Boldin News (Merged)

**RavenMadness** · 03-09-2013, 08:06 AM

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Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider Anquan Boldin was close to being released Friday, so close that a statement was being prepared by him thanking the fans for his time here

**RavenMadness** · 03-09-2013, 08:07 AM

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider Sources say Ravens haven't given up on possibility of working out an accommodation with Anquan Boldin on his contract. Fluid situation

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider

League sources confirm @alexmarvez report that the Ravens have asked Anquan Boldin to reduce his $7.531 million cap figure or be released

**Flipping Birdie** · 03-09-2013, 08:13 AM

*Gasp!* Hoping they can work something out. In Ozzie I Trust; but man, losing Boldin would be a bitter pill to swallow.

**Flipping Birdie** · 03-09-2013, 08:15 AM

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/r...,7772974.story

**Terpsfan82** · 03-09-2013, 08:15 AM

Sometimes the best moves are the ones that "almost" happen (Jason Garrett, Brock Marion). Here's hoping they get something worked out.

**RavenMadness** · 03-09-2013, 08:15 AM

http://www.baltimoresun.com/sports/r...,7772974.story

Agreed FB...

**ravenjoe** · 03-09-2013, 08:15 AM

Well, any hopes of repeating will certainly exit, stage left, after this decision comes true! The Man who was co-MVP throughout the ENTIRE playoff run, is being asked to take a pay cut?!?!?!

**RavenMadness** · 03-09-2013, 08:18 AM

I think I may vomit!

Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsider One source on Boldin: 'Unless something dramatic happens, it's an absolute done deal that Anquan will be released.' We'll see. Still time

**Tyrian** · 03-09-2013, 08:21 AM

Certainly an interesting development, though not totally out of the blue. Still, as they're so willing to go full brinksmanship, the Ravens must've calculated they're okay without him. If Ed doesn't return and Ayanbadejo is cut, then suddenly there are very few over 30s.

Makes you wonder what they're planning to do with Leach and Jacoby - is it just some space clearing or a vet purge of sorts.

The Ravens would be at what, $18 million cap space or so pre-RFAs?

**RavenMadness** · 03-09-2013, 08:27 AM

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...efore-tuesday/

**Raveninwoodlawn** · 03-09-2013, 08:32 AM

Horrible decision IMHO.

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**ravenjoe** · 03-09-2013, 08:33 AM

Originally Posted by RavenMadness

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...efore-tuesday/

Ahhh, yes, PFT, always the reliable NFL source, who censors anti-Steeler talk - in PFT we trust...now that makes me vomit!

**HoustonRaven** · 03-09-2013, 08:39 AM

Have folks forgotten about Heap or Mason?

This isn't a personal decision. It's a business one, one that has always kept this team in the playoff hunt.

I'd hate to see him go just as much as everyone, but its a huge cap number and I'd hate more we hold on to big contracts for sentimental reasons rather than doing what's best for the team as a whole.

Lets wait and see how this plays out.

**The Fanatic** · 03-09-2013, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Raveninwoodlawn

Horrible decision IMHO.

Yup, particularly now that Caldwell has figured out how to use the guy with Flacco.

Not sure what Leachs' cap hit is, but I'd sacrifice losing him before Boldin.

All in all, it's all about trying to retain Ellerbe which kind of falls on the must do level.

**Flipping Birdie** · 03-09-2013, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Lets wait and see how this plays out.

A big part of me is hoping they can work out something like a 3 year contract at a more cap friendly salary; but I'd presume Ozzie would do exactly that if he didn't think Boldin's production may soon drop off a cliff.

**RavenMadness** · 03-09-2013, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Have folks forgotten about Heap or Mason?

This isn't a personal decision. It's a business one, one that has always kept this team in the playoff hunt.

I'd hate to see him go just as much as everyone, but its a huge cap number and I'd hate more we hold on to big contracts for sentimental reasons rather than doing what's best for the team as a whole.

Lets wait and see how this plays out.

I was okay with Heap going... DMase was a sentimental favorite somewhat like Q...

Doss isnt ready and LaQuan & D.Reed cant replace Q..... we roll with Smith and future DWTS champ JJ?
Let's not forget Pitta could be gone too..

I trust Ozzie, but I also panic a bit

**Empiresteve** · 03-09-2013, 08:45 AM

Originally Posted by HoustonRaven

Have folks forgotten about Heap or Mason?

Did Heap or Mason get cut after an extraordinary performance in the playoffs? I see what you're saying but I don't think it's the same situation. Heap and Mase were through. We just figured out how to use Boldin

**Flipping Birdie** · 03-09-2013, 08:47 AM

Originally Posted by The Fanatic

Not sure what Leachs' cap hit is, but I'd sacrifice losing him before Boldin.

I have to presume Leach is getting cut by Tuesday. Cutting him is a bit of a no brainer. Paying Leach, but not paying Boldin, would be crazy.

**HoustonRaven** · 03-09-2013, 08:49 AM

Originally Posted by Flipping Birdie

A big part of me is hoping they can work out something like a 3 year contract at a more cap friendly salary; but I'd presume Ozzie would do exactly that if he didn't think Boldin's production may soon drop off a cliff.

Perfectly reasonable and most likely Ozzie's goal.

It's all about the cap, not past accomplishments at this point.

Shitty position for sure but its decisions like this that separates the good franchises from the bad.