NEW ORLEANS -- I promised you I'd try to catch up with Arizona Cardinals receiver Anquan Boldin after this playoff game between the Saints and Cardinals.
I keep my promises.
And the news for Dolphins fans hoping to see Boldin in a Dolphins uniform next season is not great.
Boldin, you see, told me as he walked out of the Arizona locker room that he will not request a trade this offseason.
"No," Boldin told me following Arizona's 45-14 loss to New Orleans said. "I'm going to let it play out."
Boldin is under contract to Arizona for the 2010 season at a scheduled pay of $3 million. It is the final year of his deal. And considering he's a 1,000-yard caliber receiver, he believes he has been underpaid for some time and wants the deal redone.
Because of that, Boldin has, through his agents, asked for a new contract and even requested to be traded in the past when a new contract didn't come.
That approach is apparently changing for Boldin.
"I can't do anything one way or the other," he said. "If I go to them and request a trade, it don't matter. I'm under contract for another year. So no matter what I say or do, that won't change anything. I'm under contract for another year. So whatever happens, it depends on what the Cardinals want to do. I'm not worried about it at all."
Boldin also has no concern about the perception he's become injury-prone. He'll be 30 years old in October and missed these playoffs due to knee and ankle issues.
"I'm fine," he insisted. "I don't have anything that requires surgery or anthing. I'm fine."
Boldin knew when he was speaking with me he was talking to a Florida constituency because I told him I work for The Miami Herald. I asked him if he's ever thought about coming back to his home state of Florida and playing for the Dolphins.
"I've always been concentrating on my team," he said. "I can only help the Cardinals and that's it."
Dont worry H8dpats,I'm sure there's still some very good Defensive Coordinators still involved in the playoffs so we cant talk to them until they're out. As for the players...they'll come.
Posted by: Mark | January 17, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Can't let these a''hole s hang around
Posted by: bobbyd12 | January 17, 2010 at 05:51 PM
Ak , Yeah by river road and blvd east.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | January 17, 2010 at 05:51 PM
That missed FG could haunt SD.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | January 17, 2010 at 05:53 PM
Not if this is the best the Jets Offense have to offer :)
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 05:55 PM
I'm haunted it's not 46-0 yet... I want a complete pounding so we don't have to listen to any crying till next Sept
Posted by: bobbyd12 | January 17, 2010 at 05:56 PM
Ted Ginn!!!
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | January 17, 2010 at 05:59 PM
Conservative call for San Diego
Posted by: bobbyd12 | January 17, 2010 at 06:01 PM
This punter is good.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | January 17, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Why would they run 3rd and long when LT's avg 2 yards a carry..
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:01 PM
Dude I wa going nuts during that Ted ginn highlight got some dirty looks
Posted by: AK | January 17, 2010 at 06:02 PM
Giving Sanchump to much time
Posted by: bobbyd12 | January 17, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Who is Fill Simms going for?
Posted by: Litos | January 17, 2010 at 06:03 PM
Lol AK
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:04 PM
Norv turner is always doing this... He thinks he will win 7-0 the guy is like a Dave wanstedt junior... The guy just wants to run out the clock... Choker!!!!
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:05 PM
Rex Ryan looks like John Candy in Uncle Buck wearing that sweater vest.... Hahah
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:09 PM
Time for ReXXXL Ryan's half time snack: 3 pop tarts, a drumstck, a bowl of Captain Crunch, a slice of Swiss cheese, 4 hush puppies, and a Twinkie. Washed down with. Yoo-hoo.
Posted by: Litos | January 17, 2010 at 06:13 PM
Kaeding is terrible after rackers suisham and kaeding I appreciate carpenter more
Posted by: AK | January 17, 2010 at 06:16 PM
Bigger Tool:
Dan Douchedorf
or
Phil Rimms?
Posted by: The Seer | January 17, 2010 at 06:16 PM
Shannon sharpe does sound like Mushmouth from fat albert, Daba duba !! Daba duba !! daba duba !!
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | January 17, 2010 at 06:18 PM
@Ziggy: "better than any receiver in Miami in over 20 years"
The Marks brothers were here until 1992 and 1993. Duper had a 1000+ yard season in 1991. Clayton was a pro-bowler the same year.
I am nitpicking, of course. We have had some decent receivers since, e.g. Irving Fryar, Mark Ingram, Keith Jackson (okay not a WR but might as well have been with his numbers), etc. Even though Boldin is only 30 he is injured far too often to be a number one without someone really good (and fast) to play the other side. Ginn ain't it. Everyone else is a 3rd receiver.
My preference (and he is a UFA, I believe) is Lee Evans. We should be negotiating with his agent right now.
Hopefully, Jerry Jones hurries up and fires Phillips in a snit of frustration on the flight back and we can get a good DC out of it.
Go Chargers!
Posted by: Jimmy Jam | January 17, 2010 at 06:27 PM
that flag was so predictable.....cbs, nfl & simms openly rooting 4 nyj!
Posted by: The Seer | January 17, 2010 at 06:29 PM
Time for the Refs to make another SH*T CALL!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:30 PM
Jammer reminds me of Gerbil Wilson........NOT
Posted by: The Seer | January 17, 2010 at 06:31 PM
Some one choke Simms out please?
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:32 PM
Rex Ryan... What a fat basterd
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:33 PM
Phil simms and boomer esiason.. Two new York jerks that hate Marino and luv ny...I hate both of them with a passion... Simms could never be Marino and esiason could never beat Marino... Bums
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:35 PM
I hope somebody goes to make a tackle and take out fatty Ryan like they did Joe paterno... Except paterno is a good coach
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:37 PM
And rivers... Let me tell ya he is choking a ten foot long schlong
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:37 PM
Sorry Jimmy but Lee Evans just is'nt good enough for the Dolphins. We need an elite no1 receiver that opposing defenses fear. Evans is not good enough and is past his best. I'd rather have Antonio Bryant than Evans.
Posted by: Mark | January 17, 2010 at 06:37 PM
Damn this game is way to close!!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:38 PM
anyone else starting to get that sick feeling that the jets are gonna steal this one.
I am.
Lone consolation, which is weak cause we''ll get the Jets Suckfest all week, is that if Indy beats 'em, it'll dispel that we-beat-Indy=fair & square sh*t.
I really am feeling nauseous.
Posted by: The Seer | January 17, 2010 at 06:40 PM
The Refs will keep the Jests in it till the end....
And maybe give em the win.
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:40 PM
Sanchez needs to start throwing picks again!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:40 PM
Rex Ryan looks like Ralphie Mae
Posted by: Wayne Fontes | January 17, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Thank God!!!!!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Chargers lb's are like the dolphins... Just as I speak an int!!! Thank u...
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Who Dat!!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Bout damn time!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:45 PM
You said it BlazzinAce LOL!!!
Posted by: Mark | January 17, 2010 at 06:45 PM
Feel a lil better now...
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Seer , no sick feeling
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | January 17, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Take that back.
God Damn refs!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Sanchez threw a flying tomale!!!!
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:46 PM
Damn penalties!!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:47 PM
Give it to Gates not LT....
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:48 PM
Vomit, Puke Vomit Gag vomit!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Rivers is a complete moran... O won't complain about Henne anymore
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:50 PM
Seer , check that , now i have a sick feeling. Guys the jets are going to win.
Posted by: NJ PHIN FAN | January 17, 2010 at 06:50 PM
I'm starting to feal what your fealling Seer.. -.-'
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:50 PM
that's a good INT. Against us, the wr catches it...............shyte state of affairs here.
Posted by: The Seer | January 17, 2010 at 06:51 PM
Because norv turner and rivers are gagging a big one
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:51 PM
I wish I didn't have this feeling but i do so i had to report it.
what the F happened to the "super"chargers & Riverboat Phil Rivers?!?!
who called THAT coverage.......Todd Blowles?
Posted by: The Seer | January 17, 2010 at 06:54 PM
Like I said norv turner thinks he can win the game with seven points on the board
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:54 PM
If it wasn't for sanchez sucking... The chargers would be losing
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:55 PM
Watching some of these games the phins aren't too far away I'll tell. Ya that
Posted by: Gman050 | January 17, 2010 at 06:57 PM
Norv is channeling his Inner Dave Wannstedt
Posted by: The Seer | January 17, 2010 at 06:58 PM
Man when will they realize they have to running game!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:59 PM
OMFG!!
Posted by: BlazzinAce | January 17, 2010 at 06:59 PM
You gotta be Sh*tin me?!
Posted by: Po White Trash | January 17, 2010 at 06:59 PM