Comments on: Ravens trade Anquan Boldin to 49ers

By: miguel3557

miguel3557 — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 00:04:37 +0000

Let’s see. It’s been explained at least 4-5 times on this blog that Flacco’s new contract will pay him $2 million less in 2013 than he was paid in 2012. Why is it so difficult for Ravens’ fans to understand that, no matter how much Flacco’s to be paid over six years, his new contract created more cap space for contracts like Boldin’s, not less. Flacco’s new deal had nothing to do with the Ravens’ decision not to pay continue paying Bolden the $6M he was paid last year.

Can Ravens’ fans add and subtract or have their brains gone dead listening to the mind-numbing, loud-mouthed inanities of pseudo-warrior Ray Lewis for too long?

By: polonelmeagrejr

polonelmeagrejr — Sun, 17 Mar 2013 12:32:18 +0000

ckinkc99 – “could have”

By: tesslord

tesslord — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 16:50:48 +0000

I’m looking forward to see Kap win the sb, If the pats don’t win it that is… I believe in the kid. I see a great qb just like tb. Kap I’m rooting for you kid!! Glad you have great teammates.—

By: mrpolarbear99

mrpolarbear99 — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 15:42:34 +0000

Hey nice to see the Ravens were able to use the cap space they saved from Boldin to sign Ellerbe! Right Ravenator??

By: stillers213

stillers213 — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 23:35:48 +0000

Boldin, Krueger, Ellerbe. Things just keep getting better for the Ratbirds! How’s theat contract Joe?

By: mikesmajormojo

mikesmajormojo — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 21:42:31 +0000

Nice move. Upgrade and a steal for a gifted, physical receiver on the other side opposite Crabtree. Much better fit than Randy Moss who’ll match-up well vs SEA’s huge DBs. Does nothing for Niners speed on outside however… not convinced Manningham, Jenkins, Williams are the answer.

By: m1000be

m1000be — Wed, 13 Mar 2013 16:15:22 +0000

I won’t bother talking about the trade, but I want to say this. This is what makes the NFL, FA and salary cap so great. You look at the 49ers and Seahawks, two teams that couldn’t sniff the playoffs a few years back and now they are two of the scariest teams. It is what makes this sport so friggin’ great. You can go from the bottom of the barrel, to the top provided you draft correctly, manage contracts and do good in free agency. Some teams never seem to get that (Hello, Browns!) but for the most part, it allows every team a good chance at the Lombardi!

By: Mr. Wright 212

Mr. Wright 212 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:37:53 +0000

bcgreg says: Mar 12, 2013 1:22 PM

For those who gave me a thumbs down on my last post, I’ll ask you this. If Belichick had a brother as the HC in Seattle, and he traded Boldin to his brother for a SIXTH round pick, you’d all cry foul. Would you not?
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That’s why I said it reeks of collusion.

By: bcgreg

bcgreg — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:22:51 +0000

By: nodindenver

nodindenver — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 17:03:19 +0000

Ravens need a make-up deal today at 2; AKA Mike Wallace or Greg Jennings or they will be the folly of the off-season! The Wizard of Oz choked on this one.

By: drock36

drock36 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 16:31:52 +0000

The Carlos Beltran on the NFL. He had a 4 TD’s in the regular season and 4 in the playoffs, and all of a sudden he is the 2nd coming of Jerry Rice…?? The weak SF secondary certainly helped pump up his value.

This is his 3rd team, he will be 33 next season, definitely on his last leg. The team that new him best, new his real value, plus no other team offered more than a 6th round pick in order to pay him 6M… I wonder why. I would take a player in his prime, like Harvin and pay him for the next six years.

Why not pick up Reed or James Harrison as well, other players living off his past glory days.

By: eatitfanboy

eatitfanboy — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:49:54 +0000

Seriously? Harvin goes for three picks, including a first rounder, and this is all they get for Boldin?

I refuse to believe no one would offer more.

This smells.

By: j0esixpack

j0esixpack — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 14:10:50 +0000

Joe Flacco has what he wants – the biggest contract in NFL history.

Unfortunately he may be the only guy they can afford to have on the field for offense.

Should be interesting watching a QB with no one to throw to

By: tsizzlesucks

tsizzlesucks — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 12:12:40 +0000

The trade smells of collusion between the Harbaughs. Goodell should be involved heavily in this.
Spygate MAY HAVE affected a game and thus the standings. This WILL affect games and standings. A sixth round pick? Next to last sixth round pick! Might as well have been a seventh rounder because for all intents and purposes, that’s what it is. It SMELLS ALOT!
Let’s see what the NFL does. Let’s see the brothers’ phone records. This is a real scandal, brought about by Flacco’s greed…
Have a great year Ravens!

By: forever9ers

forever9ers — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:18:03 +0000

Boldin has Flacco’s support.
Flacco has Boldin’s paycheck.

By: blackngold4life

blackngold4life — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 05:53:25 +0000

Frisco and Boldin are clearly the winners..9ers made the move b4 A bidding war..why wait? They got a Pro Bowler for a 6th round pick..Boldin wins cause he still gets his 6m and is on a better younger team in a easier Division..Ratbirds Just fell to 15 to 1 odds in Vegas to repeat ..9ers moved up to 5 to 1..Not any WRs with Boldins skill set available for the Ratbirds to add. And they still may blow it with Kruger & Ellerbe. We’ll see

By: rainponcho87

rainponcho87 — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 04:43:01 +0000

I am a 49er fan that is happy to hear of this trade. I have always liked Boldin, even though he has hurt my team. Guy just plays tough. He played through a broken jaw in Arizona. He made some great catches in the superbowl. I watch the NFL to cheer for my team, but you just have to applaud great players making awesome plays. Harvin is a great player too and I would be pumped as a Seattle fan to hear they got him. The offseason is a fun chess match and you have to wait and see who made the best moves. This is classic Trent Balke. He likes to get solid players that are relative bargains. You will never see him trading his top draft picks for the big FA signing.

By: nodindenver

nodindenver — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:30:11 +0000

The Ravens got flat-out fleeeeeeced! He may be 33, he may make 6 mil but, he is still a big time threat who plays consistently even after getting flat blasted going across the middle. He will not be replaced by a rook and getting a 6 is laughable!!!!!

By: chainbuzz

chainbuzz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:20:04 +0000

Some fuccking little pissass dweeb who doesn’t like me keeps removing my perfectly proper posts. Fucck off you little punk communist bastard!

By: chainbuzz

chainbuzz — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 03:16:23 +0000

I’m not sure what insane reason would merit this being removed the first time, but again

1) Great move by San Fran. Boldin’s a reliable big playmaker downfield who gives Kaepernick another big weapon, even if just for a short while. San Fran’s offense just became more explosive.

2) Watch and see how “elite” Flacco is without him.

By: axespray

axespray — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 02:13:51 +0000

Dear Teams out there – quit giving The Seahawks and 49ers weapons !!!

They’re already tough enough as is …. don’t make ‘em tougher …. jerks!

By: Great Caesar's Ghost

Great Caesar's Ghost — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:43:16 +0000

He’ll be 33 in October. Can’t believe the Ravens got a draft pick for him. Nice work.

By: orivar

orivar — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:42:35 +0000

Cool. Now the 49ers won’t use him.

By: jprcox

jprcox — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:11:35 +0000

There is no way people can seriously think Boldin is as good as P.Harvin…?? I am not saying Seattle made a good decision, but 49ers fans are out of their minds if they think getting Boldin is equal to Seattle getting Harvin. Boldin was contemplating retirement – Harvin is in his prime, and will be with Seattle for years to come.

By: dallascowboysdishingthereal

dallascowboysdishingthereal — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 01:05:09 +0000

OK all you Raven fans that have been posting “don’t worry, they will get Boldin signed”, how that work out for ya?

Just lost your most productive WR during the SB run.

By: killitandeatit

killitandeatit — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:12:20 +0000

Well both teams just released a joint statement that Harbaugh had nothing to do with this trade, lol.
The first round pick by the niners was a wiff for a receiver last draft. The 49er roster is so deep that a 6th rounder is ,most likely , not making the team. Simply,. a great move.

By: thisonesforpat

thisonesforpat — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:09:59 +0000

A 6th rounder? Are you kidding me? Only the (reported) Vikings were offering less. What team wouldn’twant the MVP of the post season for a 6th round pick? I don’t get it.

Did he upset Ozzie? Must have.

By: geddy39

geddy39 — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 23:05:36 +0000

Hate seeing Q leave. Reed likely will be next. Kruger and Cary Williams are already good as gone, but the one guy I wanted to see the Ravens resign is Ellerbe. This team loses quality players each and every year and they seem to rebound and make the playoffs. Next year will be no different. Expecting to repeat as Super Bowl champions is a pipe dream, but we are the only team that can accomplish that feat next year, no matter how unlikely. Ravens getting a 6th round pick doesn’t seem like much, but considering that in less than 24 hours they would have gotten nothing, its not too bad of a haul.

By: immafubared

immafubared — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:59:52 +0000

Flako’s huge contract screwed two teams, the Ravens and the Packers. Neither will probably make the playoffs next year, packers for sure.

The Pack not only cannot get anyone in FA that they despirately need but with Rogers now commanding at least 22 mil per year, they are going to lose several key players, besides Jennings and Woodson.
Jones a good ILB will be leaving, probably OL EDS, Findley may also be cut all because of the Rogers contract.
TT will try and save face via the draft but with 7 picks and losing talent and having a load of losers staying behind, this team is going nowwhere fast.

By: 6allsohard6more

6allsohard6more — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 22:41:18 +0000

Boldin was not the number 1 WR Torrey Smith was he was the one that scared you Boldin could barely get open that’s why he had to fight for a lot of balls good trade for both teams I’m glad he get to go to a super contender…