Comments on: Boldin wanting out?

By: Aaron

Aaron — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:59:28 +0000

DaveK – No knock on Boldin – he is great – but Jones is a beast who will only get better and is locked up for the next three years at a Packer-friendly rate. Why on Earth would you trade for a marginally better player and take on board a monster salary? The ‘upgrade’ just is not worth it.

Plus, by years end, you’ll be thinking Jones looks like a #1 WR. Bank on it.

By: Bending Ted Thompson’s Ear » Brats & Beer

Bending Ted Thompson’s Ear » Brats & Beer — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 00:35:31 +0000

[...] 4th rounder?) Packergeeks, on the other hand, says send James Jones and a pick to the Cardinals for malcontent Anquan Boldin. (Make it Jake Allen and a 3rd rounder and I’m on board.) Unfortunately, TT has been too busy [...]

By: Schaefer

Schaefer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 20:39:18 +0000

AWH-statistically boldin is one of the best in game, and I like him , but he is going into his 7th year and wants to be paid…probably rightfully so – I’m not judging that– but basically the pack would have to trade away an up and coming 2nd year player (when most “experts” agree WRs don’t hit full stride until their 3rd year) who has developed a nice chemistry with their first year starting QB. The money is probably the least of the worries as Boldin probably deserves the $$, and the Pack has room, but we’d have to restructure his contract so he can go from making $4 mil/yr to roughly, what $10 mil/yr…and it all seems b/c he wants to be “the man” well what happens if Greg Jennings becomes The Man, and gets a new contract for more $$ than Boldin? does Boldin pout and want a trade again? maybe he is that good, but I guess I don’t think he is worth it.

Also, James Jones is damn good….

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0EaY3TYVfcQ

By: DaveK

DaveK — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 19:27:07 +0000

I like James Jones but he is no Anquan Boldin. They do seem to be similar player in terms of size and speed. But, Boldin is just a step above Jones in almost every aspect. A little bigger. Better hands. Boldin is just a red zone monster. Good blocker. Hard to tackle after the catch. The most impressive thing about Boldin to me is his ability to go up and get a ball. He seems to have that knack that the truly great WR’s have like Moss. He is just natural and smooth going up to get the ball.

The only issue I have is character and I really have no idea about that. He seems pretty bent out of shape about his contract simply because Fitzgerald has a bigger contract. May not want that kind of guy in the locker room especially if he is not the number one guy. You add Boldin to the squad though and you have three legit #1 receivers and that would be just plain hard to cover.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:29:58 +0000

Interesting Schaef and others – as I noted responding to RayMidge, I myself have a hard time with the thought of letting Jones go at this point considering he may end up leading the team in receptions this year. But I do disagree with your last point Schaef – Boldin is very very good.

By: Schaefer

Schaefer — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 17:15:10 +0000

I agree with RayMidge, especially the “security blanket” comment. Rodgers and Jones have developed a nice chemistry and I wouldn’t mess with that for a talented player but unknown locker room presence…Boldin isn’t that good.

By: Aaron

Aaron — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:59:09 +0000

We already have a younger better Boldin. His name is James Jones.

By: awhayes

awhayes — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:42:12 +0000

Interesting thoughts RayMidge – funny, I had a hard time writing that post because I actually am expecting a break-out year this year from Jones and don’t want to see him go. However, I do disagree with you when you say Boldin isn’t a freak athlete or unstoppable, I actually think he is both. He is as strong as Sterling Sharpe, fast and has great hands. He would be an immediate impact player, more so than even a break out Jones. I’m not too worried about Boldin’s attitude, I think whatever he’s said falls more in the category of being competitive/playing for a crappy team and having another elite receiver on his team who’s being paid 2.5x more than he is.

By: Ron La Canne

Ron La Canne — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:15:33 +0000

The Pakers problem at this time is not wide receiver. Their problem is an overrated O-Line (i.e. Post above)

By: RayMidge

RayMidge — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 15:09:22 +0000

Interesting idea, but I don’t like it. There is no doubt Boldin is an excellent reciever and productive, but (and I may be wrong) hasn’t Boldin been the type of guy who complains about not getting enough balls and has a bit of a chip on his shoulder about recognition/respect? I’m not saying there is anything wrong with those types of guys in all the time, but on this team and with this particular QB situation and this type of offense, I don’t think its what we need. Also, you guys have already pointed out that Jones will likely be a security blanket for Rodgers due to thier familiarity with each other from the scout team so trading him wouldn’t help Rodgers’ comfort level or timing. Lastly, I think Jones stands to be every bit as good as Boldin as soon as this year and into the future but he’s younger and cheaper and already been in the offensive system. Boldin is excellent in a way that lots of guys at WR in the NFL are excellent; he isn’t a freak athelete or unstoppable, though. Giving away a 2nd rounder for a guy who is a potential clubhouse/media problem and will probably be only slightly more productive than the guy you are trading away (not to mention older) is not a smart move in my opinion.