Fan Pulse: Cards fans debate Boldin’s indecision ‘08

By Neal Coolong  |   Tuesday, June 17, 2008  |  Comments( 8 )

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Arizona Cardinals WR Anquan Boldin is undecided on whether he will attend training camp at the end of July.

Cardinals fans seem to be undecided on whether Boldin's leverage move is legitimate.

On the team's official forum, opinions on Boldin's battle for a new contract are mixed. One poster compares Boldin to Cincinnati WR Chad Johnson.

"...it is bush league to come out and say that he is undecided. That's childish negotiating that is bringing him closer to Ocho Cinco status, rather than the leader who has consistently said that he'd play ball and let contract issues work themself out!"

Another one takes a pro-Boldin stance.

"(Larry) Fitz(gerald) is getting paid 10 a year, and (Boldin is) barely over 2. I'm sorry, but Boldin is worth more than 2. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. This is a 5MIL reciever. Yesterday. He should get 6-7 a year in today's range."

Considering the amount of money Fitzgerald, Raiders WR Javon Walker and Cowboys WR Terrell Owens got this offseason, players like Boldin and Giants WR Plaxico Burress are looking to cash in on a strong receiver market. But one poster holds true to the precept of playing for what a player signs for.

"...I will be furious with Boldin if he holds out. The contract has his signature in ink through 2010. Honor it and play yourself into the biggest contract in NFL history as a Free Agent!"
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Neal Coolong is a freelance sports writer with contributions to Scout.com, AOL and Steelers Live. He lives with his fiance in St. Paul, Minn., and saves every dime (that she knows about) for their wedding next June. He's already made the prediction that the Steelers 2007 draft class will be one...
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No.1
LET'SGOBUFFALO		01:20 AM
06/19/2008
Don't Boldin and Johnson have the same agent in Drew Rosenhouse? All he want his players to do is hold out to get more money for...
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RedskinFan21ST		04:50 PM
06/24/2008
Arizona would be stupid to not pay this guy, I don't think they realize how good of a WR he is. The cardinals are bad enough as...
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Jedi		05:51 PM
06/24/2008
The Cards cannot afford to lose him after losing Bryant Johnson as well. This Boldin is just as good as Fitzgerald, and they are...
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