Boldin says he will retire if released (Merged)

**The Excellector** · 02-09-2013, 12:03 PM

Originally Posted by CincyCat

Boldin would look so cool in Orange & Black.

Now that I think about it, Boldin is exactly the type of player I think the Bengals need to take more steps forward. They lack toughness against more physical teams and they lack veteran leadership. You are welcome to correct me if I am wrong.

**The Excellector** · 02-09-2013, 12:05 PM

Derrick Mason did a lot for the Baltimore community as well and showed toughness on the field. However, I do not think that Jamal's attitude, late his career, rivals Mason's.

**The Excellector** · 02-09-2013, 12:12 PM

Anquan Boldin's comments, in response to a question about Cam Cameron, were intriguing. He gave off the sense that he felt the team would have won, in spite of Cam Cameron, had he not been fired.

**lovefootball** · 02-09-2013, 12:42 PM

Boldin playing for the Ravens next year would cause heartburn for opposing Dc's. Flacco would have the same receivers for 3 years in a row, has that ever happened for him before(beside Heap and Mason)? I mean 3 receivers who are healthy most of the season and can stretch the field.

**The Excellector** · 02-09-2013, 12:51 PM

Originally Posted by lovefootball

Boldin playing for the Ravens next year would cause heartburn for opposing Dc's. Flacco would have the same receivers for 3 years in a row, has that ever happened for him before(beside Heap and Mason)? I mean 3 receivers who are healthy most of the season and can stretch the field.

It has become a case of pick your poison. Either you are going to double Torrey and get beat by Boldin (Single coverage) and Pitta (On a LB), or you are going to stack the box more and get beat deep by Torrey.

**leachisabeast** · 02-09-2013, 12:54 PM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

It has become a case of pick your poison. Either you are going to double Torrey and get beat by Boldin (Single coverage) and Pitta (On a LB), or you are going to stack the box more and get beat deep by Torrey.

If they drop down deep, Pierce and Rice will also have field days.

**The Excellector** · 02-09-2013, 12:57 PM

Originally Posted by leachisabeast

If they drop down deep, Pierce and Rice will also have field days.

Then, when you least expect it, Jones or whoever replaces him will likely get you for a play a game, and a big one at that.

**lovefootball** · 02-09-2013, 01:02 PM

Maybe Streeter? J Jones said on NFL Access last night, the Ravens have faster people coming up(I believe that's what he said).

**The Excellector** · 02-09-2013, 01:03 PM

If they even come close to developing Streeter to contribute.....

**bt12483** · 02-09-2013, 03:26 PM

Streeter is a wild card. He could be one of those guys that just fades away without ever making a peep, or could turn into something unique.

He could be a monster redzone threat, but Flacco seems to have such comfort with Pitta down there it might be hard to squeeze him in.

Flacco supposedly handpicked Doss and Doss really failed to come on this year. He needs to get his head on straight and double down his focus.

Thank goodness Torrey turned out to be good. It seems our WR draft struggles continue.

**D-RavedUp5-27-52-20** · 02-09-2013, 04:04 PM

We have to keep Boldin someway somehow. I just dont trust Doss Streeter Thompson and reed. If ozzie finds a way to lower Boldin's deal and he accepts I think it helps our offense. Glad that he rather not go to another team. Shoutout to Boldin!!!!!

**Real Fan Dan** · 02-09-2013, 08:08 PM

Originally Posted by RavenMadness

I love Anquan Boldin... hope he retires as a Raven after getting at least another Lombardi! .oO(am a greedy bitch arent I?)

Yes that would be you.

But pray tell me ...

Where the hell is your new avatar?!!!

**veritas** · 02-09-2013, 09:03 PM

Boldin was a total beast in the postseason and there aren't many guys in the league who would have made a lot of those catches. They have to find a way to keep him for 2013.

**Ravenous1** · 02-09-2013, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by veritas

Boldin was a total beast in the postseason and there aren't many guys in the league who would have made a lot of those catches. They have to find a way to keep him for 2013.

Boldin will be back. Just a gut feeling but I think the fact he wants to be here will make it easy for the team and him to reach an agreement that works for both parties.

**Real Fan Dan** · 02-09-2013, 10:29 PM

What a testament to the love and cohesion that completely took over that team.

**Iscull** · 02-10-2013, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by The Excellector

If they even come close to developing Streeter to contribute.....

I hope so. He has so much raw talent. I can't even imagine what he could potentially do.

**RavenMadness** · 02-10-2013, 12:37 PM

Originally Posted by Real Fan Dan

Yes that would be you.

But pray tell me ...

Where the hell is your new avatar?!!!

It is comin' soooooooooon! <dang.... I got RR and HKusp yankin' my chain.... Ravens better get a design FAAAAAST!>

**BcRaven** · 02-10-2013, 03:09 PM

For those who mention Streeter, keep in mind that the Ravens also have Doss, LaQuan Williams, and Deonte Thompson on the roster. This is a pleasant problem for the Ravens to have 4 young WRs behind Boldin/Smith/JJ, but Streeter does have quite a hill to climb. Reminds me of Harewood trying to get a spot on the Oline. The Ravens are deep...oh, I want to resign Boldin because he's Joe's go-to guy now, sort of like Mason was a few years ago... Bc