What they're saying: Eagles in position to land Boldin
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What they're saying: Eagles in position to land Boldin
Sheil Kapadia, Philly.com
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On SportsCenter (or maybe ESPNews) tonight, John Clayton was asked about the Eagles, and more specifically Donovan McNabb. Clayton talked about the Eagles now having12 picks in this year's draft and a lot of cap room. He speculated that they are in position to do something big, mentioning specifically Anquan Boldin and recently release Rams tackle Orlando Pace.
Peter King of Sports Illustrated seems to share Clayton's opinion.
In his reader mailbag today, King said he does not expect Boldin to be back with the Cardinals. And guess which two teams he mentioned as possible new homes for the talented wide receiver:
The Eagles and Giants, two receiver-needy teams, are in position to deal for Anquan Boldin, who I continue to say will not be a Cardinal by July. Philly has 21, 28 and 53, the Giants 29, 45 and 60. I find it hard to believe the Eagles won't trade for Boldin. Very hard. He's a perfect fit, and they've got the cap room to sign him.
I'm not saying it's going to happen. Just thought I'd pass along the links.
if he's gonna cost them 2 of those top 3 picks, i'd rather just see them pick 2 receivers in the first 2 rounds. Boldin is decent, but if the Cardinals are looking for "Roy Williams" type compensation, forget it!— oTTo the CzAR- For the love of God! I really don't want to read or listen to another story about Anquan Boldin, T.O., Dawkins or the poor schmo who got fired for bad mouthing his employer. But I especially don't want to be fed another bit of baseless speculation to tease fan-nation. IF the Eagles land Boldin, I will be one of the happiest people in Philly. Just stop talking about it till it happens - please!— Koulet
- Otto - as the old saying goes, a bird in hand is worth two in the bush. Boldin's as good as anyone at his position and five times the player they'll get in the draft for 2009 and 2010.— Koulet
- Won't happen.— HandNik
- Hope it doesn't happen. Boldin is a TO in disguise with hissy fits if he doesn't get the ball or isn't getting enough playing time. I'd rather have the draft picks or Pace.— jjs572003
- I'll believe it when he's wearing trashbag green standing with the fatman.— ChekUrFax
- gotta give them a first round and a third and it will get that deal done if Boldin holds his end of the deal and kepts pushing for a trade, i believe it will happen, i want them to push for tony gonzalez too, everyone needs to calm down with all this anti eagles management and give them until August before you— jbettner
- gotta give them a first round and a third and it will get that deal done if Boldin holds his end of the deal and kepts pushing for a trade, i believe it will happen, i want them to push for tony gonzalez too, everyone needs to calm down with all this anti eagles management talk and give them until training camp starts before you judge their offseason— jbettner
- Can we throw in Reggie Brown too?????— Mark1npt
- Agreed that it won't happen, unless Arizona wakes up and realizes they need a defense and want to use our draft picks to build it,,, that team was a fluke. Eagles should go after FB Karney (Carney?) released from the Saints.— clevland
- I hope this doesn't happen. If were going into a rebuilding phase like everybody is thinking, why take a step back. Draft the best available in the draft.— tonygreeneagle5
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- Holt is alright, but Bouldin is a tougher, bigger guy and we need that in the red zone. I can't help but believe the Cardinals wouldn't accept the 28th pick (and Reggie Brown) for Bouldin. Whatever the deal, PLEASE add Reggie to it. His playing and wrestling with McNabb on the sidelines after yet another dropped pass has gotten way too old!— dapmman
lets remember that john clayton and peter king are just giving their opinions - no more than a caller talking to eskin asking about the same. A deal would be great, but I'm not on the edge of my seat, awaiting great news from this franchise. Let's cancel out those accolades for 5 NFC championships in 8 years - OK? In the last 8 years there have been 8 different NFC teams in the Super Bowl - that represents 50% OF THE NFC!!!— dpcoz
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