focused on building through the draft. But just like Pacman Jones and strip clubs, you can't keep the 'Skins and high-priced free agents apart for long. The team's infatuation with Chad Johnson isn't news -- we've known about it for months now -- but they've also made inquiries about the Cardinals' Anquan Boldin. In both instances, Washington's ...
Would Boldin benefit the Bills?
Buffalo Bills —
... So what about disgruntled Arizona wide receiver Anquan Boldin? The five-year veteran is angry after fellow wideout Larry Fitzgerald received a hefty extension from management. Boldin still has three years left on his deal and he isn’t one of the top-paid receivers in the league like his statistics would dictate. ...
NFL Trade Updates - Chad Johnson, Anquan Boldin, Pacman Jones
FakeTeams —
... Washington also apparently has tried to trade for Cardinals' WR Anquan Boldin, so far without success. The Redskins are still expected to target a WR in the draft, unless they can pry a leading WR away from somebody first. ...
Draft could mean changes for several vets
Goal-Line Stand —
... 2008 Since trades are rare during the NFL season, the draft has become somewhat of an unofficial trade deadline. A significant player is dealt on draft weekend almost every year. Last year, it was Randy Moss. This year, there could be more than a few big names on the move. Jared Allen, Pacman Jones and Dewayne Robertson have already been traded leading up to the big event, but here are eight others who could be dealt by Sunday night. Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin The Cards reportedly turned down an offer from the Redskins , and have continually said they won’t deal Boldin, who ...
